WELCOME TO MRS. DAVIS MILLER’S

CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM

WHERE WE KNOW HOW TO BOND AND

WE ARE THE SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEMS!

WHO IS MRS. DAVIS MILLER?

A CHRISTIAN A MOTHER A WIFE A DAUGHTER A SISTER AN AUNT A NIECE A COUSIN A FRIEND A TEACHER

WHAT WILL WE STUDY THIS YEAR?

chemistry matter change lab safety equipment solutions mixtures homogeneous heterogeneous solids liquids gases phases plasma distillation filtration chromatography reactions reactants products aqueous decomposition synthesis replacement accuracy precision conversion graphing acids bases ionic covalent metallic geometry prefixes molecular Avogadro molar mass percent composition elements atoms ions cations anions groups families periods periodicity table orbitals scientists endothermic exothermic balance equations beakers cylinders scales hotplate stoichiometry

CLASSROOM RULES & ROUTINES

MRS. DAVIS MILLER’S CHEMISTRY CLASSESROOM 217

JD PRIDE WHEN I SAY “JD PRIDE!”

YOU SAY “CATCH IT!”

WHAT ARE THE RULES?

RULE #1COME to class prepared!

Be on time.Bring textbook and supplies (notebook, paper, journal, pens, etc.)

Bring a positive and willing attitude !!

RULE #2FOLLOW directions and rules the first time given.Written and verbal

RULE #3RAISE your hand.For permission to move or speak!

RULE #4TAKE care of personal/office business before class!Visits to the office, counselor, library, and/or other teachers

Visits to the restroomVisits with friends

RULE #5LEAVE unrelated items outside of classroom/school.Food, drink, gumDrugs and weaponsElectronic devices (cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, etc.)

Cards, dice, etc.

RULE #6KEEP your teacher…

… H. A. P. P. Y.!I am happy when all of my

students are learning and enjoying chemistry class!

I’m NOT happy when someone makes it difficult

for others to learn!https://Happy

RECAPClassroom Rules:

RULE #1: COME to class prepared. RULE #2: FOLLOW directions and rules the

first time given. RULE #3: RAISE your hand to move or

speak RULE #4: TAKE care of personal/office

business before class. RULE #5: LEAVE unrelated items outside of

classroom/school.RULE #6: KEEP your teacher HAPPY!

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:BE RESPECTFULBE RESPONSIBLEBE RESOURCEFUL

CLASSROOM CONSEQUENCES:1ST OFFENSE WARNING2ND OFFENSE TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCE

3RD OFFENSE NOTE AND/OR PHONE CALL HOME AND DETENTION

4TH OFFENSE PARENT CONFERENCE AND DETENTION

5TH OFFENSE OFFICE REFERRAL

CLASSROOM REWARDS: HOMEWORK PASSES VERBAL/WRITTEN PRAISE CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT ACTIVITY TIME

***Severity Clause: Any act which is severe enough to warrant an immediate response will result in an office referral. These acts may include, but is not limited to fighting, vandalism, stealing, extreme disrespect or defiant behavior toward teacher, or act which endanger the safety of others!

BELL SCHEDULE1ST 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM2ND 8:35 AM – 9:25 AM3RD 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM4TH 10:26 AM – 11:16 AM5TH 11:21 AM – 12:51 PM6TH 12:56 PM – 1:46 PM7TH 1:52 PM – 2:45 PM

MONDAY

BELL SCHEDULE

1ST 7:30 AM – 9:25 AM

3RD 9:30 AM – 11:16 AM

5TH 11:21 AM – 12:51 PM

7TH 12:56 PM – 2:45 PM

TUESDAY/THURSDAY

BELL SCHEDULE

2ND 7:30 AM – 9:25 AM

4TH 9:30 AM – 11:16 AM

5TH 11:21 AM – 12:51 PM

5TH 12:56 PM – 2:45 PM

WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY

T. Y. O. D.TakeYour

OwnDevice out!!!

EQ CARDS! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!

When I say “EQ CARDS!” and start counting down, you need to put your EQ CARDS in one pile at the end station (towards the center aisle) before I get to 1!

My lab assistants or I will collect the EQ CARDS!

Any EQ CARD NOT collected is considered late and student will be marked absent or tardy (whichever is appropriate)!

PAPERS! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!

If I say “PAPERS!” and start counting down, you need to put your papers in one pile at the end station (towards the center aisle) before I get to 1!

My lab assistants or I will collect the papers!

Any paper NOT collected is considered late and points will be DEDUCTED!

FILL-IN-THE-

BLANK TIME

Use this power point to complete the rest of this

activity!!!

5. What is the grading scale? A=100-90 B=89-80 C= 79-70 D=69-60 F= 59-0

6. What is the lab fee for this chemistry class? $20.00

7. How are grades calculated?Grades are based on CATEGORY

AVERAGES with most assignments worth 100 points. MINOR grades are worth 35% and include CLASSWORK , QUIZZES , and HOMEWORK . MAJOR grades are worth 65 % and include TESTS , LABS , and PROJECTS .

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8. What happens if I catch someone cheating?

All the people involved will earn a ZERO on the assignment, will CALL HOME and inform their PARENTS, and may be referred to the office. It is ok to look up in EXASPERATION or look down in DESPERATION but DO NOT look side to side for INSPIRATION! In other words, it is NOT ok to give or receive ANSWERS! 

9. What happens if you forget an assignment at home, leave it in your locker, or just don’t have it at all?

I will earn a ZERO on that assignment.

 10. How can you earn credit for late work?

I can serve 30-minute DETENTION to earn FULL credit for a late assignment. I must bring something to work on during the detention – either the assignment that is DUE, other ASSIGNMENTS, or a BOOK to read. 

11. How long do you have to make up work missed while you were absent.

I will have THREE days for each day I was absent to make up I was assigned while I was gone. Any work that was due the day I was absent is due when I RETURN TO CLASS!

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12. When should you see Mrs. Davis Miller for extra help?

I should ask questions during CLASS when we have time to work on assignments or make arrangements to come in Mrs. Miller’s PLANNING or AFTER SCHOOL. I should not wait until an assignment is DUE to ask for help.

 13. What do you need to do to use a pass?

I need to ask Mrs. Miller for PERMISSION to use a pass to visit the office, go to the restroom, or go to the water fountain. Passes to my LOCKER, other teachers’ CLASSROOMS, or to my CAR are not allowed during class time.

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14. Where can you find each of the following items?

Pencil sharpener - BY THE DOOR OR IN FRONT OF THE TEACHER’S DESK

Kleenex, Hand sanitizer, & Soap- TABLE IN FRONT OF THE TEACHER’S DESK

Emergency Maps (fire/tornado) - ON THE DOOR

Science Books - ON THE CARTS AND SHELVES

Scissors, Glue, Rulers, Colored Pencils, & Markers - ON TOP OF THE CABINET

Extra paper - IN THE RED BOX ON TOP OF THE CABINET

Calculators - ASK THE TEACHER FOR THEM

Make up work folders - ON TABLE IN FRONT OF THE TEACHERS DESK

Turn In Assignment Box - THE BLUE BOX ON TOP OF THE CABINET

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15.What is the URL for the school’s website? http://www.jd.mps-al.org/

Davis, Jefferson High

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Assignment: Take this page home after we have

discussed it and have your parents sign in the box.Due Date:

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 (1st & 7th periods)

or Wednesday, August 20, 2014 (4th & 6th periods)

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