Evaluations

Today just seems to be the day of evaluations in my classroom. Tests in Advanced Biology and Chemistry, proposal forms needed to be completed today for 7th and 8th grade science projects, and MY evaluation.

Let's start with the students. The Chemistry Test went ok. Some students surprised me by not doing better, but most that didn't work hard in class during the last two weeks failed the test. The Advanced Biology test is going ok. Yup, 1 period down, probably half of the next. As far as science fair projects, most students got their proposal forms in on time, and most required very few (if any) revisions. There are a few projects that have yet to be officially approved, just because they don't have their forms done yet.

My evaluation, so far, I think went well. Today, the Superintendent observed my class. We mutually agreed upon Biology class today, partially because there was a structured lesson AND because there was an activity. Yup, he observed the students (and myself) performing Gram Stains on bacterial cultures they had obtained from various locations in the school. I actually think the Superintendent enjoyed himself in the class. He did say afterwords that it was well structured and enjoyable. Let's just wait a few days to see what I get dinged on.

(I already know that I will lose points on Classroom decor, because I lose points on that every year. I just can't convice anybody that "Messy" is classroom decor. Although, I must admit, I don't put much energy into "decorating" my classroom. I would rather put energy into fun lessons and very good lectures. Hopefully he doesn't think that the "messy" lab means I'm not organized. Otherwise I will lose points on organization. I mean, I can find everything I need in the appropriate piles. AND my lessons are in fact very organized.)

Overall, I think I did very well in front of the boss man today. I know I'm not perfect, and maybe he'll have some suggestions as to improve the areas that he saw I didn't do very well in. (Except room decor, which I will probably always be lacking in. But hey, I think the room looks better every year.)