Mrs. Smiths Sophomore & Senior English
Southside High School Fort Smith, AR Please grab an index card from the fronttable and find your assigned seat.
Follow instructions on front board, complete your Student FYI Index Card (Place seating chart here) All about Mrs. Smith Mrs. Kind, Happy, Organized Two Sons Colorado, Starbucks, Netflix Snakes, Rollercoasters, Heights Greece, Eric Clapton, a Moose Anything by F. Scott Fitzgerald Princeton, New Jersey Smith Mrs. Smiths Mind Map ID Card
College! About Mrs. Smith Crested Butte, CO My Family Princeton High School Princeton, NJ My Lab! Classroom Rules As adopted by all Southside High School faculty Be in your assigned place ready to workwhen the bell rings Be materials and completed work to classeach day Keep hands, feet, books and other objectsto yourself Do not swear, tease, use rude gestures, oruse put downs Follow the teachers directions Mrs. Smiths Classroom Rules
To ensure a safe learning environment, students willbe Respectful Responsible ProactiveStudents will offer input on ways to demonstrate the rules Rule #1Be Respectful Provide an example of how studentscould demonstrate this rule (remember to consider the objective: does it ensure asafe learning environment?) Rule #2Be Responsible Provide an example of how studentscould demonstrate this rule (remember to consider the objective: does it ensure asafe learning environment?) Rule #3Be Proactive Provide an example of how studentscould demonstrate this rule (remember to consider the objective: does it ensure asafe learning environment?) Following Mrs. Smiths Classroom Rules will result in:
A safe learning environment Happy Students A Stress-free Classroom A Pleasant Atmosphere Learning! Not Following Mrs. Smiths Classroom Rules will Result in:
1st Offense Verbal Warning 2ndOffense Student Responsibility Card followed by an Action Plan 3rd Offense Office Referral Student Responsibility Card
Name Date Class/period: / Needs to improve Citizenship: Students mark all that apply. ___ raise hand to speak ___ get to class on time ___ don't disrupt others ___ other Needs to improve Academics: Students mark all that apply. ___ Complete homework ___ more effort needed in class ___ use class time wisely ___ other Describe Infraction: This must be a complete sentence and BE SPECIFIC. Ex. I didn't do worksheet page 56because I left it in my locker.I was told two times to get busy. I forgot my pencil twice this week. Student signature: Teacher signature: Parent/guardian signature(s): Additional comments: May be written on back Classroom Rule Infraction
When placed on your desk, complete the StudentResponsibility Card Sign it Keep it until the end of class and then give it to theteacher at this time, an Action Plan will be discussed Severe Infractions Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages schoolproperty (this includes the property of the teacher andother students), or is disrespectful (as defined by theteacher) will be sent to the office with a referral Southside Student Handbook
Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in theSouthside High School Student Handbook. Follow all technology rules and procedures. Student Handbook Classroom Procedures:
Entering the classroom Tardy policy Restroom / Hall Passes Sign-out Sheet Getting your attention Turning in assignments Make-up Work for excused absences Finishing your work early Classroom discussions Moving around the classroom Class dismissal Entering the Classroom
Please enter quietly, ready to work Have a seat at your assigned place Take out your materials Begin bell work assignment You will have approximately 3-5 minutes to complete thebell work assignment the assignment will always beposted on the front board Daily Bell Work will be collected for a grade each Friday Tardy Policy Enter quietly and take your seat
If Excused: Place excuse on teachers desk Repeat Unexcused Tardies: Students willcomplete a Student Responsibility Card Getting Your Attention
I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet Begin speaking Paper Heading Follow MLA Format
In top left corner, write/type the following: Your full name (first and last) Mrs. Smith Class Period Date PLEASE NOTE: Points will be deducted on papers without a name CLAIM YOUR WORK! After an Excused Absence
Check the Make-up Binder to see what you missed Retrieve any handouts and complete You will have one school day for each day that is missed toreturn assignments No make-up work will be provided for unexcused absences If you have on-line access, you may also check the class websitefor postings at classsmith.pbworks.com Student Responsibility Card
For students who do NOT have assigned homework Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers in the appropriate bin Late homework is not accepted! Student Responsibility Card
Name Date Class/period: / Needs to improve Citizenship: Students mark all that apply. ___ raise hand to speak ___ get to class on time ___ don't disrupt others ___ other Needs to improve Academics: Students mark all that apply. ___ Complete homework ___ more effort needed in class ___ use class time wisely ___ other Describe Infraction: This must be a complete sentence and BE SPECIFIC. Ex. I didn't do worksheet page 56because I left it in my locker.I was told two times to get busy. I forgot my pencil twice this week. Student signature: Teacher signature: Parent/guardian signature(s): Additional comments: May be written on back What do I do when I finish early?
Work on unfinished Englishassignments Work in your Writers Notebook Start working on next assignment(if applicable) Read your independent readingbook Choose an Extend Your Thinkingactivity Classroom Discussions
PLEASE participate with the class no side conversations. I want to hear what you have tosay, but your must raise yourhand and be acknowledged bythe teacher before you speak. Make all questions andcomments relevant to thecurrent discussion. If your question is off the topic,write it down and ask later. Use the Talking Ballappropriately Turning in Assignments
When directed, turn in assignments into theappropriate bin labeled by Period Be sure your name and class period are onyour paper! Late assignments are not accepted! Moving Around the Classroom
Please dont get up from your seat unless it is anemergency (This includes getting up to sharpen your pencil) For bathroom visits that cannot wait until the end of class,you must sign-out and note the time All students must sign-out to leave the room Class Dismissal Have a great day!
The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses youwith: Have a great day! Special Procedures (used on an as-needed basis)
Library/Media Center Special Guests Progress Reports Small Group Activities Drills Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher Remember: I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too! Although grades are important, making a learning gain is what matters. Avoid the urge to compare your grades to others; strive to better yourself. We are going to have an awesome year! ~ Mrs. Smith Biopoem Due Wed., Aug. 20 1st line: your first name
2nd line:3 words that describe you 3rd line:3 things you like 4th line:3 things you do not like 5th line:3 fears you have 6th line:3 things you would like to see 7th line:your favorite book or author 8th line:your hometown 9th line: your last name Mind Map ID Due Wed., Aug. 20 Create a Mind Map ID using the Large Index Cardprovided Be creative and illustrate your hobbies, interests andthings that represent who you are Check out these creative examples! Prepare a few lines to share in a classroom whip