WELCOME ADVENTURERS Mrs Hollar Language Arts 8 Room

WELCOME ADVENTURERS Mrs. Hollar Language Arts 8 Room 136 Verity Middle Adventurers Team

AM I IN THE RIGHT ROOM? • Check your schedule for the period. • Check Room number 136…LA 8 ASSIGNED SEATS The seat you are in will be yours for the remainder of the 9 weeks, then we will switch.

WHAT IS MRS. HOLLAR LIKE AS A PERSON?

WILL MRS. HOLLAR TREAT ME FAIRLY? YES, ALWAYS!!

HOW WILL I BE GRADED? Homework and Daily work = 40 % Tests and Quizzes = 60 %

WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM? 1. Be Courteous 2. Be Prepared 3. Be on Time 4. Follow ALL Policies and Procedures Choosing TO FOLLOW the rules results in: 1. Verbal acknowledgement 2. A stress-free learning environment 3. A pleasant and secure atmosphere Choosing NOT TO FOLLOW the rules results in: 1 st Warning and Documentation 2 nd Lunch Detention 3 rd Action Form, Parent Contact, 2 days Lunch Detention 4 th Disciplinary Referral **Please choose to make this a great year!**

MRS. HOLLAR’S CLASSROOM CONTRACT Guidelines & Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

GUIDELINE #1 v. Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned Welcome Work when the tardy bell rings.

Mrs. Hollar’s Literature Lounge Today’s Special August 14, 2013 Welcome Work: Complete Student Interest Inventory Worksheet Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures. Agenda Planner: Assignments for each day are written in planner. Review of Classroom Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures Reminders: Tomorrow- AR test dates, project deadlines, etc. , to be discussed.

GUIDELINE #2 v. Bring ALL books and materials to class AND take them with you when you leave (…including your trash).

GUIDELINE #3 v Follow directions the first time they are given.

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

GUIDELINE #5 v. Follow ALL procedures and policies as outlined in the VMS and Ashland Independent Schools handbooks.

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

GUIDELINE INFRACTION NOTICE -- WHAT TO DO? �Read �Sign it it �Keep it until the end of class

GUIDELINE INFRACTION NOTICE Please: Correct your behavior And/or return to task See me after class! Signature: ________Date: ________ Offense: _________________________________________________ Conference Result: _____________________________________________________

FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN: �Verbal �A �A Acknowledgement stress-free learning environment pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

NOT FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN: 1 st Warning and documentation 2 nd Action Plan , Parental Contact, and lunch detention 3 rd Disciplinary Referral

SEVERE CLAUSE v. 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. (with discipline referral)

Classroom Procedures

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM v Please enter quietly v Have v Take out your materials v Review v Begin a seat the agenda Welcome. Work assignment

IF YOU WERE ABSENT (EXCUSED ABSENCE) v Go to the Absentee Notebook v Retrieve v Initial v No any handouts the notebook make-up work for unexcused absences

IF YOU ARE TARDY v Enter quietly v Excused: Place excuse on the rolling podium/lectern. v Have a seat and take out your materials.

GETTING YOUR ATTENTION I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand and/or speak to command attention Wait for everyone to be quiet and focus Begin speaking

LEAVING THE ROOM v. You MUST have Agenda Book with you. v. Must sign-out on Student Supplies Clipboard, as well as sign back in upon return.

RESPONSIBILITY SHEET THIS IS FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WORK! v Fill it out v Sign v Turn and date it it in with the homework papers

PAPER HEADING v. Modified MLA format v. Must be written on all assignments

SAMPLE PAPER HEADING Jenny Jones Language Arts 8 – period 3 Page 293 #3 - #10 15 August 2013 --Skip 2 lines to begin work --

BORROWING SUPPLIES I EXPECT YOU TO BE PREPARED WITH THE REQUIRED MATERIALS DAILY. HOWEVER, I DO HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY OF MATERIALS FOR YOUR USE. v Go to the student supplies cart before class begins v Leave your book for your next class v Obtain the item needed and return to your seat. v RETURN THE ITEM AT THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD!

2013 -2014 SCHOOL YEAR I am looking forward to a fantastic school year with you! I believe in you, trust in you, and know you will SUCCEED!