PhysicsMrs. Goldsmith

2015-2016

Seating Chart

• I already made a seating chart… Lucky you!!!!

Textbooks• Please choose a textbook

from the stack; be seated.

• Put your name in your textbook

• When I call your name, tell me the last two digits of your book number (found inside the cover or on bottom edge)

•Ex: 15-49 = 49

Book Covers• You will need to put paper book covers on

your textbook. You may use:• Paper from me (if there is any left)• Heavy-weight, thick gift wrap• Paper grocery or store bags• “Army” book covers from the office (if any left)• Any other heavy-weight paper

• Directions online: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Paper-Bag-Book-Cover

The Classroom RuleStudents are expected to be responsible and to respect

everyone and everything in this classroom at all times. • Be Prepared• Be Courteous • Do Not Cheat; Honesty At All Time• Raise Your Hand Before Speaking • Lab Safety Always • Use Appropriate Language• No Food Or Drinks (except H2O in a clear container)

• Use Time Wisely • No Cell Phones, iPods, Etc. are allowed unless you ask for

and receive permission first.

Class Preparedness

*Failure to be properly prepared will likely result in a lower grade in the long run.

• Notebook (spiral or comp book) & Folder

• Scientific Calculator

• Assignments

• Textbook

• Writing Utensils

Homework Website

www.teacherweb.com/IA/Regina/Goldsmith

Want Some Help?

•Review/tutoring times on most days:•7:50-8:10 am •3:10-3:30 pm •By appointment

SafetyWhere are the:• Exits• Extinguishers/Fire Blanket/Shower/Eyewash• Sinks, Soap, Towels

Classroom Safety:• Stay out of the lab area unless given permission• No goofing around/horseplay.

Consequences for Inappropriate Lab Behavior:• Removal from lab, possible removal from all labs,

detention. Parent/Admin contact.

In Case of Emergency:• Stay calm• Follow instructions from your teacher

If there is no teacher:• *Run away from danger! NOW!*

• Go to the nearest safe place--another classroom, the office, Dan’s…

• Get help• Find a teacher or responsible adult• Call for help (call the office via intercom or cell)

• Call 911 if necessary.

*Take shelter from storms, do not run away.

Lab Supplies

• You will need to bring:• 1 regular (184 ct) size box of facial

tissues (aka: Kleenex)• Or two cube boxes, or two smaller boxes• Types “with lotion” may have fewer tissues

but will still count.• Generic brands are fine.

• 1 roll of paper towels

• Bring these in to me and make sure I mark on them so you get credit.

Around the Room

Where are the…

•Tissues?

•Hand Wipes, Sanitizer?

•Pencil Sharpeners?

•Waste baskets, Recycling?

Absences• You are responsible for finding out what

you missed while you were gone.• See your teacher IMMEDIATELY when you return

to organize your work.

• You have the # of days you were absent PLUS one day to make up a test.• This is for absences due to illness/injury, only.

Prior Approval Policy

•School-Related/Pre-Approved Absences:•All work from the day(s) you were gone

and all current work is due on the day you return.• If you are gone for [event*] on Thursday

and a Friday test is scheduled, you still take the test on Friday. *Retreats/RTL, sports, band, speech, family trips, testing

(PSAT, etc), college visits, blood drives, field trips, prepping for Mass or pep rallies, performances, etc…

If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure.

CheatingConsequences will include at least:

• Administration notification

• Parent notification

Possible additional consequences:

• See handbook (administrative detention, in-school suspension, etc)

What is cheating?• Using a “cheat sheet” on a test or quiz when one was not allowed.

• Or notes on your hand, desktop, or anyplace visible.

• Looking at another test during the test.

• Stealing or possessing answer keys.

• Having anyone else do your work; doing someone else’s work.

• Copying another student’s assignment; allowing yours to be copied.

• Getting test questions from students in other periods.

• Giving test questions to students in other periods.

• Giving your assignment to another student.

• Internet copying/pasting, unless you site your source

• Anything else…??

Homework• Doing homework is your responsibility.

• You will not receive credit for doing homework in this class.

• So, WHY DO HOMEWORK…!!!???

Homework• Working practice problems in homework

helps prepare you for the final assessment of your knowledge.• Some of you may not need to practice something

you already know or understand right away.• Others may need a lot of practice.

• You decide.

• Your choices determine the outcome…

My great concern is not whether you have

failed, but whether you are content with your

failure.

Abraham Lincoln

Testing• You will be given the option to retake any

or all of your tests.• Standards based grading…

Final Grades

•Quarter Grades..• …are a reflection of your achievement

on your assessments. • It should reflect how much you know.

•Semester Grades:• Come from your individual assessments

Thoughts for You…

“He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and

labor.”-Menander of Athens

Today is the best preparation we have for what tomorrow

may bring.