WELCOME TO INTERIOR DESIGN MS. STANTON, FALL 2015

WARM UP 1.Find an index card on your table 2.Fold an index card in half hot dog style (long ways) so it will stand up on its own 3.Write your name 4.Decorate with 3 – 5 things that represent you (hobby, interest, activity, etc) 5.Use markers and be creative 6.When you are finished, begin completing your student information sheet

INTRODUCTIONS Please stand Share your name and grade Tell us about the items you drew on your nametag

WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN?

COURSE TOPICS Housing Needs Housing Options Design Fundamentals Interior Backgrounds Furniture Design and Construction Housing Styles and Construction Drafting Features of a well designed home Comfort and Safety Home Maintenance Careers in Housing

MY GOALS FOR YOU  To explore Housing and Interior Design  To create and maintain positive relationships  To stretch your mind and learn something new everyday  To see the relevance of this course in your daily life  To be organized and responsible for your learning

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

AREAS OF EMPHASIS FROM MS. WISE EXPECTING EXCELLENCE VIKINGS!

SKIPPING STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN IF THEY ARE PRESENT (CONSISTENTLY) IN CLASS. 1 st offense – ISS 2 nd Offense – ISS + Administrator directed intervention (parent meeting, counseling, other) 3 rd Offense – ISS + Revoked privileges (Prom, Parking, Extracurricular Activities, Cell Phone) 4 th Offense – Next Level of Interventions (Social Worker, Counseling, Drop-out prevention, Possible ALC)

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR STUDENTS WILL LEARN BETTER AND MORE IN CLASSROOMS THAT MAXIMIZE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN IF DISRUPTIONS TO CLASS ARE MINIMIZED. 1 st offense – Detention/ISS 1 day 2 nd Offense – Detention/ISS 1 – 2 days 3 rd Offense – ISS 1 – 2 days 4 th Offense – Next Level of Interventions (Contract, Counseling, Parent Meetings, OSS, Possible ALC)

INSUBORDINATION STUDENTS WILL LEARN MORE AND BETTER IF THEY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE. STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN IF DISRUPTIONS TO CLASS ARE MINIMIZED. 1 st offense – “Make It Right” – Detention or tutoring with teacher 2 nd Offense – Tutoring/Counseling/Detention 3 rd Offense – Detention/ISS 4 th Offense – Next Level of Interventions (Contract, Counseling, Parent Meetings, OSS, Possible ALC)

TARDINESS STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN IF THEY ARE PRESENT IN CLASS. STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN IF DISRUPTIONS TO CLASS ARE MINIMIZED. 1 st offense – Teacher Warning 2 nd Offense – Teacher Warning 3 rd Offense – Parent Contact, Teacher Assigned Detention 4 th Offense – ISS; Next Level of Interventions (Loss of Privileges, Contract, Counseling, Parent Meetings, OSS, Possible ALC)

IN MS. STANTON’S CLASS…

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS Be on time and prepared for class Be respectful of yourself, others, and the classroom equipment Be attentive and actively participate No food or drink (bottle water okay); if you bring food, you will be asked to throw it away. A word about electronics: Cell phones and other electronics may not be used in my classroom unless I have given you permission. All school rules will be enforced! Read your student handbook

DO  Be polite to me and to your classmates and other staff  Sit in your assigned seat  Get to work on the bell ringer when the bell rings  Raise your hand to speak  Use good manners (please, thank you, excuse me, etc)  Get your sleep at home DON’T  Put your purse or book bag on the desk; I will ask you to remove it  Brush, pick, comb your hair or apply make up in class  Charge your phone in class  Line up at the door  Use vulgar language  Say derogatory remarks about anyone or any group of people

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

CONSEQUENCES Warnings Parent Contact Student Conferences Confiscation After School Detention Office Referral

TICKET ECONOMY EARNING TICKETS Turning in Phone (1) Participating in Class (1) Wish List Supplies (1) Acts of Kindness (TBD) SPENDING TICKETS Bathroom(3) ½ point EC on tests (1) HW Pass(15) You are responsible for your tickets!!

GRADING Grading Scale Quarter GradesFinal Grade A = CW/Quizzes20% 1 st Quarter 40% B = 80-89Projects35% 2 nd Quarter 40% C = 70-79Tests40% Final Exam 20% D = 60-69HW/Particip. 5% F = 59-Below

LATE ASSIGNMENTS All assignments will have a DUE date and are DUE on that day. Any assignment not turned in on the due date is subject to refusal or point deduction. Practice time management in the classroom and especially on projects!

MAKE UP WORK If you are absent, you are responsible for getting your missed work from the bin or communicating with me to determine what you missed. You will have 2 days upon your return to complete your work. This includes missed tests! If you are out for an extended period of time, I will work with you on an individual basis to get your work made up

TUTORING I will be available on specific days weekly These days may vary, but I will post them at the beginning of each week. If you are planning to stay, please let me know! This time will be used for extra help, make up work, detention, etc.

SUPPLIES

ONLINE RESOURCES Ms. Stanton’s Website Twitter Quia Pinterest

FINAL THOUGHTS We will get to know each other We will learn together We will have fun!

QUESTIONS?