MCHS 2014-2015Welcome to Ms. Faulkner’ s Class

Bell Work Please take an index card. Please print the following on your index cards:

Your first and last name What you want to be called Phone number Your favorite class Sports/Clubs/Extra Activities you are involved in Your hobbies Your goals for the future What you want to get from this class

Finish this phrase- I appreciate it when teachers…

This marks my 21st year in the classroom and my fourth year at MCHS. I grew up in Mt. Sterling; but I lived in Alabama for several years. I have a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University and BA degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and English from Converse College.

I have two children, JC and Davis. JC is 15 and a sophomore at MCHS while Davis is 7 and a first grader at Mapleton. We have two cats and a Golden Retriever. I love all sports. My favorite is UK basketball. We also love Auburn football. My favorite place is the beach!

Syllabus My contact info.

Laura.faulkner@montgomery.ky.schools.us 498-8765 ext. 1218

Course Info. Objectives Materials

Class Notebook- 3 ring binder with dividers Grading Scale-

60% tests 30% quizzes, classwork, homework, etc. 10% participation

Hold The Door Listen as I read the following lessons. Jot down two “lessons” and explain why

this is important. Discuss with a partner. Discuss with the class.

Classroom guidelines 1. Attend class regularly 2. Be prepared for class (bring materials) 3. Meet deadlines (due dates) 4. Use time wisely 5. Be actively involved 6. Have a positive attitude 7. Pay attention, listen , and not be disruptive 8. Follow all procedures and policies outlined in

MCHS handbook. 9. This classroom is a No Whining Zone.

Consequences for not following guidelines 1. Warning and documentation 2. Action Plan, parental contact, and a 30

minute detention 3. 60 minute detention 4. Disciplinary referral Any student who uses profanity, fights,

damages any property (student, teacher or school), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Tickets You will receive 4 tickets at the beginning of the

year. These tickets can be used for bathroom passes or

supplies (pencils/pens). You can get your ticket back if your return the

borrowed pencil. You will have to keep up with the tickets. You can put

these in your binder. At mid-term and 9 weeks you can turn your tickets in

for bonus points. You will have the opportunity to earn additional

tickets based on participation, etc.

Class policies Class Begins when the bell rings. You will

have either bell work or a warm up activity posted or instructed every day.

Class Ends when I dismiss you. I will not make you late, so please wait to be dismissed.

What to bring to class everyday- pencil/pen, paper, notebook, reading book, homework, and a great attitude and respect.

Policies cont.

Label ALL assignments with: your first and last name, my name, class name and period, and date.

When Tardy- Follow school procedures, have material with you, enter the room and be seated as quickly and quietly as possible. Place your excuse in a designated area, I will sign and hand back.

Requesting permission to leave the room- Raise your hand in order to ask permission, sign the hall pass log sheet (located near the door), and take a hall pass with you. When you return replace hall pass.

Policies Cont. Turning in assignments- Place assignments in the

tray corresponding with your class period. Obtaining Make Up Work- When you have missed

a class, fill out the make up work slip (located in the black box on the student shelf). Hand the slip to me. I will get your work together and staple the slip to it, so I know that it is make up work and not late work. You may also want to check the agenda book (located above the student shelf). This is where I list the day’s activities (lesson). You will also need to check my teacher web page. I post all power points on my web page for your convince.

Policies Cont. Where to find homework

assignments- Assignments will be posted in a designated area. What to do next- Work on unfinished English assignments, Read your choice novel, Review vocabulary words/Study for upcoming test, or Start working on tonight’s homework.

Who Am I? Fill in your template with words that

describe you. Design your template to showcase your

personality.

Reading/Writing Inventory Answer the following questions.

Jenga Pull your block from the tower and

answer the question provided. Listen and learn about your classmates.

20 Word Play Examine the list of 20 words. Organize these 20 words (sort, poem,

sentence, etc.).

free birds force rosedoor hour breath hypnoticmap training answer preciousjealousy smile plant solidstage tear tameunwritten

20 Word Play Walk around the room and see if any

classmate organized their words like you. What does the way you sorted your words

say about you? Classmate? What does this say about our language?

Exit Slip List 1 lesson that was discussed for this

classroom. What do you do with the tickets? List 1 thing you learned about 2

different classmates.