Course & Lab Safety Contract

The key to all learning is doing.  While knowledge of the subject matter is an ideal component to learning, one cannot gain the expertise in a field if he or she is unable to demonstrate one’s knowledge.  This holds especially true in all scientific fields of inquiry.  In my Chemistry class, not only will you be expected to absorb all information in your brain, you will be REQUIRED to demonstrate this knowledge in a laboratory setting.  Not all labs will be of the same difficulty; not all labs will require the same depth of background knowledge to perform them.  However, each experiment is equally important to your overall experience in this Chemistry class.  THIS is what makes learning fun (that would be the ‘doing’ part).  The following is a list of guidelines that you will work by during all lab experiments.

During information-delivery-times you will be expected to pay attention and take accurate notes.  There are powerpoints pertaining to each chapter/topic posted on Canvas, however we may not follow these precisely during notes-sessions in class.  

	By signing this contract, I, ________, do hereby adhere to the rules and policies set forth on me and my fellow classmates, by Mr. Gable, while under his supervision, leadership and guidance in his Chemistry Laboratory.  If I happen to disobey any one of the rules, I will be subject to Mr. Gable’s punishment accordingly.  However, because of his greatness in leadership, I promise to act as a competent student in Mr. Gable’s Chemistry class.

And the Rules Are ………
You get 1 warning (for the entire course), 2nd infraction will result in a point deduction, 3rd infraction will result in a 0 for the lab.

1.  Always Wear Safety Goggles During Lab
2.  No Food or Drinks Permitted At the Lab Station
3.  All Long Hair Must be Pulled Back and Tied in Place
4.  No Opened Toed Shoes Are to be Worn During Lab
5.  Remain At Your Lab Station Until Completion of Experiment
6.  EVERYONE Cleans Up His/Her Work Station
7.  There Will be NO “Tom-foolery” with the Safety Equipment and the Chemicals of Any Nature
8.  Any & All Injuries Get Reported to Me AT ONCE
9.  No one Can Enter the Chemical Prep/Storage Room
10.  Know Where the Exits, Eye Wash-Shower Station, Fire Blanket, and Fire Extinguisher Are and How to Use Them
11.  You and your lab partner are responsible for any damages or breakage to the glassware and equipment during all labs.

I understand the rules set forth and swear upon my grade that I will comply with them to the fullest. 

Please sign below

_____________________________________________	Date  __________
Student – Print Name & Signature						

*At this stage in your life you are old enough and mature enough to agree to this on your own without me asking your parents to agree to this as well.  You and you alone are responsible for your own safety and health in our science labs.

Student Laptop Agreement
Classroom For the Future(CFF)

You will be using CFF laptops as a valuable educational tool in our classroom. Throughout the semester, you should adhere to some guidelines.  If you cannot follow the guidelines provided, you may lose computer privileges for portions of the semester.

Guidelines

1.	Use two hands when carrying the laptop.
2.	Laptops should be on the desks and not on your laps.
3.	Before you close the computer you must exit all open windows and shut down.
4.	If you become a distraction with the laptop, you will lose privileges (sounds, banging… etc).
5.	If you are using software or navigating a website that is NOT the assigned class activity, you will lose privileges.
6.	When you return the laptop, you must plug in the charge cord appropriately.  If this is not done consistently, you will lose privileges.
7.	Do not place anything on tops of the lap when it is closed.
8.	Do not place food or drink anywhere near the laptop.

•	I understand the guidelines stated and will adhere to them.  I realize that my computer privileges will be taken away if I can not consistency follow the correct procedures.

Signature: ______________________________  

Date: ______________

Teacher: ________________________________ 

*By signing this I also agree to the Course & Lab Safety Guidelines set forth in the Course Syllabus.