Welcome to your language arts class Team 7-1 Mrs. Simich/Ms. Calhoun

The Key To Success Important Classroom Rules to Follow  It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…. All you have to do is Remember the three “P’s”  Be Prepared in your seat with book, homework, and supplies  Be a Positive Member that is respectful and has an “I can” attitude  Be ready to Participate in class discussions, groups, and readings

Behaviors to Demonstrate When You’re Here...  Be in your seat when the bell rings with materials out and ready to go.  When instructed, start “classwork” right away and stay on task—do not have off the topic conversations with other students unless instructed otherwise  When instructed, start “classwork” or group work right away and stay on task—do not have off the topic conversations with other students unless instructed otherwise Raise your hand when you want to respond or ask questions Raise your hand when you want to respond or ask questions Give respect to those who are speaking to the class— DO NOT talk when others are talking (especially your teachers) Give respect to those who are speaking to the class— DO NOT talk when others are talking (especially your teachers) Get permission to get out of your seat (including to sharpen pencils & get Kleenex) Do not get up and leave the room until you are dismissed by your teachers

Behavior Policies and Procedures 1. Verbal Reprimand (1 warning)1. Verbal Reprimand (1 warning) 2.Lunch Detention (more than 2 lunch detentions in the same week will result in a referral) 2.Lunch Detention (more than 2 lunch detentions in the same week will result in a referral) 3.After School Detention (for more severe offences 3.After School Detention (for more severe offences 5.Referral/Suspension (in or out of school depending on severity/frequency of behavior) 5.Referral/Suspension (in or out of school depending on severity/frequency of behavior)

Homework and Class Info. All Homework and Projects are to be turned in on time or on Due Date (5 point deduction for every day late) All Homework and Projects are to be turned in on time or on Due Date (5 point deduction for every day late) If absent you have an extra day for every day you are absent to turn in work. If absent you have an extra day for every day you are absent to turn in work. Check Website for missing work if absent (classroom folder for hard copies) Check Website for missing work if absent (classroom folder for hard copies) Bring IRT book, assignment notebook, folder, spiral, and other assigned material each day to class Bring IRT book, assignment notebook, folder, spiral, and other assigned material each day to class If you have questions on work, check with a classmate first. If you have questions on work, check with a classmate first. For extra help, set up a time either before school, during lunch, or after school with one of your teachers. For extra help, set up a time either before school, during lunch, or after school with one of your teachers. Check your grades online at least once a week to make sure you are caught up on work and that your grade is accurate. Check your grades online at least once a week to make sure you are caught up on work and that your grade is accurate.

Bathroom/Locker Passes  You will be given three bathroom/locker passes to use each quarter. You must fill them out properly.  Once you have used them you are not allowed more unless given for a raffle prize.  You may start using the next quarters passes if you choose.  Any unused passes can be turned in at the end of the quarter for extra credit (5 pts. Per pass)

Materials for Class  1 two pocket folder  1 loose leaf notebook paper package or spiral notebook (always have paper with you each day!)  2 Blue or Black inc pens (for written work)  1 colored marking pen (for checking, correcting and grading)  1 highlighter (collected)  1 Expo marker (collected)

Contact Information  Check classroom website located on the Conrady homepage or at the following address:  us:   NEXT WE WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR THIS CLASS…..