Social StudiesSocial Studies2009-102009-10

North East Middle SchoolNorth East Middle School

Mr. WarnerMr. Warner

First Things First…First Things First…

Who am I? Mr. Matthew Warner 4th year teacher Certified to teach both science and

social studies. I taught science the last 3 years.

And… I’M YOUR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER!!!

Who am I? Mr. Matthew Warner 4th year teacher Certified to teach both science and

social studies. I taught science the last 3 years.

And… I’M YOUR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER!!!

Some Things About Me…

• 1. I love sports!– Playing and watching

• I play basketball, volleyball, and golf regularly.• I watch the Philadelphia Eagles and the

Maryland Terrapins teams PASSIONATELY

• 2. I’m interested in technology– Computers, cameras, video games, cool

gadgets– Halo 3 Rocks!!!

Some More Things About Me…

• 3. My biggest hobby is music Both Listening to and playing music

• Instruments I Play: Guitar, Bass• Instruments I Want To Learn To Play: Piano,

Drums

List of Artists/Bands You’ll Find in My iPod: Andrew Bird Beck Beirut Belle & Sebastian Bon Iver Coldplay The Cure The Decemberists Elliott Smith Iron & Wine Jose Gonzalez Mason Jennings Muse The National Pink Floyd Radiohead Ray LaMontagne Remy Zero The Shins Simon & Garfunkel Sufjan Stevens Tom Petty TV on the Radio U2

Even Some More Things About Me…

Even Some More Things About Me…

4. I enjoy reading books My three favorite authors:

C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien

Genres I enjoy reading: Fantasy, Classics, Mystery, History

(Nonfiction)

4. I enjoy reading books My three favorite authors:

C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien

Genres I enjoy reading: Fantasy, Classics, Mystery, History

(Nonfiction)

Even Some More Things About Me… (Sheesh!!!)

• 5. I also enjoy watching movies• What types of movies?

• Analytical and intelligent (Thanks to the best class I ever took in college)

• Some blockbusters• This summer, at the movie theater, I saw:

• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince• Terminator Salvation• Angels & Demons

My Top 10 Movies

» 10. The Matrix» 9. Back To The Future» 8. Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost

Ark» 7. The Departed» 6. Good Will Hunting» 5. The Godfather» 4. The Dark Knight» 3. Garden State» 2. Braveheart» 1. Lord of The Rings

» 10. The Matrix» 9. Back To The Future» 8. Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost

Ark» 7. The Departed» 6. Good Will Hunting» 5. The Godfather» 4. The Dark Knight» 3. Garden State» 2. Braveheart» 1. Lord of The Rings

Even Some More Things About Me… (Sheesh!!! Shouldn’t We Be Doing Book

Work By Now?)

Even Some More Things About Me… (Sheesh!!! Shouldn’t We Be Doing Book

Work By Now?)• 6. I love animals

• Dogs and cats specifically• I have had MANY pets growing up• Right now, I have a beagle named “Maggie”

• 7. The biggest quirk about me is that I am obsessive compulsive• Things must be organized with me• Disorganization really irritates me• I wash my hands many times a day using

scalding hot water and antibacterial soap

• 6. I love animals• Dogs and cats specifically• I have had MANY pets growing up• Right now, I have a beagle named “Maggie”

• 7. The biggest quirk about me is that I am obsessive compulsive• Things must be organized with me• Disorganization really irritates me• I wash my hands many times a day using

scalding hot water and antibacterial soap

Class RulesClass Rules

1. Be Prepared and on TimeThis includes: sharpening pencils, having all

materials, filling out your planners

2. Raise Your Hand and Wait To Be Called OnWhen I am speaking, you are silent

3. Remain Seated During ClassUnless I instruct otherwiseHold your trash until I’ve finished speaking

1. Be Prepared and on TimeThis includes: sharpening pencils, having all

materials, filling out your planners

2. Raise Your Hand and Wait To Be Called OnWhen I am speaking, you are silent

3. Remain Seated During ClassUnless I instruct otherwiseHold your trash until I’ve finished speaking

Class RulesClass Rules4. Treat Others With Absolute Respect and

Courtesy There will be NO bullying in my room If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything

at all (Don’t mumble underneath your breath either) Inappropriate behavior falls under this category ALL CLASS RULES fall under this category

5. Keep Your Hands To Yourself and Your Own Items

6. Follow Directions Immediately Not 15 seconds later. Not 2 minutes later. Right away!

7. No Gum, Food, Candy, or DrinkUnless I give it to you

4. Treat Others With Absolute Respect and Courtesy There will be NO bullying in my room If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything

at all (Don’t mumble underneath your breath either) Inappropriate behavior falls under this category ALL CLASS RULES fall under this category

5. Keep Your Hands To Yourself and Your Own Items

6. Follow Directions Immediately Not 15 seconds later. Not 2 minutes later. Right away!

7. No Gum, Food, Candy, or DrinkUnless I give it to you

System of ConsequencesSystem of Consequences

• Just like in baseball– 3 strikes and you’re out (minor offenses)– 1 pop fly to the shortstop and you’re out (major

offenses)

• First offense = a warning / conference with me

• Second offense = a take-home detention (that must be signed)

• Third offense = MIR (after school detention)• Fourth offense = office referral

• Just like in baseball– 3 strikes and you’re out (minor offenses)– 1 pop fly to the shortstop and you’re out (major

offenses)

• First offense = a warning / conference with me

• Second offense = a take-home detention (that must be signed)

• Third offense = MIR (after school detention)• Fourth offense = office referral

Bathroom PrivilegesBathroom Privileges Go before class starts. Once you enter the room,

you stay in the room. You have two bathroom passes a marking period. You MUST have a planner.

“Don’t ask me to go if you’ve nothing to show.” I will only let you go to the bathroom if you have YOUR

OWN planner in your possession. DO NOT ask to go while I am teaching. If I give you permission to go, DO NOT bring your

planner up for me to sign if you have not filled out all of the appropriate information.

If you have a medical problem, have your parents contact the nurse.

Go before class starts. Once you enter the room, you stay in the room.

You have two bathroom passes a marking period. You MUST have a planner.

“Don’t ask me to go if you’ve nothing to show.” I will only let you go to the bathroom if you have YOUR

OWN planner in your possession. DO NOT ask to go while I am teaching. If I give you permission to go, DO NOT bring your

planner up for me to sign if you have not filled out all of the appropriate information.

If you have a medical problem, have your parents contact the nurse.

Daily ProceduresDaily Procedures

• When you enter the room you may…– Enter quietly– Sharpen your pencils– Walk over to the board in order to see the

Homework, Warm-Up, Agenda, and Objective– Talk at YOUR seat until I close the door

• When you enter the room you may not…– Be loud, scream, or yell– Act crazy or inappropriately– Socialize with other students across the room– Be running

• When you enter the room you may…– Enter quietly– Sharpen your pencils– Walk over to the board in order to see the

Homework, Warm-Up, Agenda, and Objective– Talk at YOUR seat until I close the door

• When you enter the room you may not…– Be loud, scream, or yell– Act crazy or inappropriately– Socialize with other students across the room– Be running

Daily ProceduresDaily Procedures

• “So, what routine should I follow then?”– 1. Enter quietly, sharpen your pencil (if

needed), and have a seat– 2. Look at the board for daily Objective,

Agenda, Homework, and Warm-Up information– 3. Once the music starts, you MUST BE

SILENT. • This is a cue to be totally silent and to begin

working on your warm-up, copy down homework, and have materials out and ready to go

• This gives me time to take attendance

• “So, what routine should I follow then?”– 1. Enter quietly, sharpen your pencil (if

needed), and have a seat– 2. Look at the board for daily Objective,

Agenda, Homework, and Warm-Up information– 3. Once the music starts, you MUST BE

SILENT. • This is a cue to be totally silent and to begin

working on your warm-up, copy down homework, and have materials out and ready to go

• This gives me time to take attendance

Daily ProceduresDaily Procedures

• The end of class…– During the last 5 minutes of class, we will

clean up the classroom.• Trash must be picked up off the floor• Supplies must be NEATLY put away• If there are books on your table, they need to be

neatly stacked.

– When the bell rings…• You wait for me to dismiss you• I will dismiss the class when EVERYONE is seated

and quiet, supplies are returned, and the floor is clean from trash.

• The end of class…– During the last 5 minutes of class, we will

clean up the classroom.• Trash must be picked up off the floor• Supplies must be NEATLY put away• If there are books on your table, they need to be

neatly stacked.

– When the bell rings…• You wait for me to dismiss you• I will dismiss the class when EVERYONE is seated

and quiet, supplies are returned, and the floor is clean from trash.

NotebooksNotebooks

You will be required to keep a notebook in my classYou will be required to keep a notebook in my class ““What type of folder should I use?”What type of folder should I use?”

A thin, 3-prong pocket folder (NOT A BINDER)A thin, 3-prong pocket folder (NOT A BINDER) You will keep a warm-up section in the VERY FRONT You will keep a warm-up section in the VERY FRONT

of your notebookof your notebook At the end of the marking period, notebooks will be At the end of the marking period, notebooks will be

collected for a collected for a BIGBIG grade grade This should be the easiest A+ grade you can getThis should be the easiest A+ grade you can get

Every week we will add to our Every week we will add to our Table of ContentsTable of Contents Keep organized as we go through the marking period to Keep organized as we go through the marking period to

make it easier on youmake it easier on you

You will be required to keep a notebook in my classYou will be required to keep a notebook in my class ““What type of folder should I use?”What type of folder should I use?”

A thin, 3-prong pocket folder (NOT A BINDER)A thin, 3-prong pocket folder (NOT A BINDER) You will keep a warm-up section in the VERY FRONT You will keep a warm-up section in the VERY FRONT

of your notebookof your notebook At the end of the marking period, notebooks will be At the end of the marking period, notebooks will be

collected for a collected for a BIGBIG grade grade This should be the easiest A+ grade you can getThis should be the easiest A+ grade you can get

Every week we will add to our Every week we will add to our Table of ContentsTable of Contents Keep organized as we go through the marking period to Keep organized as we go through the marking period to

make it easier on youmake it easier on you

Make-Up Work & Late Assignments

Make-Up Work & Late Assignments

Once I have started to grade an assignment, any late work loses a letter grade per day i.e. 100% (A+) two days late = 80% (B-)

After 3 days, it’s too late to turn in the work If you were out for 2 days, you have 4

additional days to turn in the work you missed If you were absent, look in the “Make-Up Work

Folder” You will find your missing work here

Once I have started to grade an assignment, any late work loses a letter grade per day i.e. 100% (A+) two days late = 80% (B-)

After 3 days, it’s too late to turn in the work If you were out for 2 days, you have 4

additional days to turn in the work you missed If you were absent, look in the “Make-Up Work

Folder” You will find your missing work here

Turning In Your Work

Expect every assignment to be graded

Turn your work in to the “In-Box” assigned to your class OR to the person I tell to collect the work

You must have a complete heading for full credit– Complete heading consists of: Name (First and

Last… Not Initials), Date, Block, Title– Any work without a complete heading losses 10%

Your Space Is Your Space, My Space Is My Space

ABSOLUTELY NO ONE is to touch my desk– Do not walk behind the threshold of my

desk!If I have materials out, DON’T TOUCH

it until I give you permission.

Borrowing Items “Mr. Warner, may I borrow a pen or pencil?”

Answer: “No” “But, Mr. Warner I have something I can give you

for collateral.” Answer: “No”

“Why not, Mr. Warner?” Answer: “Because collateral doesn’t work”

Being prepared is your responsibility If you are unprepared three times, you will receive a

detention

Items In The Room• Classroom Library

– Off limits unless I give you permission– You must use the sign out sheet when I give you

permission– Keep the library NEAT and in the same order I have it

right now

• Tissues– I will not supply you with tissues to use other than the box

I have for you at this moment– Bring in a tissue box for the class to share– For each box you bring in, you get 3 pieces of candy from

me

Your BelongingsYour Belongings

Please keep your belongings either neatly underneath your desk or on your desk itself.

Please DO NOT place your belongings in the aisles. This is a small classroom and I don’t want

my big feet tripping over your stuff. I DO NOT run a lost & found.

If you leave supplies behind you might want to check outside in the hallway because my classroom is not your extra locker space.

Please keep your belongings either neatly underneath your desk or on your desk itself.

Please DO NOT place your belongings in the aisles. This is a small classroom and I don’t want

my big feet tripping over your stuff. I DO NOT run a lost & found.

If you leave supplies behind you might want to check outside in the hallway because my classroom is not your extra locker space.

AttendanceAttendance

I keep track of attendance every day of the year I check to see if you are skipping class

I compare my attendance list with the office’s attendance list If you are not in my class but the office says that you are here,

I write a referral

If you are late… You have two unexcused lates a marking period

The third time = a detention

An unexcused late means you are late within one minute after my door becomes closed… not 15 minutes

I keep track of attendance every day of the year I check to see if you are skipping class

I compare my attendance list with the office’s attendance list If you are not in my class but the office says that you are here,

I write a referral

If you are late… You have two unexcused lates a marking period

The third time = a detention

An unexcused late means you are late within one minute after my door becomes closed… not 15 minutes

Class JobsI like to assign class jobsIf you would like a job, you must be

responsible, trustworthy, and well behaved

I will alternate jobs throughout the year at my own discretion

Class Jobs“So, what are the class jobs?”

1. Make-Up Work Folder Care Keeper2. Collectors/Distributors3. Homework Stamper4. Errand Runner5. Board Washer

Seats

For right now…– Seats will be done alphabetically

So that I can get to know your names

Later on though…– I will rearrange seats

Want to sit near your friends?– Then you must be well behaved AND your friends

must be well behaved

This is not a right, this is a privilege.

The End

Make sure your worksheet is complete

Have out your grading policy Start filling out your student

information sheet