Work Hard. Be Nice.

Electronics need to be on silent. You may use when appropriate. If using to play games, for social media I will

take until the end of class. If I see it again I will take it until the end of

the day. If I see it again, I will turn it into

Security/office.

Appropriate Use of Cell Phone:#Mom is texting you about your ride home#Check the time# Looking up vocabulary# Taking a Quia Quiz after your work is done#Research for group project

Inappropriate Examples of Cell Phone Use:#Going to war in Clash of Clans#Beating your high score on Candy Crush#Any Games#Tweeting#Posting a new selfie on instagram#ANY social Media#texting your friends

Absolutely no food during labs. During lecture/production times you may

enjoy a small snack. (Having a Pizza delivered is more than a small snack)

If food becomes a distraction it will be taken away.

Clean up after yourselves.

Language needs to be school appropriate. No foul language, no swearing/cussing, no

derogatory words or phrases No sexual language No teasing, bullying

Warning Seat Change Phone Call home Detention Student-Teacher Counseling Sent to other classroom Parent Conference Sent to office/security Referral

If you disagree with the teacher, wait until AFTER class to discuss it.

NEVER ARGUE WITH THE TEACHER IN CLASS.

Do NOT enter until teacher opens the door, even if door is unlocked or a student exits.

Go DIRECTLY to your assigned seat. Take out class materials—pen/pencil,

notebook, homework. Place bag/backpack off the table. When Bellwork Appears…you must be seated,

working, and quiet

Always sit in ASSIGNED sit Sit close to table to allow a path for walking Turn and face instruction

Collect your journal prior to bell. When bell rings, bellwork will appear on

screen. COPY every question into your Bellwork

Journal, then record the answer. Don’t know the answer? Copy the question

and wait for the review. When music plays, finish the question you are

on, put pencil down, sit quietly and wait for review.

Return your journal to class box after bellwork.

To prepare for tests we will study flashcards (vocabulary words) and review Notes weekly.

You must review your flashcards during the designated time. No socializing.

Use notecards or cut/tear paper. You must have your flashcards with you

everyday. Save all flashcards until end of year. You will need a place to store your cards—

envelope, baggie, ring, notecard holder, etc.

Science Starters are a group activity that we do 2-3 times a week.

Work with your group/partner. All students must participate. This is NOT socializing time. Classes with the most Science Starter points

earn a music note. Fill up all your music notes and the class

earns 30 minutes of independent work time (no lecture!) with your music!

When you hear the bell ding, teacher say “Quiet in 5-4-3-2-1”, or hear “Clap once, Clap Twice:

STOP what you are doing immediately Put pencils down Quietly let your neighbors know that they

must stop work Wait for me to speak.

Come to class prepared! Have your pen/pencil, paper, etc. ready to go BEFORE the bell rings.

Have extra pencils in case one breaks! If your extra pencils break or you do not have paper you may raise your hand and ask permission to sharpen your pencil or get paper. Choose appropriate times!

Do not sit and do nothing because you don’t have supplies…get some!

Notes will be taken daily and will be kept in your Biology Notebook (spiral bound, large size)

All handouts will be taped/glued/stapled into your notebook.

Notebooks will be peer graded on test days and teacher graded at the end of the semester.

Certain assignments may be collected individually.

All homework should be turned into the In Box.

Immediately stop talking and stop what you are doing.

Absolutely, NO TALKING during announcements, sit and listen.

Do NOT touch the gas or water valves at the lab tables unless instructed to do so!

Gas can be dangerous! Water will spray all over!

Sinks have trash bins in them At the end of each class period, dump the

trash During labs, remove trash bins Anyone caught throwing things in class will

be picking up the floor. Students at regular desks:

choose an appropriate time to throw trash away. Do not interrupt lecture…wait.

Teacher will often call on random students for answers.

If you know the answer, give the answer. If you are unsure of the Answer, say “Echo” Students will continued to be called on until

the correct answer is given. At that time anyone who said Echo will echo the correct answer.

Cheating on a test or assignment?? Earn a 0 Must re-take after school, within 5 days Retake will be an essay Talking during a test IS cheating

Re-tests will be allowed if you are unhappy with the grade Re-tests are given only before or after

school You may re-test as many times as needed. Quarter, Semester, District Exams can NOT

be re-taken

I do not believe in Extra Credit A few exceptions:

◦ “Exceeded Expectations” on assignments◦ Science Fair◦ “Free Test Question Post Its”◦ Restroom Passes

Re-take your tests, turn in your work!

When you return from an absence check with your group/partner for all classwork, homework, notes, bellwork, etc that you missed.

Check website (www.EspinosaScience.com) for missed powerpoints/notes/assignments.

YOU are responsible for making up any missed work.

NO EXCUSES for not knowing what goes on in class!

No passes in first 15 or last 15 minutes of class or during lunch.1 student out of room at a timeHand Mrs. E your pass and Write name in designated spot by doorIf you have any leftover passes at the end of the semester they may be redeemed for extra credit

Weekly Quizzes on www.quia.com Open Note, unlimited attempts New quiz goes up Wednesday Late Quia quizzes: score printed and turned

into Quia box (do not just tell me you took it)

Internet/computer issues? Use the school library or classroom. No Excuses!

Lab Reports, Written assignments, powerpoint projects, etc. will be submitted via www.turnitin.com

When you submit it will give you a plagiarism score. Must be lower than 15% for full credit.

No hard copies, email attachments, or flash drives accepted—must submit online! If you have trouble, ask for help!

Make sure your area is clean. Then choose one of the following (talking

with friends is NOT an option):◦Work on missing work◦Work on work for another class◦Silent Read◦STUDY!!

You may check your returned work folder before/after class, or during independent work time

You may take home anything in your folder You may save all work Folders will be emptied no later than end of

the semester Tests are not returned

I dismiss the class not the bellStay in your seat until the bell rings…no standing by the door.

Pack and clean up when instructed to do so.

Dump trash, wipe tables down.Remain quietly seated until you are dismissed.

Push your seat under the table.

Class Time will NOT be interrupted to have a discussion about whether or not you deserve a detention, want to change your seat, want to check your grade, etc.

If you need to talk to Mrs. Espinosa about anything at all, come after class or after school, or write a note/email.

Take out a separate sheet of paper. Number it 1-10. Pass or Fail (need 8/10 to pass) All questions will be on the projector, once I

move the slide, I will NOT go back. Write the answer only. You do NOT need to

write the question. NO TALKING—THIS IS A QUIZ.

a) When you feel like it.b) When the bell rings and it appears on

screen.c) Bellwork is not required.

a) Cryb) Sharpen it with a scissors.c) Take out your extra pencil.

a) Cry harder.b) Sit and do nothing.c) Ask the teacher for a pencil.

a) Print it out and hand it inb) Email it to Mrs. Ec) Ask a friend to help you/go to library

a) Tell her when you come into class.b) Print out your results and turn them in.c) Write her a note.

a)Teacher will throw paper at you.b)You will pick up the floor.c)Detention

a) Set up a parent conferenceb) Ask the teacher to re-take the testc) Cry and give up.

a) Stomp your feet and pout.b) Complain and whine because the teacher

hates you.c) Meet with the teacher after class.

a)During bellworkb)After classc)During class

a) Use your sleeve.b) Raise your hand and ask the teacher for

permission to get one.c) Use your neighbor’s sleeve.

Make sure you name, date, period is on your paper.