Welcome!

Advanced Skills and Composition

Mrs. Bears

Allow me to introduce myself…

Mrs. Bears

My Contact InformationClassroom number-219Office room number-142Work hours are 7 am – 4:30 pm

My phone # is: 328-6773My e-mail is bearsjs@d11.org

Expectations

Classroom Rules

Classroom Rules

The major guiding principle in this classroom:

RESPECT

Classroom Rules

Respect for selfRespect for othersRespect for materialsRespect for our schoolRespect for the teacherRespect for learning time

Classroom PoliciesGrades

Grades are points basedEssays/Projects 50-100 ptsExaminations 50-100 pts

Quizzes 10-30 ptsGraded Discussions 15-45 pts

Assignments 10-30 ptsWarm-ups 25 pts/wk

Classroom Policies

Grading Scale100-90 A89-80 B79-70 C69-60 D59-0 F

Classroom PoliciesMaterials

English NotebookPen or PencilPaperIndependent Reading Book**These materials are needed

Everyday**

Classroom Policies Warm-Ups

DailyWorth 5 pts a day or 25 pts/wkBased on

Grammar ExercisesQuick WritesWriting InstructionQuestions about prior day’s lesson

Classroom Policies Participation Points

In class on time, appropriate behavior, and has supplies=10 pts

Excused absence=10 ptsUnexcused absence=0 ptsUnexcused tardy=5 ptsDoes not have supplies=5ptsInappropriate behavior resulting in a

referral=0pts

Classroom PoliciesTardies

Three Strike rule for Unexcused Tardies3 tardies=detention4 tardies=detention, action plan, and call home

5 or more tardies= office referral

Classroom PoliciesConsequences

**Consequences for Inappropriate Classroom Behavior**

1. Two warnings2. Level 1 referral, conference

with me, and lose participation points for the day

3. Level 1 referral, conference with me, lose participation points for the day, and detention

Classroom PoliciesConsequences

**Consequences for Inappropriate Classroom Behavior**

4. Level 1 referral, conference with me, lose participation points for the day, and detention

5. Level 1 referral, conference with me, lose participation points for the day, detention, action plan, and call home

6. Office Referral

Classroom PoliciesLevel 1 Referral

Classroom PoliciesAction Plan

My Action Plan

 

1. What is the problem?

 

 

 2. What is causing the problem? (List the factors)

 

 

 

 

 

3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date_______________________________________________

Student’s Signature_____________________________________________________

Classroom PoliciesDetentions

Each detention will last 15 minutes

Must be pre-arranged with me If you do not attend-automatic call

home Before school After school During lunch

Bring your lunch from home or go to the cafeteria first & bring it back to my room. *Note that your detention still lasts 15 mins*

Classroom PoliciesPositive Referrals

Positive call, text, or e-mail home.

Name on bulletin board Various small prizes Get out of work free pass (can only be used with teacher

approval & can only use one each quarter)

Classroom PoliciesLate Work

Essays/Projects are due on the assigned date. Absences do not get you extra time.

On all other assignments late deductions will be as follows:

1 week late-90% credit 2 weeks late-80% credit 3 weeks or more-70% credit

Classroom PoliciesPasses

Passes for bathroom and drinking fountain will not be given during the first or last ten minutes of class.

Only 1 student may be out of the classroom at a time.

No passes will be given during instructional time.

Any abuse of passes will result in student losing his/her privileges.

Classroom PoliciesCell Phones/i-Pods

Turn off and put away all electronics upon entering the room!

No cell phone use during class In case of emergencies, speak with

and obtain teacher permission before class

i-Pods used with teacher permission

Classroom PoliciesCell Phones/i-Pods

Disregarding the policy for electronic devices is considered inappropriate classroom behavior. Therefore, the consequences will be the same.

Classroom PoliciesMake-up work when absent

1. Check the make-up notebook.2. Read the entry for the day that

you were gone. It will explain what was done in class and list any assignments or homework.

3. Check the folder for any handouts & take as needed.

Classroom PoliciesMake-up work when absent

4. If notes were taken in class, you will need to get these from another student.

5. If you do not understand what you need to do after reading the entry, consult one of your classmates for clarification. If after speaking with your classmate you still do not understand, then ask me.

Classroom PoliciesMake-up work when absent

**You do not need to ask the teacher for make-up work. Go directly to the make-up notebook**

Classroom PoliciesFood & Drink

Food & Drink will be allowed as long as….

1. They do not interrupt class.

2. You clean up after yourself.

3. The drinks are in covered containers.

Classroom PoliciesWhat Do I Do Now?

Any English Make-up Work Read Silently Work on your Book Project Do Extra Credit

Worksheets Work for Other Classes

Classroom PoliciesWhat Do I Do Now?

You will never have time to sit there and do nothing!

You will never have time to sit and chat with your neighbors!

Classroom PoliciesWhere Do I Find…

Pencils Make-Up Notebook The Daily Warm-up Objectives Agenda The Turn-in Basket

Classroom PoliciesWhat Do I Do If I’m Struggling?

Ask Questions Schedule Time With Me for

Extra Help Attend After School

Tutoring Attend Saturday School Do Extra Credit

Classroom PoliciesDismissal

The bell does not dismiss you from class! I will dismiss you.

Please do not pack up early. It is rude and distracting.