FIND YOUR SEAT! 5TH PERIODFind the desk that corresponds with the number next to your name.

Ask Ms. Stewart if you have any questions.Desk 1- Travis Bell Desk 12- Wyatt Hampton Desk 23- Caitlyn Ross

Desk 2- Jane Brown Desk 13- Cody McClure Desk 24- Ricardo Duenas

Desk 3- Jennifer Canino Desk 14- Jason Kissoon Desk 25- Spenser Smith

Desk 4- Saliya Brown Desk 15- Michael Davis Desk 26- Annsley Carruth

Desk 5- Michael Southern Desk 16- Victoria Martinez Desk 27- Amber Steadman

Desk 6- Aidan Cato Desk 17- Kennedy King Desk 28- Wade Treadwell

Desk 7- Alvina Mandzyuk Desk 18- Mary Olrich Desk 29- EMPTY

Desk 8- EMPTY Desk 19-Bailey Moore Desk 30- EMPTY

Desk 9- MaKayla Smith Desk 20- Ohmar McNair Desk 31- EMPTY

Desk 10- Haley Fleshman Desk 21- Anthony Palmer Desk 32- EMPTY

Desk 11- Grant Gibson Desk 22- Emma Riggle Desk 33- Davis Wilson

WELCOME TO 8TH GRADE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS!We’re Ms. Stewart & Ms. Nelson.

WHO AM I?

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US?

• An individualized academically challenging environment

• Diverse learning experiences

• A no-nonsense policy

• A clean slate everyday

• An open door

• RESPECT!

WHAT DO WE EXPECT OF YOU?

• Follow classroom and school rules

• Listen

• Ask questions

• A fresh start everyday

• Talk to me if something is difficult

• Give some effort!

CLASSROOM RULES

• Be prepared...• With all books, assignments, paper, and writing utensils when you enter the

classroom.

• Be respectful…• Of your peers, their opinions, our classroom time, and me.

• Be attentive…• During all of our classroom activities by listening and participating.

• Be teachable…• Everyday by entering the classroom with a positive attitude and willingness

to learn.

A CLOSER LOOK

• BE PREPARED• I have my homework completed

and ready to turn in.• I have all of my necessary

supplies.• I have something to write with.• I have looked at the daily agenda

and know what we are doing today.

• I have filled out my agenda.

• BE RESPECTFUL • I am polite to my teacher and my

other students.• I do not interrupt the teacher. I

raise my hand when I have something to say.

• I do not bully other students, and I will offer only constructive criticism.

• I do not cause distractions that disrupt classroom time.

A CLOSER LOOK

• BE ATTENTIVE• I do not talking during lecture

time.• I take notes during lecture time.• My conversations with my

classmates are relevant and on-topic.

• I am not on my cell phone unless for academic use.

• I participate in peer reviews and class discussions.

• BE TEACHABLE• I try to have a positive attitude. • I attempt all my work.• I talk to the teacher about what I

am struggling with.

MANAGEMENT PLAN

Corrective Actions

• Three-strike system1. Warning2. Warning3. Mark in behavior card

• You will have to sign a behavior card receipt.

Supportive Rewards

• Verbal or written praise

• Positive call home

• Listen to music

• Talk time

ANY BEHAVIOR CONSIDERED RUDE & DISCOURTEOUS TOWARDS A TEACHER, VIOLENT OUTBURSTS, OR DESTRUCTION OF CLASSROOM POLICY IS AN AUTOMATIC OFFICE REFERRAL.

EVERYDAY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

• Beginning the class• Enter the classroom quietly • Sit in assigned seat everyday• Get out all supplies and sharpen pencils before the bell rings• Fill out your agenda• Begin working on the “Do Now” activity• Be seated when the bell rings

• If you are tardy...• Excused: Hand me excuse and have a seat• Unexcused: 1st time- warning 2nd+- Behavior Card

• Resets every week (unless a consistent problem)

EXAMPLE DO NOW

On a piece of notebook paper, journal for five minutes about a memory of your choosing. You will

be sharing these with a partner.

EXAMPLE DO NOW

Turn in homework to bins, get out textbooks, and prepare yourself for today’s class.

EVERYDAY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

• Using the bathroom• Raise your hand and ask if you may go• Fill out bathroom pass in agenda with date and time• Bring the filled out pass to a teacher

• Sharpening your pencil• Sharpen your pencil before class if needed• Otherwise, wait until I am done teaching to get up.• If your pencil breaks during teaching, get up and get one from

the student section, but please put it back after class.

EVERYDAY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

• Getting the attention of the class• We will count to five.• By five, all students should be silent and still.

• Ending class & dismissal• You are not dismissed until I say “Have a good day”• Do not pack up early or get out of your seats• When I say “Have a good day,” you may pack up your stuff,

return anything you have borrowed from me, and turn in work to the bins on your way out.

TECHNOLOGY PROCEDURES

• We are a BYLD school!

• Look next to the daily agenda on the whiteboard for the technology card.• If the red card is showing, we will not be using technology today. All devices

should be put away • If the green card is showing, we will be using technology. All devices should

be face down on your desk until instructed to use them.

• You will receive only one warning if devices are out when they shouldn’t be.

• Misusing your device will result in automatic office referral and loss of technology privileges.

TOUR AROUND THE CLASSROOM• Daily agenda• Turn in bins• Classroom library• Graded work files• Class calendar• Absent work & pink slips• Classroom bulletin board• BYLD Wall• Student center• Teacher desk

STUDENT INTEREST INVENTORY

Tell me about yourself!