WELCOME to Ms. Brewer’s Classroom

Attitude is a little thing that makes a BIG difference. - Winston Churchill

• Build Rapport–Respectful Relationships

• Desire to Explore–Learn something new

everyday

• Ability to Soar–Become your very BEST

Self

• Log On the Computer

• Backpacks UNDER your Desk OR on the Back of your Chair

• Find and Complete Bellwork Activity

What do I do when I come into the classroom??

Where is the Bellwork?

Paper version will on the table

Electronic version will be displayed on whiteboard OR located on our class edmodo site

If required, electronic copy will be handed in through ‘hand in’ file…save in H: drive first!

What is edmodo?• On line classroom management site

• Looks like Facebook

• This is where you will find all the important things you need for this class!

• Log in Everyday!!

edmodowww.edmodo.comI’m a StudentGroup Code = See whiteboardUsername = Central usernamePassword = Central passwordNo Email requiredEnter First Name, Last Name or InitialClick Sign Up!

1st Day Bellwork

• Building Rapport - Get to Know You Activity!

• Open Word Doc from edmodo

• Complete and Wait…

• Open Classroom Expectations PPT

Creating an H:Drive Folder

• Home Directory = H: Drive• Create a New Folder• 9th Grade– Futures I

• Shared Directory: CCHS: BrewerB• Hand In• Futures I Period #– Unit or Project Folder

Classroom Computer Lab Policies and Procedures…

• Why do we need them??–Establish a routine–Create smooth flow–Less Stress!–Less Time Wasted!

Classroom Expectations

Come to class and be on time

Follow teacher’s directions

Refrain from talking when others are talking

Work hard and enjoy the process

Classroom Expectations

Accept responsibility for grades and other consequences

Do your absolute best

Three Before Me – 3B4MERereadRetryAsk your neighbor

Classroom Expectations• Operate Equipment Gently &

Professionally

• Problems? Notify teacher ASAP!

• Backpacks under desk or on back of chair at all times

Classroom Expectations• Log ON when entering– Remember your password!

• Print only when asked! to 3104COL-01 on Kansas– Color only when NEEDED

• Log OFF before leaving– Leave computer power ON

• Follow the Technology Class Contract

• Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Laptops, IPads, E-Book Readers, etc. can be used before and after school

• Always use school appropriate language: verbal or written

Student Expectations

• Food, Snacks & Drinks are to be consumed Outside this Computer Lab

• Cellphones are not to be seen, heard or used

• Remain in Seat until dismissed by the teacher

• Three Before Me – 3B4ME

Student Expectations

What if I finish work early??1. Quietly Help a Neighbor Finish2. Quietly Read a Book3. Organize your Planner4. Complete Make Up Work5. Visit Approved Internet Sites6. Check Grades/School Email

Student Expectations

Absence Procedures

What should I do if I was absent??–Check the paper File Box Folder for

missed lectures, assessments and/or assignments

– You have the same number of days as you were absent to make up any work

–Obtain lecture notes from a classmate outside of class time

–Use before and after school time to make up work

Emergency Procedures

We go LEFT through FRONT MAIN DOORS

Come to class Excited & Ready to learn

Operate Equipment Professionally

Make sure Technology Contract is followed

Print to 3104COL-01 on Kansas

Use your Student Drive (H:) Class Folder

Three Before Me – reread, retry, ask neighbor

Eat & Drink outside the Lab

Respect yourself and others

Log Off!

Absent? Check your File Box Folder

Be sure to Ask for HELP & Report problems