WELCOME TO 7 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TH FIRE

WELCOME TO 7 GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TH

FIRE PROCEDURE When the alarm sounds, stay calm and silent. Walk outside in a single file line. Line up single file on the sidewalk. Answer the roll call. Wait silently for further directions. Re-enter the classroom calmly.

TORNADO PROCEDURE When you hear the announcement, stay calm and silent. Walk across the hall in a single file line. Close the door if you are the last to leave. Crouch down in the hallway and place your hands over your head. Wait silently for further directions. Re-enter the classroom calmly.

EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURE When you hear the announcement or feel shaking, stay calm and silent. Get under your desk. Wait silently for further directions. Resume working or exit fire drill fashion calmly.

RULES GO BIG R espect E ffort D o What’s Right

Rewards: Certificate Coupon Homework pass Treat Consequences: 1 - Verbal warning 2 - Parent contact and write -up 3 - Write-up and one hour detention 4 - Office referral

ENTERING CLASS Walk into the classroom quietly and calmly. A bell-ringer will be on the board when you arrive. Begin working immediately.

LEAVING CLASS During the last ten minutes of class, I will read aloud to you and you will collect your cell phones. When the bell rings, I will dismiss you. There are four minutes between most classes. This is your opportunity to go to your locker and use the 7 th grade restrooms. Use this time wisely! Unless there is an emergency, you will NOT be allowed to leave during class. In such cases, you must have your planner (pass).

HALLWAY BEHAVIOR We will occasionally walk to the computer lab or library as a class. You are to line up according to our seating chart. You are to walk in a silent single file line all the way to our destination. When we arrive, you are to sit in seating chart order.

MY SIGNAL When I raise my hand or ring my bell, that is the signal that I need your attention immediately. Please stop, look, and listen.

YOUR SIGNAL When you need to talk or leave your seat, raise your hand wait to be called on. Do not wave your hand, make noises, or yell my name. I will help you as soon as possible.

YOUR SUPPLIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Folder with loose leaf paper Composition notebook Language textbook Novel Planner A. R. book Pencil bag containing PENCILS, colored pencils, and glue sticks. You are responsible for bringing your things to class. Please keep your locker tidy, so that this will be easier to do. You will NOT be allowed to return to your locker!

IN CLASS SUPPLIES Clipboard Dictionary Marker Board Workbook Mrs. Page’s mailbox

Water PERSONAL PROPERTY and gum are allowed in class as long as you act responsibility. This privilege can be taken away! Backpacks are NOT allowed in class. You may have a cell phone at school, but it must be turned in at the beginning of class. If you have money, keep it in your pocket. Any personal property brought to school is your responsibility.

BELL-RINGERS You will have a Bell-Ringer every single day. You have approximately five minutes to complete the work. Read your A. R. book when you finish.

HEADING YOUR PAPER Always start writing on the FRONT of the sheet. The heading goes on the RIGHT hand side. Write your first and last NAME on the first line. Write the PERIOD on the second line.

ASSIGNMENTS Unless otherwise specified, ALL assignments will be written in sentence form!

HANDING OUT & TURNING IN PAPERS Handing out papers- Students on the front row will receive a stack of papers. Take one and pass the stack back. Turning in papers- Starting at the back of the row, pass papers forward until they reach the student in the front of the row. I will collect the papers from the students sitting in the front row.

HOMEWORK You will occasionally have homework. Homework assignments will be discussed in class and written on the board. You are responsible for writing homework assignments in your own planner every Monday. Homework WILL be graded.

TURNING IN PAPERS We will sometimes turn papers in to the cart by the door. Each period has its own “IN” drawer. NEVER place papers on my desk! They disappear!

LATE WORK If an assignment is not turned in when I collect it, it will be considered late and ten points will be deducted.

MAKE UP WORK YOU are responsible for getting and completing assignments you miss while you are absent, so check the folder.

PARTNER & GROUP WORK You will work with partners and in groups regularly. Sometimes, I will assign the partners/groups. You will not complain about the partner/group you are assigned to work with. Working with others is a part of life. Depending on your behavior, you will sometimes be allowed to choose your own partners/groups.

AR REQUIREMENTS You are required to earn AR points this year. Q 1 - 6 points, Q 2 - 8 points, Q 3 - 10 points, Q 4 - 12 points The novels we read in class will count toward this requirement. The books you read on your own must be on your reading level.

MY LIBRARY Books may be checked out from my library. There is a “Book Check-Out” to fill out every time you borrow a book from me. When you are finished with the book, turn it in to ME.

MMS WEBSITE http: //mckenzie. tn. msm. schoolinsites. com/ Calendar Class News Forms Learning Links Photos & Videos Presentations What We’re Learning Email

FACEBOOK I am not available on Facebook. I have a strict policy against communicating with students or parents via social media.

OFF LIMITS The office, computers, teachers’ desks, Elmo, and Interwrite Dualboard are off limits unless you are granted permission to use them.

CLASS VISITORS & PHONE CALLS If a visitor comes to the door or I receive a phone call, you are to be silent. Work on an assignment or read your A. R. book until class resumes.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS If you choose to, you are encouraged to dress for success on Wednesdays.