Class Procedures
Grading Expectations
Classroom Rules
Class requirements
T or F about Ms. G
100
What is the first thing you should do when you enter the classroom?
- Work on Do Now if there is one
- Write down/ notate any homework somewhere you will remember to look
100
How much are labs worth in your total grade?
30%
100
What is one thing you should not do in class
- light something on fire
- throw something(other then approved items like a beach ball)
- speak meanly to a peer or bully
100
What are the supplies you will need for class listed on the syllabus?
FULLY CHARGED Chromebook & CHARGER
Pen and pencil
A folder
100
T or F
Ms. G is an only child
False Ms. G has a brother and a sister 
200
When will the red light on the traffic light be used?
During tests and quizzes. It means that there is no talking except to call Ms. G over to ask a question.
200
What are the two things that are considered assessments based on the syllabus?
Exams and quizzes
200
Describe what the classroom should look like during partner work?
- green light on the traffic light
- on task conversations
- assignments being completed
- possible divvying up parts of a packet and then reading out answers to a partner(straight copying without explanation is not allowed)
200
How many state labs do you need to complete to be eligible to take the Regents in June?
3 state labs
200
T or F
Ms. G is a varsity swim coach
True. I am the girls varsity assistant swim coach
300
What would the classroom look like if the traffic light had its green light on?
It is some kind of partner work and students are on task talking to each other and it might be a little noisy in the classroom but not super loud. There might even be a lot of movement around the room to get supplies.
300
What is included in graded assignments?
worksheets, do nows, quizzes
300
What are the 5 main classroom rules?
Be respectful
Be responsible
Be safe
Be prepared
Be honest
300
How many total lab minutes do you need to be eligible for the Regents in June?
1200 minutes
300
T or F
Ms. G has never failed a test
False. I was a very poor test taker when I was in elementary school and had to work hard get better in middle and high school.
400
What is the class attention grabbing phrase?
Ms. G says "Class, class, class"
Students say "yes, yes, yes"
400
What purpose do quizzes serve regarding the learning process?
Quizzes are meant to help highlight any strengths and weaknesses in understanding before the unit exams
400
How many strikes does someone get for a bad behavior before they receive a referral?
2 strikes and on the 3rd a referral is written likely without another warning to accompany it
400
How many unexcused days do you have after an assignment is due to get it in for full credit before the assignment will become only eligible for half credit?
You have 3 unexcused days past your due date for an assignment. After which you can still do the assignment but you will only receive maximum half credit.
This only pertains to graded assignments not labs
400
T or F
Ms. G graduated from Washingtonville
False. Ms. G was born and raised in Nesconset, NY on long Island but now lives on LI only in the summers.
500
After directions are given and students need to get up to move, How is the class broken up to avoid congestion in any given location in the classroom in the classroom?
AFTER Ms. G finish giving directions, even rows will move to their new location and 30 seconds later odd rows can get up and move(NO one likes congested classrooms)
500
How much of the total grade is comprised of unit exams?
50%
500
What is the classroom rules around using AI?
With AI growing in its application to many different aspects of life I find it pertinent to be clear in my student expectations. Students are expected to produce work that is their own. Students should not use AI to avoid the thinking and application of knowledge part of answering questions. This course will extensively test you on your reasoning skills. AI modalities such as Google Gemini can hinder you in building these skills. In addition, AI is often incorrect or misleading when discussing scientific principles and can harm more than help if you are confused on a subject. I recognize that some AI is beneficial and those modalities will be used and accepted in class after I, Ms. Gallagher, as explicitly stated they are allowed.
500
What is one of the most important thing to bring to class everyday?
A charged chromebook. We might not use a chromebook every day but when we do it needs to be charged.
500
T or F
Ms. G is a Life Science and Earth and Space Science Teacher.
True. I taught ESS and Marine biology last year in Washingtonville.