Classroom Rules & Expectations
8th Grade Science
In the science classroom, we operate on a simple set of five rules:
1. Be on time, on task and prepared to learn EVERY DAY. #behere #setgoals
�2. Respect the classroom, the teacher, other students and yourself. #berespectful
�3. Be responsible for your own learning. #setgoals #behonest
�4. Clean up after yourself and your peers. #besafe #behonest
�5. Keep all personal electronics put away. #letgoandmoveon #behere
Come to Class ON TIME (#behere #setgoals):
Come to class PREPARED
(#behere #setgoals):
Sit down and begin the Do Now when you enter class (#behere):
No electronic devices
(#behere #letgomoveon):
Come with a positive attitude (as best as you can!):
Do your best
(#setgoals #behonest):
Raise your hand (#berespectful):
#BeRESPECTFUL:
Think for yourself
(#behere #setgoals):
#BeHERE:
Bonus points for students who can find the typo! (This is what happens when you use the internet!)
Put your NAME on assignments:
Keep the room/lab clean (#besafe #behonest):
MANAGE your time (#setgoals):
3 things i wished my teacher knew...
Ms. Alexander:
YOur Turn:
(up to) 3 things i wish my teacher knew...
Class of 2017’s advice
-Do your homework
-Fill out the labs to best of ability
-Be respectful to teachers
-Go to activity nights
-Penguins - door, make it so penguin get go through
-Don’t sweat the little things - let go, move on
-Take notes, they help you study
-Actually study
-Know when the periods end
-Get to know your classmates
-Pick someone that you will work well with
-Be nice to peers and teachers
-Be here on review days - they help
-Do you study guides so you can play review game
-There’s not as much work as you think
-Turn in your work
-Turn in permission slips early
-Beware of the drama!
Class of 2017’s advice
-Be prepared
-Think of the effects of your actions
-Chill out, it’s only a routine - you’ll get used to it
-Enjoy your classes
-Don’t get aggravated by others...let it go
-Trips - enjoy the trip with friends, instead of signficant other
-Don’t put off studying/work until last minute
-You will need a lot of notebook paper
-Only study if you need to, everyone is different
-Notebook checks are actually real
-Keep track of when assignments are due
-Actually talk to your teachers they sometimes give good advice
-One notebook for each subject if they tell you
-In band 1. Practice; 2. Make sure you have your binder; don’t skip band final
Class of 2017’s advice
-it’s ok to have mental breaks
-use the online study guides, they help
-cut toxic people out of your life
-keep an organized notebook
-don’t care so much about other’s opinions
-take things slowly - the year goes quickly
-try not to bend to peer pressure
-if you’re playing a sport, be sure to take a flex class
-if you make the teacher’s life easy, your year will be easier
-get involved in activities/be sure to volunteer
-try not to judge others too harshly
-be careful of first impressions
-give people second chances
-don’t kiss and tell
Class of 2017’s advice
Treat everything as if it’s being graded
Buy deodorant
Don’t try to be funny to try and get a reaction out of someone
Think before you speak
Don’t procrastinate
Use worksheets and websites
Some advice from the class of 2016:
Don’t talk when teachers are talking
Don’t talk back to teachers
****Do your homework - it adds up
Actually study - tests are hard
Look up videos to help you understand
Following lab directions = more fun
****Pick good groups that will actually help you on projects
**Keep your notes from the whole year
Don’t throw away anything a teacher gives you
**Stay organized - lots of worksheets and papers - keep organized
Write a lot on lab conclusions
When you see someone else doing something or saying something, you will be the one that gets spoken to
Some advice from the class of 2016:
Use science vocabulary
Be nice to people
Always take notes - no matter what; don’t lose them
Always make up the stuff that you miss
Sit behind the smart kid
Never try to make an excuse to get out of homework - know the difference between an excuse and a reason
Don’t be late - be on time
Make sure to know the material and subject matter BEFORE the test
Write down the homework instead of trying to remember it
Always bring study guides for review games
Try to keep locker organized - don’t leave food in there, it will rot
Be sure to email if you have technical difficulties
Some advice from the class of 2016:
Be respectful, teachers are ok, but don’t get on his/her bad side
Try your hardest - especially in science
Labs are good, but be patient
Don’t overcomplicate stuff
Don’t stress too much over tests
**Don’t be afraid to ask questions
HW helps if you do it - it helps you to understand the material
Don’t wait to the last minute - especially Classroom assignments due 11:59
Don’t be too mature - balance between maturity and goofiness
Use your common sense
Add a lot of detail to answers
Check over tests/quizzes
Use study guides to study
Some advice from the class of 2016:
Treat everything as if it’s being graded
Buy deodorant
Don’t try to be funny to try and get a reaction out of someone
Think before you speak
Don’t procrastinate
Use worksheets and websites