to our class. I’m glad you are here! Mrs. Zerbi

to our class. I’m glad you are here! Mrs. Zerbi 7th Grade Science Room T14

Forward • I am here to teach; you are here to learn. I will do my job; you will do yours, and we will together use this year wisely and beneficially. • Positive attitude is the key of success. Let’s keep it all the time.

Class Rules Our classroom rules are posted on the wall: Please 1. Be Courteous and Respectful 2. Be Responsible 3. Be Prepared 4. Follow all campus rules. Thank you!

Interactive Notebook You will need a a bradded folder for this class! You will store it in a bin that I provide. All daily work will be kept here. DO NOT LOSE YOUR FOLDER OR YOU WILL LOSE POINTS ON ANY WORK GRADED WHILE IT IS LOST!!!!!!!

FollowingRules will result in - • Verbal Acknowledgement • A Stress free learning environment • A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Consequences:If YOU CHOOSE to Break a Rule Posted on the wall: • Verbal Warning • Seat Change or behavior essay and Parent contact • Detention and Parent contact • Office Referral ***Arc will be assigned if a student has a failing grade from failure to turn in work that is due.

MissionStatement The mission of Sterling Middle School is to work collaboratively with our school community members to provide a positive learning environment by challenging our students and meeting their individual needs, so they can make successful productive connections to an ever-changing world.

Who am I?

How to contact Mrs. Parker • My Email Address is kathryn.zerbi@humble.k12.tx.us • The best way to contact me is through email. • Also check my website for links, homework and information • Follow me on twitter! • Through the school’s phone number: • 281-641-6000 Direct Line: 281-641-6142

Classroom Materials • 1 bradded folder • Pencils • Map pencils • Glue stick • Hand pencil sharpener for map pencils • 1 box Kleenex (optional) • 1 roll of paper towels (optional) • Hand soap (optional)

What are we doing this year?

Entrance Please • Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. • Enter the classroom quietly. • Go directly to your assigned seat. • Review the Agenda • Get ready for your work. Thank you!

When the Bell Rings Please • Do the warm-up in your folder. • Immediately start the warm-up that will be written on the board. • When you finish, wait quietly for the next direction. Thank you!

When you are tardy Please • Enter quietly • Place the tardy slip my desk • Your tardy slip must have the time you arrived at my class on it • Have a seat and take out your materials Thank you!

Getting your attention/Quieting down • I will: Ring the bell, this means that everyone in the room must stop what they are doing. • 1st Clear your hands of any materials • 2nd Stay still • 3rd Look directly at me • 4th Be prepared to listen to what I have to say to you • I’m trying to get your attention • I will begin to speak

Please • Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged. • Once I call on you, ask your relevant question. • Wait until I respond to your question before you begin to talk. Thank you! ***I want to hear your questions, but I can only answer one question at a time.

BATHROOM PROCEDURES Please 2 bathroom passes per six weeks! 10 minutes after, 10 minutes before the bells ring- NO Bathroom Passes will not be given to students who interrupt instruction. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Thank you!

Sharpening Pencil Please • Sharpen as you enter the room • During Class • Only one person at a time • raise your pencil indicating that you would like to sharpen • You must wait until AFTER instruction Thank you!

GREAT STUDENTS WANTED!!! Great students ALWAYS follow the rules…

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS… • Follow our classroom/campus rules, procedures, and guidelines. • Be prepared to learn. • Ask questions!!!! There is no such things as silly questions. • Be courteous and respectful to your fellow classmates. • Bring with you to class everyday your pencil/pen, paper, notebook, and silent reading book. • Be prepared for class. • Use pencil only. • Use lined paper. • Make sure that you have loose leaf paper.

How Should You Head Your Paper? On the top right hand side of the paper, please enter the following: First and Last Name Period Date Title of Assignment *The center of the paper should obtain the heading of the assignment.

What Do I Do Next?Great Question!! ActivitiesWork on unfinished Science assignments • Review vocabulary words • Read a book from our classroom library

Home Learning • Is your responsibility to do the home learning everyday assigned!!! • The home learning helps you learn and improve on the lessons we are learning in our class. *** A student will also be issued a ARC if he/she fails to complete Two consecutive home learning assignments.

Special Guideline • That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. • This is a time for you to receive an education that will help you achieve your future goals. • This is, however, a “Learning Zone.” You will be able to learn in a classroom that is caring and respectful.

Grading Grading Policy Chapter Tests 50% Daily Work 40% Progressive Work 10% SMS late work policy Work is due on the due date stated by the teacher. Work turned in after the due date is late. One Day Late 70% Two Days Late 50% Three Days Late zerohttp://humbleisd.net/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=107950&linkid=nav-menu-container-1-14677

Dismissal • Mrs. Zerbi dismisses you, not the bell • Please, Do not start packing up prior to the end of the class • Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a wonderful day” • AFTER you get permission to leave, please push in your chair and leave quietly • Thank you!

A message from Mrs. Zerbi • I look forward toward a productive school year. I know that all of you all possess the gift of learning. I look forward to being your teacher and watching you grow academically in our classroom. • Here’s to an awesome school year!!!

to our class. I’m glad you are here! Mrs. Zerbi