1. Please enter silently and choose any seat. Please remain silent as I take attendance.

2. Listen closely… Interpret this moment. Why did I read this text? What’s the significance?

3. I need a volunteer to read. Listen again…

13. So Why did I read this text? What’s the significance?

14. Welcome to Central High for the 2012-2013 school year! Mr. Whitehead English II – Traditional and Honors

15. Contact Information Room 210 (901) 416-4500, ext. 83424 Email: whiteheadjr@mcsk12.net Class website: whiteheadpre-ap.wikispaces.com

16. Homework Create a list of 5 dichotomies, read to page 57 in A Gathering of Old Men, & prepare 5 subterranean questions you have about the text by Wednesday.

17. Classroom Norms 1.Be on time, prepared, and in uniform. 2.Be positive and respectful to others’ property, space, and opinions. 3.Only one student may be out of their seat at a time. 4.Only one person may speak at a time, unless permitted by the teacher. 5.Avoid all distractions, including off-topic questions/remarks.

18. Consequences Phone call home Parent-Teacher conference Discipline referral

19. Rewards Positive phone call home Praise Extra points on major assignments

20. Supplies Paper and pencil everyday Some form of journal Pencil sharpener Novels- A Gathering of Old Men & The Color of Water

21. Tutoring Tutoring will be available after school in my classroom as needed. My designated tutoring days are Monday and Tuesday afternoon 2:30 until 3:30. If you are not here by 2:30, I may leave.

22. Tardies and Absences Don’t be tardy. When the bell rings, I will shut my classroom door and you will be required to get an admit. If you are absent, YOU are responsible for getting your make-up assignments and completing them by an agreed upon date.

23. Zero Tolerance Items Weapons of any kind Hostile, sexual, or any other unwanted physical contact. Profanity, bullying, or any type of verbal harassment or direspect. Cell phones, mp3 players, headphones, or any other electronic device not allowed on school grounds. Insubordination / bad attitude Food or drink in the classroom

24. CPS Time! At this time turn on your CPS remote by pressing the power button. Follow along as I walk you through how to operate the CPS. You will need to write down your CPS remote number for yourself and me.