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August 14, 2009Bellwork: On your index card, please write your name (last, first), the class period, and why English is or is not your favorite subject.

Objectives:Students will be able to understand the

classroom policies and procedures.

Tracey Fretwell

English TeacherACCESS Lab

Tharptown High School

Welcome toMrs. Fretwell’s Classroom

Procedures & Guidelines

Am I in the right room?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Who is this teacher as a person?

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes,Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded?

Major Tests and Projects 60%

Home/Daily Work 20%

Bell Work 10%

Reading Reports 10%

What are the rules in this classroom?

Mrs. Fretwell’sClassroom Contract

•Guidelines

•Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1

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

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Guideline #2

Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

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 handbook.

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” this semester.

Guideline Infraction Notice

•Read it

•Sign it

•Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction NoticeGuideline Infraction Notice

Following Guidelines will result in:

• Verbal Acknowledgement

• A stress free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in:•1st

–Warning and documentation

•2nd

_ 15 Minutes after school detention.

•3rd

–Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detentionFridays Only!!

***4th –Disciplinary Referral

Severe Clause

• 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 office IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the roomEntering the room• Please enter quietly

• Have a seat

• Take out your materials

• Review the agenda

• Begin bell work assignment

When you are tardyWhen you are tardy

•Enter quietly

•Excused: Complete tardy form on my desk and attach note excusing your

tardiness.•Unexcused: Complete tardy

form on my desk.•Place the tardy form in the

basket on my desk.•Have a seat and take out your materials

After an After an excusedexcused absence absence

• Go to the homework box

• Retrieve any handouts

• Sign the notebook

• No make-up work for unexcused absences- if you have an Unex/Pending, make-up work will not be accepted until it is excused.

All homework is on your calendar!

Make-up tests: On Fridays only!!

Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility Card(PINK SLIPS) This is for students who do not have the assigned homework

•Fill it out COMPLETELY!!

•Sign and date it

•Turn it in with the homework papers

Student Responsibility Card

Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility CardConsequences

•4 Pink Slips – One infraction•After the 7th Pink Slip – Infraction, Action Plan, and Parental Contact•More than 10 Pink Slips – Disciplinary Referral

•Pink Slips may NOT start over with the new semester!!!

Paper HeadingPaper Heading

•MLA Format –plus assignment

•Place on all homework assignments

MLA Paper Heading

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Jane Smith

Mrs. Fretwell

English 9/10/11/12(CP) 3rd Period

8 August 2006

Page 607 Ex. 1-5

Finish Classwork EarlyFinish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next?Activities

• Work on unfinished English assignments

• Read your novel

• Work on your poetry response

• Review vocabulary words

• Start working on tonight's homework

Scheduled check outScheduled check out• Please let me know as you

enter the classroom.– I will be at the door

• Quietly raise your hand to get my attention

• Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time

• If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in papersTurning in papers

• Place your paper on the desk next to you.– Left side

• If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left

• I will come by and collect all stacks

Classroom DiscussionsClassroom Discussions

• PLEASE participate

• I want to hear what you have to say

• 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 roomMoving around the room

• You must ask permission

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

Restroom visits• I prefer you to go between

classes, but in the case of an emergency, please wait for an appropriate time and raise your pencil quietly and without waving it.

• Continue to work until I tell you to go!!!

• You will be given 2 visits per 9 weeks. Not using them will result in 1 point added to your lowest test grade.

DO NOT interrupt the class unnecessarily!!

If you need my attention:

• Wait for the teacher to finish speaking or is otherwise available.

• Raise your hand without waving.

• Get attention by using the expression, "Excuse me.“

• Wait for the teacher to acknowledge you.

Class DismissalClass 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” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis

• Library/Media Center• Special guests• Progress Reports• Working Cooperatively• Fire Drill• Intercom Announcements• Assemblies• Substitute Teacher

Remember…

Have an awesome year!

Mrs. Fretwell

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

Library/Media Center

• Remain quiet in the hall.• Turn left at the water

fountain and follow the sidewalk unless directed otherwise.

• Enter Media Center quietly.

• Immediately have a seat and wait for instruction

Special Guests

• Always be respectful of others.

• Remain quiet during any presentation or disruption.

• Ask questions and participate in any discussions.

• Thank our guest for coming.

Progress Reports

• Will be sent home on a regular basis.

• Must be brought back the following day of class with a parent/guardian signature.

First nine-weeks September 1September 22October 10 – Report Cards

Second nine-weeks November 3December 1December 20– Last Day of SchoolJanuary 11- Report Cards

Working Cooperatively • You are responsible for your

own job and the results of the group.

• If you have a question, ask your teammates. Do not ask your teacher.

• You must be willing to help if a teammate asks for help.

• If no one can answer a question, agree on a single question and appoint one person to raise a hand for help from the teacher.

Fire Drill

• Quietly stand and move towards the door.

• Walk towards the gym and turn right.

• We must walk past the gym!• Remain together while I call

roll. • Remain outside together until

drill is over.• Quietly walk back to the

classroom and continue assignment.

Intercom Announcements

• Morning announcements- remain quiet during Character Education and announcements.

• Stand for the Pledge• Other announcements-

Immediately become quiet and listen to announcement. Once it is over, continue assignment.

Assemblies

• I will inform you of our seating arrangement prior to assembly.

• When dismissed, walk as a group to the auditorium.

• Sit in assigned seat. (I will call roll, so please sit down immediately.)

• Return quietly and continue assignments.

Substitute Teacher

• Exhibit all guidelines and procedures.

• Be respectful.