Expectations for today1. Come in quietly 2. Sit in your seat

3. Begin bell work immediately that is on your desk.

Welcome August 22, 2011

Mrs. ArceneauxLanguage Arts

Let me tell you about myselfMrs. Arceneaux

Teaching for 10 yearsThird year here at Pryor

Have taught in Germany and OklahomaMilitary Child and Husband is Military

Traveled all over the World

My family

My Pets

What I like to doRead (I got a Kindle for my birthday and I love it!!)Watch Nascar (Yeah for Jeff Gordon)Watch Football (Geaux Saints )Skydiving (Best experience in my life!!)

Summer Reading Assignment

DUE: September 2 if you were here last year. Late date: NO later than September 16….20% off

IF NEW: you STILL have to do the assignment – due September 30

Bell ringerAug 23 2011

Class expectations:Come in quietly and begin bell work

immediately.

Bell Ringer:

What are 3 different ways to show respect.What are 3 different ways to be disrespectful?

**Use good examples **

Class Expectations –Everyday!!1. Come into the classroom quietly and get your

bell ringer book2. Begin the bell ringer assignment on board.3. Come to class everyday with supplies and a

book to read!!4. Do your very best everyday!!

5. Come in prepared to learn everyday!!6. When finished with an assignment, read your

book.

Class ProceduresWhere is the bellwork?

Composition notebooks are kept in bins on shelf in classroom.

First student to get the notebooks needs to empty them all onto the shelf

bellworkHow much time is allowed ?

Approximately 3-5 minutes everydayWhat if I finish early?

You don’t– you keep working until time is upIs it graded?

Yes, bellwork is graded!!What if I am absent?

Upon return, put the dates you were gone and write absent or it will be counted off

Entering and Exiting Class1. Enter the classroom quietly2. Begin bellwork immediately3. Exit the classroom quietly

4. The teacher releases you NOT the bell!!

What if I have to leave the class

What do I do if I have to go to the bathroom?This should be done before coming to class, however, if there is an emergency, fill out the pass in the back of the planner and bring it up

to me.Then you must sign in and out of the classroom

What if I get signed out during class?Please get work from me and leave quietly

Absences

What if I am absent on a day that work is due?It is due the first day you come back. Turn into

make up basket on table.What if I am absent on a day that work is

assigned?See me about getting your work. It is your responsibility to get the work. You can also

check wikispaces for work assigned.

Student Work

Work expectationsWhere do I turn work in?

Baskets on the table by the pencil sharpener. When is it due?

HW should be turned in the first 5 minutes of class – immediately before beginning bellwork on the

due date.How is HW graded?

Tests/Quizzes are 70%, CW/HW is 30%.I will try to grade work and put in gradebook as

soon as possible.

Do I use pen or pencil?Either is fine – but no gel pens, and only black or

blue ink.Does neatness count?

If I can’t read it, I won’t grade it.What happens if it is late?

HW policy applies.Can I throw papers away?

Keep all papers returned to you in your binder. That is the only proof you have of a grade if I

make a mistake.

Announcements, Interruptions and Visitors

Announcements and InterruptionsWhat do I do when there is an intercom

announcement?All talking must stop immediately, listen to the announcement quietly. Resume work when it is

over.What if there is a phone call?

I will answer the phone. Please remain quiet if I am teaching, if you are working, please continue

quietly. AR book should be picked up if I am teaching and

can’t continue right away.

Visitors and Principal VisitsWhat do I do if a teacher, administrator, or

visitor comes in the room?Continue what you are doing. If they need to talk to me, and I am teaching, AR book and there is to be no talking. If you are working – continue what

you are doing. Do NOT call out, act silly, or be rude!!

Emergencies

Fire Drills and Lockdowns

What do I do if the fire alarm goes off?We will leave as a class, the classroom door remains open, there is to be no talking during

this time.What do I do if there is a lockdown?

We will follow school procedures. There is to be no talking or silliness during this time.

We practice these things for a reason.

Class Movement

Library, and Lunch

What about the library?We will go as a class to the library every other

week to renew/get books. We will walk quietly and enter quietly.

What about walking to Lunch?You will walk quietly with your teacher to the

cafeteria. You will sit with your class.

Supplies

Supplies, classroom movementWhat if I don’t have the supplies for class?You should be prepared everyday for class.

However, if you forgot something – please ask students around you quietly. If they can’t help

you, come see me.What if I need to sharpen my pencil?

You may sharpen pencil, get a book, or tissue as long as I am not teaching. Please be quiet and

considerate of others learning!!

Attention everyone!!

Getting the Class to Attention

There will be times when you will be in groups or working individually when I need your

undivided attention – quickly!!

I will raise my hand and start counting down from 5. When I get to one ALL STUDENTS will stop what they are doing, freeze and look at me for further directions and information!!

Small groups and Stations

What is expected of me in small groups?You should be actively participating. I will give an

individual grade and a group grade so all people in a group should be working at all times.

You may not like the people in your group. They are in that group for a reason and I expect all

students to be kind and considerate. (No asking to change, no eye rolling, no mean comments

will be tolerated!!)

Closing Comments and Thoughts

QuestionsComments

This may seem like a lot to think about, but it is really things you already do (or should do) on

a daily basis!! RESPECT is the key to a great year!!