Procedures Revised Feb 2010

Procedures Revised Feb 2010

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  Welcome to MissMcLean’s Agriscience Classroom
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  Where do Ifind out more? Class website- http://tinyurl.com/nbcmsag Class Twitter http://twitter.com/NBCMiddleAg FFA Website http://tinyurl.com/nbcmiddleffa FFA Twitter http://twitter.com/NBCMiddleFFA
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  Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Northern Burlington Middle School agenda book.
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  What should Ibring to class? An Agriculture only 3 ring binder with loose-leaf paper and five dividers At least two pens/pencils Open Mind Homework if you had any
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  Will I havehomework? Yes – check it out on the board, class webpage or twitter (http://twitter.com/NBCMiddleAg) Homework will be due at the beginning of class ( online discussions are due by 11:59 pm ) & must be placed in the bin for the appropriate period on the shelf near the windows. Five points per day deducted for lateness.
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  What if Imiss class? Yes, this includes for team activities Check out the class webpage and look in the brown “Missing Work” folder by the sink. Any handouts will be organized by last name. If you missed a quiz, test, project or lab, it is your responsibility to schedule a make-up. If you missed notes, borrow from a classmate. Still unsure? See Miss McLean!
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  How will Ibe graded? Do Now – 10% These daily assignments will go before the 1 st divider of your notebook, unless otherwise indicated Major Assessments/ Quizzes – 20% Most major assessments will be projects that summarize a unit of study. Quizzes may be a surprise. Assessments and quizzes will be based on handouts, notes, class discussions and homework.
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  How will Ibe graded? (cont.) Homework – 25% This mainly includes the online class discussions and Agriculture Article Reviews Labs and Projects – 25% Classwork/ Participation – 20%
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  Classroom Rules G-R-O-W!
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  G - GiveGive it your best shot!
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  R- Respect Respectothers, their thoughts and their property.
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  O- Order Startby working on “Do Now” by bell Remain in seats until dismissed Agenda books are needed to leave class and then only for emergencies.
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  W- Work Cometo class prepared to work Do your own work and do it honestly. Contribute to group effort. Take pride in your work.
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  Classroom Procedures
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  Entering the roomPlease enter quietly with all your materials Go to your assigned seat Check the “Overview” Take out your materials Begin “Do Now” (Note: If you have to pick something up it will be on the desk below the plan)
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  When you aretardy Enter quietly Have pass? Place it on the desk below the “Overview”. Take your seat and get to work. No pass? Take your seat and get to work. I’ll catch up with you. Note: 3 rd unexcused late = DETENTION
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  While I amteaching Listen with full attention Raise your hand if you have a comment Avoid talking, sharpening pencils, doing homework
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  Classroom Discussions PLEASEparticipate I want to hear what you have to say Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.
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  Paper Heading LastName, First Name Assignment Date Period #
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  When you aredone Check your work Turn in the assignment ( if called for ) or place it in your binder where indicated Quietly do one of the following: Pick up and read a magazine or book from the shelf (or one you brought) Work on homework
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  Class Dismissal Theteacher dismisses you, not the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “ Have a nice day ” Place trash in can as you leave
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  Intercom Announcements Whenyou hear announcements come on: Stop working Stop talking Listen to what is being said
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  Remember… I trulybelieve in your potential and I want you to believe in it too! Have an awesome course!