Teacher: Diana Ruiz

United South Middle School - Room: 44 

Email: dbello69@uisd.net

Tel. (956) 473-7700 Ext. 

Conference Time: 8:00 am - 9:07 am

Class Description: This class consists of material that will be taught from Physical, Earth, Life, and Environmental concepts with an emphasis on Life science. This science class is intended to better prepare you in science in 7th grade and succeed in the 8th grade STAAR.

                                                            School –wide 

                                 Student Expectations

R    RESPECTFUL

O    ORDERLY

A    ACCOUNTABLE

R    RESPONSIBLE

                                 Classroom Expectations:

 Student Expectations:

1. Follow Directions

Do what you are asked the first time.

2. Raise your hand 

Be courteous to others and wait your turn

3. Respect Everyone

Use correct language and clean up after yourself.

4. On Time/On Task

Be prepared and ready to learn.

5. Stay Safe

Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

6. Think Before You Act

Stop and think about your words and actions.

         Positive Expectation:

1.  Verbal and written praise 

2.  Positive call or note to parents

3.  Choice of instructional project or activity 

4.  Participation in school events (Pep rallies, dances, extracurricular activities) 

5.  Homework pass

6.  Certificates, stickers, special pens, pencils, prizes, or coupons, etc.

                                                      Consequences

1.  Verbal Warning 

2.  Written Demerit

3.  Parent Call

4.  Loss of Privilege (Pep rallies, dances, extracurricular activities) 

5. Parent/Student/Team conference

6. Discipline Referral to Administration

Classroom Entrance/Exit Procedures:

Entrance:  

The teacher supervises outside the classroom door during the passing periods and is ready to greet students by the classroom door. Students will enter classroom in an orderly fashion (one by one). When students enter room, they will pick up science journals, entrance ticket, and other materials that need to be picked up that day.

After the tardy bell rings, the teacher closes the classroom door.  Student is considered tardy unless has a pass. Teacher will then begin instruction. Make sure pencil is sharpened before lecture begins. Everyone should be seated and ready for lecture. No one should be up when I am lecturing. No one should be throwing trash or getting up until I am done. When I am done you do not have to ask permission to get up and throw trash and sharpen pencil if needed.

Exit:   

Students will turn in exit ticket before dismissal. Teacher dismisses the students; the bell does not dismiss the students. After the bell rings, the teacher opens the door and excuses the class. Note: Students must take personal property before he/she leaves class.

Restroom Procedures: (15 min. Rule)

You are allowed to go to the restroom 15 minutes after the bell rings till

15 minutes before the class ends. I do not want anyone going to the restroom during lecture unless it is emergency!

SUPPLIES:

1. PEN/PENCIL

2. COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK

3. MARKERS/CRAYONS

4. GLUE    

****** BY WORKING TOGETHER AND FOLLOWING THE RULES, WE WILL HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!