Welcome to Mr. Aaron Dukes’

ClassroomLet’s Review

• Classroom Guidelines •Procedures

Where Should I Sit ?

• You may sit wherever you’d like…TODAY

• Please sit in that seat, until you are MANDATED, not asked, to move.

• In the beginning of the year this procedure aids me in learning your names

• I will instruct you when and if seating procedures will change

Who Am I?• I taught at Brewbaker Junior from 2007-

2009

• Johnnie R. Carr Middle 2009-2011

• Jefferson Davis High 2011-present

What Will I Be Doing This Year?

• DBQ’S • Historical writing• Projects• Current Events

How Will I Be Graded?• Student’s grades will be based on their

performance on tests, quizzes, unit assignments, projects, and daily class participation. Grades will be calculated as follows:

• Major 65% (tests, projects, unit assignments)

• Minor 35% (open book quizzes, news quiz, daily work)

How Will I Be Graded ?

Grading Scale90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 D 0-59     F

ClassroomGuidelines

Guideline # 1

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

Guideline #2

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

Guideline # 3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #5

•Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the JDHS and Montgomery Public Schools handbooks.

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, after school detention

3rd -Office Referral

Severe ClauseAny student who uses excessive 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.

ClassroomProcedures

Entering the Classroom

Please enter the room quietly

Have a seat

Take out your materials

Review the agenda

Begin bell work assignment

When You are Tardy

Enter quietly

Excused: Place the excuse on my desk

Unexcused: Sign tardy/no ID log on the front table

Have a seat and take out your materials

Getting your Attention

I will:• Stand in front of the class• Raise my hand or do a call and

response• Wait for everyone to be quiet• Begin speaking

Turning In Your Work

• All work to be graded must include your name, date, class period, and description of assignment

• I am not good at handwriting analysis

• If a paper is turned in without the requested information it will not be graded thereby resulting in a grade of 0.

Paper Heading

Your Name-Upper right hand corner

8/11/09

1st period

News Quiz

*Pink SlipsThis is for students who do not have

the assigned homework

Fill it out

Sign and date it

Turn in with the homework papers

Date: _______________Printed Name: ________________Class Period: ______________ 

You’ve been Pink-Slipped!!!! Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a student. Missing assignment: ___________________________________________ I do not have my homework assignment today because: 

_______ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class.

_______ I chose not to do my homework._______ I forgot to do my homework._______ I did not have the appropriate materials at home._______ Other- please explain below

 _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________   Signature: _____________________________________

Finish Class work Early

What do I do next?”

What do I do next activities?

• Work on unfinished study guide assignment

• Review chapter notes

• Read ahead in current chapter of study

Scheduled Scheduled Check OutCheck OutPlease let me know as you enter the

classroom.– I will be at the door

Quietly raise your hand to get my attention

Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time

Turning in PapersTurning in Papers• Pass all papers to the person in front of you

• When the papers reach the front of the row pass them to the left but do not pass to the left until you receive one from your right

• I will collect the final stack

Classroom DiscussionsClassroom Discussions

• PLEASE participate

• I want to hear what you have to say

• Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion

• Raise your hand and wait until you are recognized. Do not blurt out

Moving Around the RoomMoving Around the Room

• You must ask permission unless its to sharpen your pencil

• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Permission to Leave Class

• Because of the limited amount of class time permission will not be granted to the restroom, lockers, ect…

• Please handle your business before class

• In emergency cases please raise your hand and wait for me to acknowledge you.

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

• Do not start packing up prior to the bell

• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “ Have A Good Day”

“Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed”

• Library/Media Center• Special guests• Progress Reports• Working Cooperatively• Fire Drill• Intercom Announcements• Assemblies• Substitute Teacher

Remember…• I will offer you the best education that is

within my power to give

It is up to you to show up prepared and ready to receive it.

Have An AWESOME Year!!!!!