1. Welcome Class of 2016

2. Mrs. Szymczak (Shimshack) 597–6401 x 1519 Conference time: 7:25-8:05 a.m. Email: tszymczak@misd.org ScheduleTutorials 1 st ---conferenceMondays and Thursdays 2 nd ---English IV2:35-3:30 3 rd ---English IV *Check with me for morning appointments 4 th ---English IV 5 th ---English IV 6 th ---English IV 7 th ---English IV 8 th ---DC/PLC

3. Class Rules 1.Bring all needed materials to class. Have pen, paper, and needed materials at all times. 2.Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. Begin warm-up activities: reading, grammar, or vocabulary assignments. 3.Respect and be polite to all people. Please use appropriate language. 4.Do not talk or leave your desk when a lesson is being presented. If possible wait until the presenter is finished. 5.Respect other’s property. Do not write on desk, walls, chalkboards, or other students’ belongings. Place trash in receptacles. Respect the teacher’s territory; please do not go into the teacher’s desk, shelves, cabinets, or file drawers without permission. 6.Please do not bring food, candy, snacks, drinks or gum into the classroom. Peppermints are fine. 7.Please take care of personal business between classes. Go potty before class begins. 8. Use blue or black pens preferably. Pencils are ok. 9. Stop all talking when a guest enters the classroom. Show respect to all administrators or teachers entering the classroom, especially SUBS!!! 10. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND unless asked to use for a lesson. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE!!!!!! KEEP THEM PUT AWAY!!!

4. Policies and Procedures Attendance Policy If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get any missed work. If a quiz or test was assigned before you were absent, then you are responsible for it the day you return. Tardy Policy Tardy stations are located in both cafeterias during 1 st and 5 th periods. All other periods will be sent to administrator offices. Homework Policy Homework is given as practice to ensure your success in class. I may or may not take a grade on the homework, but it would be to your advantage if you complete the assignment. (Sometimes it is used as bonus.) All homework is important regardless if it is graded.

5. Late Work Policy Late work will not be accepted for full credit. Late is any time after the assignment is collected by the teacher.  Work turned in 1 school day (one class period) or less after the due date will reflect a 20 point or 20% loss of credit.  Work turned in 2 school days late (2 class periods) will lose 40 points or a 40% loss of credit.  Major works given a set due date will not be accepted late; a zero will be recorded. Students are encouraged to turn in work early for bonus points. If a student is going to be absent when a major assignment is due, they should have a parent or friend turn in the assignment the day it is due. Cheating Cheating and/or copying another’s work is a serious offense. A grade of 0 will be given and a discipline report will be filed. This also includes intentional/unintentional plagiarism.

6. Grading Policy Major grades count 70%Quizzes 19%Daily grades count 11% Unit testsVocabulary Homework Assigned projectsNotesDaily/class work EssaysReadingOthers as needed Unit vocabulary tests Supplies Blue or black pens Binder/notebook Composition notebook Red pen Dividers Wide rule paper *Please choose one of the following for classroom supplies. Blue/black pens, notebook paper, hand sanitizer, red pens All policies and rules are subject to amendment - you will be notified of changes.

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8. 20 Random Things

9. Guess Who?  I’m 6 foot two  I like apple juice. A lot.  As a kid, I always needed to have my ears rubbed to fall asleep.  I don’t eat pork.  I’m right handed, but I can do stuff with my left hand.  I take my left shoe off whenever I’m in the zone in the studio.  I’m very in touch with my sixth sense.  I need breakfast to start the day off.  I am very athletic and have been known to dunk a basketball.

10.  I’m a technology geek and have every new electronic device.  I need music to wake up.  I don’t like sweets.  I can play pool very well.  I like candles and incense in the studio when I’m recording.  I’m a really goofy skateboarder.  I am constantly looking in the mirror.  I drink a lot of coffee.  I prefer ear buds over headphones.  I love to read.

12. Your turn.  Write down 20 random things you are willing to share, write about, discuss.  If it is too personal or inappropriate-do not share!