English IIEnglish II-Honors

Ms. Barbie NallWest Florida High School of

Advanced Technology2007-2008

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the bell ringer when the tardy bell rings.

Guideline #2Bring ALL required materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Required items include: pens (blue or black ink only), pencils, paper, 3-ring binder designated for English only.

Obtain book when requested and return the book to the correct location before you leave (English only).

Guideline #3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #5

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Secondary Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Follow all technology rules and procedures.

Acceptable Use Policy

Special Guideline

This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason.

Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” during the school year.

Guideline Infraction Notice

When placed on your desk, complete the form

Sign it

Keep it until the end of class and then give it to the teacher

Following the Guidelines will result in:

Verbal acknowledgement

A stress-free learning environment

A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following the Guidelines will Result in:

1st OffenseWarning and documentation (

Guideline Infraction Notice)

2nd OffenseAction Plan , Parental Contact, and 30- minute

after school detention (Fridays Only!)

3rd OffenseDisciplinary Referral

Severe Infractions

Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the Dean’s office with a referral.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the classroomTardy policyGetting your attentionHeading your papersReturning to school following an excused absenceFinishing your work earlyClassroom discussionsMoving around the classroomClass dismissal

Entering the Classroom

Please enter quietly

Have a seat

Take out your materials

Begin bell ringer assignment

When you have completed the bell ringer assignment, begin reading a story in your text.

Tardy Policy

Enter quietly

Excused: Place excuse on teacher’s desk

Unexcused: Sign detention list

Have a seat and take out your materials

Getting Your Attention

I will:

Stand in front of the class

Raise my hand

Wait for everyone to be quiet

Begin speaking

Paper Heading

In top right corner, write/type the following:

Your full name (first and last)

Date

Period

Class Name (English II or English II Honors)

After an Excused Absence

Check the teacher’s website to see what you missed.

Retrieve any handouts and complete.

You have three class days to return assignments.

No make-up work will be given for unexcused absences

Student Responsibility Card

This is for students who do NOT have assigned homework

Fill it out

Sign and date it

Turn it in with the homework papers

Student Responsibility Card

Personal Responsibility Report

Check all that apply to you:_____ I did not have materials in class today.

Circle: book, pencil, paper, notebook, other_____ I did not have the assigned homework_____ I did the homework, but did not have it in class_____ I did not return assigned materials (progress report, syllabus)

Excuses: Check all that apply to you_____ I did not have appropriate materials at home._____ I forgot._____ I was too sick to complete my homework._____ I was absent and did not get the assignment._____ Other – explain in detail. .___________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

_________________________ ____________________________ __________________Printed Name Signature Date

What do I do when I finish early?

Work on unfinished English assignments

Read other stories in the text

Review vocabulary words

Start working on tonight's homework (if known)

Classroom Discussions

PLEASE participate with the class—no side conversations. I want to hear what you have to say, but your must raise your hand and be acknowledged by the teacher before you speak. Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving Around the Classroom

You must ask permission

Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Class Dismissal

The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

Do not start packing up prior to the bell

Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:

“Have a nice day”

Special Procedures (used on an as needed basis)

Library/Media Center Video Conferences Special Guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

Remember:

I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!

Although grades are important, making a learning gain is what you seek (bettering yourself)! Don’t compare your grades to others; strive to better yourself!

We are going to have an awesome year!

Ms. Nall

1st Assignment (due 8/21)

Write a poem (follow the directions exactly)1st line: your first name2nd line: 3 words that describe you3rd line: 3 things you like4th line: 3 things you do not like5th line: 3 of your favorite movies6th line: 3 fears you have7th line: 3 things you like about school8th line: 2 goals you have9th line: 2 places you would like to visit10th line: your last name