The document provides procedures and expectations for a science class taught by Ms. Yates. It outlines rules for respecting oneself, others, property and the school. Students should enter and exit class quietly, be seated and working when the bell rings, and raise their hand to ask questions. When the teacher needs attention, students should freeze, turn to face the teacher, and listen. The document also describes procedures for tardiness, absences, cleanup, and dismissal. The overall goal is to have a successful year by following the established classroom procedures and culture.

1. Welcome to YOUR scienceWelcome to YOUR science
classclass
HOST: MS. YATESHOST: MS. YATES

2. WelcomeWelcome
 Welcome to YOUR science class.Welcome to YOUR science class.
 This year, I plan on taking you on a journeyThis year, I plan on taking you on a journey
that will not only spark your interest inthat will not only spark your interest in
science, but also help to give you a drive toscience, but also help to give you a drive to
succeed and the tools necessary to do so.succeed and the tools necessary to do so.
 In order to have a successful year however,In order to have a successful year however,
we must first learn about the rules,we must first learn about the rules,
procedures and expectations that I have forprocedures and expectations that I have for
you in this class.you in this class.

3. ProceduresProcedures
 Procedures are a part of life. We follow proceduresProcedures are a part of life. We follow procedures
for starting a computer, riding a skateboard,for starting a computer, riding a skateboard,
approaching a traffic light and attending school.approaching a traffic light and attending school.
The reason we have procedures in life is so thatThe reason we have procedures in life is so that
people can function in society knowing thepeople can function in society knowing the
acceptable and efficient ways other people doacceptable and efficient ways other people do
things.things.
 There are also procedures in this classroom.There are also procedures in this classroom.
These procedures establish our classroom culture.These procedures establish our classroom culture.

4. RespectRespect
 RespectRespect
– YourselfYourself
– OthersOthers
– PropertyProperty
– SchoolSchool
Please remember, ALL ideas are good ideas. Even whenPlease remember, ALL ideas are good ideas. Even when
we don’t get the answer exactly right, it often leads uswe don’t get the answer exactly right, it often leads us
down the important path of discovery.down the important path of discovery.
Disproving a theory can be as helpful as proving a theory.Disproving a theory can be as helpful as proving a theory.

5. Beginning of the Period:Beginning of the Period:
 Enter quietly and under controlEnter quietly and under control
 Be seated and working when bells ringsBe seated and working when bells rings
 Work on the HikeWork on the Hike
 Sit quietly until next instructionSit quietly until next instruction

6. Responding to my Request forResponding to my Request for
Attention:Attention:
 When I need your undivided attention, I willWhen I need your undivided attention, I will
say,say,
– ““Nice and quiet in three, two, one.” On one, asNice and quiet in three, two, one.” On one, as
a class, the procedure isa class, the procedure is
 FreezeFreeze
 Turn and eyes onme, put down anything you areTurn and eyes onme, put down anything you are
working on, pay attention and keep your eyes on me.working on, pay attention and keep your eyes on me.
 Be ready for instruction. I will have something to say.Be ready for instruction. I will have something to say.

7. When You Are TardyWhen You Are Tardy::
 Enter quietlyEnter quietly
 Sign the clip boardSign the clip board
 Take your sitTake your sit

8. When You Are Absent:When You Are Absent:
 If you are absent, it is your responsibility toIf you are absent, it is your responsibility to
find out what It is your responsibility to findfind out what It is your responsibility to find
out what you missed and make it up.out what you missed and make it up.
 All assignments, notes, and activies can beAll assignments, notes, and activies can be
found atfound at
– www.gradelink.comwww.gradelink.com
– http://sciencerocksyates1314.blogspot.comhttp://sciencerocksyates1314.blogspot.com
 Please see me before or after school forPlease see me before or after school for
helphelp

9. Asking a Question or for Help:Asking a Question or for Help:
 Please raise your handPlease raise your hand
 Ask questions…often!!!Ask questions…often!!!

10. End of the Period:End of the Period:
 The last 5 minutes of classThe last 5 minutes of class
– Put away anything you have usedPut away anything you have used
– Clean up any garbageClean up any garbage
– Wipe tables if necessaryWipe tables if necessary
– Wait for me to dismiss youWait for me to dismiss you
– Push in stoolsPush in stools

11.  Let’s have an amazing year!!!Let’s have an amazing year!!!