1. Welcome! Mrs. Ramona M. Hutchins Rm. 710

2. Teacher Introduction New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA First Generation College Student: Xavier University of LA First Generation College Student: Xavier University of LA Biology/Chemistry Pre-med major May 2001 Biology/Chemistry Pre-med major May 2001 Masters in Education May 2003 Masters in Education May 2003 3-5 Year goal: To earn a doctorate degree in education leadership 3-5 Year goal: To earn a doctorate degree in education leadership Long Term Plans Long Term Plans Secretary of Education for the U.S. of America (focus on Urban school policy changes) Family Family 5 brothers and 1 sister 4 daughters: Madinah -8, Aaliyah-7, and Fatimah-5, and Jordyn-1 Attend J.C. Magill Elementary in Loganville, GA My goal as your teacher: To facilitate your learning through connections and engagement! My goal as your teacher: To facilitate your learning through connections and engagement!

3. Students’ Introduction Now it’s your turn. All students must go around and stand up and introduce themselves and give me one interesting fact about themselves. Now it’s your turn. All students must go around and stand up and introduce themselves and give me one interesting fact about themselves.

4. Class Expectations Be Prompt & Prepared Be Prompt & Prepared Come to class on time. Standing outside the door and rushing in after the bell has begun to ring will constitute a tardy. You must be INSIDE the door, in your seat, when it begins ringing to be counted on time & Bring required materials every day unless you are otherwise directed. Come to class on time. Standing outside the door and rushing in after the bell has begun to ring will constitute a tardy. You must be INSIDE the door, in your seat, when it begins ringing to be counted on time & Bring required materials every day unless you are otherwise directed. Be Polite Be Polite Use polite speech and body language, and be respectful at all times to fellow peers and the teacher. Unkind teasing and impolite behavior is unacceptable. Use polite speech and body language, and be respectful at all times to fellow peers and the teacher. Unkind teasing and impolite behavior is unacceptable.

5. Class Expectations Be Proactive Be Proactive Be active in class discussion, do your homework, and get involved in group work Be active in class discussion, do your homework, and get involved in group work Be Positive Be Positive You should have a good attitude. You should put forth your best effort at all times! Remember Big Goals! You should have a good attitude. You should put forth your best effort at all times! Remember Big Goals! Be Professional Be Professional You shall conduct yourself like a well-behaved young man or young woman. Do not eat candy or other food in class unless you have been given special permission. Do not cheat. Students caught cheating will receive a zero and a phone call home. Both the student who shares his work for an independent assignment AND the person who copies it will suffer the same consequences. I expect you to do your own work and to be sure no one can copy it. There is a ZERO tolerance for cheating. You shall conduct yourself like a well-behaved young man or young woman. Do not eat candy or other food in class unless you have been given special permission. Do not cheat. Students caught cheating will receive a zero and a phone call home. Both the student who shares his work for an independent assignment AND the person who copies it will suffer the same consequences. I expect you to do your own work and to be sure no one can copy it. There is a ZERO tolerance for cheating.

6. Consequences Above all else, this classroom is to be a safe and welcoming learning community. Consequences will be handled on a case-by-case basis; however, actions may include, but are not limited to warnings, lunch detention, phone calls home, and referrals to the principal. 1st. Warning, 2nd Parental Contact, 3rd Detention, 4th Administrative Intervention If a student misses three detentions, it will result in the student being written up and referred to the principal.

7. Consequences Classroom Infractions Consequence: After School Detention Parental Contact Serious Infractions Consequence: Mandatory Conference or Suspension Parental Contact Dress Code Consequence: Referral & Parental Contact

8. Positive Consequences Shout Outs Shout Outs Rewards Rewards More Responsibility More Responsibility Possibility to get extra passes (bathroom) Possibility to get extra passes (bathroom)

9. Procedures Supplies: All students will need to bring a binder with paper and a writing utensil to class everyday. Notebooks must be kept organized; there will be unannounced notebook checks. Supplies: All students will need to bring a binder with paper and a writing utensil to class everyday. Notebooks must be kept organized; there will be unannounced notebook checks. Entering the Classroom: Students will enter the classroom in an orderly fashion after they have been greeted by the teacher at the door. You will need to pick up the Bell Ringer Assignment, and you will go silently to your assigned seat. You will start immediately. (You have five to ten minutes) You will not talk during the bell ringer assignment. This is graded! Entering the Classroom: Students will enter the classroom in an orderly fashion after they have been greeted by the teacher at the door. You will need to pick up the Bell Ringer Assignment, and you will go silently to your assigned seat. You will start immediately. (You have five to ten minutes) You will not talk during the bell ringer assignment. This is graded!

10. Class Time:This class is about 52 minutes long and we will be using all of that time every day for learning. Being on time, prepared, and on task is non- negotiable. Class Time:This class is about 52 minutes long and we will be using all of that time every day for learning. Being on time, prepared, and on task is non- negotiable. Talking and Answer Questions: Talk only when permitted. Raise your hand if you have a question or if you want to answer a question. Do not speak out of turn. If we are in groups please be aware of the situation since quiet talking is allowed in some situations and speaking to the entire group without raising your hand may be allowed in others. I will remind you once and expect compliance. Talking and Answer Questions: Talk only when permitted. Raise your hand if you have a question or if you want to answer a question. Do not speak out of turn. If we are in groups please be aware of the situation since quiet talking is allowed in some situations and speaking to the entire group without raising your hand may be allowed in others. I will remind you once and expect compliance.

11. Sleeping: No sleeping is allowed. If you are sleeping you are not being productive and learning, so DON’T SLEEP! Sleeping: No sleeping is allowed. If you are sleeping you are not being productive and learning, so DON’T SLEEP! Cell Phones: Cell phones or cell phone usage (No talking on the phone or texting) is not allowed at anytime during class. If you are caught using your cell phone or if we see your cell phone, you will be given a warning to put it up. In other words keep your cell phones out of sight unless it is needed per my request for instructional purposes. You are not allowed to charge your phones in my classroom unless you have been given my permission during an instructional activity for which you will need to complete the BYOD form and return it. Cell Phones: Cell phones or cell phone usage (No talking on the phone or texting) is not allowed at anytime during class. If you are caught using your cell phone or if we see your cell phone, you will be given a warning to put it up. In other words keep your cell phones out of sight unless it is needed per my request for instructional purposes. You are not allowed to charge your phones in my classroom unless you have been given my permission during an instructional activity for which you will need to complete the BYOD form and return it.

12. Absences & Make-Up Work Folder Absences: It is critical to your success in this class to limit your absences. The class manager will be responsible for keeping track of notes or assignments you may have missed; however, it is YOUR job to go the class manager to receive the information. If you miss a test, quiz, or other assignment you are to make it up within the week you were absent or you will receive a zero for the assignment. It is YOUR job to make up missed work Absences: It is critical to your success in this class to limit your absences. The class manager will be responsible for keeping track of notes or assignments you may have missed; however, it is YOUR job to go the class manager to receive the information. If you miss a test, quiz, or other assignment you are to make it up within the week you were absent or you will receive a zero for the assignment. It is YOUR job to make up missed work *A file folder is posted in class will have your make- up work inside it. You are responsible for getting your work and making it up. *A file folder is posted in class will have your make- up work inside it. You are responsible for getting your work and making it up.

13. Tardies & Dismissal Procedure Tardy: There will be a Tardy Sign In Sheet right inside the door, so when you enter after visiting the attendance desk for your pass, fill out the sign in sheet. There will be a Bell Ringer Folder located under the sheet, and you need to take the assignment and proceed to your seat in a professional way Tardy: There will be a Tardy Sign In Sheet right inside the door, so when you enter after visiting the attendance desk for your pass, fill out the sign in sheet. There will be a Bell Ringer Folder located under the sheet, and you need to take the assignment and proceed to your seat in a professional way Dismissal: The bell does not dismiss you; I do. Wait until I tell you that class is over before you pack up. The room must be clean and you must be seated quietly before you will be dismissed. Dismissal: The bell does not dismiss you; I do. Wait until I tell you that class is over before you pack up. The room must be clean and you must be seated quietly before you will be dismissed.

14. Bathroom Privileges Bathroom/ Hall Pass: Attend to personal needs before coming to class. I have been instructed to limit passes, so please do not ask for a pass unless you have a true emergency. You cannot go to the bathroom during the Opening or Introduction to New Material. Please pick an APPROPRIATE time to ask for a pass. You will raise your hand to ask to for permission to leave the classroom. Bathroom/ Hall Pass: Attend to personal needs before coming to class. I have been instructed to limit passes, so please do not ask for a pass unless you have a true emergency. You cannot go to the bathroom during the Opening or Introduction to New Material. Please pick an APPROPRIATE time to ask for a pass. You will raise your hand to ask to for permission to leave the classroom.

15. Leaving Class: You will not be allowed to leave the classroom except for under EXTREME circumstances. You must always raise your hand and ask for permission to leave your seat or the classroom and be given a hall pass in. Leaving Class: You will not be allowed to leave the classroom except for under EXTREME circumstances. You must always raise your hand and ask for permission to leave your seat or the classroom and be given a hall pass in. Group Work: In small groups, you will complete labs and activities. These groups are pre-assigned. Yes, you will get a grade for group work. It is important that you stay on-task and do your share of the work. Remember to keep voices at appropriate levels. This will also include peer teaching during some class periods. Group Work: In small groups, you will complete labs and activities. These groups are pre-assigned. Yes, you will get a grade for group work. It is important that you stay on-task and do your share of the work. Remember to keep voices at appropriate levels. This will also include peer teaching during some class periods. Distributing/ Collecting Materials: Either an appointed student or teacher will hand out papers to students. Distributing/ Collecting Materials: Either an appointed student or teacher will hand out papers to students.

16. Managers Responsibilities 1. Class Manager (1/class): A class manager has the most responsibilities of anyone. He/she is the teacher’s second hand. He/she must be organized, honest, and vocal. He/she must ensure that others are upholding their responsibilities. He/she is to step in and help out if someone is absent. If others are not doing their jobs, the class manager needs to be able to talk to the individual privately. The class manager needs to be able to converse with the teacher in confidence if the problem persists. If jobs do not get done, the class manager is equally responsible and will endure the same consequences. Students should report to the class manager with concerns about their job. The class manager is responsible of informing students of missed assignments when students are absent; however, it is the absent student’s job to seek out the class manager. Lastly, the class manager must be willing to stand at the front of the classroom and take control if the teacher must leave the classroom at any time. 1. Class Manager (1/class): A class manager has the most responsibilities of anyone. He/she is the teacher’s second hand. He/she must be organized, honest, and vocal. He/she must ensure that others are upholding their responsibilities. He/she is to step in and help out if someone is absent. If others are not doing their jobs, the class manager needs to be able to talk to the individual privately. The class manager needs to be able to converse with the teacher in confidence if the problem persists. If jobs do not get done, the class manager is equally responsible and will endure the same consequences. Students should report to the class manager with concerns about their job. The class manager is responsible of informing students of missed assignments when students are absent; however, it is the absent student’s job to seek out the class manager. Lastly, the class manager must be willing to stand at the front of the classroom and take control if the teacher must leave the classroom at any time. 2. Paper manager (2/class): A paper manager must be willing to get up and move around whenever the teacher needs assistance passing out papers or collecting students’ work. He/she must be responsible and able to move quickly and efficiently. He/she must be able to remain focused and quiet without being distracted by others. Only the teacher can distribute graded papers from the inbox to the class. 2. Paper manager (2/class): A paper manager must be willing to get up and move around whenever the teacher needs assistance passing out papers or collecting students’ work. He/she must be responsible and able to move quickly and efficiently. He/she must be able to remain focused and quiet without being distracted by others. Only the teacher can distribute graded papers from the inbox to the class.

17. 3. Errand runner (1/class): An errand runner must be responsible and trustworthy. He/she must be willing to get up and run errands for the teacher when needed. This means that he/she must be present in class every day. 3. Errand runner (1/class): An errand runner must be responsible and trustworthy. He/she must be willing to get up and run errands for the teacher when needed. This means that he/she must be present in class every day. 4. Word/Chart Master (1/class): A word master must be artistic. If in the first period of the day, he/she is responsible for writing the vocabulary words on index cards and taping them to the word wall. If in a later class period, he/she is responsible for writing any missing or new terms on index card and taping them to the word wall. They are also responsible for keeping up the bulletin boards in the classroom. 4. Word/Chart Master (1/class): A word master must be artistic. If in the first period of the day, he/she is responsible for writing the vocabulary words on index cards and taping them to the word wall. If in a later class period, he/she is responsible for writing any missing or new terms on index card and taping them to the word wall. They are also responsible for keeping up the bulletin boards in the classroom. 6. Technician (1/class): A technician must been good with technology. He/she will be responsible for distributing and collecting any technology used. He/she will also assist students and the teacher in essential technology skills 6. Technician (1/class): A technician must been good with technology. He/she will be responsible for distributing and collecting any technology used. He/she will also assist students and the teacher in essential technology skills