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WELCOME ADVENTURERS
Mrs. Hollar
Language Arts 8
Room 136Verity Middle
Adventurers Team
ASSIGNED SEATS
AM I IN THE RIGHT ROOM?
• Check your schedule for the period.
• Check Room number 136…LA 8
The seat you are in will be yours for the remainder of the 9 weeks, then we will switch.
WHAT IS MRS. HOLLAR LIKE AS A PERSON?
WILL MRS. HOLLAR TREAT ME FAIRLY?
YES,ALWAYS!!
WHAT WILL I DO THIS YEAR?
HOW WILL I BE GRADED?
Homework and Daily work = 40 %Tests and Quizzes = 60 %
WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM?
1. Be Courteous
2. Be Prepared
3. Be on Time
4. Follow ALL Policies and Procedures
Choosing TO FOLLOW the rules results in:
1. Verbal acknowledgement
2. A stress-free learning environment
3. A pleasant and secure atmosphere
Choosing NOT TO FOLLOW the rules results in:
1st Warning and Documentation
2nd Lunch Detention
3rd Action Form, Parent Contact, 2 days Lunch Detention
4th Disciplinary Referral
**Please choose to make this a great year!**
MRS. HOLLAR’S CLASSROOMCONTRACT
Guidelines&
Procedures
Classroom
Guidelines
GUIDELINE #1
Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned Welcome Work when the tardy bell rings.
Mrs. Hollar’s
Literature Lounge
Today’s SpecialAugust 14, 2013
Welcome Work:
Complete Student Interest Inventory Worksheet
Objectives:
Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures.
AgendaPlanner: Assignments for each day are written in planner.
Review of Classroom Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures
Reminders: Tomorrow- AR test dates, project deadlines, etc., to be discussed.
GUIDELINE #2Bring ALL books and materials to class AND take them with you when you leave
(…including your trash).
GUIDELINE #3
Follow directions the first time they are given.
GUIDELINE #4
Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.
GUIDELINE #5Follow ALL procedures and policies as outlined in the VMS and Ashland Independent Schools handbooks.
SPECIAL GUIDELINE
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 year.
GUIDELINE INFRACTIONNOTICE -- WHAT TO
DO? Read it
Sign it
Keep it until the end of class
GUIDELINE INFRACTION NOTICE
GUIDELINE INFRACTION NOTICE
Please: Correct your behavior And/or return to task See me after class! Signature:________________Date:_______________Offense: _________________________________________________________________________________________________Conference Result: __________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 lunch detention
3rd Disciplinary Referral
SEVERE CLAUSEAny 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. (with discipline referral)
Classroom Procedures
ENTERING THE CLASSROOM
Please enter quietly
Have a seat
Take out your materials
Review the agenda
Begin WelcomeWork assignment
IF YOU WERE ABSENT (EXCUSED ABSENCE)
Go to the Absentee Notebook
Retrieve any handouts
Initial the notebook
No make-up work for unexcused absences
IF YOU ARE TARDY Enter quietly
Excused: Place excuse on the rolling
podium/lectern.
Have a seat and take out your materials.
GETTING YOUR ATTENTION
I will:Stand in front of the classRaise my hand and/or speak to command attentionWait for everyone to be quiet and focus Begin speaking
LEAVING THE ROOM
You MUST have Agenda Book with you.
Must sign-out on Student Supplies Clipboard, as well as sign back in upon return.
RESPONSIBILITY SHEETTHIS IS FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE
THEIR WORK!
Fill it out
Sign and date it
Turn it in with the homework papers
PAPER HEADINGModified MLA format
Must be written on all assignments
SAMPLE PAPER HEADING
Jenny Jones
Language Arts 8 – period 3
Page 293 #3 - #10
15 August 2013
--Skip 2 lines to begin work --
BORROWING SUPPLIESI EXPECT YOU TO BE PREPARED WITH THE REQUIRED MATERIALS DAILY. HOWEVER, I DO HAVE A LIMITED
SUPPLY OF MATERIALS FOR YOUR USE.
Go to the student supplies cart before class begins
Leave your book for your next classObtain the item needed and return
to your seat. RETURN THE ITEM AT THE END OF
THE CLASS PERIOD!
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
I am looking forward to a fantastic school year with you! I believe in you, trust in you, and
know you will SUCCEED!