Classroom Expectations

EnglishMrs. Morningstar

Entering the Room

• Offer a greeting Say “Hello,” “Good morning,” etc.

• Quietly and with good manners No pushing, shoving, talking loudly

• Head directly to your assigned seat Sharpen pencil, answer the Bell Ringer

• Be prepared No student is permitted back to locker after bell

has rung. Three times unprepared per marking period=detention (no exceptions)

Exiting the Room

• All students must remain seated assigned seat until the bell rings.

• No packing up early

• Be sure all assignments are recorded in AgendaMate before leaving room

• Exit just as you entered once the bell has rung

• Push in your chair!

Being Prepared For Class

• 4 items needed daily Agenda Mate writing utensil English Binder (for this class only) with

vocabulary and bell ringer book inside textbook/novel

Homework Assignments

• Generally given nightly–Miss 3 (parents

contacted/detention)–Writing assignments (miss final

draft-detention)–Check Agenda before

homeroom –Students who miss assignments

will report to English tutoring 9th period

Active Participation

• ALL students are called on EVERY DAY!

• One “pass” per period- used only when needed

Turning in Assignments

• Side to side- put yours on top

• Use the “In-Bin” for LATE assignments due to an absence

• Major due dates (expectations and guidelines) No oral excuses…no gathering around the desk,

etc.

Appropriate Times for Privileges

• No return to locker after bell-DO NOT ASK!

• Bathroom- strictly for emergencies

• Remain in seat while I am speaking

• No paper or pencils will be given after the bell has rung

• Signed pass/Sign out sheet

Using Classroom/School Materials

• You are borrowing materials

• DO not WRITE on anything that does not belong to you!

• Notify me if something has been marked on

Conducting Yourself with Dignity

• Language (at all times in all areas)

• Attitude

• Ambition- drive to do well in life

• Actions-calling out, interrupting, bullying

• Cheating

The Golden Rule

• “Do unto others as you would have done to you.”

• No place for negativity

• School=home away from home

Active Listening

• Face front

• On task: Correct page

• Do not sort through papers, etc. while I am speaking

• Head ALWAYS up, no glancing around room, etc.

MLA Heading

• Heading used on all papers turned in for a grade.

Joe Smith

Mrs. Morningstar

7-1

4 September 2008

Grading

• Points are based on: Writing assignments (i.e. compositions)-30% Tests/Presentations/Projects- 25% Quizzes- 20% Homework- 15% Class Participation and ethics- 10%

New School Wide Grading Scale

• A = 94 – 100

• B = 85 – 93

• C = 76 – 84

• D = 65 – 75

• F = Below 65

My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will listen to you if you present yourself in a respectful way.

• I will offer extra help if you are struggling.

Signature Required

I, _______________, understand Mrs. Morningstar’s procedures and expectations and will follow them. I also understand the consequences for not doing so.

Signature _______________________

Who to Know…

• Teachers

• Mr. Fleming- Superintendent

• Mr. Weisgold- High School Principal

• Mr. Otis- Assistant Principal

• Mr. LaFrance and Mr. Edwards-Guidance Counselors

• Mrs. Sipe- Nurse

• Mrs. Farr- Front Office Secretary

• Mrs. Lent- Attendance Office Secretary

Overview of Important School Rules

• Criteria for Promotion from 7th Grade

• Attendance/Turning in Excuses

• Drug and Alcohol Policy

• Weapon Policy

• Tardies to Class/Homeroom

• Student Behavior on Bus

• Computer Use Policy

High School Rules Continued…

• Student Dress Code

• Student Relationships

• Proper Language

• Lockers

• Electronic Devices including cell phones

• Theft/Stealing

• Vandalism

• After School Activities

Questions????

Ignorance is not an excuse…

“I DID NOT KNOW…”

Let’s Have a Great Year!