Classroom Expectations

Student Behaviors

•  The Code of Student Conduct will be enforced in class. This includes the uniform and electronic device policies, as well student behavior.

•  Students should be IN THEIR SEATS AND PREPARED (please take a folder in the middle of the table and put your name on it, have a notebook, assignments, pen/pencil) to start class when the bell rings. Student should wait for the teacher to dismiss the class before leaving the classroom.

•  Respect the right of others to speak. Please raise your hand and receive permission to talk. Follow SLANT

•  Eating, Drinking, and Gum Chewing are not permitted in class.

•  The teacher may add any rule or rules that may become necessary to maintain a functional classroom.

Bell Ringer

•  Take a folder in the middle of your tables. Put your NAME and CLASS PERIOD on your folders (this will be collected every day at the end of class).

•  Wait for your group to be called on to get your class binder. Put your NAME and CLASS PERIOD on a label and put it on your binder.

Ice Breaker

•  Please state your FIRST and LAST name

•  Answer the following question: Ø  “If you were stranded on an island what book or

series of books would you have with you?

Purpose and Objectives

•  Why is reading important?

•  “By the end of the year, we will be strong, independent, and confident READERS!!”

Classroom Core Values

•  Efficiency: understanding and practicing the classroom standards of high level performance and function in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort

•  Consistency: Following our Rules, Procedures, and Expectations for every single class.

•  Confidence: to have a strong belief in one’s own abilities

Classroom Expectation: Show Respect

•  “6. Respect yourself and others. This means NO Put-Downs, Teasing, or other inappropriate words.”

•  Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.

•  Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

•  Honor the ideas and opinions of others.

•  Offer to help.

•  Be responsible with property and belongings.

Procedures, Routines, and Rituals

•  BEFORE: Ø Greet the TEACHER Ø Get your class binder and book, go directly to

your assigned seat silently, grab your class folder in the middle of the tables, put your homework in your class folder, copy Homework Assignment in your planner

Ø Take out any necessary supplies for class Ø Begin Bell Ringer

Procedures, Routines, and Rituals

•  During Class: Ø Take notes for every class with your name, date,

and class period written on the top right of the paper

Ø Place all personal items underneath your desk Ø Be ready to learn!

Attendance Every student will be expected to attend

class everyday. If you are absent for any reason, you will be expected to see another student or myself the day you return to school in order to make-up any work that you may have missed. It is the responsibility of the student to find out what work has been missed. If you are excused absent (i.e. you have a note from a doctor, court, or a parent), on the day of a Test/Quiz, you will be given 5 (FIVE) school days to make-up the Test/Quiz. Chronic absences may result in changes to this policy. Failure to follow this policy will result in a zero for any work or test that is not submitted.

My Pledge to my Scholars

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

•  I will respect you and work with you to solve think critically when reading.

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

•  I will work with you to meet learning goals.

•  I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

•  “Knowledge is the greatest weapon you can use to change the world.”

~Nelson Mandela

EXIT TICKET

Please take out a blank sheet of paper and put your First and Last name, the date, and your class period on the top right corner.

1.  What is our vision / BIG GOAL for the end of the year?

2.  What do you do before class?

At the END of class…

•  Put your homework from the following night, class worksheets, exit tickets, and any achievement points you have received during class in your CLASS FOLDER

•  If I do not get your folder, you will receive a “0” for that day.