What to do when you come in: 1.Choose a seat (chose carefully, don’t sit by someone who is going to distract you )

N. RICHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE 7TH & 8TH GRADE SCHEDULE Period :40 – 9:25 Period :30 – 10:15 Period :20 – 11:05 Period 4 and Lunch :10 – 12:30 A :10 – 11:40 B :25 – 11:55 C :45 – 12:15 D :00 – 12:30 Period :35 – 1:20 Period :25 – 2:10 Period :15 – 3:00 Period :05 – 3:50

Lunch *4 th period *We will be assigned seats the first day by Mrs. Burch or Ms. Blackmon... A lunch = 11:10-11:40 (Isbell, Wagstaff, Biggs, Jenkins, Band, Choir) B lunch = 11:25-11:55 (Goodman, Little, Liles, Anzaldua, Siek, Kelley, Stephenson) C lunch = 11:45-12:15 7 th grade D lunch = 12:00-12:30

DRESS CODE * We follow all BISD School Board policies regarding dress code. Please refer to the BISD Code of Conduct Code of Conduct To ensure a positive and safe atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning, North Richland Middle School has extended the BISD dress code to include the following: *Boys will wear pants that have a waistband and must be worn around the hips.

DRESS CODE * We follow all BISD School Board policies regarding dress code. Please refer to the BISD Code of Conduct Code of Conduct To ensure a positive and safe atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning, North Richland Middle School has extended the BISD dress code to include the following: *Boys will wear pants that have a waistband and must be worn around the hips. *Sagging will NOT be tolerated.

DRESS CODE * We follow all BISD School Board policies regarding dress code. Please refer to the BISD Code of Conduct Code of Conduct To ensure a positive and safe atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning, North Richland Middle School has extended the BISD dress code to include the following: *Boys will wear pants that have a waistband and must be worn around the hips. *Sagging will NOT be tolerated. *Girls will wear shirts or blouses that extend below the waistband of the pants or skirts. Girls will be asked to change if blouses are too low at the top or too short at the bottom.

DRESS CODE * We follow all BISD School Board policies regarding dress code. Please refer to the BISD Code of Conduct Code of Conduct To ensure a positive and safe atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning, North Richland Middle School has extended the BISD dress code to include the following: *Boys will wear pants that have a waistband and must be worn around the hips. *Sagging will NOT be tolerated. *Girls will wear shirts or blouses that extend below the waistband of the pants or skirts. Girls will be asked to change if blouses are too low at the top or too short at the bottom. *Skirt length may not be any shorter than 4 inches above the top of the knee cap in the front and the back.

DRESS CODE * We follow all BISD School Board policies regarding dress code. Please refer to the BISD Code of Conduct Code of Conduct To ensure a positive and safe atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning, North Richland Middle School has extended the BISD dress code to include the following: *Boys will wear pants that have a waistband and must be worn around the hips. *Sagging will NOT be tolerated. *Girls will wear shirts or blouses that extend below the waistband of the pants or skirts. Girls will be asked to change if blouses are too low at the top or too short at the bottom. *Skirt length may not be any shorter than 4 inches above the top of the knee cap in the front and the back. *NO body piercings are allowed with the exception of earrings.

DRESS CODE * We follow all BISD School Board policies regarding dress code. Please refer to the BISD Code of Conduct Code of Conduct To ensure a positive and safe atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning, North Richland Middle School has extended the BISD dress code to include the following: *Boys will wear pants that have a waistband and must be worn around the hips. *Sagging will NOT be tolerated. *Girls will wear shirts or blouses that extend below the waistband of the pants or skirts. Girls will be asked to change if blouses are too low at the top or too short at the bottom. *Skirt length may not be any shorter than 4 inches above the top of the knee cap in the front and the back. *NO body piercings are allowed with the exception of earrings. *Deliberate and repeated violations will result in corrective measures on an individual basis.

Binders 1.Everyone will carry a binder this year. 2.You will be graded once a week the first six weeks and then twice a six weeks for the rest of the year. 3.You will be graded for the following: Binder Paper Tabs Pencil bag Pencil’s and Pens

Parent letter: (1 st grade) Tuesday (tomorrow): 100 Wednesday: 90 Thursday: 80 Friday: 70 I will need to call home Monday if not returned.

First Day of School Notes U.S. History 8th grade

Directions: As we go through the slides you are to fill in the blanks

Direct Instruction: Conversation: No talking unless directed to do so by the teacher (active participation). Help: Raise your hand if you have a question about the current topic. Activity: Verbal or written responses to teacher-directed tasks. Movement: You are at your desk taking notes, completing teacher directed graphic organizer, etc. Participation: Head up. Asking and answering questions. Following teacher’s instructions. Focused only on assigned task.

I. Objectives 1.Students shall gain an understanding of events that took place in U.S. History from

I. Objectives 1.Students shall gain an understanding of events that took place in U.S. History from This course covers the political, economical, and social aspects of U.S. History from

Pair Work: Conversation: Discuss activity with your partner. Conversation should only be about the assigned task. Help: “3 before me.” (1. read the instructions again. 2. Look in your reference materials (binder). 3. Discuss your question with your partner.) Then raise your hand or come to my desk for my help but continue working. Activity: Completed written responses in complete sentences (not just answers). Movement: Emergency bathroom breaks with permission. May get out of seat to sharpen pencil or to come to my desk to get another slip/picture without permission. Participation: Sit up. Work only on assigned task. BOTH partners working together, sharing ideas, contributing, and focused on the assigned task. No personal conversations.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Language must be polite, encouraging, and school appropriate.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Language must be polite, encouraging, and school appropriate. 6. All electronics are to be off and out of sight.

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Language must be polite, encouraging, and school appropriate. 6. All electronics are to be off and out of sight. 7. You will not be allowed to leave the room unless it is an emergency. You will also have to use one of your “get out of class” passes for the six weeks

II. Everyday Classroom Procedures 1. Come in class quietly and on time. 2. Bring your binder everyday. 3. Follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Language must be polite, encouraging, and school appropriate. 6. All electronics are to be off and out of sight. 7. You will not be allowed to leave the room unless it is an emergency. You will also have to use one of your “get out of class” passes for the six weeks **8. Respect each other and yourself.

III. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal Warning (or the Look!!!)

III. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal Warning (or the Look!!!) 2. Conference after class (during passing period).

III. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal Warning (or the Look!!!) 2. Conference after class (during passing period). 3. Parent contact.

III. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal Warning (or the Look!!!) 2. Conference after class (during passing period). 3. Parent contact minute d-hall (after school!!!) and parent contact.

III. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal Warning (or the Look!!!) 2. Conference after class (during passing period). 3. Parent contact minute d-hall (after school!!!) and parent contact. 5. Office referral.

IV. Tutorials 1. These will be offered : * before school from 8:15 to 8:35 Wednesday’s and Friday’s. *after school from 3:50-4:30 on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.

IV. Tutorials 1. These will be offered : * before school from 8:15 to 8:35 Wednesday’s and Friday’s. *after school from 3:50-4:30 on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. 2. You may come in anytime by appointment.

V. Supplies 1. They are brought everyday to class

V. Supplies 1. They are brought everyday to class 2. You will need the following supplies by Wednesday, August 29 th : 1 subject spiral.

V. Supplies 1. They are brought everyday to class 2. You will need the following supplies by Wednesday, August 29 th : 1 subject spiral. 3. We will start taking notes on the 29 th.

VI. Class Assignments 1. Class work /Homework 2. Participation grade 3. Tests 4. Quizzes 5. Projects

VII. Class work/Homework 1. Class work is to be turned in at the end of the period. 2. Homework-you will be given homework at least once a week in this class. 3. Class work/Homework/Quizzes count as 50%of your grade.

VIII. Tests and Projects 1. Your test grades will count as 50% of your grade 2. You will have at least three tests a six weeks.

IX. Make-up Work 1.If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to ask me for your work.

IX. Make-up Work 1.If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to ask me for your work. 2. If you miss notes you need to come in to get them or get them from a friend.

IX. Make-up Work 1. If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to ask me for your work. 2. If you miss notes you need to come in to get them or get them from a friend. 3. You can also access my power points from each day on my website 411

IX. Make-up Work 1. If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to ask me for your work. 2. If you miss notes you need to come in to get them or get them from a friend. 3. You can also access my power points from each day on my website Remember it is your responsibility!!!!!!