1. Dear Students:
I look forward to completing the year as your Honors Earth Science Teacher! I promise
to give 200% to help you reach your goals for this course. I plan to prove to you that Earth
Science is both interesting and fun with exciting demonstrations, labs and activities. However,
in order for both you and I to be successful… the follow procedures must be adhered to during
each class period.
Ms. Gill’s Classroom Procedures:
Procedure 1. Before the bell rings:
-Please enter quietly
-Put all homework, finished labs and make-up work in the Inbox
-Fill out a pink slip for any missing work.
-Be seated in your assigned seat before the bell rings.
Procedure 2. During the first minute of class:
-Take out supplies: Earth Science Reference Tables, a notebook, two sharpened pencils.
-Please begin the Do Now written on the board.
Procedure 3. During class:
-Treat each person with dignity and respect
-Follow directions the first time they are given
-Stay seated; ask permission to move around the classroom
Procedure 4. During class discussions:
-Do not talk out of turn or interrupt others
-Raise your hand and wait patiently to be called on
-If you need a pass, first fill out your passbook and then raise your hand.
Procedure 5. End of class:
-Please continue to work through the bell until I dismiss you.
-Do not pack up your belongings until after the bell rings.
-Take all of your belongings with you.
Following these simple procedures will result in a stress-free learning environment. Of
coarse these guidelines are in addition to all procedures and policies outlined in the West Hollow
Middle School handbook and the Earth Science Syllabus. I truly believe in your potential, I want
you to believe in it too. Let’s have an awesome and successful year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Gill