Welcome to Mrs. Coleman’s 8th grade English

Language Arts Class! Room 220

We are a TEAM!!!TogetherEveryoneAchieves

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TMS Student CreedAs a TMS student I will:

Take responsibility for your actions

Make positive decisions

Strive for Excellence

School Motto“Excellence is the Standard!”Excellence without Excuses!!!

TMS Bell Schedule :

Period 1 8:00-8:45Period 2 8:48-9:33Period 3 9:36-10:21

Period 4 10:24-11:09Period 5 11:12-11:57Period 6 12:00:1-24

Period 7 Planning 1:27-2:12Period 8 Planning 2:15-3:00

BreakfastPlease make sure that you eat breakfast

during the scheduled time of 7:45-8:00. Once that time is up, you will not be allowed

to get breakfast!ONLY Exception!!! You come to school late.Please make sure that ALL your trash goes

into the trash can. I do not clean up after students!

Classroom Procedures

Reminder: No bathroom!!! Unless its an emergency!!!! Or you have a medical note

stating otherwise. Please sharpen your pencils upon entering the

classroom. Once you have gone to your lockers, you will NOT be allowed to go until the end of the day. Please make sure you get supplies you need for

the day. Your area MUST be cleaned before you will be

dismissed from class. Mrs. Coleman dismisses you, not the bell!

Classroom Procedures cont’d

Homework (when assigned) -please take homework out and put in right top corner of your desk upon entering the room; homework will be

checked within the first 15 minutes of class starting.

Turning papers in-- one person from each group will collect all papers and get them to me.

When leaving class—if something needs to be turned in, please put your work in the correct bin. Bins will be labeled according to period you are in.

Talking—there is a time and place for everything. If Mrs. Coleman is teaching, no one should be

talking! There will be plenty of times for you to collaborate with your peers.

Classroom Procedures cont’d

When working in GROUPS:Give thoughtful feedback

Respect othersOn task, all the time

Use soft voicesParticipate actively

Stay with your group

Proper Heading for ALL work submitted

In the upper most right hand corner 1st line (first and last name);

2nd line (date); 3rd line (Block);

Large margin at the top/center (assignment title);

In the upper most left hand corner- group number (circled) if working in groups.

Answering a question (written): The answer must be in a complete sentence that restates

the question as part of the answer. The restated part must be underlined.

Classroom Guidelines

Come to class prepared with pencils, paper, planner, and

homework.Enter the classroom on time,

quietly, and sharpen pencils before sitting down.

Respect self, others, and the class.

Consequences for breaking guidelines:

Warning (teacher will remind student of guidelines), Refocus, or in teaming.

Conference with student (one-on-one).Respect essay (written 5 or more

times). Lunch Detention Parent contact

Office referral (hopefully it wont come to this).

Bathroom Procedures

Only 1 student will be allowed to go to the bathroom at a time (you must complete log noting the time you left and the time you

returned.) No Bathroom during instruction, unless it is

an emergency or you have a medical condition that says you need to go.

ONLY use the bathrooms on the 8th grade hall!!!!

You will only be allowed 3 minutes in the bathroom. If you aren’t back within that time,

I will send a search party for you.

As a student, you will:Always strive to do your best!

Be kind and helpful to your classmates.Show respect for yourself, your school,

and other people.Believe in yourself.

Spend at least 20 minutes studying or reading at home daily.

Show respect for school property by not stealing or vandalizing school property.

As your teacher, I will…

Make efficient use of learning time. Show respect for each student.

Provide a safe and comfortable environment that is conducive to learning.

Help each student grow to their full potential.Enforce school and classroom guidelines

fairly and consistently.Use a variety of activities in the classroom to

make learning fun and enjoyable.

Grading Policya. Tests -25%

b. Quizzes - 15%c. Homework - 5%

d. Participation - 10%e. Common assessments- 15%

g. Classwork - 15% h. Projects- 25%

Homework Policy

Homework will be assigned when necessary and will occur approximately 3

times per week. It is your responsibility to complete your homework and turn it in on time as it will

help you practice skills necessary to achieve mastery of the grade level

standards.

When you are Absent..

You will have 2 class days per each day absent to make up work

assigned for full credit.It is your responsibility to get the

work you missed.If you know ahead of time you will be absent, please notify me so I can

get your work to you.

Caught Doing Good!!!Computer timeHomework pass

Lunch with teacherPositive note/call home

Verbal praise

Lunch Schedule (6th Period ONLY!)

12:15-12:45Tables U7, U8,

U10

Lunch Procedures

Please walk on the right side of the hallway. No TALKING in the hallway.

Please sit at our assigned tables only!!!!No yelling or shouting across the table or the

cafeteria.Please keep hands, feet, and objects to

yourself.Absolutely, no horse playing in lunch line or

in the cafeteria.Table washers—please make sure area is

clean. You will have 5 minutes to clean tables.

Computer Lab/LibraryYou will sit boy, girl, boy girl, etc.

You are to work the entire time we are there.

When we are finished in lab, items should be put back the way they

were found.When in library, your voice level

should NOT be higher than a level 1.

8th Grade Locker Schedule

Before schoolAfter 6th period

You will ONLY be allowed to go to lockers during your scheduled time.

Please don’t ask if you can go before or after your scheduled time!!

Exception: if you are leaving school early!

Any Questions?