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I am Mr. Bruce P. Smallacombe and I will be your child’s science teacher for
the school year school term. In this packet, you will find all of my classroom policies
and procedures that I expect all students to follow. At the end of this packet, you
will find a form for you to fill out and return to me for my records. This form not
only states that you have read and agree to the information in this packet, but also
gives me information that will help communicate more efficiently with you during
the school year.
I am looking forward to educating your child this school year and I hope you
will contact me at the high school by phone (extension) or by e-mail
(bsmalls10_7@yahoo.com) if you have any questions or concerns.
E-mail: bsmalls10_7@yahoo.com
Conference Times:
Instructional Model:
Daily Warm-Ups
• Warm up problems
• Blogs
Teacher-Directed Instruction
Standards Driven:
• Direct Instruction
• Modeling
• Discussion
• Lab Activities
• Textbook (title)
• Computers/Internet
• Laboratory Apparatuses
• Worksheets
• Videos
• Tests
• Quizzes
• Homework
• Projects
• In-Class Assignments
• Lab Activities
• Blogs
V. Grading Policy
I do not give extra credit assignments! I also do not allow for make up
tests during the last week before the marking period ends.
• Homework/classwork 40%
• Tests 30%
• Labs 20%
• Quizzes 10%
• Class participation can give you those few extra points to get you to
the next letter grade, but will not take any away. Grades will not be
used as punishment. If you goof off in class, don’t ask for points.
As stated earlier, homework is due the next class day unless otherwise
stated. Part of every students’ homework is to bring all of their materials to
class. We may not use the textbook everyday, but I do make reference to it.
Because of this, students must always have their textbooks. If I should make
a reference to a page in the book and a student does not have their book, it
will be a zero for class participation.
If a student does not have their notebook, they will receive a zero for
homework. How can a student take complete notes in order to study without
a notebook? They cannot.
If a student does not have a pencil, they can ask me, but it will cost
them a quarter. In the past, I have given away too many pencils and pens
that I have not been given back. If I am going to spend money to get pens
and pencils, I would like to be compensated in order to be able to purchase
more. No quarter = No pencil = No proper notes = No class participation
points (See how this works ).
If students show up without the necessary materials for class, they will
not be allowed to return to their lockers to get them.
One change for this year is that I am not going to check notebooks on
Fridays. If a student doesn’t keep their notes to study, they still have the
book to use to help catch them up. Instead, students will be required to
complete a weekly “Blog” assignment. If a student does not have internet
access at home, I will have the computer cart at least once a week for
students to do this assignment.
1. Thank you for being prompt. When the bell rings, you should be
in your seat ready for class to begin
2. Thank you for keeping your area clean. Remember, you share
your space with another student. Respect that. There is NO
eating or drinking in my classroom. After having to clean up
everyone’s garbage last year, I have decided to not allow it.
8. Thank you for coming before and/or after school to ask for help
if you are having difficulty. This shows your maturity and your
willingness to work hard.
10.Thank you for giving every assignment your best effort and
always submitting quality work.
If you agree to this packet, please sign and return the bottom half of this page for
my records. If not, please contact me and we will discuss your concerns. Thank
you.
Student’s signature:_________________________________________________
Parent’s signature:__________________________________________________