Transcript Ms. Shaw’s Class - Franklin County Public Schools

Ms. Shaw’s
Class
Syllabus
2012-2013
A little about Me
 I am from Miamisburg, Ohio
 I went to college at the University of Kentucky
 I have been teaching at EMS for 4 years
 I am currently in graduate school at
Campbellsville University
 I live in Frankfort with my dog Elroy and two
cats Matilda and Templeton
Content
Reinforcement
 My class will be dedicated to helping you in your
Language Arts and Math classes.
 If you need help understanding a topic or working on
an assignment, we will do that in here together.
 I can reteach anything that you do not understand
and help you complete your assignments and
homework
 If you all are finished, we will continue to sharpen
your basic skills and concepts that you may struggle
with.
Rules
Be on time
 In seat, materials on desk
Be prepared
 Notebook, assignment, text book, pencil, homework
Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
Be productive
 Work hard during class, and always do your best.
Bathroom
 Students will be able to use the restroom between class
change and are still responsible for coming to class on
time and being prepared.
 If the student is late they will receive a tardy. Three
tardies will result in a lunch detention
 Emergencies happen. Students will be given 1
bathroom pass per week to use during class time
 If a medical issue requires more bathroom use, please
let me know ahead of time.
Class Work
 Every day the students will be expected to work and
complete some sort of class work, whether it is class
work or goal work.
 If the student works for the entire class period and
tries their best they will receive 10 points.
 This grade is based upon effort and completion, not
accuracy. If the student does not complete the work
they will be deducted points.
Goal work
Students will complete “Goal Work” when all assignments in
class have been completed.
Goal work is based upon your academic goals set by your
teachers and parents.
 Completion: 1 pt per question for a total of 10 points
 Accuracy: 1 pt per question for a total of 10 points
*For every assignment that is worth 20 points the student
will earn a sticker. Once their chart is completely full of
stickers the student will receive a reward.
ClassDojo
 Class Dojo: Class Dojo is an interactive behavior tracking website.
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Each student receives an avatar and will be up on the SMART board
every day. A point is earned from positive behaviors and a point is
taken away due to a negative behavior. When a student has reached 25,
50, 75, and 100 points a reward is earned. When the entire class has
reached 100 points there will be a large group reward. I am able to print
off a weekly behavior report as well for your student to take home.
 Positive Behaviors: Participation, Helping Others, Completed
assignments, Great insight, Hard work, and Independent work.
 Negative Behavior: Verbal Disruption, Late, No completed
assignments, Disrespect to peers, Hands on others, Out of chair,
Disrespect to teacher, and Not participating.
Goals
What do YOU want to work on?
Two Academic Goals
Two Personal Goals
Track your Goals
 We will have monthly meetings to go over your
goals.
 You will be responsible for showing me your progress
and talking about what you are going to do to work
towards your goals.
 Once we review your goals you are responsible for
getting an adult signature. This can be a parent,
family member over the age of 18 or a teacher.
 This will be worth 50 points each meeting.
My message to you…
I am really excited to have each and everyone of you in my class.
If you follow my rules we will have a great time. If you choose to
not follow my rules then we will hit some speed bumps in the
process. I am here to help you in your academics along with day
to day life. If you ever need extra help or someone to talk to I am
here for you. I like to joke around and play music throughout
class so please allow me to do so by behaving.
Remember…you are in control of your rewards and
consequences. You hold the power to create and
maintain the environment each class.