Welcome

Mr. Kassmeier Beatrice Middle School 7th Grade Science


 * Rules** These are generally applied to all situations within school. The school itself has a series of rules that I must enforce. These three general rules can be applied to those specific rules as well. All 3 rules work together in unison...so a student who is willing to accept the responsibility of hurting himself, ignores the first rule which is that EVERYONE must be safe. There will be a consequence.
 * 1) Be safe
 * 2) Be respectful
 * 3) Be responsible
 * 4) //All School Rules//


 * Grades**
 * 1) Weighted scores
 * Homework
 * Assessments (Quizzes and Tests)
 * Projects

I have a tray in the front of the room for all work to be turned into. It is not uncommon for middle school students to place the work on my desk or other such location. These assignments are not "turned in". If a student has late work...NO MATTER WHAT THE REASON...a late slip will need to accompany the assignment. Late slips are in the turn in tray.
 * Turning in work and Returning work**

If a student know that they are going to be gone before they leave school..they do not get additional days unless PRIOR arrangements have been made.

I make every effort to return graded work quickly. However, I do not always hand the work out in class. Below the turn in tray is the return tray. Students who want their work back should make it a habit to check this twice a week.


 * Work not turned in**? **Now what?**
 * Special Study hall...Students missing 2 or more assignments in ANY core class will be assigned a limited activity study hall. (usually my room)
 * 9th Period. This is a consequence for not having work turned in. No late work=No 9th period. School procedure as listed in handbook until 4th quarter. 4th Quarter students will not be punished for skipping.
 * Office referrals as per student handbook.
 * "I do not understand" (or variations of). Seek help from a teacher (if not me, than Mr. Vetrovsky).

Holt Science and Technology**.**
 * Textbook**

They are guests in the classroom and are there to supervise and direct the activity I set forth. Disrespectful behavior (rule 3) towards a sub requiring a consequence will get double the consequence. They are not to be seen as easy targets. Students early on in the year are taught how to behave in my classroom. This should not be a problem.
 * Substitutes**

I do not like the idea of "extra credit". It is usually thought of as a life saver (grade saver). Student works below average for 7-8 weeks and then in the last week decides to work. This is not my idea of a formula that works. I will offer extra learning opportunities at the beginning of the 2, 3,and 4th quarters. These assignments will be turned in by the 5th week of that grading period. NO extra time will be allotted. The work will be graded based on a 0-50 point scale. This means that a student can work and NOT gain any points or very few if work is sloppy. (See plagiarism*)
 * Extra credit**

Make up work upon return or if absence is known prior to leave...work must be made up beforehand. Handbook policy.
 * Absences**

Three ring binders, and/or spiral notebooks work best. Trapper keepers are "suitcases of disaster". Student will want to keep notes in a science dedicated notebook.
 * Notebooks**

I understand that students lack experience writing papers and doing research. This does not mean that I will allow students to copy others' work. If they are caught (and I will check) they will be expected to re-write the paper. This time paraphrasing the copied work. Extra work will not be given additional time to re-write...this is for class activities only. (see section on writing for help)
 * Plagiarism**

Must be signed to leave the class. No assignment book they may leave the class but stay 5 quiet minutes afterschool...THAT NIGHT!
 * Assignment book**