Today’s Warm Up Good Morning! 1. Keep all signed papers at your desk. I’ll collect them after announcements. 2. Take a piece of loose leaf paper and write your name on it. (I have paper in the “loose leaf” bin on the book shelf at the front of the room). 3. Make a list of 5 classroom rules/procedures that would be helpful in making sure our class runs smoothly and safely. 4. Select one of your rules and explain why this is an important rule. Include a situation in which it would be used.

Welcome to Mrs. Salmon’s Language Arts class

Always show your SPOTS… Show Respect Positive Attitude Own Your Actions Think First Stay Safe

Classroom Procedures What should I do when entering the classroom? When do I get my workbook? May I sharpen my pencil? When may I use the restroom? When is homework due? What happens if I forget my homework? What happens if I’m absent? What happens if I am unhappy with a grade?

Being Prepared for Class What you need for class: A pencil, Language Arts binder & reading materials. When you enter the classroom: Take your assigned seat. Write homework assignments in your agenda. Begin the warm up. This is not a time to socialize with your friends.

When do I get my workbook? Workbooks should stay on the book shelves by the windows until I give directions to get them. TABLE HELPERS will be assigned . It will be that person’s job to collect the workbooks for the table. Mrs. Salmon will let the table helpers know when it’s time to distribute the workbooks.

WHEN May I sharpen my penciL? At the beginning of class before class begins. OR Once independent work has started. PLEASE DO NOT get up in the middle of class to sharpen your pencil.

Restroom/Locker visits Each student will receive an Emergency Pass to be used for the entire quarter. The pass may be used for bathroom visits and/or locker visits. You can only use this pass 4 times.

ASSIGNMENTS (Homework & Classwork) Assignments should be completed on time. If you don’t do your homework, you must complete it during Leopard Time and/or attend working lunch to complete it. Turning work in: Instructions will be on the board when you enter the room. All work that is collected must be turned in to the correct core bin.

What Happens if I’m absent? Before you return to school: Check the Jaguars Team HW Calendar by accessing the Academics link on the MPMS home page. Go to Mrs. Salmon’s link on the Jaguars website and see if she has posted the lesson and handouts that you may have missed. On the day you return to school: Checked the “Missed Work” folder for your class period. They are located on the bookcase at the front of the room.

What happens if I’m not happy with my grade? Talk to your teacher/s. We can discuss options for achieving your goals. The most important thing is that you understand the material. I get it!

success Following these procedures will ensure a successful, safe and fun year! Let’s get started!