Mrs Fretwells Literature Lounge Todays Special August 14

Mrs. Fretwell’s Literature Lounge Today’s Special August 14, 2009 Bellwork: On your index card, please write your name (last, first), the class period, and why English is or is not your favorite subject. Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures.

Tracey Fretwell English Teacher ACCESS Lab Tharptown High School

Welcome to Mrs. Fretwell’s Classroom Procedures & Guidelines

Am I in the right room?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Who is this teacher as a person?

Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes, Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded? Major Tests and Projects 60% Home/Daily Work 20% Bell Work 10% Reading Reports 10%

What are the rules in this classroom?

Mrs. Fretwell’s Classroom Contract • Guidelines • Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings.

Mrs. Fretwell’s Literature Lounge Today’s Special August 10, 2009 Bellwork: “ If I could be principal for a day. . . ” Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures.

Guideline #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Guideline #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies outlined in the handbook. as

Special Guideline • This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

Guideline Infraction Notice • Read it • Sign it • Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction Notice

Following Guidelines will result in: • Verbal Acknowledgement • A stress free learning environment • A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in: • 1 st –Warning and documentation • 2 nd _ 15 Minutes after school detention. • 3 rd –Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention Fridays Only!! ***4 th –Disciplinary Referral

Severe Clause • 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 IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the room • Please enter quietly • Have a seat • Take out your materials • Review the agenda • Begin bell work assignment

When you are tardy • Enter quietly • Excused: Complete tardy form on my desk and attach note excusing your tardiness. • Unexcused: Complete tardy form on my desk. • Place the tardy form in the basket on my desk. • Have a seat and take out your materials

After an excused absence • Go to the homework box • Retrieve any handouts • Sign the notebook • No make-up work for unexcused absences- if you have an Unex/Pending, make-up work will not be accepted until it is excused. All homework is on your calendar! üMake-up tests: On Fridays only!!

Student Responsibility Card (PINK SLIPS) This is for students who do not have the assigned homework • Fill it out COMPLETELY!! • Sign and date it • Turn it in with the homework papers

Student Responsibility Card

Student Responsibility Card Consequences • 4 Pink Slips – One infraction • After the 7 th Pink Slip – Infraction, Action Plan, and Parental Contact • More than 10 Pink Slips – Disciplinary Referral • Pink Slips may NOT start over with the new semester!!!

Paper Heading • MLA Format –plus assignment • Place on all homework assignments

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next? ”

What Do I Do Next? Activities • Work on unfinished English assignments • Read your novel • Work on your poetry response • Review vocabulary words • Start working on tonight's homework

Scheduled check out • Please let me know as you enter the classroom. – I will be at the door • Quietly raise your hand to get my attention • Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time • If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in papers • Place your paper on the desk next to – Left side • If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and passing the stack • I will come by and collect stacks you. continue to your left all

Classroom Discussions • PLEASE participate • I want to hear what you have to say • Make all questions and relevant to the comments current discussion • If your question is off the topic, it down and ask later. write

Moving around the room • You must ask permission • Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Restroom visits • I prefer you to go between classes, but in the case of an emergency, please wait for an appropriate time and raise your pencil quietly and without waving it. • Continue to work until I tell you to go!!! • You will be given 2 visits per 9 weeks. Not using them will result in 1 point added to your lowest test grade. DO NOT interrupt the class unnecessarily!!

If you need my attention: • Wait for the teacher to finish speaking or is otherwise available. • Raise your hand without waving. • Get attention by using the expression, "Excuse me. “ • Wait for the teacher to acknowledge you.

Class Dismissal • 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 nice day”

“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis • • Library/Media Center Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

Remember… I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Fretwell

Library/Media Center • Remain quiet in the hall. • Turn left at the water fountain and follow the sidewalk unless directed otherwise. • Enter Media Center quietly. • Immediately have a seat and wait for instruction

Special Guests • Always be respectful of others. • Remain quiet during any presentation or disruption. • Ask questions and participate in any discussions. • Thank our guest for coming.

Progress Reports • Will be sent home on a regular basis. • Must be brought back the following day of class with a parent/guardian signature. First nine-weeks September 1 September 22 October 10 – Report Cards Second nine-weeks November 3 December 1 December 20– Last Day of School January 11 - Report Cards

Working Cooperatively • You are responsible for your own job and the results of the group. • If you have a question, ask your teammates. Do not ask your teacher. • You must be willing to help if a teammate asks for help. • If no one can answer a question, agree on a single question and appoint one person to raise a hand for help from the teacher.

Fire Drill • Quietly stand move towards the door. • Walk towards the gym and turn right. • We must walk past the gym! • Remain together while I call roll. • Remain outside together until drill is over. • Quietly walk back to the classroom and continue assignment.

Intercom Announcements • Morning announcementsremain quiet during Character Education and announcements. • Stand for the Pledge • Other announcements. Immediately become quiet and listen to announcement. Once it is over, continue assignment.

Assemblies • I will inform you of our seating arrangement prior to assembly. • When dismissed, walk as a group to the auditorium. • Sit in assigned seat. (I will call roll, so please sit down immediately. ) • Return quietly and continue assignments.

Substitute Teacher • Exhibit all guidelines and procedures. • Be respectful.