Mr. Saadipour’s ClassMr. Saadipour’s ClassRoom 2117Room 2117

11stst Period: English I Period: English I22ndnd Period: English I Period: English I44thth Period: English II Period: English II

Welcome!Welcome!

Please get out a notebook and get Please get out a notebook and get started on your Bellwork!started on your Bellwork!

Freewrite Topic: If I were principal Freewrite Topic: If I were principal for a day, I would…for a day, I would…

Willkommen, Bienvenue, Willkommen, Bienvenue, WELCOME!!!WELCOME!!!

“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely

players.”players.” ~~William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare, As You Like It, As You Like It

Questions Everyone wants Questions Everyone wants answered on the 1answered on the 1stst day: day:Am I in the right room? Am I in the right room? Mr. Saadipour, Mr. Saadipour,

21172117Where do I sit? Where do I sit? You should have been You should have been

given a number and you should be in the given a number and you should be in the seat with that number!seat with that number!

Will this teacher treat me fairly?Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes, Yes, Always!!Always!!

Questions, cont…Questions, cont…

What will I be doing this semester?What will I be doing this semester?Check you syllabus for a list of texts. We Check you syllabus for a list of texts. We

will also be reading selections from the will also be reading selections from the text book and looking at grammar, text book and looking at grammar, usage, and mechanics in the language usage, and mechanics in the language books!books!

The daily agenda will always be posted The daily agenda will always be posted on the board so you can see what we on the board so you can see what we are doing each day!are doing each day!

Questions, cont…Questions, cont…

How will I be graded?How will I be graded?You will be graded according to the You will be graded according to the

Granville County Grading Scale. Check Granville County Grading Scale. Check the syllabus for the breakdown of the syllabus for the breakdown of assessments in the class!assessments in the class!93-100 A93-100 A85-92 B85-92 B77-84 C77-84 C70-76 D70-76 D0-69 F0-69 F

Questions, cont…Questions, cont…

See your course syllabus for any See your course syllabus for any additional questions, but always additional questions, but always remember to:remember to:BEBE- - Be prepared!Be prepared!HAVEHAVE- - Have Respect!Have Respect!DODO- - Always Do your best!Always Do your best!

Mr. Saadipour’s GuidelinesMr. Saadipour’s Guidelines

Guidelines are General Rules that Guidelines are General Rules that apply to this classroom and must be apply to this classroom and must be followed to ensure this classroom is followed to ensure this classroom is running properly!running properly!

Guideline #1Guideline #1

Students need to be in their assigned Students need to be in their assigned seat working quietly on the posted seat working quietly on the posted Bellwork when the bell rings to avoid Bellwork when the bell rings to avoid being counted tardy.being counted tardy.

Guideline #2Guideline #2

No eating, drinking (with the No eating, drinking (with the exception of bottled water), or exception of bottled water), or SLEEPING in class!SLEEPING in class!

Guideline #3Guideline #3

No talking without permission. There No talking without permission. There will be plenty opportunities for your will be plenty opportunities for your voice to be heard and expressed in voice to be heard and expressed in this classroom.this classroom.

Guideline #4Guideline #4

Take care of all personal business Take care of all personal business before coming to class. You need to before coming to class. You need to be in here to be learning!be in here to be learning!

Guideline #5Guideline #5

Be sure to follow all the guidelines Be sure to follow all the guidelines set in the Granville Central High set in the Granville Central High School Student Parent Handbook. School Student Parent Handbook. They will be enforced.They will be enforced.

Including:Including:Tardy PolicyTardy PolicyDress CodeDress CodeCell PhonesCell Phones

Guidelines, cont…Guidelines, cont…

Remember to:Remember to:BE PREPARED-BE PREPARED- with all materials and with all materials and

HWHWHAVE RESPECT-HAVE RESPECT- at all times to the at all times to the

instructor, your classmates, and instructor, your classmates, and YOURSELFYOURSELF

DO YOUR BEST-DO YOUR BEST- ask questions, ask questions, participate in class, and make a participate in class, and make a differencedifference

Following GuidelinesFollowing Guidelines

Following guidelines will result in:Following guidelines will result in:Verbal AcknowledgementVerbal AcknowledgementA Stress-free learning environmentA Stress-free learning environmentA classroom that operates as a A classroom that operates as a

community of respect and learning!community of respect and learning!

NOT following Guidelines will NOT following Guidelines will result in:result in:

11stst::Warning and DocumentationWarning and Documentation

Guideline Infraction NoticeGuideline Infraction Notice

22ndnd::Parental Contact and/or DetentionParental Contact and/or Detention

33rdrd::Administrative ReferralAdministrative Referral

**Note: You may be referred if your offense **Note: You may be referred if your offense is severe enough the 1is severe enough the 1stst time** time**

BREAKBREAK

GET READY FOR THE GET READY FOR THE BARNYARD!!!!!!!!BARNYARD!!!!!!!!

CLASSROOM PROCEDURESCLASSROOM PROCEDURES

A procedure is the way we do things.A procedure is the way we do things. It is not a rule, so you will not be punished or rewarded It is not a rule, so you will not be punished or rewarded

for doing it. It’s just how we make this classroom run!for doing it. It’s just how we make this classroom run! To make things work we must follow procedures. To make things work we must follow procedures.

For example:For example: To open your locker, you have to select your To open your locker, you have to select your

combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in

the recipe. the recipe. To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the

number in the right order.number in the right order. The Classroom is no different. To learn, we must The Classroom is no different. To learn, we must

have procedures!have procedures!

EntranceEntrance

Please Enter QUIETLYPlease Enter QUIETLYSit in you assigned seatSit in you assigned seatTake out materialsTake out materialsReview daily agendaReview daily agendaBegin assigned Bellwork!Begin assigned Bellwork!

TardinessTardiness

EXCUSED: If you are excused you EXCUSED: If you are excused you should have a pass. Place the pass should have a pass. Place the pass on my desk and go immediately to on my desk and go immediately to your desk and begin working.your desk and begin working.

UNEXCUSED: If you do not have a UNEXCUSED: If you do not have a pass go straight to your desk and pass go straight to your desk and begin working.begin working.

Getting Your AttentionGetting Your Attention

There will be times when you will be There will be times when you will be working in groups or individually and working in groups or individually and I will need the attention of the class.I will need the attention of the class.

I will:I will:Raise my hand in the airRaise my hand in the air

You will:You will:Get quietGet quietFace meFace meWait for instructionsWait for instructions

How to Head Your PapersHow to Head Your Papers

We will use the MLA formatting and We will use the MLA formatting and each of you will have a Unique each of you will have a Unique Number to use as well.Number to use as well.

This must be placed on all This must be placed on all assignments turned in to me!assignments turned in to me!

MLA Paper Heading Format

Name, Unique Number

Mr. Saadipour

English I/II: Period

Date

Example…

Jane Doe, 24

Mr. Saadipour

English I: 1st Period

April 21, 2023

Instructional TimeInstructional Time

Please raise your hand when you Please raise your hand when you have a question and response.have a question and response.

Do not talk while anyone else is Do not talk while anyone else is talking.talking.

Please do not interrupt with Please do not interrupt with unrelated questions.unrelated questions.

Follow instructions completely before Follow instructions completely before beginning your task.beginning your task.

Finishing Classwork EarlyFinishing Classwork Early

You may quietly read a book.You may quietly read a book.You may work on other You may work on other English English

assignments or make-up work.assignments or make-up work.You may start working on that day’s You may start working on that day’s

homework.homework.You may NOT talk or be out of your You may NOT talk or be out of your

seat.seat.

Group WorkGroup Work Several times in this class you will be asked to work in Several times in this class you will be asked to work in

groups.groups. Assigned Groups:Assigned Groups:

Sometimes I will assign groups and you will have to work in Sometimes I will assign groups and you will have to work in these groups without complaint or asking to switch. You must:these groups without complaint or asking to switch. You must:

Work together to complete the taskWork together to complete the task Stay focusedStay focused Include everyone as an important part of your groupInclude everyone as an important part of your group

Student Choice Groups or PairsStudent Choice Groups or Pairs I may let you pick a partner or group from time to time with I may let you pick a partner or group from time to time with

the following understanding:the following understanding: You must stay focused and on taskYou must stay focused and on task The assignment must be completed in the allotted time, if it is not The assignment must be completed in the allotted time, if it is not

you will not receive credityou will not receive credit If you are not working on the assigned task your group will be If you are not working on the assigned task your group will be

changedchanged

Using a Restroom PassUsing a Restroom Pass If you must use a restroom pass, please follow this If you must use a restroom pass, please follow this

procedure:procedure: Make sure you have a pass remaining, and fill out all the Make sure you have a pass remaining, and fill out all the

necessary info.necessary info. Raise three fingers in the air as if you were raising your Raise three fingers in the air as if you were raising your

hand for a question.hand for a question. If I nod at you:If I nod at you:

You may get up and go to the restroom with your filled out You may get up and go to the restroom with your filled out pass in hand. pass in hand.

When you return place the pass on my desk.When you return place the pass on my desk. Return to your seat and continue working.Return to your seat and continue working.

If I shake my head at you:If I shake my head at you: Please wait until a more convenient time to ask again.Please wait until a more convenient time to ask again.

NOTE: If it is an emergency please just leave the room NOTE: If it is an emergency please just leave the room and explain later, I would hate for anyone to get sick in and explain later, I would hate for anyone to get sick in class!class!

Passing in PapersPassing in Papers

Place your paper on the desk to your right.Place your paper on the desk to your right. If/When you have received a paper on your desk If/When you have received a paper on your desk

you may place yours on top.you may place yours on top. Pass the pile to the right.Pass the pile to the right. I will come by and pick up all the piles of papers.I will come by and pick up all the piles of papers.

Sometimes I may ask you to turn in your papers Sometimes I may ask you to turn in your papers to the correct tray. Please make sure you place to the correct tray. Please make sure you place your paper in the ivory tray that is for your your paper in the ivory tray that is for your period! Do so in an orderly fashion (Do not just period! Do so in an orderly fashion (Do not just throw your papers in the tray!).throw your papers in the tray!).

Moving Around the RoomMoving Around the Room

When teacher/student instructing or When teacher/student instructing or talking or during a discussion:talking or during a discussion:Do not get up and move around the room.Do not get up and move around the room.Do not ask to get out of your seat during Do not ask to get out of your seat during

discussions unless it is an emergency.discussions unless it is an emergency.If you need to be out of your seat ask If you need to be out of your seat ask

permission by raising your hand and pointing permission by raising your hand and pointing to what you need (i.e. pencil sharpener, to what you need (i.e. pencil sharpener, tissue).tissue).

Immediately return to seat after finishing your Immediately return to seat after finishing your business.business.

End of ClassEnd of Class

The teacher dismisses you, NOT the The teacher dismisses you, NOT the bell!bell!

Please do not start packing up your Please do not start packing up your things until you are dismissed.things until you are dismissed.

You may leave when the teacher says, You may leave when the teacher says, “Have a wonderful day!”“Have a wonderful day!”

Please make sure you desk and the Please make sure you desk and the area around are free of any trash and area around are free of any trash and that you throw it away on your way out.that you throw it away on your way out.

AbsencesAbsences

It is your responsibility to find out It is your responsibility to find out what you have missed while you what you have missed while you were out.were out.

Check the tray for anything you may Check the tray for anything you may need to pick up.need to pick up.

Check the notebook or check with Check the notebook or check with me AFTER class to see if you need to me AFTER class to see if you need to makeup anything else.makeup anything else.

Always Remember…Always Remember…

I KNOW that each and every one of I KNOW that each and every one of you has what it takes to succeed in you has what it takes to succeed in this class, and I hope that you adapt this class, and I hope that you adapt the same attitude!the same attitude!

Have a WONDERFUL Semester!Have a WONDERFUL Semester!