BΔSE
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Veronica Peterson, Principal

883 Classon Avenue									718-230-6363
Brooklyn, NY 11225								
FAX - 718-230-6370

Student/Teacher Contract
Living Environment
Mr. Johnston
Djohnston@schools.nyc.gov
http://www.mrjohnstonscience.weebly.com

This document is a contract between teachers, parents, guardians, and the students of the Living Environment course at BASE High School.  Please review all parts of the contract and sign the last page.  Please return the signed portion tomorrow as your first homework assignment.

Course Description:
New York State implements high standards for all students in every science class.  Living Environment follows these standards and I will hold ALL students accountable for their education.  All of the information that will be presented this year can be connected to our daily lives and is therefore very important for you to be successful in a more science-literate world.  This course will end with the Living Environment Regents Exam.  

In order for students to take the Living Environment Regents, students must complete all state mandated labs and a minimum of 1,500 minutes of lab time.  This course is comprised of weekly lectures, laboratory activities, and group projects and presentations.  Homework assignments will be given frequently to prepare students to excel on the Living Environment Regents Exam and increase their understanding of science. 

Grading Policy:
50% Tests and Quizzes
20% Projects and Mini-Labs
20% Class work (includes Do-Now, attendance, lateness, and participation)
10% Homework

Materials:
Students must bring EVERYDAY:
	1 spiral bound notebook (with 3 holes to fit into the binder); only to be used in Living 	Environment
	1 folder (with 3 holes to fit into the binder); only to used in Living Environment 
	2 pens or pencils
	necessary texts/papers

Class Rules:
1)	No student may keep another student from learning.  This means that no student is allowed to disturb, distract, or sidetrack any other student during class or lab time.  BASE students are expected to support each other in a positive manner.
2)	Respect is the key to this class.  Students should keep a high level of respect for teachers, administrators, adults and other students at all times.  Disrespect can come in many forms.  Please use proper language, body language, and maturity at all times.  BASE students should respect themselves, classmates, BASE faculty and their environment at all times.

Expectations (Teacher)
I am expected to present challenging material to keep on track with the New York State Standards.  I am expected to maintain a high level of respect for students of Living Environment and all BASE students and faculty.

I will provide a safe and respectful learning environment.  I will provide rules, procedures and consequences clearly so the class can run smoothly and all can succeed.  I will provide extra-help sessions and review sessions.

Expectations (Student)
Students are expected to come to class on time, prepared everyday.  Students must conduct themselves in a mature manner and follow all BASE and class rules and procedures.

Students are expected to think critically and push their education to succeed.

Expectations (Parent/Guardian)
Parents are expected to help their students with their education.  You do not have to be biologists, teachers or even understand the material fully, but you must help support your child when they need help.

Parents are expected to present their concerns to the teacher.

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Please return the bottom of this page to Mr. Johnston  
Thank you, 

Mr. Johnston
				djohnston@schools.nyc.gov

Student’s Name: _________________________ Signature: ____________________________

Parent’s Name: __________________________ Signature: ____________________________

Date:_______

Parent’s Contact Number: ______________________________________