1)NO Talking. 2) Stay in your seat. 3)Be in your SEAT when the

bell rings. 4)Absolutely NO gum, food, drinks, cell

phones, electronics. 5)Be prepared: have your notebook,

writing utensil, and flashcards every day. 6)Respect! Yourself, your classmates,

your teacher, your classroom.

Do NOT talk back to Mrs. Espinosa.

Ever.

NO cell phones, iPods, MP3 Players, DSs, PSPs, iPads, etc…

No headphones/ear buds visible No cell phone charging If I see them I will take them 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.

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

derogatory words or phrases No sexual language No teasing, bullying

WarningSeat ChangeTeleparent CallPersonal Call DetentionStudent-Teacher CounselingSent to other classroomParent ConferenceSent to office/securityReferral

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. Begin Bellwork immediately! NO TALKING!

Get started immediately when seated in class. COPY every question, 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.

Bellwork will be turned in on test days.

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!

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 borrow a colored pencil and scratch paper from Mrs. Espinosa.

I do NOT have a pencil sharpener.

Notes will be taken daily and should be kept in a notebook or a science section of your 3-ring binder.

All notes, handouts, worksheets, assignments, will be stapled together and collected on test days with a check-off sheet.

Assignments that need to be included in the packet will be listed on the board.

Certain assignments may be collected individually.

All homework should be turned in with the notes packet unless otherwise instructed.

Immediately stop talking and stop what you are doing.

Absolutely, NO TALKING during announcements, sit and listen.

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.

Stay in your seat during all instruction If you need a tissue, to get a pencil, to go to

the trash can, etc…raise your hand and ask for permission.

Never crumple, tear up, or cut up paper-do not create paper objects ex planes

Throw it in the trash can as you leave the class NEVER get out of seat to throw trash away

Anyone caught throwing things in class will be picking up the floor.

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 To qualify for a re-test:

◦ Fill out a re-test request form◦ Make an appt. to take the test either before or after

school within 2 weeks of the original test You may re-test as many times as needed,

however, after the first re-test a parent signature will be required.

Quarter and Semester Exams can NOT be re-taken

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!

Use student handbook for all passes Fill it out BEFORE bringing to Mrs. Espinosa to sign. Choose appropriate time to bring to Mrs. Espinosa

to sign No passes in first or last 10 minutes of class or

during lunch. 1 student out of room at a time Write name in designated spot on board Students who abuse passes will not be allowed out

of the room for the remainder of the semester.

Leave work/assignment on table. 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!!

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.

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.

a) When you feel like it.b) As soon as you enter the classroom.c) Bellwork is not required.

a) Cryb) Sharpen it with a scissors.c) Borrow from a friend.d) Take out your extra pencil.

a) Cry harder.b) Borrow a sharpener from a classmate.c) Ask the teacher for a crayon.

a) Notebook, pencil/penb) Paper, flashcardsc) Something to write with

a) End of classb) Test Daysc) When you feel like it.

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

a) Set up a parent conferenceb) Fill out a Re-Test Request formc) 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) Quietly, get out your seat and get one.c) Raise your hand and ask the teacher for

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