Ms. Wareham

Comprehensive Science

ABOUT MEI would like to welcome you to my classroom. I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Sciences from Nova Southeastern University. I played on the Women’s Soccer Team all four years. I taught in Philadelphia for one year, before coming

back to the Sunshine State. I am very excited to join the Somerset Academy Science team!

My goal for this year is to provide a rich learning experience in science while empowering my students to learn more.

Please email me with any questions or concerns and I will respond within 24-48 hours.

FUN FACTS!

-I PLAYED SOCCER IN COLLEGE, AND TWO YEARS SEMI-PRO-I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY-I LOVE WATER SPORTS (WAKEBOARDING, SURFING, ETC.)-I HAVE A DOXIE PUPPY NAMED BOOTS-MY FAVORITE FOOD IS ITALIAN-I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN SOUTH FLORIDA

CLASS RULES1.Be respectful to teachers, peers, and Somerset Academy:-Raise your hand and wait to be called upon before answering-Do not talk during instruction, blurt out answers or tease other students-Stay in seat or lab area unless given permission by teacher -Turn off cell phones and put them away BEFORE entering the classroom

2. Be Independent and Responsible by:- Completing assignments-Participate in discussions and team learning-Bring all supplies to class-Turn in work on time.

3. Be organized by keeping binder and notebook neat and up to date. All assignments must have a number, title, date, book name and page number.

4. Be Honorable by helping others when needed, staying focused, and doing assigned work.

CONSEQUENCESConsequence #1 – Verbal

warning

Consequence #2 –Written Warning (Pink Slip)

Consequence #3 – Reflection and Call to

Parent

Consequence # 4 – Detention and Call to

Parent

Consequences # 5 – Referral To administration

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO*TO LEARN WHILE IN SCHOOL*TO FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT *TO LEARN IN A SAFE PLACE I HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY *TO OBEY SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM RULES*TO TREAT ADULTS AND PEERS WITH RESPECT*TO LISTEN AND NOT TALK WHEN THE TEACHER IS TALKING*TO BE PREPARED FOR CLASS, PARTICIPATE IN CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, AND COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN BY TEACHERS*TO NOT DISTRACT OTHERS FROM LEARNING

1. THREE RING BINDER* Must be brought to class each time or a consequence will be given. You need 5 tabbed dividers (will show example).

2. A pen (blue and red), pencil, highlighter and colored pencils

3. Florida Science Fusion workbook

4. Student planner

SUPPLY LIST

GRADINGClasswork 15%

Homework 15% Projects

20%

Quizzes20%

Exams 30%

POLICIES AND PROCEDURESEntering and Exiting the Classroom

Stay in your seat

Bathroom Breaks

Homework (will go over homework policy handout)

Labs

Assignment Heading

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

1. Take out a pencil.2. Make sure you put your name, period # and date in

the upper right hand corner.3. Please answer all questions