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Welcome to Ms. Washington’s Classroom
1. Please sit in any available seat2. Use a blue or black pen to complete the questionnaire
Launch
Ms. Washington
Social Science TeacherRooms 309 & 312
CHAMPS High SchoolVan Nuys, CA
Where am I supposed to sit?
II
Your first task as a class will be to gather your belongings (when I say go) and sit in alphabetical order.
Ms. WashingtonClassroom Contract
•Guidelines
•Procedures
Classroom Guidelines
Guideline #1
Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the bell rings.
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 CHAMPS student handbook.
Guideline Infraction Notice
•Read it
•Sign it
•Keep it until the end of class
Guideline 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
– Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detentionFridays Only!!
3rd
– 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 room• Please enter quietly
• Have a seat
• Take out your materials
• Review the agenda
• Begin bell work assignment aka LAUNCH
When you are tardy•Enter quietly
•Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk
•Unexcused: Sign detention list in the class binder
• Have a seat and take out your materials
Getting your attentionI will:
•Stand in front of the class
•Ask, if you can hear me clap once, twice, three times
•Wait for everyone to be quiet
•Begin speaking
Paper Heading
1. Name2. Teacher3. Class Title/Period4. Date
•Place on all homework assignments
After an excused absence
• Go to the homework binder
• Copy the homework
• Retrieve any handouts
• Sign the notebook
• No make-up work for unexcused absences
Student Responsibility Card This is for students who do not have the assigned homework
•Fill it out
•Sign and date it
•Turn it in with the homework papers
Student Responsibility Card
Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
What Do I Do Next?Activities
• Work on unfinished History assignments
• Read current event article
• Review vocabulary words
• Start working on tonight's homework
Turning 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 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 room
• You must ask permission
• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency
Participation
• Earn up to two points per day
•1 pt. awarded for punctual attendance, preparedness, and work ethic
•1 pt. awarded for being an active participant in the classroom
Class 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” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis
• Library/Media Center• Special guests• Working Cooperatively• Fire Drill• Intercom Announcements• Assemblies• Substitute Teacher
Closure
•Questions? •Exit ticket quiz on Syllabus, Guidelines and Procedures
•Homework – Binder and parent signature form
Remember…I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!Have an awesome year!
Ms. Washington
