1.

Please PICK UP Class Syllabus, from the Pick Up table

, find your NAME and sit down quietly

2. Read syllabus, then: each table has a numbered

supplies box, get an index card and fill it out with

your name, house phone number, address, birthday
3 interests/hobbies, and your e-mail address.
1. Under your name tent are stacks of other name tents
in order of periods, please DO NOT MIX UP THE
NAME TAGS-Do NOT TOUCH THE name tags!
At end of class only pick up your name tent and place
it at the bottom of the stack .
4. Decorate your own popsicle stick (in supply box), one
side period number opposite side your name-we will
use them to call on students randomly-Please MAKE
NAMES EASY TO READ.

Science is Fun!
About me Ms. Kraemer
I have a beautiful daughter named Julia.(15) We love

all animals, and we have a Pekingese dog named

Pepper.
Born August 4th in SK, 20yrs in FL
I have a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Biology
Education and I love teaching!
I also love: art, swimming, travel, and reading.
Goal: To bring the bests out of each of my students,
and show them they can do anything they put their
mind into!
Play imovie-science department. TUE

I Promise to
Come to class prepared to teach!
Treat each and every one of you with fairness

and respect. I do truly care and wish all of

you to succeed!
Challenge you to be your best!
Keep accurate and updated records of your
progress.
Share my love of Science with you as I teach!

Getting your attention

I say Class you say Yes!
Stop what you are doing
Voices are of
Hands are free
Eyes on the speaker
Listen for directions

Overhead Announcement
Stop what you are doing.
Silence.
Listen to announcement.

Uniform Check
Student Handbook

YOU CAN
BUY A
NOTEBOO
K FOR
$1.00
IF
NEEDED.

Plan To Succeed!

Your ISN NOTEBOOK is an important tool

to help you SUCCEED in science.

It is a big part of the overall grade!
(200 Pts)
I will do 2 random checks during the
quarter (8 week grading period) I will
check all your entries & assign a grade.
Also Each week you will earn two
formative grades-directly from ISN
notebook
1. MON: READING CHECK QUIZ(You
Can use Notebook Notes)
2. FRI: SCI-SPOT QUIZ
Notebooks will be kept on the library
cart on the shelf labeled with you P#

No Cell Phones Used in

Class!
1. There will be one ONE

verbal warning
to PUT CELL AWAY.
2. Cell phone will be
Confiscated and placed in the
CELL PHONE PRISON for the
rest of the day
Please respect the Volusia
School Cell Phone Policy, sign
the official forms when given.
ONLY ONE STUDENT that was
awarded weekly STAR, will be
permitted to discretely use
phone that week in class.

Our First Sci-Spot

Write Todays DAY +Date:
On the left side of the ISN notebook (or loose
8/15/16
What
paper to glueMon:
to notebook
tomorrow.)is
write
out the question and then answer it as best
science?
as you can using full sentences.
What is Study of Science
Class discussions
Write definition. To right side of the notebook.

or glue to notebook tomorrow.

Mini Lab: Toothpick experiment.

1. Stay always in Your Assigned Seat

(Be on Task-following directions first time given,
participating positively, ready to learn.)
2. Treat everyone with respect and do not touch
others or their property without permission.
(Keep hands and feet to self)
3. Arrive to class on Time, Quietly, and
Prepared.
(Be in your seat when bell rings: notebooks opened,
textbook, pencil/pens ready. Start Sci-Spots right away.
4. Refrain from causing any classroom
disruptions.
(Raise hand to speak or move; at end of class, remain
seated, clean up desks, wait quietly for teachers
dismissal.) PLEASE pick up your name tent and
place it at the bottom of the stack CHECK backside
P# is correct.

*Class Rules: BE A STAR

End of Period Procedure

1. Return textbooks & materials to
2.
3.
4.

appropriate area; clean-up labs.

Place finished assignments in the crate or
the appropriate section of your binder.
Pack personal materials in backpack.
Move Name TAG to the bottom of the
stack.
Bell does not dismiss you; I will dismiss the
class when all areas are neat and clean.

Weekly Star Awards!

Students will be awarded weekly

star awards, to show

appreciation of their hard work.
Students will also earn rewards
such as raffle tickets each week

Rewards for Responsible

Behavior

Daily praise along with my heartfelt gratitude

and admiration
Great grades and a feeling of
accomplishment!
A call home to brag on you!
Tickets to be used in the weekly
drawing!
Random surprises! ??

Class start-up
Procedures
When you enter the classroom
Take a Sci-Spot question and find your seat.
Write in planner, then take out notebook and

glue in Sci-Spot question.

Answer question. (You may use your notes, your
books, each other)
Be in your seat and ready for class to begin
when the music ends.

TOOTHPICK MINI LAB

1) Get five new dry wooden toothpicks.

VOICE LEVEL 1

QUIET
VOICE/WHISPE
R
DURING
EXPERIMENT

2) Bend the toothpicks in the middle so they snap but are

still attached by a little piece of wood fragment.
3) Arrange the toothpicks on the paper plate so they are
roughly in the form of a star. Make
sure the pointed ends of each toothpick are pressed
together as close as possible. There should be a small circle
in the middle.
4) Add a small amount of water inside the medicine dropper.
5) Use the dropped to place about three drops of water in
the center circle of your star formation. ToothpickStar

Weekly Homework Reading

Assignment
Read pages 1-21 and take notes on all the

highlighted
new vocabulary, in your notebooks, it is due
on Friday
There will be A READING CHECK QUIZ on
Monday-take good notes from your book as
you will be able to use your notebooks to
complete the quiz.

Challenge Yourself!
As the 7th and 8th grade teams, we have a

reputation to build! Try your best and help

your teammates as we climb to the top.
Popcorn Team Building Rocket Time Party for
the first class to reach goal #1! (ask me
about it)

Consequences- if
you choose to break
a rule
1. Give ONE verbal warning
2. Give you a time-out in another classroom.

(Fill out apology form)

3. Student Conference *
(Fill out BETTER CHOICES form and have it signed by
parent.)
4. Call Home *
5. Parent Conference *
6. Provide you with a well earned Referral
*Steps may be skipped depending on ofense.

Passes
To the Clinic
Raise hand & wait to be called upon, then I will fill

out the pass

To the Restroom
Emergency visits only try to stay in class.
Follow this years procedure (Ill let you know)

To the Office or Library

Fill out Planner, raise hand, wait to be called on.

Crate Procedures

All assignments will be placed in the proper

crate (find your period number) in the turnin folder.

If you were absent and have missed a handout, it is your responsibility to pick it up in the
absent pick-up folder.
When we have unfinished classwork at the end
of class, you will put it in the work in
progress folder.
Graded assignments will be passed back to
you from the pass back folder.

Group Work

Some activities are best completed as a group.

Voice Level Control You will be given # of voice

level.
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice

level
level
level
level

0
1
2
3

(silence)
(very low voice-whisper)
(indoor conversational)
(presentation voice)

Always look to Shoulder Partner

to discuss and share thoughts,

ideas, and responsibility

for assignments.

End
of
Period
Procedure

1.
2.
3.
4.

I will let you know when the end of class is

approaching.
Return textbooks & materials to
appropriate area; clean-up labs.
Place finished assignments in the crate or
the appropriate section of your binder.
Pack personal materials in backpack.
Move Name TAG to the bottom of the
stack.
Bell does not dismiss you; I will dismiss the
class when all areas are neat and clean.

No Cell Phones Used in

Class!

1. There will be one ONE

verbal warning
to PUT CELL AWAY.
2. Cell phone will be
Confiscated and placed
in the CELL PHONE
PRISON for the rest of
the day
Please respect the
Volusia School Cell Phone
Policy, sign the official
forms when given.

Be a STAR at Galaxy!

Show respect for everyone and everything.

Take Responsibility.
Always be a Team Player.
Remember to do your Best!