Transcript Classroom Expectations - Wyalusing Area School District

Classroom Expectations
English
Mrs. Morningstar
Entering the Room
• Offer a greeting
 Say “Hello,” “Good morning,” etc.
• Quietly and with good manners
 No pushing, shoving, talking loudly
• Head directly to your assigned seat
 Sharpen pencil, answer the Bell Ringer
• Be prepared
 No student is permitted back to locker after bell
has rung. Three times unprepared per marking
period=detention (no exceptions)
Exiting the Room
• All students must remain seated assigned seat
until the bell rings.
• No packing up early
• Be sure all assignments are recorded in
AgendaMate before leaving room
• Exit just as you entered once the bell has rung
• Push in your chair!
Being Prepared For Class
• 4 items needed daily
 Agenda Mate
 writing utensil
 English Binder (for this class only) with
vocabulary and bell ringer book inside
 textbook/novel
Homework Assignments
•
Generally given nightly
–Miss 3 (parents
contacted/detention)
–Writing assignments (miss final
draft-detention)
–Check Agenda before
homeroom
–Students who miss assignments
will report to English tutoring 9th
period
Active Participation
• ALL students are called on EVERY
DAY!
• One “pass” per period- used only
when needed
Turning in Assignments
• Side to side- put yours on top
• Use the “In-Bin” for LATE assignments due to
an absence
• Major due dates (expectations and guidelines)
 No oral excuses…no gathering around the desk,
etc.
Appropriate Times for Privileges
• No return to locker after bell-DO NOT ASK!
• Bathroom- strictly for emergencies
• Remain in seat while I am speaking
• No paper or pencils will be given after the bell
has rung
• Signed pass/Sign out sheet
Using Classroom/School Materials
• You are borrowing materials
• DO not WRITE on anything that does not
belong to you!
• Notify me if something has been marked on
Conducting Yourself with Dignity
• Language (at all times in all areas)
• Attitude
• Ambition- drive to do well in life
• Actions-calling out, interrupting, bullying
• Cheating
The Golden Rule
• “Do unto others as you would have done to
you.”
• No place for negativity
• School=home away from home
Active Listening
• Face front
• On task: Correct page
• Do not sort through papers, etc. while I am
speaking
• Head ALWAYS up, no glancing around room,
etc.
MLA Heading
• Heading used on all papers turned in for a
grade.
Joe Smith
Mrs. Morningstar
7-1
4 September 2008
Grading
• Points are based on:
 Writing assignments (i.e. compositions)-30%
 Tests/Presentations/Projects- 25%
 Quizzes- 20%
 Homework- 15%
 Class Participation and ethics- 10%
New School Wide Grading Scale
• A = 94 – 100
• B = 85 – 93
• C = 76 – 84
• D = 65 – 75
• F = Below 65
My Pledge to Students
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will listen to you if you present yourself in a
respectful way.
• I will offer extra help if you are struggling.
Signature Required
I, _______________, understand Mrs.
Morningstar’s procedures and expectations and
will follow them. I also understand the
consequences for not doing so.
Signature _______________________
Who to Know…
• Teachers
• Mr. Fleming- Superintendent
• Mr. Weisgold- High School Principal
• Mr. Otis- Assistant Principal
• Mr. LaFrance and Mr. Edwards-Guidance
Counselors
• Mrs. Sipe- Nurse
• Mrs. Farr- Front Office Secretary
• Mrs. Lent- Attendance Office Secretary
Overview of Important School Rules
• Criteria for Promotion from 7th Grade
• Attendance/Turning in Excuses
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Weapon Policy
• Tardies to Class/Homeroom
• Student Behavior on Bus
• Computer Use Policy
High School Rules Continued…
• Student Dress Code
• Student Relationships
• Proper Language
• Lockers
• Electronic Devices including cell phones
• Theft/Stealing
• Vandalism
• After School Activities
Questions????
Ignorance is not an excuse…
“I DID NOT KNOW…”
Let’s Have a Great Year!