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Mr. L. Sloan 7th Grade Science illsinguntohim@yahoo.com 314-652-9282

Classroom Expectations:
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Respect the people, equipment and furnishings of Compton Drew ILC. Show and display the CORE VALUES in your actions. Follow directions the first time they are given. Report to class on time daily with homework completed. Have all appropriate materials and supplies at your desk and be seated when class begins. Students must remain in assigned seat at all times during class.

Students begin the class period with 5 conduct points. Students will lose points for not coming to class prepared and for any classroom consequences. Points accumulated by the end of class period will be calculated into conduct/participation category of students grade. Students lose points based on their class conduct. Class infractions can be reversed each day. Classroom Rules: 1st verbal warning 2nd Classroom discipline (mediator, deprivation of privileges, call parents, student conference, time-out in buddy class, etc) 3rd Discipline referral Rewards: Praise & Smiles Special Classroom Coupons Positive Notes & Calls Home Special Events The Joy of Learning

General Course Objectives Students will develop skills in the 8 strands set forth in the Missouri State Standards and Grade Level Expectations Students will use the above skills to solve real life application problems. Students will further develop their analytical thinking (reasoning). Grading Policy: Students grades are based on points earned for tasks completed in and out of class. The points are all added together for the final quarter grade. Points are earned for assessments, i.e. unit exams, quizzes, exit slips, etc. (40%), homework (10%), lab reports (20%), classwork (15%), and special projects (15%) The standard grading scale is used. 100 90 % A 89 80% B 79 70% C 69 60% D 0 59% F

Interactive Notebook (2- 1 subject notebooks) All students are required to keep an Interactive Student Notebook. The purpose of the interactive student notebook is to enable you to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. Interactive notebooks will be used for class notes as well as for other activities in which you will be asked to express your own ideas and process the information presented in class. Additional information will be distributed and discussed during the first week of classes. I will provide each student with a notebook.

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Tests, Quizzes, and Projects Content quizzes will be given weekly. Tests will be announced per the class calender.

Homework Policy The purpose of homework is to prepare for, build on, and reinforce classroom learning. Homework not only encourages responsibility and accountability; it also strengthens homeschool communication about student learning and enhances study habits. Homework will be assigned in packets on Monday and will be due the following Monday per the class calender. Homework may include, but is not limited to, book work, worksheet, projects, and home projects. Homework will be checked for completion. Classwork assignment that will earn full credit: is completed in binder using pencil. has a proper 7th grade Compton Drew heading (date & page # on the top line of the page) has the original problems & work shown

Classroom Procedures & Routines:

Students are to: walk through the building quietly at noise level 0. enter the classroom before the beginning of class with all needed material. be in active listening when teacher calls for attention & when school-wide announcements are being made. remain in assigned seat. Raise hand & wait to be acknowledged. wait until Mr. Sloan gives permission to pack up to leave at the end of the period. line up at the door at noise level 0 before passing to next class. use restroom before or after class unless there is a medical report on file. Students will be given a limited number of hall passes to be used in an emergency. Have 2 sharpened pencils at the very beginning of class. check the assignment folder for assignments missed due to excused absences. All work missed due to an absence must be turned in within one week of return to school. All late homework will receive a deduction of 10% each day following the due date. What Mr. Sloan Expects From Students: A positive, can-do attitude Demonstrate the core values Come prepared to class with all needed materials Complete all homework assignments on-time Be attentive & cooperative Do his/her personal best Be part of the solution, not part of the problem

What Students can Expect from Mr. Sloan: Consistently enforce rules Provide extra help Share knowledge Prepare engaging lessons Give adequate time Give students respect Be understanding Give recognition/encouragement An Amazing Year!!!