1. Classroom Expectations
English
Mrs. Morningstar

2. Entering the Room Offer a greeting Quietly and with good manners
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)

3. 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!

4. 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

5. Generally given nightly
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

6. Active Participation
ALL students are called on EVERY DAY!
One “pass” per period- used only when needed

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. The Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have done to you.”
No place for negativity
School=home away from home

12. 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.

13. MLA Heading Heading used on all papers turned in for a grade.
Joe Smith
Mrs. Morningstar
7-1
4 September 2008

14. Grading Points are based on:
Writing assignments (i.e. compositions)-30%
Tests/Presentations/Projects- 25%
Quizzes- 20%
Homework- 15%
Class Participation and ethics- 10%

15. New School Wide Grading Scale
B = 85 – 93
C = 76 – 84
D = 65 – 75
F = Below 65

16. 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.

17. Signature Required
I, _______________, understand Mrs. Morningstar’s procedures and expectations and will follow them. I also understand the consequences for not doing so.
Signature _______________________

18. 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

19. 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

20. High School Rules Continued…
Student Dress Code
Student Relationships
Proper Language
Lockers
Electronic Devices including cell phones
Theft/Stealing
Vandalism
After School Activities

21. Ignorance is not an excuse…
Questions????
Ignorance is not an excuse…
“I DID NOT KNOW…”

22. Let’s Have a Great Year!