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Miss Catalina
Room 403 Dear Students, Parents,
and Guardians, Welcome! Every student who enters our classroom has the
right to learn just as every teacher has the right to teach in an environment
that is safe, suitable to learning, and free from any distractions. In order
to maintain these rights, everyone should be aware of the responsibilities
and expectations designed to help you continue to be hard working and
dedicated students. By getting to know each student, I
will help you discover your full potential by providing a rigorous curriculum
of the Science Standards. For those students who master the core concepts
easily, extra opportunities to have “Fun with Space” will guide students to a
deeper understanding of core concepts as they relate to middle school science
standards. These extra credit options are only available once the Science core
standards are mastered. This
curriculum is based on the · Be on time! Bring all supplies each day.
Be in your seats and working when the bell rings! · Pay attention to the speaker and always
raise your hand before participating! · ASK QUESTIONS! There are NO dumb
questions! Without this mastery will not occur! · Be enthusiastic & cooperative and
respectful toward each other! Give your best effort! ABSENCES: All
work must be made up before returning to class. Science is
sequential and the Mar Vista Science Department does an excellent job in
allocating the time needed to master the concepts. Be diligent! If you know you will be absent, get your work ahead of time, or link to goguess.org. MAINTAIN GREAT BEHAVIOR! Disrupting
the class and disrespect to fellow human beings is not permitted. Remember,
your job is to learn middle school science.
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After reading the formula for a great classroom
experience,
the
student and parent or guardian must
sign the bottom portion of this page.
Then please, cut carefully along the star studded
line, and
return the
slip TOMORROW
REMEMBER, middle school science is the
basic foundation for high school science
I have listed the most common causes for poor performance in Middle
School.
Avoid these pit falls at all cost.
You miss a lot of school due to an
illness. It is difficult to
impossible to make up work if you miss a series of lessons. Science moves
fast and each lesson builds on the one before. It is easy to loose track. If
you even miss one day you will get behind UNLESS you
come to me and make up your work.
Do not be absent, even for one day.
Or
You were too shy to raise your hand
when you don’t understand. You have the right to understand every concept. The
teacher won’t know you don’t understand unless you
say something! In Miss Catalina’s class, laughing at someone’s question is
grounds for a parent conference. Making fun of someone is called
intimidation. It is against the law and not tolerated. So, feel free to ask
for clarity on any concept.
Do not laugh at anyone’s question or
answer.
Or
You are working on Character Development. You have the opportunity to modify classroom
behavior patterns to become a contributing member of our science community.
Any behaviors that contribute to your loss of class time due to referrals,
suspension, expulsion or worse, require immediate attention. You will be
asked to observe ALL school rules, in class and at ALL times. Do not second
guess this obligation.
Give
yourself a chance, expect success, and you will achieve!
Quality behavior results in quality work.
Keep this
syllabus in your notebook to remind yourself of our agreement.
My phone during school hours is (619) 628-5100.
Home (evenings) (619) 470-1116.
Thank you Very much,
Miss Catalina
Parents and Guardians: I have an open door policy. Feel free to stop by whenever you’d like! J
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Return this slip to
show that you understand and agree to these expectations.
Student Name _________________________________________________
Please
Print
Student signature _______________________________
Date __________
Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________________
Please
Print
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________
Date __________
Modified after the syllabus of great science teacher
Kari Koch
