1. Mater Brighton Lakes 2017-2018 School Year
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Welcome, Broncos!
Mater Brighton Lakes School Year

2. “Ms. Brown, another PowerPoint? But why?”

3. First, because I want you to know exactly what is expected of you
First, because I want you to know exactly what is expected of you. No surprises!
Second, because I want to express my commitment to you and your educational growth.
Finally, I want you to be very familiar with our policies, procedures, and routines so that we can keep it #LIT in Room 208.

4. Schoolwide PBIS Expectations
BE SAFE
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE

5. The First Ten Minutes
Students will enter quickly and quietly and head straight to their seats
Once students have entered the classroom, they will not be permitted to leave again until after the bell rings
One student from each table will collect that group’s Interactive Notebooks
Backpacks, lunchboxes, and other items should be stored underneath desks
Students should have ONLY the following items on their desks:
Notebook
Writing utensil
Water bottle
Bronco Bucks card
Students are expected to be in their seats, working on the warmup, when the bell rings
Homework should be placed in a pile in the center of the table

6. Assignments Interactive Notebooks:
Unless otherwise specified, all classwork will be completed in your Interactive Notebook
Interactive Notebooks will stay in the classroom, in your designated class period crate, AT ALL TIMES
All notebook assignments will be subject to weekly spot checks
Notebook checks will count as a homework grade (for gradebook and detention purposes)
Homework: Will be assigned weekly.
Assessments:
Beginning of year baseline (August)
Chapter Quizzes
Unit Tests
Midterm Exam (December)
EOC Practice Examinations
End of Course Exam (April)
End of year baseline (May)

7. Grading
Weights
90% - Tests/Quizzes
10% - Classwork/Homework
Scale
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
0% - 69% NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
*Three (3) missing homework assignments will result in a detention. PLEASE NOTE: In this class, classwork counts as homework. As such, missing classwork will count as missing homework.

8. Leaving the Classroom
Water: Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom for water, except in the case of an emergency. Students are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, which they will be able to fill in between classes. Restroom: Students will be permitted to use the restroom a total of 30 times during a 9-week period. This allowance is shared among ALL of the students’ classes. Students will receive a new punch card each 9 weeks, and will be rewarded for unclaimed trips.
Students will not be permitted to go to the restroom during the first 10 minutes of class
Students will only be permitted to leave the classroom during independent or group work sessions
Students should not interrupt during a lecture or class discussion to ask to leave the classroom

9. Luke Skywalker
Period 1
August 10, 2017
Paper Headings
Assignment Title
This style refers only to loose papers that you will turn in, such as homework handouts or quiz/test answer sheets
Please use ONLY pencil or black pen on assignments that you will turn in
Headings for the Interactive Notebook pages will be different (more on that later)

10. PENCIL OR BLACK PEN ONLY ON ASSIGNMENTS THAT YOU WILL TURN IN

12. If you are late/absent…
You are responsible for collecting any missed assignments and/or making up missed tests/quizzes
Please note: because I have so many students across different grade levels, I am unable to give individual reminders about missing work
MISSING HANDOUTS/HOMEWORK – a “Z” for 0% will be placed in the gradebook until you complete and return missed handouts/homework
If you are absent, your name and the assignment due date will be printed on the handout/homework and placed in your class period mailbox
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13. If you are late/absent…
MISSED QUIZZES/TESTS – a “Z” for 0% will be placed in the gradebook until you schedule an appointment to makeup the assessment
Your name, the name of the missed assessment, and the due date will be listed on the “Makeup Assessments” log
See me during the last 10 minutes of class to schedule a makeup appointment, which can be made before school, during class (in some cases), or during lunch (in special cases)
INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK – When you are absent, your tablemates will retrieve your notebook from the crate and place it on your desk. I WILL INSERT A POST-IT NOTE TO THE APPROPRIATE PAGE THAT LISTS THE TITLE OF THE MISSING ASSIGNMENT AND THE DUE DATE. It is your responsibility to get missing Interactive Notebook assignments from either your tablemates, or from the Teacher’s Interactive Notebook

14. Seat Numbers Each student will have a unique seat number
If you change seats, you change numbers
PLEASE NOTE: You are expected to be in your assigned seat at all times, unless you have been given permission to sit elsewhere for the day (for example, the carpet or bean bag)
Numbers will be used for assigning laptops, assigning Plickers cards, and choosing students to ask questions/complete tasks

15. The Last Ten Minutes
One person from each table will return all notebooks to the appropriate class period crate
All community materials will be collected and returned to the appropriate table bin
Desks will be wiped down (if needed) and arranged neatly
All trash will be picked up from the floor/surrounding area
Students may make appointments for makeup assessments and/or teacher-student conferences
Students may check out books from the classroom library
Students will ask questions about homework and/or upcoming assignments

16. A Quick Note About Consequences
Dress Code Violations
Homework Detentions
TMR/OMRs
A Quick Note About Consequences

17. What you can expect from me:
I promise to be clear about my expectations of your work, attitude, and behavior.
I promise to provide a safe, fun, and challenging learning environment for all students.
I promise to listen to your questions and concerns – academic or otherwise.
I promise to treat every student with dignity and respect.