1. Mrs. Smith’s Sophomore & Senior English
Southside High School
Fort Smith, AR

2. Please grab an index card from the front table and find your assigned seat.
Follow instructions on front board, complete your “Student FYI” Index Card
(Place seating chart here)

3. All about Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Kind, Happy, Organized Two Sons Colorado, Starbucks, Netflix Snakes, Rollercoasters, Heights Greece, Eric Clapton, a Moose Anything by F. Scott Fitzgerald Princeton, New Jersey Smith

4. Mrs. Smith’s Mind Map ID Card
College!
About Mrs. Smith
Crested Butte, CO
My Family
Princeton High School
Princeton, NJ
My Lab!

5. Classroom Rules
As adopted by all Southside High School faculty
Be in your assigned place ready to work when the bell rings
Be materials and completed work to class each day
Keep hands, feet, books and other objects to yourself
Do not swear, tease, use rude gestures, or use “put downs”
Follow the teacher’s directions

6. Mrs. Smith’s Classroom Rules
To ensure a safe learning environment, students will be…
Respectful
Responsible
Proactive Students will offer input on ways to demonstrate the rules

7. Rule #1 Be Respectful
Provide an example of how students could demonstrate this rule
(remember to consider the objective: does it ensure a safe learning environment?)

8. Rule #2 Be Responsible
Provide an example of how students could demonstrate this rule
(remember to consider the objective: does it ensure a safe learning environment?)

9. Rule #3 Be Proactive
Provide an example of how students could demonstrate this rule
(remember to consider the objective: does it ensure a safe learning environment?)

10. Following Mrs. Smith’s Classroom Rules will result in:
A safe learning environment
Happy Students
A Stress-free Classroom
A Pleasant Atmosphere
Learning!

11. Not Following Mrs. Smith’s Classroom Rules will Result in:
1st Offense
Verbal Warning
2nd Offense
Student Responsibility Card followed by an Action Plan
3rd Offense
Office Referral

12. Student Responsibility Card
Name       Date
Class/period: /
Needs to improve Citizenship:  Students mark all that apply.   
___ raise hand to speak ___ get to class on time
___ don't disrupt others ___ other
Needs to improve Academics: Students mark all that apply.   
___ Complete homework ___ more effort needed in class
___ use class time wisely ___ other
Describe Infraction: This must be a complete sentence and BE SPECIFIC. Ex. I didn't do worksheet page 56 because I left it in my locker. I was told two times to get busy.  I forgot my pencil twice this week.   
                    
Student signature: Teacher signature:
                 
Parent/guardian signature(s):
Additional comments: May be written on back

13. Classroom Rule Infraction
When placed on your desk, complete the Student Responsibility Card
Sign it
Keep it until the end of class and then give it to the teacher – at this time, an Action Plan will be discussed

14. Severe Infractions
Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office with a referral

15. Southside Student Handbook
Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Southside High School Student Handbook.
Follow all technology rules and procedures.
Student Handbook

16. Classroom Procedures:
Entering the classroom
Tardy policy
Restroom / Hall Passes
Sign-out Sheet
Getting your attention
Turning in assignments
Make-up Work for excused absences
Finishing your work early
Classroom discussions
Moving around the classroom
Class dismissal

17. Entering the Classroom
Please enter quietly, ready to work
Have a seat at your assigned place
Take out your materials
Begin bell work assignment
You will have approximately 3-5 minutes to complete the bell work assignment – the assignment will always be posted on the front board
Daily Bell Work will be collected for a grade each Friday

18. Tardy Policy Enter quietly and take your seat
If Excused: Place excuse on teacher’s desk
Repeat Unexcused Tardies: Students will complete a Student Responsibility Card

19. Getting Your Attention
I will:
Stand in front of the class
Raise my hand
Wait for everyone to be quiet
Begin speaking

20. Paper Heading Follow MLA Format
In top left corner, write/type the following:
Your full name (first and last)
Mrs. Smith
Class Period
Date
PLEASE NOTE: Points will be deducted on papers without a name
CLAIM YOUR WORK!

21. After an Excused Absence
Check the “Make-up Binder” to see what you missed
Retrieve any handouts and complete
You will have one school day for each day that is missed to return assignments
No make-up work will be provided for unexcused absences
If you have on-line access, you may also check the class website for postings at classsmith.pbworks.com

22. Student Responsibility Card
For students who do NOT have assigned homework
Fill it out
Sign and date it
Turn it in with the homework papers in the appropriate bin
Late homework is not accepted!

23. Student Responsibility Card
Name       Date
Class/period: /
Needs to improve Citizenship:  Students mark all that apply.   
___ raise hand to speak ___ get to class on time
___ don't disrupt others ___ other
Needs to improve Academics: Students mark all that apply.   
___ Complete homework ___ more effort needed in class
___ use class time wisely ___ other
Describe Infraction: This must be a complete sentence and BE SPECIFIC. Ex. I didn't do worksheet page 56 because I left it in my locker. I was told two times to get busy.  I forgot my pencil twice this week.   
                    
Student signature: Teacher signature:
                 
Parent/guardian signature(s):
Additional comments: May be written on back

24. What do I do when I finish early?
Work on unfinished English assignments
Work in your Writer’s Notebook
Start working on next assignment (if applicable)
Read your independent reading book
Choose an “Extend Your Thinking” activity

25. Classroom Discussions
PLEASE participate with the class —no side conversations.
I want to hear what you have to say, but your must raise your hand and be acknowledged by the teacher before you speak.
Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.
If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.
Use the “Talking Ball” appropriately

26. Turning in Assignments
When directed, turn in assignments into the appropriate bin – labeled by Period
Be sure your name and class period are on your paper!
Late assignments are not accepted!

27. Moving Around the Classroom
Please don’t get up from your seat unless it is an emergency (This includes getting up to sharpen your pencil)
For bathroom visits that cannot wait until the end of class, you must sign-out and note the time
All students must sign-out to leave the room

28. Class Dismissal “Have a great day!”
The teacher dismisses you, not the bell
Do not start packing up prior to the bell
Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:
“Have a great day!”

29. Special Procedures (used on an as-needed basis)
Library/Media Center
Special Guests
Progress Reports
Small Group Activities
Drills
Intercom Announcements
Assemblies
Substitute Teacher

30. Remember:
I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too! Although grades are important, making a learning gain is what matters. Avoid the urge to compare your grades to others; strive to better yourself. We are going to have an awesome year! ~ Mrs. Smith

31. Biopoem – Due Wed., Aug. 20 1st line: your first name
2nd line: 3 words that describe you
3rd line: 3 things you like
4th line: 3 things you do not like
5th line: 3 fears you have
6th line: 3 things you would like to see
7th line: your favorite book or author
8th line: your hometown
9th line: your last name

32. Mind Map ID – Due Wed., Aug. 20
Create a Mind Map ID using the Large Index Card provided
Be creative and illustrate your hobbies, interests and things that represent who you are
Check out these creative examples!
Prepare a few lines to share in a “classroom whip”