Transcript Document 7359955

Welcome To Our Classroom
Overview of Classroom Policies & Procedures
Mrs. Best
For Your Safety
 NEVER verbally or physically threaten or assault anyone! Including
yourself.
 Practice common sense when handling scissors, heavy material, electricity,
pens, etc.
 Know your surroundings – are there any obstacles to the nearest exit?
 Follow teacher instruction in the event of an emergency.
 Loss of Power: Stay still until the ER lights turn on, then follow teacher
instruction. There is a flashlight located in the front of the room.
 Fire: Stay clam, quickly & calmly exit the class & follow the teacher’s lead
out behind the busses.
 Tornado: Stay clam, quickly exist the class through the back door & kneel
down facing the wall with your head down
 Lock Down: Stay clam & extremely quiet. While teacher is locking the
doors, relocate to the predetermined area of the room & sit in silence
Student Behavior
Appropriate Behavior
Inappropriate Behavior
 Treat others the way you want to
be treated – with RESPECT!
 Talking: No talking while
anyone else is speaking,
especially during lecture or other
teacher instruction
 Practice self-control
 Think before you speak
 Bring an open & positive attitude
to class – it will change your
perspective.
 Make an effort, not an excuse.
 Do everything you can to ensure
your success in this class.
 PARTICIPATE!
 If you have a question, raise
your hand
 Electronic Devices: Are to
remain in your book bag,
pocketbook, etc. If I see it, it
will be confiscated!
 Other Work: Assignments for
other classes will be taken away.
 Distractions: Leave them
somewhere else or they will be
taken away
 Pictures, make-up, magazines…
General Rules
 Abide by all NBHS rules – dress code, conduct etc.
 If you must, you may eat something small in class, but don’t let it become
a distraction & clean up.
 If this poses a problem, I will not allow it
 Drinks must have caps on them at all times – no cans or cups with lids
 If you spill it, clean it up.
 Clean up after yourself – I am not your maid.
 Gum – If I hear it or it leaves your mouth, we’ll have a problem.
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Mrs. Best’s Personal Peeves
Have pencils sharpened before the tardy bell – we begin class right away
Absolutely no spitting in trash cans - GROSS
This is not the Motel 6, if you can’t keep your hands off your beau, sit
somewhere else or I will move you!
Excessive talking – It’s just rude!
Copying & Cheating
 You will get more out of this class when you do your own work
 Copying Homework/Plagiarism: All parties involved will receive
a zero.
 More than once = phone call home
 Cheating on a Test: All parties involved will receive a zero, which
cannot be replaced, & a phone call home.
The Daily Grind
 Come prepared for class – mind, body, books & pens
 If you need to borrow a pen/pencil from me, you may, but I want
collateral to ensure the safe return of my writing stick.
 Turn assignments into the appropriate box before the tardy bell, unless
otherwise noted.
 Complete your journal entry & copy terms from the overhead.
 Lecture will run about 45 minutes, depending on the pacing of the
class – some might take longer, others may be less.
 Take orderly & accurate notes as your tests will be primarily based on the
lecture.
 Classroom projects or other activities will occupy the last half of class
 Listen to all instructions – they will not be repeated.
 Practice time management, if it’s due at the end of class, IT’S DUE AT
THE END OF CLASS.
 Be prepared to participate & contribute to a group.
 The bell does not dismiss class, I do.
What to do When…
 I Need Your Attention: I will ask for it. If I do not get it, we will create a
way.
 You Wish to Speak: Raise your hand & wait to be called on.
 You Are Tardy: Do not make a scene. Hand me your pass, sit down, &
join the class activity.
 Do not interrupt class – wait until after the activity to see what you have
missed.
 You Need to Leave the Classroom: Raise your hand, wait for a pass,
sign out & back in when you return.
 Do not ask to go to the bathroom everyday & don’t come back smelling like
smoke or excessive perfume or cologne.
What to do When…
 You Return From an Absence: Hand in your pass, turn in your
homework, check the “Absent Yesterday?” bin, get current day’s notes &
see me after class.
 Not having the notes is not an excuse for getting out of a test.
 If you are absent the day before a test, you must take the test within 2 days of
your return.
 If you are absent the day of a test, you will have 5 days to make it up from the
day of your return.
 You Finish Your Work Early: Don’t just sit there – do something!
Check the calendar for upcoming assignments, start your homework,
review your notes, make flashcards, draw a political cartoon, write in your
journal…
Homework:
Deal with it! It’s a fact of life!!
 Do all assignments & turn in on time – they are all graded.
 Please do not copy someone else’s homework – all parties involved will
get a zero.
 I hate reading the same thing over, and over, and over, and over, and over….
 Unless otherwise instructed, all homework must be turned in at the
beginning of class into the appropriate bin.
 Any work turned in at the end of class will be considered late, -10 points.
 Late Assignments: Homework will be accepted up to 2 days late, but 10
points will be deducted per day late. Work will not be accepted after 2
days.
 25 points will be deducted from late assignments if we review them in class, or
they have been handed back.
Absences & Make Up Work
 Students may not miss more than 6 days without risk of failing the class.
 Skipped days may not be made up, but excused absences may,
 Tutoring sessions do not count as a make up day unless specifically stated.
 Assignments due the day of an absence are due the day you return.
 Students are responsible for getting their makeup work from the “Absent
Yesterday?” bin.
 Any work in the bin over 5 days will be removed & given a zero.
 When turning in makeup work, please attach the assignment sheet with it.
 You have 5 days to make up your assignments & tests
 Don’t wait until the last minute – your 5th day is your 5th day, regardless of
new absences.
 Make up tests must be taken before or after school, unless otherwise
arranged.
Tutoring
 I am here to help you succeed, if you need help, just
ask.
 Tutoring Hours:
 US History: Mon. & Wed. 3:35 - ??
 Civics: Tues. & Thurs. 3:35 - ??
 I will be here most days after school, if it’s not your
class’ day for tutoring & you really need help, stop in &
I will do what I can for you.
Extra Credit
 I offer several extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. Take
advantage of them, because I will not assign extra credit just because you
asked.
 Scorpion Points: Individual points that can be earned by answering
review questions. These points may be added only to tests & must be
turned in with the test. There is no limit to the amount you can earn &
use.
 E.C. Assignments/Projects: Allow students to make up their lowest
homework grade or even a test grade.
 Test Review Sessions: Are offered the morning of exams. Students can
earn an extra 5 points on their test by attending & participating.
Doesn’t Work on Me!!
So Don’t Even Try It.
 I Don’t Know/I Can’t
 Sleeping/Head Down
 Foul Language
 That’s Not Fair
 I Wasn’t the Only One
 Putting Yourself/Others
Down
 Excuses
 Procrastination/Laziness
 No One Told Me
 I Was Absent
Required Materials
 3-Ring Binder only used for this class
 A journal notebook, preferably the marbled kind
 Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
 Depending on how fast you eat the classroom supplies,
during the year, I might ask you to bring things like
tissues, pencils, etc.
Keeping a Notebook
 You must keep a binder – no excuses! If you do not keep a binder, you
could jeopardize your chances of passing this class.
 Your notebook must include the following items:
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Identifying Info: Name, Class & Period
Copy of Classroom Policies & Procedures
Copy of the Grading Rubric
Monthly Calendar – I will give these to you on a monthly basis
Course Goals
Divided Chapters: 1, 2, 3 etc.
 Included all notes, quizzes, homework, student goals/objectives, review sheets, etc.
 Keep everything & keep it organized.
 If organization is not your cup of tea, see me & I will help you.
Concerning My Stuff
 Students may not go into my briefcase, desk or my cabinets.
 Please do not walk behind my desk – power cords are not always
our friend
 Please refrain from touching any technical equipment I have.
 If you break it, you will pay to replace it.
 Students are not allowed to use my computer.
 You may borrow certain things with my permission & they must be
returned to the appropriate spot.
 Stapler, pens, hole-punch, markers, rulers, etc.
Contacting Me
 Telephone:
 NHBS: 371-2261
 Home: 251-0395 – please do not call after 9PM
 Email:
 [email protected]
 [email protected]
 Mail:
 114 Scorpion Drive
 PO Box 2080, Leland, NC 28451
 Internet:
 I am currently working on updating my webpae.