PowerPoint notes for Wednesday Sept. 8th 2010- Welcome back to school
Welcome To • Ms. Ferrante’s • Earth Science Class •
Success in Earth Science
To be successful in this class you need to:
• Follow instructions.
• Come to class on time and prepared.
• Follow the school as well as the classroom code of conduct.
• Come to class everyday, unless you have a legal excuse.
• Participate in all labs and classroom discussions.
Work hard to achieve the best grades that you can get.
. Complete the mandated number of lab hours required by the state to take the New York State regents exam. (labs must be passing to count towards lab requirement hours).
. Study class notes, labs, other study materials.
.Complete all homework assignments.
1. Pass tests and quizzes.
• Classroom Code of Conduct
• Come to class everyday possible.
• Come to class prepared, ready to work.
• Be in your seat ready to work when the bell rings.
• Raise hand when answering or asking questions.
• Respect each other and the teacher.
• Refrain from cursing, and other abusive language.
• Classroom Code of Conduct
7. Complete all work that is assigned in a timely manner.
8. Participate in all classroom activities and labs.
9. Work hard to be successful.
Remember: Your actions have consequences, whether they are good or bad are your choice!
• Consequences for Misbehavior
• Verbal warning
• Write up
• Detention referral
• Call home
• Suspension
• Administrative decision
• Letter to Parent/Guardian
Lets review the letter together.
• This is a contract between you, your parent/guardian, and myself.
• Signing it and having it signed by your parent/guardian is your first homework assignment.
• It is due Monday.
• Regents Requirements
• Supplies Due
• Syllabus
• Grading
• Earth Science Reference Table
• Lab Safety
• Lab Teams
• Homework
• Textbooks
• Questions