FAQS+-+ROUTINE

=THE CLASSROOM ROUTINE=

In order for the classroom to run efficiently and to promote a positive and constructive learning enviroment, the following are the expected routines. These are discussed with all students at the start of each semester, are contained within a letter that goes home to parents, and are reinforced throughout the semester.

ATTENDANCE
It is hard for a student to be successful if they do not attend. Please make school/attendance a priority.

ORGANIZATION
It is hard for a student to be successful if they are not organized. Numerous tools are availalbe that will help them stay organized.
 * planners are available for purchase
 * due dates for all formative and summative assignments are clearly posted in the classroom
 * due dates for all summative materials are posted on this wiki (see the DUE DATES webpage)

PENCIL/PEN/PAPER/...
It is hard to be successful without the necessary tools. It is the __parent's__ responsibility to provide these to the student and it is the __student's__ responsibility to bring them!

CALCULATOR
Students will need a scientific calculator. It must be able to do scientific notation and should have a fraction key. Electronic devices such as ipods, iphones, smartphones, ... are NOT acceptable substitutes!

ELECTRONIC DEVICES
As per the school rules, electronic devices such a cell phones and mp3 players are NOT allowed in the classroom. Students will need to deliver these devices to the vice-principal if they are brought to class.

FOOD/WATER/DRINK
Provinical/board health & safety documents forbid the consumption of these materials in a science classroom.