Classroom Procedures
What is the only beverage allowed in Mrs. McRoberts' classroom?
Water
Major assignments like tests, quizzes, and labs make up what percentage of your overall grade?
60%
What two things are strictly forbidden regarding food and drink in the science room?
Eating/drinking/chewing gum, and tasting anything
What is the proper way to carry a microscope?
With two hands—one hand holding the arm and the other placed under the base
According to school policy, during what times are you NOT allowed to leave the classroom?
The first 15 minutes and the last 15 minutes of class
How often are warm-up grades due?
Weekly on Friday
What should you always do with your hands before leaving the science room after a lab?
Wash them with soap and water
How should you treat all chemicals used in the science lab?
Consider them all to be dangerous
When is the appropriate time to speak with Mrs. McRoberts about your grades?
Not during instruction
What critical information MUST be written on your paper for Mrs. McRoberts to grade it?
Your first name, last name, and class period
What action should you take immediately if an accident, spill, or injury occurs in the lab?
Report it to the teacher immediately
How should long hair, loose clothing, and dangling jewelry be handled before a lab?
Hair must be tied back, and no dangling jewelry or loose/baggy clothing is allowed
According to state law, what must happen to your cell phone during the school day (8:40 AM–4:10 PM)?
It must stay completely powered off in your backpack
Whose responsibility is it to obtain missed work after an absence?
The student's responsibility
When cutting materials with scalpels or sharp tools, in which direction should you cut?
Away from your body
What rule applies to touching lab supplies, animals, or equipment when you first enter the room?
Do not touch anything without permission from the teacher
What happens to your grade if you choose not to act safely during a class activity?
You will be asked to sit out and your grade will be affected
Where must a student go to make up a test, quiz, or lab missed during an absence?
Tutorial time (they cannot be made up during regular class)
What must happen BEFORE any student is permitted to participate in science lab activities?
Both the student and a parent/guardian must sign and return the Science Safety Contract
What are the rules regarding entering the prep/storage room or opening storage cabinets?
Never enter the prep/storage room or open cabinets without teacher permission