1. FIND YOUR SEAT! 5 TH PERIOD Find the desk that corresponds with the number next to your name. Ask Ms. Stewart if you have any questions. Desk 1- Travis BellDesk 12- Wyatt HamptonDesk 23- Caitlyn Ross Desk 2- Jane BrownDesk 13- Cody McClureDesk 24- Ricardo Duenas Desk 3- Jennifer CaninoDesk 14- Jason KissoonDesk 25- Spenser Smith Desk 4- Saliya BrownDesk 15- Michael DavisDesk 26- Annsley Carruth Desk 5- Michael SouthernDesk 16- Victoria MartinezDesk 27- Amber Steadman Desk 6- Aidan CatoDesk 17- Kennedy KingDesk 28- Wade Treadwell Desk 7- Alvina MandzyukDesk 18- Mary OlrichDesk 29- EMPTY Desk 8- EMPTYDesk 19-Bailey MooreDesk 30- EMPTY Desk 9- MaKayla SmithDesk 20- Ohmar McNairDesk 31- EMPTY Desk 10- Haley FleshmanDesk 21- Anthony PalmerDesk 32- EMPTY Desk 11- Grant GibsonDesk 22- Emma RiggleDesk 33- Davis Wilson

2. WELCOME TO 8 TH GRADE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS! We’re Ms. Stewart & Ms. Nelson.

3. WHO AM I?

4. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US? An individualized academically challenging environment Diverse learning experiences A no-nonsense policy A clean slate everyday An open door RESPECT!

5. WHAT DO WE EXPECT OF YOU? Follow classroom and school rules Listen Ask questions A fresh start everyday Talk to me if something is difficult Give some effort!

6. CLASSROOM RULES Be prepared... With all books, assignments, paper, and writing utensils when you enter the classroom. Be respectful… Of your peers, their opinions, our classroom time, and me. Be attentive… During all of our classroom activities by listening and participating. Be teachable… Everyday by entering the classroom with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

7. A CLOSER LOOK BE PREPARED I have my homework completed and ready to turn in. I have all of my necessary supplies. I have something to write with. I have looked at the daily agenda and know what we are doing today. I have filled out my agenda. BE RESPECTFUL I am polite to my teacher and my other students. I do not interrupt the teacher. I raise my hand when I have something to say. I do not bully other students, and I will offer only constructive criticism. I do not cause distractions that disrupt classroom time.

8. A CLOSER LOOK BE ATTENTIVE I do not talking during lecture time. I take notes during lecture time. My conversations with my classmates are relevant and on- topic. I am not on my cell phone unless for academic use. I participate in peer reviews and class discussions. BE TEACHABLE I try to have a positive attitude. I attempt all my work. I talk to the teacher about what I am struggling with.

9. MANAGEMENT PLAN Corrective Actions Three-strike system 1.Warning 2.Warning 3.Mark in behavior card You will have to sign a behavior card receipt. Supportive Rewards Verbal or written praise Positive call home Listen to music Talk time ANY BEHAVIOR CONSIDERED RUDE & DISCOURTEOUS TOWARDS A TEACHER, VIOLENT OUTBURSTS, OR DESTRUCTION OF CLASSROOM POLICY IS AN AUTOMATIC OFFICE REFERRAL.

10. EVERYDAY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Beginning the class Enter the classroom quietly Sit in assigned seat everyday Get out all supplies and sharpen pencils before the bell rings Fill out your agenda Begin working on the “Do Now” activity Be seated when the bell rings If you are tardy... Excused: Hand me excuse and have a seat Unexcused: 1 st time- warning 2 nd +- Behavior Card Resets every week (unless a consistent problem)

11. EXAMPLE DO NOW On a piece of notebook paper, journal for five minutes about a memory of your choosing. You will be sharing these with a partner.

12. EXAMPLE DO NOW Turn in homework to bins, get out textbooks, and prepare yourself for today’s class.

13. EVERYDAY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Using the bathroom Raise your hand and ask if you may go Fill out bathroom pass in agenda with date and time Bring the filled out pass to a teacher Sharpening your pencil Sharpen your pencil before class if needed Otherwise, wait until I am done teaching to get up. If your pencil breaks during teaching, get up and get one from the student section, but please put it back after class.

14. EVERYDAY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Getting the attention of the class We will count to five. By five, all students should be silent and still. Ending class & dismissal You are not dismissed until I say “Have a good day” Do not pack up early or get out of your seats When I say “Have a good day,” you may pack up your stuff, return anything you have borrowed from me, and turn in work to the bins on your way out.

15. TECHNOLOGY PROCEDURES We are a BYLD school! Look next to the daily agenda on the whiteboard for the technology card. If the red card is showing, we will not be using technology today. All devices should be put away If the green card is showing, we will be using technology. All devices should be face down on your desk until instructed to use them. You will receive only one warning if devices are out when they shouldn’t be. Misusing your device will result in automatic office referral and loss of technology privileges.

16. TOUR AROUND THE CLASSROOM Daily agenda Turn in bins Classroom library Graded work files Class calendar Absent work & pink slips Classroom bulletin board BYLD Wall Student center Teacher desk

17. STUDENT INTEREST INVENTORY Tell me about yourself!