8th Grade Science

Fremont Junior High

Show Respect

• Everyone has the right to learn in a safe environment. The teacher has the right to teach and manage the classroom. Students have the right to ask and answer questions. Both teacher & student have the right to be treated with fairness & respect. 

To show respect you

should…

• BE ON TIME

• Stay in assigned seat unless you have permission to move/ get up

• Participate in lessons and class discussion

• BE ON TASK• Give your best effort

Respect Looks & Sounds like…

• Only one person speaks at a time

• Raise your hand and wait to be called on

• Do not call out• Student contributions to

the class discussion are to enhance the understanding of the science topic being discussed and are not to cause a distraction or disrupt the learning process. 

Show respect when working with others

• Use manners and show courtesy

• Avoid put-downs

• Work for the common good of the class

• Topics and word choice must be appropriate for class

• Tone of voice is appropriate, showing respect

Work Appropriately

• The teacher will let you know if an assignment is to be done independently or with a partner(s):

• When you are assigned to work alone, you may not talk to your neighbors during this time.                     

• If you are working with a partner, the volume of your voice should be low enough so that only the people at your table can hear you.

• If you can be heard at another table group or across the room... you are too loud.

• When assigned to work with a partner, you must be talking about the assignment…not distracted with social issues.

 Respect the Classroom

• Water bottles are encouraged, but must have a cap and be used appropriately.

• No other drinks will be permitted.

• Chew and dispose of gum responsibly.

 Respect the Health of Others

• Some students and teachers have allergies & asthma and are sensitive to fragrances.

• Please use personal care products with scents after class when outside.

• Do NOT spray or apply these kinds of products in the classroom as it causes major disruption to the classroom.

Follow Directions

• Follow verbal directions the first time given.

• Read and follow directions on assignments and labs.

• Use all materials and equipment as directed.

• Follow all science safety guidelines.

Follow School Rules

• All rules that are outlined in the district & school handbook apply in classroom regarding conduct, possessions, dress code, etc. Refer to those pages in your planner if you have any questions.

Consequences• eye contact / non-verbal warning

• informal student / teacher conference

• relocation and/or isolation

• parent contact

• detention

• office referral

Student Signature: _____________________________ Date_____

Parent Signature: _____________________________ Date_____

I have read & understand the expectations for science class.