1.  1. Grab all hand-outs on the table and a few markers.  2. Sit where you’d like for today.  3. On the plain colored sheet of paper make a name tent.  a. fold length-wise  b. print your name in LARGE BLOCK letters  c. on the back side list an interesting fact about you AND something you did this summer  4. Begin reading/annotating the syllabus while everyone is finishing up. WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH

2.  Look at the card on your desk. What number are you?  Look at the same number on your syllabus  When I say, “Go” you will find other students in the class that have the same number and sit together  Take turns introducing yourselves to each other  In number groups, you will read over that specific number section on the syllabus and take notes on the important information. Become experts on your section! Think of a creative way to present your section to the class.  Decide who will present this information to the class from your seat (more than 1 student may present) Syllabus Jigsaw

3.  From Utah/Arizona Associates—Snow College Bachelors—SUU When I’m not teaching:Training, personal training, obstacle course races, reading, writing, watching TV—HUGE Big Brother fan, Sherlock Holmes, History Channel. Mrs. Snyder

4.  My mother’s been married 3 times.  My father-in-law played for the Phoenix Suns.  I broke my ankle once in a Tough Mudder race. 2 Truths/1 Lie

5. KNOW IN ADVANCE…

6.  Late work is NOT accepted.  No…really…I will not accept late work.  I will only accept late work if you have an EXCUSED absence.  You will get one day for every day you are absent and it is excused.  It’s YOUR responsibility to find out what we did while you were gone.  Really…don’t ask me what we did. IT’S ON THE WEBSITE!!!! LATE WORK

7.  All papers and assignments will be formatted with standard MLA headings. Memorize it as if your life depended on it! Here’s an example of a heading for every single assignment. Top left-hand corner:  Student Name  Mrs. Snyder  Honors/English 9—Per. 2  21 July 2013 FORMATTING

8. I encourage healthy debate- but will not tolerate offensive and insensitive exchanges between you and your peers. I am legally required to report worrisome information that I receive from YOU- if you do not want the masses to know about the party you went to last Friday- DO NOT write about it! You can never be too careful with your words- you never know what struggles your peers may be going through- always be cautious. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK/WRITE

9. “What did we do while I was gone?” Cell phones!!!! Put them on vibrate and put them away!!! Not saying “Thank you” “Hello” “Have a nice day” no eye contact, etc. Excessively getting up out of your seat!!! Excuses/whinning Weird noises Tardiness PET PEEVES

10. AND…THERE’S MORE!

11. 1. Make sure your name is on EVERYTHING you turn into me (MLA FORMAT). 2. Make it a habit to check your grade on Infinite Campus (help me correct human error). 3. Use an agenda/planner/calendar. 4. Write legibly. 5. Do your work on time, every time. 6. Use an agenda/planner/calendar. 7. Do your work on time, every time. 8. Do your work on time, every time. 9. Do your work on time, every time. TIPS FOR SUCCESS

12. Look at your 4 th hour. Write down what lunch you have today on your schedule LUNCH FOR MON, TUES, THURS, AND FRIDAY

13. Look at your 3 rd hour. Write down what lunch you have tomorrow on your schedule LUNCH FOR TUESDAYS

14. It doesn’t matter how smart you are… If you aren’t respectful, responsible, and productive it really doesn’t matter to me.

15. Write your heading Write down and finish these sentences: 1.Questions about this class or Mrs. Snyder: 2. The grade I think I will earn in THIS class by the end of the first semester is ______________ because… 3. My #1 flaw or weakness as a student is… 4. My #1 strength as a student is… 5. Something I want Mrs. Snyder to know about me is… TICKET OUT THE DOOR/INDEX CARD