Classroom Guidelinesand

Procedures

•Welcome Back Juniors!

• Please do not move any desks! They are exactly where I need them to be.

•Please do NOT move any desk. Thank you! The desks are exactly where I need them to be for my 10th graders.•One more semester to go before you are seniors, yeah!

Welcome Back Juniors!

•Please enter the room quietly and find your seating arrangement from the seating chart.•Take one item from each stack marked “take one” on the front table.

Starter: Begin filling out the “student information” form.

EVERYONE should be in their assigned seat working quietly when the bell rings.

Welcome to English II & English II Honors

English II = World Literature• My favorite• Large genre of works• We will be reading:

• Novels• Short Stories• Poems• Informational Articles• Speeches

What Will We Reading This Semester?

In addition, Honors will be reading…

Other Important Components in ENG IIStudents are required to take three Benchmark Exams in preparation for the ENG II EOC.

1st Benchmark = Classwork Grade2nd Benchmark = Quiz Grade3rd Benchmark = Test Grade

Benchmarks indicate what areas you need to work on in order to pass the EOC.

The English II EOC ExamState exam administered to students at the end of tenth grade.

• Reading comprehension questions that are designed to measure multiple components of student learning.

• Not curved• High failure rate

Many students make the mistake, based on past tests, of relying on the test to pass this class.

That will not work in high school English.My former students can attest to this.

Other Class Misconceptions…No, my quizzes and tests are NOT multiple choice.No, you cannot elect to NOT take a test or quiz because you are not ready.Yes, you are expected to bring materials to class everyday – even Fridays!No, I will not give you answers on tests and quizzes Yes, you must make-up work when your absentNo, you cannot take quizzes or tests home to make-upYes, copying another students work is cheating – not helpingNo, I do not have any candy or foodNo, I am not an office supply store

•About Me

I live in LumbertonBorn in Ohio“Faith is taking the first step even when you cannot see the whole staircase”.•My Family

Class Guidelines

1. Be in your assigned seat quietly working on the bell work when the tardy bell rings.

2. Bring ALL books and materials to class AND take them with you when you leave.

3. Follow directions the FIRST time they are given.

4. Treat each person in this room with dignity and respect.

5. Follow ALL classroom policies and procedures including those outlined in the school’s handbook.

Defining disrespect in this classroom:

Engaging in side conversations during lessonsUsing profanityTalking-over or interrupting someone elseTeasing or bullying another studentDisruptions or distractions during classIncluding snarky remarks said under your breath

Be Mature! Be Nice!

I Do Not Tolerate Disrespect

This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason.

Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

No Complaining!

Special Guideline

Each time you violate a guideline or procedure, you will receive a “Guideline Infraction”

1st Infraction • Your name is placed on the board as a visual

warning.

2nd Infraction • Checkmark is placed by your name• 30 minute working detention during learning center • Action plan

3rd Infraction• Parental contact• Written referral

Consequences

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.

Any student who commits a code 2 violation will receive an immediate written referral.

Severity Clause

Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

Classroom Procedures

WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES?• A procedure is the way that we do things.• To do things right, we have to follow some

simple procedures, for example:• To open your locker, you have to select your

combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.• To place a call on your phone, you need to enter

the number in the right order.• So, to be successful in learning, you need to

follow some simple procedures.

• Please enter quietly.

• Have a seat.

• Take out your materials.

• Review the agenda.• Starter will be either on the board or overhead

• Begin starter assignment• There should not be large bags, book bags, or coats

on your desk

Entering the room…

• Enter quietly.

• Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk.

• Unexcused: Sign the tardy log on the front table.

• Have a seat and take out your materials.

When you are tardy…

I will . . .

•Stand in front of the class.

•Raise my hand.

•Wait for everyone to be quiet.

•Begin speaking.

Getting your attention

Students should not begin until I am finished giving instructionsThis means:

• No moving• No shuffling• No opening books• No talking

When I am finished, I will give students the “start prompt” by simply saying “off you go.”

When I’m giving directions…

All guidelines and procedures will remain in force.

Students should be on there best behavior during these instances

• Office personnel• Teachers• Observers• During phone calls• Substitute teachers

Interruptions and Visitors

• MLA Format

• Place on all homework assignments

Paper Heading

Jane SmithMrs. DeGroodENG II – 1st PeriodDate

Title of Assignment

Example – Copy this on your index card

Students who receive three zeros for not turning-in assignments will be required to attend a teacher conference with a parent or guardian.

Failure to schedule this conference within a week will result in an Academic Code 2!

Assignments must turned in to me• Students will not put them in baskets

Failure to turn in assignments

• You can:• Work on unfinished English assignments.• Review vocabulary words.• Catch-up on any reading for this class.• Begin working on tonight’s homework.• • You cannot:• Use your cell phones to text or surf the web.• Leave this class to run errands.• Sleep• Begin talking with your neighbors.

Finish Classwork Early? What do I do?

• Students should enter quietly and take their regular assigned seat!

Only those who qualify will be eligible for a Paws pass.

• Students who do not qualify:•Will remain in the room for remediation•Will not be allowed to talk or socialize•Will remain seated•Will not be allowed to use electronic devices

Paws Reward

• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.

• Do not start packing up prior to the bell.• Do not get out of your seat and migrate towards the door.

I will give you a couple minutes to pack up.

Class Dismissal

I expect you to follow all classroom guidelines and procedures.I expect you to come to class on time and prepared.I expect you to be mature.I expect you to raise your hand before speaking.I expect you to be respectful.I expect you to be kind to each other.I expect you to do your work.I expect you to participate in class discussions.I expect you to use class time wisely.I expect you to be tolerant of each other.I expect you to be positive!

What do I expect of you?

I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed!

We are going to have an awesome semester, Mrs. DeGrood

Absences and missed workGrading scaleTutoringNotebook Checks

NOW:Turn in student information sheet

Homework: Have Notebook and composition books by Monday for a test grade!

Open syllabus