Syllabus Close Read

Which statement best supports the goal of this class?

• This class has no goals and is merely a cog in the educational machine.

• This class promotes science skills to help you pass the state test.

• This class will give you an opportunity to blow things up.

• This class develops critical thinking skills through the study of the natural world.

If you have a question outside of class, how can you get in touch with me?

• Call my cell phone any time of the day.

• Contact me on the social media platform of your choice.

• Email me using my school email.

• Smoke signals.

What supplies should you bring with you to class each day?

• A pencil or pen

• Your ISN and glue/tape.

• Smoke signals. An open mind and great work ethic.

• All of the above

True or False.  As long as you’re in the classroom when it’s time to start class, you won’t be marked tardy.

• True

• False

If you’re absent, who will find tell you and tell you what you missed?

• My classmates

• Ms. Mills

• I need to ask

• My parent

Voice Level 2 means?

• No talking

• Only your group hears you

• Only partner hears you

• Whole class hears you

What percentage of your overall grade will be determined from test/project scores?

• 20%

• 50%

• 60%

• Ms. Mills doesn’t weight grades

Which of the following statements is true about late work?

• It will always be accepted, no matter the circumstances.

• It will be accepted for one day after the scheduled due date.

• It will be accepted for 1 week after the due date with the purchase of a late HW pass.

• It will be accepted until the unit test or project.

Are there extra credit opportunities?

• Ms. Mills does not offer extra credit.

• Ms. Mills may occasionally offer EC. Best to do required work.

• Ms. Mills gives out EC all the time.

• Extra credit? Do your assigned work. 

What is the first thing you do after you enter Ms. Mills’ room quietly?

• Turn in any work to the Inbox.

• Sharpen your pencil.

• Fill out your agenda.

• Start the Warm Up.