1. BELLRINGERS NEW SEMESTER

2. 1 ST - MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Write out the five Classroom Procedures: (hint, they are posted somewhere in the room). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 1 ST - MONDAY, JANUARY 6 - ANSWERS 1. Be respectful of yourself, others and your school 2. Be on time to class 3.Be prepared – pencil, paper, library book, agenda, binder, composition book 4. Be cooperative with school staff 5.Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the school handbook.

4. 2 - MONDAY, JANUARY 6 1. What do I do to sharpen my pencil during class? 2. Where should I put my cell phone during school?

5. 2 ND – MONDAY, JANUARY 6 – ANSWERS 1. What do I do to sharpen my pencil during class? Raise my hand, and my teacher will either sharpen it or give me a sharpened one to use. 2. Where should I put my cell phone during school? In my locker – turned off.

6. 1 ST - TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 List the five discipline steps for choosing to break the classroom expectations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

7. 1 ST - TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 - ANSWERS List the five discipline steps for choosing to break the classroom expectations. Step 1 -Verbal Warning. Step2– Teacher/Student Conference Step 3– Lunch detention Step 4-Before/After school detention and parent contact Step 5- Office Referral

8. 2 ND – JANUARY 7 TH List 3 things in the school handbook you are not allowed to wear.

9. 2 ND – JANUARY 7- ANSWERS Torn garments Mini-skirts Caps Low riders Bicycle shorts Muscle shirts Clothing too tight or too loose Leggings with short shirts

10. 1 ST - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Explain the late policy for assignments. 1 day late= 2 days late= Over 2 days late= Late work is accepted for this long: ___________

11. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 - ANSWERS Explain the late policy for assignments. 1 day late= 20% off 2 days late= 50% off Over 2 days late= 50% off Late work is accepted for ____2 weeks_for half credit.

12. 2 ND – WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8 1. When should I ask the teacher for explanation on absent work? 2. My teacher is available to help me on my school work during what times?

13. 2 ND – WEDNESDAY, JAN. - ANSWERS 1.When should I ask the teacher for explanation on absent work? Before or after class; before or after school. NOT while class is in session. 2. My teacher is available to help me on my school work during what times? At the discretion of individual teachers. Answers will vary.

14. 1 ST - THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 1.What do you do if you are tardy? 2.What supplies must you have everyday? 3.What if you need a supply? 4.How do I get the attention of the teacher?

15. 1 ST - THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 - ANSWERS 1.If I am tardy, I must sign in, go directly to my seat and begin bell work. 2.I have my English binder, a pencil and notebook paper everyday. 3.If I need a pencil. I must ask my teacher and give a shoe or money as collateral. If I need paper, I must borrow a sheet from a neighbor and repay them later. 4.I must raise my hand and wait silently to be called on to get the attention of the teacher.

16. 2 ND – THURSDAY, JAN. 9 - ANSWERS 1.My paper is 2 days late. What percentage will be taken off my final grade? 2. Where can I find absent work?

17. 2 ND – THURSDAY, JAN. 9 - ANSWERS 1.My paper is 2 days late. What percentage will be taken off my final grade? 50% 2.Where can I find absent work? Answers will vary depending on teacher.

18. 1 ST – FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Explain the binder set-up. What goes in your binder?

19. 1 ST – FRIDAY, JAN. 10 - ANSWERS My binder should have 5 sections – bellwork, vocabulary, handouts, graded work, blank paper. When papers are returned, I am supposed to put the paper in the correct section, in the rings. I am not supposed to put the papers in folders. No loose papers are allowed in the binder.

20. 2 ND – JAN. 10 Answer the following questions about school procedure. Write your answers in complete sentences. 1.How many tardies equal one absence? 2.Where can I find an assignment schedule for English when I’m not at school?

21. 2 ND – JAN. 9 - ANSWERS Answer the following questions about school procedure. Write your answers in complete sentences. 1.How many tardies equal one absence? 2 2.Where can I find an assignment schedule for English when I’m not at school? On the assignment calendar on the teachers’ website.