Ms. Elmore English 8  Room 6

About Me 1. Ms. Elmore is a proud aunt and teacher. 2. She graduated from the University of Alabama. 3.She enjoys reading and learning new things. 4. She has two silly cats, Kino and Pixar.

1. We want to be successful. 2. We need to turn all of our procedures into routines. 3. We want to have a safe and fun class.

Classroom Guidelines 1.Write this title at the top of your first page of notes. 2. This will also be part of your first grade for this class.

Two Keys to Success in this Room 1. Be Prepared by bringing all of your materials to work, by being on time for class, and by being in your seat when class begins. 1. Be Prepared by bringing all of your materials to work, by being on time for class, and by being in your seat when class begins. 2. Be Respectful to yourself, your teacher, your classmates, and to all classroom visitors by following the rules and having a positive attitude. 2. Be Respectful to yourself, your teacher, your classmates, and to all classroom visitors by following the rules and having a positive attitude.

Classroom Rules Do not speak without permission. Do not speak without permission. Do not get up without permission. Do not get up without permission. Do not enter or exit the room without permission. Do not enter or exit the room without permission. Keep your hands and all other items to yourself. Keep your hands and all other items to yourself.

Consequences for Disregarding Our Rules 1st Time = Verbal Warning Verbal Warning 2 nd Time = Break or P.E. Detention 3 rd Time = Write Up Parent Contact

Rewards Classroom Rewards In-Class Movie Candy Individual Rewards Homework Pass Free School Supplies Various Prizes

Classroom Procedures Are you keeping up with these notes?

1. What is a rule? Rules you what is expected of you and have consequences when broken. Rules tell you what is expected of you and have consequences when broken. 2. What is a procedure? A procedure tells you how to do something step by step until it becomes a routine. 3. What is a routine? A routine is doing something everyday on your own without me telling you to do it.

 1. What do drivers do at a red light?  2. What do drivers do at a green light?  3. What will happen if we had no procedures for driving on the highway/streets? Cars would _____________!

 _____. Everyone will know what to do.  _____. We’ll have more time to learn.  _____. This will be a safe place.  _____. We will make better grades. *On your paper, on a scale of 1 to 4, rate how important these four goals are to you. 1=Most important

Entering/Exiting the Classroom 1. DO NOT enter the classroom if a 1. DO NOT enter the classroom if a teacher is not present teacher is not present 2. Wait quietly in a line in the hallway until I give you permission to enter and go to your seat. 2. Wait quietly in a line in the hallway until I give you permission to enter and go to your seat. 3. Keep the noise level down when entering or leaving the classroom. 3. Keep the noise level down when entering or leaving the classroom. 4. Do not get up to leave until you are dismissed. 4. Do not get up to leave until you are dismissed.

As Soon As You Enter Class Sit down. Sit down. Take out your pencil/pen and tablet. Take out your pencil/pen and tablet. Begin your Starter assignment right away. Begin your Starter assignment right away.

Excused Late Hand the late pass to me, take your seat, and catch up as quickly as you can. Hand the late pass to me, take your seat, and catch up as quickly as you can.

Unexcused Late You must report to the office and return with a tardy slip. You must report to the office and return with a tardy slip. You must be in your seat when class begins to be counted as “on time”. You must be in your seat when class begins to be counted as “on time”.

Finish Class Work Early Complete any work that you owe me. Complete any work that you owe me. Read a novel for your accelerated reading (AR) points. You must get at least three points a week. This is a test grade. Read a novel for your accelerated reading (AR) points. You must get at least three points a week. This is a test grade. Do not start socializing. It will affect your grade. Do not start socializing. It will affect your grade.

During Class Discussions Do Not... Ask to throw something away or sharpen a pencil; do these things before class begins. Ask to throw something away or sharpen a pencil; do these things before class begins. Ask to leave the room for any reason. The answer will always be NO. Ask to leave the room for any reason. The answer will always be NO. Interrupt the speaker to complain about work or the temperature. Interrupt the speaker to complain about work or the temperature. Yawn loudly, because that is rude. Yawn loudly, because that is rude. Talk without permission. Talk without permission. Do... Participate in class. Be a good listener. Take good notes.

Pencil Sharpening Pencil Sharpening 1. Always bring more than one writing utensil to class. 2. Sharpen your pencil BEFORE class. 3. Be in your seat before I begin class.

Classroom Interruptions (Ex: phone call or visitor) 1. Continue doing your work. 1. Continue doing your work. 2. If you are working in a group, keep the 2. If you are working in a group, keep the noise down. noise down.

Class Discussions and Work Often we will work together as a class. During this time, it is your job to: Often we will work together as a class. During this time, it is your job to:  Participate  Listen to the Speaker  Follow Directions

Independent Work  You will always have the option to work alone. option to work alone.  Work in groups Ask your team members for help first. Ask your team members for help first.  Work with a teacher (when possible). Whatever you choose you must do it quietly without distracting others.

End of Class Dismissal Verify that you wrote down any homework assignments. Verify that you wrote down any homework assignments. Verify that you have all your materials. You are not allowed to re-enter the classroom if you forget something. Verify that you have all your materials. You are not allowed to re-enter the classroom if you forget something. Clean up your space (desk & floor). I will not dismiss you if the class is not in order, and I will not grant late passes for this. Clean up your space (desk & floor). I will not dismiss you if the class is not in order, and I will not grant late passes for this. Wait quietly until I dismiss you even if the bell rings or if the next class is outside. Wait quietly until I dismiss you even if the bell rings or if the next class is outside. DO NOT BEGIN SOCIALIZING. DO NOT BEGIN SOCIALIZING.

If You Are Absent Show me your excuse. If it is an excused absence, you have two days for each day that you missed to complete work. Show me your excuse. If it is an excused absence, you have two days for each day that you missed to complete work. It is your responsibility to get your work. It is your responsibility to get your work. You can also check our class website online. [See next slide] You can also check our class website online. [See next slide]Example: I was absent on May 4 & 5. I returned to school on May 6. I have two days worth of work to make up. I have four days to turn in my work. My work is due May 10. I was absent on May 4 & 5. I returned to school on May 6. I have two days worth of work to make up. I have four days to turn in my work. My work is due May 10.

Class Website Monthly assignments Monthly assignments Always due at the end of the month Always due at the end of the month

My Promise to You ___ I will listen to you. ___ I will listen to you. ___ I will respect you. ___ I will respect you. ___ I will teach you to the best of my abilities. ___ I will teach you to the best of my abilities. Rate which one of my promises is the most important to you. 1 = Most Important 2 = Important 3 = Least Important