CLASSROOM PROCEDURES FOR MS. MYERS’S
MATH, SCIENCE AND HISTORY CLASS

MATH: (This is only if your child has me for math) 
We will follow the mathematics guidelines set by the Autauga County Program Guide.  We will usually spend about 2-3 weeks on each “Topic”.  There will be quizzes, tests, homework, worksheets, interactive notebooks and hands-on activities to reinforce the material.  Since math will be levelized this year, students will need to follow their assigned math teacher’s guidelines along with Ms. Myers’s homework policy and procedures.  All assignment due dates will be posted on the assigned math teacher’s board and websites.  It is the student’s responsibility to make sure its copied weekly.  

SCIENCE: (Usually spend 2-3 weeks on each chapter/ 2 Chapters each nine weeks)
We will follow the new state standards (2015) for our science classes that reinforces Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  Students will take part in investigations, written textbook and journal work, hands-on labs, and engineering challenges.  There will be times I will request for various items we may need for our “Engineering Challenges”.  All of the challenges will involve the students to work in groups.  Each student will have a specific job in their groups.  All labs and challenges will be graded (minor/major), so all students will need to participate and work well with group members.  EVERYONE MUST BE A RESPONSIBLE TEAM MEMBER.  I WILL NOT ALLOW A STUDENT TO CHANGE GROUPS ONCE THEY ARE ASSIGNED.  All study materials will be given in advance to where students will have PLENTY of time to study and prepare for the tests and quizzes. Examples of study materials: Science book, journal, and study guide given a week before the test.  It is the student’s responsibility to complete the study guide in class/home and bring to class during the review period. 

HISTORY:  (Usually spend 2-2.5 weeks on each chapter/ 4 chapters each nine weeks)
We will be studying United States History from Early Years to Civil War.  Students will have to define words from each lesson, copy quiz questions, complete study guides with use of textbooks, primary sources and review Studies Weekly newspapers for history.  They will turn in a history packet EVERY test day.  Students will need to be RESPONSIBLE and ORGANIZED, so that they will not lose any material (study guides etc) I distribute to them.  If they lose the work, they will NOT receive another copy.  Students will have states and capitals quizzes.  We will be learning and testing on them by region.

DISCIPLINE: I will use the same discipline plan as Mrs. Maddox.  Along with the grade level plan, I will use ClassDojo to encourage good behavior, great work ethic, and academic improvement.  

Homework/Assignment book: Your child will periodically have some work that they will have to finish at home.  I will ALWAYS try to give them time in class to work on any assignments.  However, if they do not finish, it becomes homework.  All students are encouraged to use an assignment book to record their homework and/or test dates and/or quizzes.  Be sure to ask your child to show you their assignment book each night.  All class work is posted for the ENTIRE week on the front board in my room and on DPES website (not homework problems on website).  If your child is absent, make-up work will b   `	wm8e in the make-up work bin in the student workstation.  

Test Papers/Take Home Folders: I will work hard at getting grades in PowerSchool quickly for your viewing.  Please be aware that some tests and quizzes may take longer with open ended questions and multi-step problems.  On tests and quizzes, as I grade, I will try my best to put correct answers on so that the student can review missed questions.  

Locker Procedures:  All students will have 2 opportunities to visit their lockers.  They will go in the morning before school and at dismissal.  Students will need to make sure they have EVERYTHING out of their locker for class.  They will not be allowed to return to lockers for items they have forgotten to retrieve.  

I’m looking forward to being your child’s teacher this school year!  I have very high expectations in my classroom, so students will need to make sure they are respectful, responsible and ready to learn daily.  Thanks again for being a part of my T.E.A.M.!

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