Welcome to
Mr. Findlay’s Class!
By the end of today you should...
Know most of your classmates and a little something about them
Know Mr. Findlay and a few things about him
Have an understanding of the units that we will be studying this
semester
Have an understanding of what is expected of you with regards to the
school and the science department, and....
Have an understanding of what Mr. Findlay expects from you for the
remainder of the semester
1. Student Profile Sheet and
Welcome Letter
Everyone needs to have one of the “Totally
Confidential Student Profile Sheets” and you can
start filling that out.
The “Welcome Letter” is for you and your parents
to look over and understand where you can
access resources to help you be successful in this
course.
Learning Skills and Expectations
Responsibility Independent Work
Organization
The ability to make and The ability to follow directions,
The ability to manage and
maintain learning commitments self assess and complete work
prioritize materials, information
(to oneself and others) in line (without prompting or re-
and time towards the
with established classroom direction) in relation to success
achievement of goals.
norms/routines. criteria.
Learning Skills & Work
Initiative
Collaboration Habits
Self-regulation
The ability to self-start, self
The ability to work with others,
assess, and self advocate based
both face-to-face and virtually, The ability to set, monitor, and
upon curiosity, openness to new
toward a goal and in a variety of revise plans, attitudes, and
ideas, a positive attitude toward
roles. behaviours to take strategic
learning and feedback in
action toward the achievement
relation to goals.
of goals (cognitive, social and
2. What do you expect?
What makes a teacher a What have you heard about
“good teacher”? me?
3. Course Profile: Science Dept.
Expectations
Units of Study
Evaluation
Reminders
Tips for Success
4. What Can I Do To Be Successful?
There are two basic things that are going to help you while you are
pursuing your goals. What do you think they are?
1. Your level of interest and effort in the course: If you want to get
successful in this course (and success for you is going to be different than
your neighbor) you are going to need to work. You are going to need to do
mandatory homework consistently. You are going to need to ask
questions. You are going to need to pay attention and work hard for 75
minutes a day (and sometimes for some concepts, more).
2. How quickly the material comes to you: If the material comes to you
more quickly, meaning, you understand it with less practice; then it is going
to be beneficial. If you struggle with the material, see #1.
5. Classroom Charter
These are my “promises” to you...
You all have my trust and respect at this point in the
semester. If you abide by my classroom rules and try your
best to get E’s in the learning skills categories then I will try
my VERY best to keep my promises to you.
Everyone has to sign the class copy on the back of
your student profile...
6. What do you remember from last
year?
What was the easiest…? What was the most
challenging?
Starting off right…
Online Textbook Cards
Moodle Access: SNC 2D SLSS
The Periodic Table
Structure of the Atom
Watch the videos listed on the website and complete
the handout.
