Physical Science Ms. Alvarez, Instructor 2016/20117

8th Grade Phone: 909-436-1005

Email:

Dear Parent/Guardian of ______,

I am very happy to have the opportunity to work with your child another semester. I am excited, and I know that this will be a great year. Please take some time to review the classroom rules and expectations.

If you would like to communicate and receive updates or progress reports, please include your contact info below:

Parent Email: ______

Student Email: ______

Parent Phone: ______Is this a cell? _____

Student Phone: ______Is this a cell? _____

If I have not already, I look forward to meeting with you some time during second semester. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email for any reason. Also, please take a look at our school website. Please sign the first page of this syllabus.

Sincerely,

Ruth Alvarez

The School of Arts and Enterprise

I have read the Physical Science course description, and I understand what is expected in this class.

Student Signature______Date______

Parent Signature______Date______

*Will need to be turned in for credit under an UNLOCK Standard.

2Nd Semester Syllabus Physical Science

Policy Reminders

Tardy Policy:

  • 1st tardy – Warning
  • 2nd tardy- 15 min detention same day or the next day
  • 3rd tardy- 30 min detention same day or the next day
  • 4th tardy- 1 hr detention same day or the next day
  • 5th tardy- office referral (possible contract)

Student Expectations

The following behaviors are expected to be exhibited by all class participants:

  • Students must make every effort to learn.
  • Students must be respectful to other students, staff, and others belongings.
  • Students must not hinder other student’s learning.
  • Active participation is a requirement. When there is something to do, do it.
  • Collaborate. Work together to accomplish what you cannot accomplish alone.
  • Help each other. Tutoring a classmate helps the school, and it helps you learn better, too!

Ms. Alvarez’s Classroom Norms

  • Ms. Alvarez will regularly arrange her students’ desks according to the needs of the activity for the day. DO NOT MOVE THE DESKS AROUND unless specifically asked to do so.
  • Students should be willing to participate in class in an appropriate manner raising his/her hand, refraining from blurting out, staying in seat, staying focused and on task, sharing relevant material/ideas.
  • Electronics must be turned off and put away when class starts, and will be taken away if seen by Ms. Alvarez.
  • Backpacks and unnecessary materials must be kept off the desks during class activities.
  • Be in your seat early. Ms. Alvarez starts class on time.
  • Ms. Alvarez ends class, not the bell.

Ms. Alvarez’s Classroom Consequences

  • First Infraction: Behavior conference with student during lunch or after school.
  • Second Infraction: Call Home/Detention (15 min w/ Assignment)
  • Third Infraction: Call home/Detention (30 min w/ Assignment)/Parent Conference
  • Fourth Infraction: Office referral

Materials

Students are responsible for and will need to bring to class:

  • 100+ pages, college-ruled, notebook or bound composition book used only for Physical Science class
  • Binder or folder for handouts and returned papers (may be used for multiple classes)
  • Day planner, agenda, or calendar
  • Various art supplies for projects involving drawing, coloring, cutting, and pasting (markers, color pencils, glue sticks, rulers, age appropriate scissors)
  • Scientific calculators

Homework

  • If homework is late it MAY receive half credit and must be turned in that same week.
  • All homework must be turned in on time in order for students to remediate.
  • Homework assigned with absent must still be completed. You are still responsible for getting the work that was given when you were absent.