1. Welcome to Language Arts!
Mrs. Talbot in 7th and 8th grades!
Welcome to Language Arts!

2. Agreements (Rules) If we all agree to look and act like students, we will support one another’s learning. 

3. 1. Be on time and ready for class
this means students are:
In their assigned the bell
Have assignments, pencil, binder in class
Are starting the entry task or warm-up
Have a novel or something to read at all times
Hats, coats, purses, electronics, food, drinks candy left in locker; gum not visible.

4. 2. Be respectful this means students:
Raise their hands before talking or asking Qs
Listen to the speaker (teacher or student)
Give positive comments or put-ups (no insults, name calling, cussing, meanness)
Work to support your group (positive, kind)
Ask permission to leave the room for any reason
2. Be respectful

5. 3. Give effort to your work
this means students:
Ask Qs when confused or unsure
Ask Qs to deepen understanding
Turn in complete work when due!
Redo work if needed (policy)
Be aware of your grades and any missing assignments (skyward info!)
Check Mrs. Talbot’s website every day for assignments/homework and write your homework in your planner
3. Give effort to your work

6. 4. Be polite in classroom and hall
this means students:
Are helpful to others (lockers!)
Don’t use profanity
Keep hands and feet to selves
Move to the side of the hall or open areas for quick conversations
Keep stairway traffic moving, don’t rush (push), walk on right side 
4. Be polite in classroom and hall

7. What if I break the rules?
You will be given a look or verbal warning. This is a chance to stop and make a better choice for your behavior.
If the behavior continues you may:
Be moved to a new seat
Be assigned a time out (hall, another teacher’s room, ISS with Ms. Paitson)
Be assigned after school detention and parents will be contacted
Receive an office referral and parents will be contacted
What if I break the rules?

8. Classroom Routines Come in calmly, leave the drama in the hall
You WILL have assigned seats, seating will change when Mrs. Talbot feels like a change 
Agenda/homework/what we’ll learn today
Materials
Trash
Computer use
Pencil sharpener
Bathroom passes/leaving the room
Turn-in work
Ms. Talbot’s desk
Recycling
Classroom Routines

9. Website/Grades/Homework
School website:
Get to Mrs. Talbot’s website by going to teacher pages and clicking on the link under “Talbot”
Mrs. Talbot: