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Classroom Expectations
and Information
Introduction to Life Science
Mr. Morton
Mr. Morton 2
Policies
• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom.
• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at
that time.
 Have any other materials needed for class out and ready.
• Assignment ready to check.
• Textbook open to correct section/page.
• Notebook ready to take notes.
• Absences
 Ask a classmate or look at the weekly schedule on the
bulletin board in the front of the room. All worksheets for
the chapter will be in the “Previously Assigned Work” tray
in the front of the room.
 Each assignment given during the student’s absence must
be turned in by that chapter’s test.
• Mr. Morton’s desk is MR. MORTON’S DESK. Please do not
go behind or in his desk.
Mr. Morton 3
Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
 Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
 Late work must be turned in before chapter test to get
credit.
• Be a problem solver
 Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they
escalate.
Mr. Morton 4
Show Respect
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
 Do not use the:
• Sinks
• Gas
• Cubby Holes
• Materials from Mr. Morton’s desk
Mr. Morton 5
Responsibility for Coursework
• Bring notebook, textbook, planner, Cub
Character Card, and appropriate writing tools
to class.
 Pencils for doing work.
 Pens for checking work.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework
on time.
• All assignments are posted on the white
board and on the class Website:
www.nevada.k12.ia.us
• All Late and Absent Work must be turned in
before taking the chapter test.
 Student’s responsibility to get absent work.
Mr. Morton 6
Topics
• Exploring Life
• Animal and Plant Cells
 Processes
 Structure
 Reproduction
• Genetics and Heredity
• Organism Classification
• Plants
• Animals
 Dissection
• Science Fair
Mr. Morton 7
Grading
• Grades are based on the
accumulation of points.
• Students accumulate points
in 4 categories:
 Participation
• Attitude / Behavior
• Input
• Notes Completion and
Quality
 Daily Work
• WS
• Section Rev.
 Quizzes
 Tests
Our Grading Scale
• 96 – 100% = A
• 90 – 95% = A-
• 87 – 89% = B+
• 83 – 86% = B
• 80 – 82% = B-
• 77 – 79% = C+
• 73 – 76% = C
• 70 – 72% = C-
• 67 – 69% = D+
• 63 – 66% = D
• 60 – 62% = D-
• < 60% = F
Grades are calculated on
cumulative percentage and
are rounded up whenever
possible.
Mr. Morton 8
My Pledge to Students
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative
assessments should you require them.
Mr. Morton 9
Contact Information
Mr. Justin Morton
Email: jmorton@mail.nevada.k12.ia.us
• (Easiest way to contact me)
Phone: 382-2751 Ext. 237
Mr. Morton 9
Contact Information
Mr. Justin Morton
Email: jmorton@mail.nevada.k12.ia.us
• (Easiest way to contact me)
Phone: 382-2751 Ext. 237

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Classroom Expectations

  • 2. Mr. Morton 2 Policies • Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom. • Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time.  Have any other materials needed for class out and ready. • Assignment ready to check. • Textbook open to correct section/page. • Notebook ready to take notes. • Absences  Ask a classmate or look at the weekly schedule on the bulletin board in the front of the room. All worksheets for the chapter will be in the “Previously Assigned Work” tray in the front of the room.  Each assignment given during the student’s absence must be turned in by that chapter’s test. • Mr. Morton’s desk is MR. MORTON’S DESK. Please do not go behind or in his desk.
  • 3. Mr. Morton 3 Student Behaviors • Be prompt  Be ready to learn when class begins. • Be prepared  Have materials with you and know due dates. • Be a polite and positive participant  Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. • Be productive  Turn in work on time, and always do your best.  Late work must be turned in before chapter test to get credit. • Be a problem solver  Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.
  • 4. Mr. Morton 4 Show Respect • Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values. • Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect. • Honor the ideas and opinions of others. • Offer to help. • Be responsible with property and belongings.  Do not use the: • Sinks • Gas • Cubby Holes • Materials from Mr. Morton’s desk
  • 5. Mr. Morton 5 Responsibility for Coursework • Bring notebook, textbook, planner, Cub Character Card, and appropriate writing tools to class.  Pencils for doing work.  Pens for checking work. • Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time. • All assignments are posted on the white board and on the class Website: www.nevada.k12.ia.us • All Late and Absent Work must be turned in before taking the chapter test.  Student’s responsibility to get absent work.
  • 6. Mr. Morton 6 Topics • Exploring Life • Animal and Plant Cells  Processes  Structure  Reproduction • Genetics and Heredity • Organism Classification • Plants • Animals  Dissection • Science Fair
  • 7. Mr. Morton 7 Grading • Grades are based on the accumulation of points. • Students accumulate points in 4 categories:  Participation • Attitude / Behavior • Input • Notes Completion and Quality  Daily Work • WS • Section Rev.  Quizzes  Tests Our Grading Scale • 96 – 100% = A • 90 – 95% = A- • 87 – 89% = B+ • 83 – 86% = B • 80 – 82% = B- • 77 – 79% = C+ • 73 – 76% = C • 70 – 72% = C- • 67 – 69% = D+ • 63 – 66% = D • 60 – 62% = D- • < 60% = F Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.
  • 8. Mr. Morton 8 My Pledge to Students • I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. • I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. • I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. • I will work with you to meet learning goals. • I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.
  • 9. Mr. Morton 9 Contact Information Mr. Justin Morton Email: jmorton@mail.nevada.k12.ia.us • (Easiest way to contact me) Phone: 382-2751 Ext. 237
  • 10. Mr. Morton 9 Contact Information Mr. Justin Morton Email: jmorton@mail.nevada.k12.ia.us • (Easiest way to contact me) Phone: 382-2751 Ext. 237