7 th Grade ELA – Ms. Casey

7th Grade ELA – Ms. Casey

Welcome to 7th Grade ELA – Ms.

CaseyBe prepared to greet me with a hand shake and introduce yourself! I will hand you half of a notecard with a number on it. Once you’ve greeted me, you will enter the classroom one at a time.

Calmly walk into the room and find the desk that has the matching number on your note card. Please take a seat at this desk.

Silently, begin working on your student survey and wait for further instructions.

You have 6 minutes to complete this task.

Announcements You will have a quiz on Friday (8/29) over classroom policies and procedures.

The quiz will be in the format of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and true/false questions.

Please try to have supplies by Friday, so we can assemble our binders.

School SuppliesMy school supply list is attached to my class syllabus, which is located on my webpage. If you have questions over what you need for the class, please let me know.

Please bring supplies as soon as possible. We will begin assembling our binders on Friday (8/29).

Objective SWBAT define and explain classroom procedures and expectations.

Classroom Procedures

I’m thrilled to have you in my class!

In order to create a safe and fun learning environment, there are a ton of classroom procedures and rules we need to cover.

Be aware that you will hear me refer to “100%” this year. This means I expect, 100% participation, effort, and compliance from EACH of you. Know that in return, I will always give you my 100%.

Vocabulary GoalsYou will expand your written and verbal vocabulary.

I encourage you to utilize my online resources to help study, prepare, and incorporate the vocabulary into their everyday lives.

In order to help you study vocabulary for my class, I've uploaded all of my vocabulary for the semester onto a website called "Quizlet".

You can access all vocabulary and important documents by going to the Bessie Coleman M.S. website, click on “school staff”, click on Ms. Casey, and then select “Forms”.

Starting next week, you will be responsible for 5 vocabulary words per week and will be quizzed weekly.

Hint!Pay attention to all classroom procedures!

You will have a quiz over classroom procedures on Friday (8/29).

Ms. Casey’s Rules1. Follow directions the first time given.

2. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on, before speaking.

4. No foul language or racial slurs of any kind will be tolerated.

5. Be prepared for class.

Entering the Classroom

WALK! Do not run into my classroom.

You should enter silently and sit at your assigned seat.

Please read the board or listen for my instructions.

Often times, we will begin class with a “Smart Start.”

Exiting the Classroom

The bell does NOT dismiss you. I do.

Pay close attention to the exit procedure.

Choosing to not follow the exit procedure, will postpone your dismissal from class.

Exit Procedure1. Silently gather all items (backpacks, folders binders, etc.) on your desk.

2. With arms by your side, silently stand.

3. Step to the LEFT side of your chair and push the chair in. Look around your desk for trash.

4. Stand behind your chair and await dismissal.

**The 100% rule applies here too! We will do the procedure over and over again until 100% of students participate and complete the procedure correctly.

Tardies!If your entire body is not inside the classroom when the tardy bell rings, you are considered tardy.

When you are not in class on time, you disrupt your own learning and the learning of your classmates.

Please be respectful and responsible. Be on time to class so I can help you grow academically.

Bathroom Breaks

No bathroom breaks.

You can use the bathroom during passing periods. Please be responsible students and plan accordingly.

Using the bathroom before/after class, maximizes our learning time.

Sharpening Pencils?

Please have all pencils sharpened by the time class begins.

You may keep a personal sharpener at your desk ONLY if it has a lid. Do NOT pass your personal sharpener around my classroom.

Class time is valuable. Please come prepared.

Make- Up WorkIt is YOUR responsibility to get your make-up work.

Make-up work will always be kept in bins labeled according to the day of the week.

Length of absence Days allowed for makeup work

One-day absence The day after return to schoolTwo-day absence Three days after return to schoolThree-day absence Four days after return to schoolFour-day absence Five days after return to schoolFive-day absence Six days after return to schoolSix or more days Seven days after return to school

unless prior approval is given by the principal or designee

Late WorkI do accept late homework and classwork assignments.

If you are absent, we will schedule a reasonable time/day to take any missed quizzes or tests.1 Day Late 90 is the highest grade that

can be earned.

2 Days Late 80 is the highest grade that can be earned.

3 or more days Late

Automatic “0”

Grading Policy Daily Work: 60%

Tests: 40%

Please make sure all work is neat and legible. (If I can’t read it, its wrong.)

Please write in either pencil or blue/black ink only.

DO NOT WRITE IN RED PEN PLEASE.

I Don’t Know?!“I don’t know” is an UNACCEPTABLE answer in this classroom.

It is okay to not know, it is not okay to not try.

Electronics All electronic devices (cell phones, iPads, tablets, lap tops, etc.) are to remain put away during class unless otherwise instructed.

If you are caught using a device in class, I will give you one warning and ask that the device be put away. If you continue to use the device, I will confiscate the device for the remainder of the class period, and if necessary, alert parents and campus administration.

ConsequencesA verbal warning

Reflection desk

Teacher assigned detention (held Fridays from 2:55-3:25 – Failure to appear at detention is an automatic referral)

Phone call to parent and a referral

RewardsVerbal affirmation

Hand written notes/certificates of encouragement

Positive phone calls home

Entered into raffle drawing for prizes

Quick Review!Is it okay to blurt out answers if Ms. Casey has not called on you? What is the proper procedure?

Name 2 consequences for poor behavior.

Name 2 rewards for exceptional behavior.

How should you enter/exit Ms. Casey’s classroom?

What is Ms. Casey’s first class rule?

Who is responsible for make-up work? What is the procedure for getting make-up work?

If classwork is 3 or more days late, what is the highest grade that can be made on the assignment?

Attention Grabbers

There will be times that I need to grab your attention quickly to give you information.

Please become familiar with my “attention grabbers”, so we can maximize our time in the classroom.

1. Clapping sequences (I’ll demonstrate this.)

2. Call and response

3. Give me “5” procedure

Name PlatesI want to get to know each of you by name!

Once you receive your paper, fold it into 3 equal parts. Turn your attention to the board for a demonstration.

You’ll have the next 10 minutes to create your name plate.

This name plate will stay in the classroom.

Homework You are receiving a copy of the “Commitment to Excellence” contract.

Please read this document with your parents. If both you and your parents are in agreement with the contract, please sign it and return ONLY the signature page.

This homework assignment is due Tuesday, August 26, 2014 and is an easy “100”.

Exit Ticket On a sticky note in COMPLETE sentences, answer the following questions.

I’ve told you about my expectations as students in my classroom. What are your expectations of me as your teacher?

Ex: I expect Ms. Casey to be supportive, offer tutoring, and be a good role model.

What are you most nervous about for this class? How can I help to ease your concerns?

Ex: I am most nervous about all the writing we will be doing in this class. Ms. Casey can ease my concerns by showing me strategies that can improve my writing.

“I DO NOT KNOW” IS AN UNACCEPTABLE ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS.

You will have 6 minutes to complete this task and then we will discuss some responses as a class.