The easiest way to describe decision science is that it is literally the study of how good decisions are made. In this class we will go through the six steps of effective decision making as identified by the Decision Education Foundation.

I have set up my classroom expectations according to the Morton Magnet Middle School Expectations/Mission Statement:

1)      Be Responsible...for yourself, for your actions, for being prepared and for your success.   Give yourself the best possible chance to succeed!

2)      Be Respectful…of the teacher, of other students and of property.

3)      Be Safe…both for yourself and others.

I will also teach and expect students to use the following Boys Town Social Skills. 

Following Instructions	Having a Conversation
Accepting Criticism	Giving Compliments
Accepting “No” for an Answer	Accepting Compliments
Staying Calm	Listening to Others
Disagreeing with Others	Being Honest
Asking for Help	Showing Sensitivity to Others
Asking Permission	Introducing Yourself
Getting Along with Others	Staying On Task
Apologizing	*more may be added if needed

Failure to follow these expectations may result in “Learning Opportunities” such as teacher conference, phone call home, writing sentences, detentions, referrals, etc.

In order for you to be successful in this class, you must have the following materials:

1)      A willingness to learn!

2)      Your school binder. You should have a separate divider/section labeled for Decision science class. All of your assignments, notes, etc. for this class should be in the binder.

3)      Something to write with and paper to write on. These should always be in your binder anyway. I cannot promise that I will always have supplies available to loan, you are responsible for your own.

4)      Your student planner/agenda that every student is given at the beginning of the year to remember due dates, test dates, etc. I will give specific reminders in class that need to be written in your agenda.

 

Your grade is determined as follows:

                                 60% Individual work

                                 20% Group work

                                 10% Bellwork

                                 10% Quizzes

                                 100% Total grade

Some notes about grades and assignments:

·        Make sure your name and class period are on every assignment!

·        Missed bellwork cannot be made up. You can see me after school for make-up or extra credit work if that is a problem.

·        Late assignments are accepted as long as you bring them in after school. Just remember that the longer you wait to turn in an assignment, the harder it is to do it.

·        You have unlimited chances to improve your grade on an assignment. All assignments will be handed back graded. If you make corrections and turn them in again, you will get the improved grade!

·        Grade summaries will be handed out approximately every two weeks. There should be no reason to be “surprised” by a grade.

·        Keep your ‘receipts’. When assignments are graded, I hand back the graded assignment. Keep these papers in your binder. They are proof that you did the work if there is ever a disagreement about your grade!

 

Occasionally I will offer chances at earning some extra credit. Take advantage of these when they are offered! The end of the semester is too late. You may also come in after school to ask about extra credit when needed.

 

Should you ever need extra help, or need to talk about anything, please let me know! We can arrange for a time and place to meet. If it is important enough to you to want to talk to me about, I will set aside the time. I am almost always available right after school in Rm 129. You can also reach me via email.

The easiest way to describe decision science is that it is literally the study of how good decisions are made. In this class we will go through the six steps of effective decision making as identified by the Decision Education Foundation.

I have set up my classroom expectations according to the Morton Magnet Middle School Expectations/Mission Statement:

1)      Be Responsible...for yourself, for your actions, for being prepared and for your success.   Give yourself the best possible chance to succeed!

2)      Be Respectful…of the teacher, of other students and of property.

3)      Be Safe…both for yourself and others.

I will also teach and expect students to use the following Boys Town Social Skills. 

Following Instructions	Having a Conversation
Accepting Criticism	Giving Compliments
Accepting “No” for an Answer	Accepting Compliments
Staying Calm	Listening to Others
Disagreeing with Others	Being Honest
Asking for Help	Showing Sensitivity to Others
Asking Permission	Introducing Yourself
Getting Along with Others	Staying On Task
Apologizing	*more may be added if needed

Failure to follow these expectations may result in “Learning Opportunities” such as teacher conference, phone call home, writing sentences, detentions, referrals, etc.

In order for you to be successful in this class, you must have the following materials:

1)      A willingness to learn!

2)      Your school binder. You should have a separate divider/section labeled for Decision science class. All of your assignments, notes, etc. for this class should be in the binder.

3)      Something to write with and paper to write on. These should always be in your binder anyway. I cannot promise that I will always have supplies available to loan, you are responsible for your own.

4)      Your student planner/agenda that every student is given at the beginning of the year to remember due dates, test dates, etc. I will give specific reminders in class that need to be written in your agenda.

 

Your grade is determined as follows:

                                 60% Individual work

                                 20% Group work

                                 10% Bellwork

                                 10% Quizzes

                                 100% Total grade

Some notes about grades and assignments:

·        Make sure your name and class period are on every assignment!

·        Missed bellwork cannot be made up. You can see me after school for make-up or extra credit work if that is a problem.

·        Late assignments are accepted as long as you bring them in after school. Just remember that the longer you wait to turn in an assignment, the harder it is to do it.

·        You have unlimited chances to improve your grade on an assignment. All assignments will be handed back graded. If you make corrections and turn them in again, you will get the improved grade!

·        Grade summaries will be handed out approximately every two weeks. There should be no reason to be “surprised” by a grade.

·        Keep your ‘receipts’. When assignments are graded, I hand back the graded assignment. Keep these papers in your binder. They are proof that you did the work if there is ever a disagreement about your grade!

 

Occasionally I will offer chances at earning some extra credit. Take advantage of these when they are offered! The end of the semester is too late. You may also come in after school to ask about extra credit when needed.

 

Should you ever need extra help, or need to talk about anything, please let me know! We can arrange for a time and place to meet. If it is important enough to you to want to talk to me about, I will set aside the time. I am almost always available right after school in Rm 129. You can also reach me via email.