Welcome 6 TH Graders to Southwest Middle School & Integrated Science Mrs. Knicely 2014-2015
Dec 14, 2015
Welcome 6TH Graders to Southwest Middle School &
Integrated ScienceMrs. Knicely
2014-2015
One Truth, One LieBefore we begin discussing expectations and class
rules let’s play a little warm up activity with you. Each student will stand and introduce themselves. Then the student will tell one thing about themselves that is true and one that is not true, a lie. We will try to guess which is true and which is not true.
“Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”
-Martin Luther King
Warm Up: Read the quote. Think to yourself “how does this relate to my life?.” Then, “how does this make me feel?” Write AT LEAST three sentences.
Welcome to the FIRST day school
We are the Wolf Pack!
Team Wolf pack TeachersLanguage Arts:
Ms. MaurerMath: Science:
Mrs. KnicelySocial Studies:
Ms. Simpson
1. Respect me, your classmates, and yourselves
2. Be in your assigned seat unless I give you permission to move.
3. Follow all instructions & procedures
4. No eating or drinking, except water
5. Keep to yourself
Rules
1. Reminder of the rules in the class2. Warning3. Change in seat/second warning4. Silent lunch5. Call home/Morning detention6. Administrative referral
Consequences
Respect means:• Silence and attention while I’m speaking • Trying your best • Polite, supportive language• Clean classroom• ALWAYS speaking in English so that
EVERYONE can understand you!
Respect
When the bell ringsDo not ask to leave your seat while I am
instructing.
In Your Seat
Do what I tell you to do, THE FIRST TIME
Do it promptlyIf I have to tell you again, that will be a consequence.
Following Directions
If I give you an instruction and you argue with me, you will earn a consequence.
No Back Talk
No food or drink except water
No cellphones or music players
Follow the dress code
Southwest Middle School Rules
The following may result in me calling the administration and writing a referral immediately:Fighting or attempting to fightVerbal fightsSwearing at me or other students
What I Will Not Tolerate
Procedures let us learn
Procedures make our lives easier
What are some examples of procedures in your life?
Procedures
WHAT/WHY? Listen quietly. I explain WHAT the procedure is and WHY it will help.
HOW? I tell you HOW to do the procedure. I model it.
PRACTICE!!! We will PRACTICE together until we are able to do the procedure correctly.
Procedure for Learning Procedures
What?: What we will do to start every dayWhy?: Get the day started right by quickly engaging our brainsQuestion: Who has a morning procedure?
Procedure – Entering the Class
How?1. Enter class ON TIME2. Sit in your ASSIGNED seat QUIETLY3. Be seated when the bell rings4. Take out a pencil and your notes and begin
the WARM UP5. Place your homework where I can see it, if
you have homework
Procedure – Entering the Class
Practice – Entering the Class
Before the bell ringsBe seated in your
assigned seat, otherwise you are considered tardy
Sharpen pencil if needed
Take out notebook and start warm-up
Record any homework listed on the board
Remain quiet!
WHAT? My time to instruct with absolute silence.
WHY? You, your classmates, and I need silence to learn and teach
HOW? Eyes forward, mouths closed, listening attentively, taking notes.
Procedure: ON THE ROCK
1. Line up at the door in a single file line2. Listen for instruction3. No talking while in the hall way4. No pushing or touching 5. Stay to the right side of the hall
Hallway Procedure
1. All students in assigned seats.2. Silent.3. All together clean the space around seats.4. Do not get up from your seat until you are
dismissed
Procedure for Leaving Class
Practice – Leaving Class
Restroom ProceduresNot allowed first and
last 15 minutes of class unless it’s an emergency
Must raise hand and ask permission
Fill out a restroom pass
Go directly to the restroom and directly back
Fire Drill & Lockdown procedure Fire Drill
Remain calm & quiet
Line up in a single file line at the door behind Mrs. Knicely
Exit to the parking lot
Listen to Mrs. Knicely!
LockdownRemain calm &
quietGather in the corner
of the room near the lab prep room
Sit on the floor and remain quiet
Listen to Mrs. Knicely!
HomeworkMake sure you have your name,
subject/period, and date in the right hand corner of every homework assignment
Assignment name on the top, center of paperIf you miss a day of class, it is your
responsibility to make up the assignment, notes, quiz, or lab you may have missed
You have 1 week to make up a lab1 Day for missed assignments
Lab ProceduresYou will be placed into groups
In each group you will have a job Group manager, supplies manager, recorder, safety
manager, & clean up
Listen and follow all proceduresKeep the noise to a minimum Stay with your group membersClean up when done
Any student who does not follow the rules will be asked not to participate in the lab activity
Class SchedulesAdvisory/ Homeroom……8:45-9:151st Period……………………9:20-2nd Period……………………3rd Period ……………………4th Period…………………….5th Period (learning lab)..6th Period (electives)…..
Lunch Make sure to bring your lunch with you, we
do not have time to go back to the roomWe walk single file on the right side of the
hall to the cafeteria – no pushing! No talking in the hall, no excuses! While in the lunch room sit at table 2Stay in your seats, keep the noise downTwo people will stay to wipe down the tables
at the end of lunch.Line up single file by the door to go back to
the room
Restroom break after lunchWe will stop at the restrooms on our way
back from lunchYou are to remain quiet in the halls – no
horseplay! Only go to the restroom if you have to, you
have three minutes to goGet back in line and wait for the rest of the
class to finish
Questions?