Vade Mecum The Framework of a Positive Learning Environment

I want to have fun with you, I want you to be successful in this class, and I want you to love science as much as I do.

In order to make this happen, we have to lay out some guidelines. You might call it a compass – something to keep us on course as we explore our world and help us arrive at our goals at the end of the journey.

So that you can LEARN…

So that you ENJOY learning…

So that I can ENJOY TEACHING you…

          The following handouts outline what I expect of every student in my class each day. Each of these handouts should be kept in the Vade Mecum section of your science binder. This section is sort of like a "How To" guide. All of these handouts will be distributed and discussed in class. Please make sure you have a copy of each of these handouts in your binder at all times. If you loose one, you can print out another copy from here.

SPECIAL NOTICE: I am in the process of updating all of the handouts for my class for the 2011-2012 school year. You may read over the materials posted below, but I will update, post, and hand out revised versions as we go over the rules, procedures, and expectations in class.

Cover Page Requirements (DOCX 16 KB)
Lab Safety Contract (DOCX 18 KB)
Lab-Activty Preparedness Assessment (DOCX 19 KB)
Open House PowerPoint (pptx file - 192 KB)
Tips to help your child succeed in Mrs. Flynt's class and in middle school in general.
Supply List 2011-2012 (docx file - 31 KB)
In a Million Words or Less... (doc file - 26 KB)
An assignment for parents and guardians to help me get to know my new students.
CRASH Rules HO (docx file - 309 KB)
Five common-sense rules to guide your actions.
Take-Off & Landing: Procedures & Expectations for Starting & Ending Class (docx file - 35 KB)
Procedures make class time more efficient and predictable, as well as increase student independence! This handout deals specifically with routines associated with the beginning and end of class.
Classroom Procedures: In Flight (docx file - 23 KB)
Procedures make class time more efficient and predictable, as well as increase student independence! This set of procedures and routines are used to keep our lessons flowing smoothly.
BOY Checklist #1 (docx file - 17 KB)
PREP WS (doc file - 28 KB)
Procedures, Routines, & Expectations Practice WS
Paper Heading Handout 2011-2012 (docx file - 58 KB)
Organize Your Binder 2011-12 (doc file - 46 KB)
This handout tells you how to label your dividers and where to file your papers.
Portfolio Table of Contents 1-34 (doc file - 306 KB)
Binder Spine Insert 2011-12 (doc file - 34 KB)
Use this template to create a spine insert for your Science Binder.
Absent: What Did I Miss??? (doc file - 123 KB)
This handout will help you find missed assignments and walk you through your responsibilties if you miss science class.
Assignments and Grades HO (doc file - 45 KB)
Guidelines for turning in assignments, due dates, calculating grades, and eSembler questions.
Homework Agreement (HWA) 2011-12 (doc file - 30 KB)
Homework agreements give students a second chance to turn in work late for partial credit. This form is required when an assignment is not completed on time for reasons OTHER than an excused absence. After consulting with Mrs. Flynt, this form must be signed by a parent or guardian and attched to your completed assignment in order to earn back partial credit.
Missed Work Agreement (MWA) 2011-12 (doc file - 31 KB)
This form must be completed and attached to work handed in late due to an excused absence.
Monitor Your Grade Worksheet 2011-12 (xlsx file - 15 KB)
Should be kept up-to-date and in the rings in the front of your science binder.
MWAs and HWAs (doc file - 39 KB)
Rules and instructions for completing Missing Work Agreements and Homework Agreements.
Test/Quiz Corrections (doc file - 32 KB)
Refer to this handout when when completing test and quiz corrections in order to make sure your corrections earn you the maximum amount of points possible.
How to Make a LINCS Flash Card (doc file - 67 KB)
This handout explains the LINCS vocab strategy and how to make LINCS flash cards. While this handout deals with flash cards, a similar format can be used to complete LINCS tables as well.
LINCS Tables Worksheet (doc file - 33 KB)
If you prefer to make LINCS tables instead of flash cards, use this worksheet. There are four (4) tables per sheet!
iScience Foldables Guide 2011-12 (pdf file - 1.24 MB)

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Gifted Science with Mrs. Flynt
Gifford Middle School, Indian River County, Florida
4530 28th Court
Florida, 32967
Phone: 772-564-3550

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