Science Aide Course Syllabus

Stayton High School                                                                                    

Instructor: Mrs. Duncan                                                                             Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites:  Instructor Approval                                                                      Units of Credit: 1/2

E-mail: nduncan@nsantiam.k12.or.us                                                                Phone: (503) 769-2171

 

Course Overview: Students will perform a variety of tasks to assist teacher in the classroom. 

 

Assessment:

§         This is a pass/fail course. 

§         Grading in this class will be assessed by performance as outlined in the following areas.

 

Assignments:

§         Attendance:

ü      Report for role at the beginning of the period.

ü      Students are responsible for attendance and punctuality.

ü      Science lab aides are expected to work in the classroom or in the lab. They are not to be wandering the halls, working in the library or other miscellaneous areas unless otherwise given permission. .

§         Professionalism:

ü      Science Aides are expected to respect the privacy of other students’ grades, work and their right to an education.

ü      Do not disrupt the teacher or the class

ü      Enter and exit the room quietly and without talking to other students.

§         Work Area:

ü      Science Aides are expected to complete their work at the aides desk or the in the science area.

ü      The science prep area is strictly limited to aides involved in the preparation or cleanup of lab materials.

§         Work Habits:

ü      Science lab aides must demonstrate a willingness to complete a large variety of tasks, and show a work ethic in both follow through, and responsibility.

ü      If I have to check up on you to ensure that you are doing the work that I assigned, a failing grade will be given.

§         Daily Science Lab Aide Schedule:

1. First respond to the personal list that has been left for you on the desk.

2. Deliver and wait for copies at the library when needed by the teacher.

3. Assist teacher with check-in and check-out of lab materials

4. General clean up of lab stations and sinks.

5. Wash and Put away dry dishes.

6. Put lab materials back in specified areas.

7. Personal time for homework and other school related activities can be given if requested.

 

Attendance/Tardies:

§         This is an activity-based class, therefore it is imperative that you attend class regularly and arrive promptly. You have an obligation to your classmates and to the school.

§         Tardies are disruptive to class.  See SHS Handbook for school policy.

 

Specific Class Rules/Behavior Expectations:

§         Be Responsible
§         Be SAFE

§         Be Respectful

 

SHS encourages parental involvement and comments.  For that reason, I’m requiring that my student take this home and have it signed by a parent or guardian.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 769-2171.

We have 1.) read,  2.) discussed, and  3.) understand the above material and the corresponding section in the SHS Handbook:

 

Parent signature: _______________________________   E-mail (optional): ____________________

 

Student signature: _____________________________     E-mail (optional): ____________________