How to be Successful

How to be SuccessfulIn Madame Coldiron’s Class

In Madame C’s ClassRules and Consequences

Rules1) Be in seat and working on bell ringer by tardy

bell2) Bring all books and materials with you and take

them when you leave3) Come to class with a positive attitude and ready

to learn4) Participate and stay on task and focused during

class 5) Follow all Central Gwinnett handbook policies

and procedures6) Speak French as much as possible!

Not following the rules will get you:

• 1st - Warning

• 2nd - Action plan and parent contact

• 3rd - Referral

Following rules will get you:

• Verbal appreciation from teacher

• A stress free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom

atmosphere

In Madame C’s ClassEntering class

Entering Class

• Enter quietly

• Sit in your assigned seat

• Take out your materials

• Put homework on desk if needed

• Begin bell work assignment

In Madame C’s ClassTardies

A tardy is:

• Stepping into class after the bell begins

to ring

• Being out of your seat/off task when the

bell rings

If you are tardy:• Excused tardy : • show Madame Coldiron your pass• follow the normal classroom procedure for entering class without disrupting those around you

• Unexcused tardy: •Sign in• follow the normal classroom procedure for entering class without disrupting those around you

No pass, no excuse• If you do not have a pass, your tardy is unexcused.

In Madame C’s ClassAttention!

When you see Madame Coldiron raise her hand• Raise your hand and get quiet and

focused

In Madame C’s Class

Labeling your papers and student numbers

In the upper right corner• Name and class number• Date• Assignment Name• Class Period

• Kristen Coldiron• Aujourd’hui est

mercredi le 7 aout 2013• Verb Conjugations –

Aller

• 4e période

In Madame C’s Class

Homework and Student Responsibility Card

Turning in homework

• Place at top right corner of desk before beginning bell ringer

• When you receive a paper, place yours on top of it and pass the stack toward the white board

• Madame Coldiron will collect stacks from rows

Student Responsibility Card (if you did not do your homework)

• Fill it out

• Sign and date it

• Turn it in with the homework papers

In Madame C’s ClassWhat next?

When you finish work early:• Review your vocabulary• Start any homework you have for that

night• Read a book• Work on any late/incomplete assignments• Finish the bell ringer if you did not• Create new ways to remember vocabulary

words• Please allow others to complete their

work respectfully

In Madame C’s ClassMakeup Work and Re-take Tests

After an absence• Go to the makeup work notebook

• Copy the assignments down

• Retrieve any handouts

• Sign the notebook

• Remember it is due within 5 school days and must be left in the makeup work basket on the bookshelf

If you are unhappy with a grade on an exam:• You must sign up for the re-take at Madame C’s

convenience

• You may only re-take one time. Make it a good one.

• Come to tutoring – one tutoring session AT MINIMUM is required before you may re-take the test.

• Study at home. • THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO QUIZZES, ONLY UNIT TESTS

In Madame C’s Class

Bathroom Procedures/Leaving Class

If you must leave class• Fill in a pass in the correct place on

your agenda book

• Have Madame C sign your pass

• Sign out of class

• Sign in when you return

In Madame C’s ClassMoving around the room

Moving around the room

• You must ask permission• Do not ask during a classroom discussion/instruction time unless it is an emergency

In Madame C’s ClassClass Dismissal

Class Dismissal

• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

• Do not start packing up prior to the bell

• Wait until the teacher finishes the class and dismisses you

Remember:

I am always looking out for you and your best interests. I want you to be a success and I am always here if you need help!

~Mme. Coldiron