An important part of your science course work will take place in the laboratory.  The lab is a safe environment in which to work if some general rules are observed and if the people who work in the lab are informed and careful. 

     As a first step toward becoming an informed lab worker, read the following “High School Safety Agreement” and “Flinn Safety Contract”.  Discuss them with your teacher, with your lab partners, parent(s)/guardian and with other members of the class.  Reread them to make sure that you understand each rule.  Ask your teacher about the rules that are unclear to you.  When you are sure that you understand all of the safety rules, sign and date the "HS Safety Agreement" in the space provided and return them to me.  Signing the contract indicates that you are aware of the rules of the laboratory.  You will be allowed to work in the lab only after you and a parent/guardian have signed the agreement, made a map of the room indicating safety equipment and emergency exits, and have passed a safety test. Can you tell I'm serious about safety?  

Safety in our classroom is my #1 priority.  It should be yours, too.

High School Safety Contract