Entering & Classroom Routines
What should you do after finding your seat?
Begin the warm-up.
What should you do before speaking during class?
Raise your hand
Who is responsible for getting materials when the Materials Manager system is being used?
The Materials Manager.
Where will Ms. Nguyen post the class notes?
Google Classroom
What should you do if an assignment takes more than 30 minutes to finish?
Stop and let Ms. Nguyen know.
What should you check before you enter the classroom?
The door for materials or instructions.
How many people should be speaking at one time?
One person, unless its a partner or group discussion.
When are you allowed to touch lab materials?
Only when you are told that it is okay.
Where will your science notebook stay?
In the classroom in the white cubby.
Where should late homework be turned in?
The designated late-work bin.
How should you move when entering the classroom?
Quietly and respectfully, and always walking.
What should you do if you disagree with someone's idea?
Politely disagree or correct them.
What should you do if something spills or breaks during a lab?
Tell Ms. Nguyen immediately.
How long does a student with an excused absence have to make up a missed test?
One week.
When will Ms. Nguyen NOT assign homework?
Over weekends and school breaks.
When leaving the classroom as a class to go to a rally or lunch, what should you do?
Line-up
What makes and answer a "reasonable and thoughtful answer"?
An answer that shows you are thinking about the question and making a genuine attempt rather than giving a silly or unrelated answer.
Name three lab safety expectations.
Possible answers include:
What must a student do to request a retake?
Complete the retake request form, complete all required homework/classwork, follow any additional requirements, and complete the retake within the assigned timeframe.
You didn't finish your science assignment during class. What happens next?
The unfinished work may become homework, and you are responsible for completing and turning it in the next day.
Why is it important to be quiet, ready, and responsible when entering class?
It helps everyone get ready to learn and allows class to begin smoothly without unnecessary distractions.
Why is listening to others an important part of participating in science?
Because we learn from other people's ideas, understand instructions, hear different perspectives, and show respect for our classmates.
Why is it important to ask before touching something you are unsure about during a lab?
Because you need to know how to safely handle the material or equipment before using it. It helps prevent accidents and keeps everyone safe.
A student misses a test. Explain the difference between an excused and unexcused absence.
With an unexcused absence, the student must take the test on the day they return. With an excused absence, the student has one week to complete the missed test.
How long can late homework be submitted for credit consideration?
One week after the due date. After that, Ms. Nguyen reserves the right to give the assignment a zero.