The document outlines the expectations and procedures for an Earth and Space Science class. It includes the following key points: 1) The classroom goals are to understand scientific inquiry, the formation and expansion of the universe, observable changes over time, and energy transfer. 2) Guidelines for success include learning, respect, responsibility, relationships, and producing results with no excuses. 3) Classroom participation, homework, tests, and the final exam contribute to the final grade. Late work and retake policies are outlined. 4) Procedures are defined for entering class, turning in assignments, finding grades, responsibilities after absences, and ending class. Consequences for violations are also described.

1. Adapted Earth and Space Science Class ExpectationsNo Excuses, Just Results!Show-up, Engage & Produce

2. Classroom GoalsUnderstand how critical thinking and scientific inquiry are used to solve problems and make informed decisions.

3. Understand how the universe formed at a specific time in the past and it has been expanding ever since.

4. Understand how there is observable change over different scales of time.

5. Understand how energy transfer drives geological and meteorological activity.

6. Understand how energy transfer drives geological and meteorological activity.No Excuses, Just Results!Show-up, Engage & Produce

7. Guidelines for SuccessLearningRespectResponsibilityRelationshipsTreat yourself, other students, the teacher and all property with courtesy, care and dignity.

8. Allow the teacher and other students to talk without interrupting or disrupting them.

9. Challenge yourself and others to obey all school rules.

10. Listen to what others have to say and respond appropriately.

11. Treat others the way they want to be treated.

12. Have a positive impact on others.

13. Be on time for class every day with all the materials you need to be "learning ready."

14. Complete all homework on time and request makeup work when absent.

15. Be productive whether working alone or in a group.

16. Be actively engaged in classroom activities.

17. Have pride in your work and advocate your own learning style.

18. Strive for perfection.

19. NO EXCUSES--JUST RESULTS!No Excuses, Just Results!Show-up, Engage & Produce

20. Pledge for SuccessI’ll be Polite. I’ll respect the people and properties of South High School.I’ll be prepared. I’ll bring my pen/pencil, and notebook to class each day.I’ll be present.I’ll be in class every day that I am not sick.I’ll be productive. I will participate in classroom activities and complete all my your homework.I’ll be prompt. I will arrive to class on time. No Excuses, Just Results!Show-up, Engage & Produce

21. What will help me ACHIEVE South High SchoolActivityConversationTeacher/Student-led LearningBeginning & End of Class; Teacher Instructions or Directions; Lecture; Project/Research PresentationsHelpIntegrityI’ll be quiet unless called on.EffortI will raise my hand.ValueI’ll listen to instructions, take notes and raise my hand if I get behind.EfficiencyI’ll sit up and stay involved by listening, writing and asking questions.

22. The information your teacher shares is the most important part of the assignment.

23. I’ll make sure information is organized and neat so I can use it later.What will help me ACHIEVE South High SchoolActivityConversationIndependent Student WorkHomework; Lab Reports; Research…HelpIntegrityI’ll do my work quietly.EffortI’ll raise my hand to get my teacher's attention.ValueI’ll do my own work to learn working independently!EfficiencyI’ll complete the newest assignment before working on anything else.

24. Working on my assignments in class lets me get more help from my teacher.