Stone Scholastic Academy Welcome to 7 th Grade! September 2, 2014.

Stone Scholastic Academy

Welcome to 7th Grade!

September 2, 2014

Our Agenda:0 Locker Partners-Choose one…0 Classroom Procedures0 Line/Hallway Procedures0 Student Schedules0 Expectations0 Lunch procedures0 Agendas-enter teacher information0 Contact Information0 Board Work0 Homework Information0 Emergency Forms: Due Tomorrow!0 Pass out books0 Your pet peeves

Line Up Procedures/Bathroom0 In the morning: Line up outside in TWO lines, be quiet in the

halls!0 Once you are in the building there should be no talking

(SOAR)!0 In the morning, no bathroom unless you have permission0 You must be in your seat by 8:10 0 Before lunch: Go to your locker, get your lunch, then go to the

bathroom before you eat0 Bathroom breaks are to be taken before school and during

lunch. 0 No one will be allowed to leave for the bathroom without a

note from their parent explaining the reason they need to go during class time.

0 Yes girls, that includes your time of the month!

Entering the Classroom0 New lunch procedure…0 The morning times are important due to

attendance, sit quietly in your seat0 After lockers, return to your desk and

READ (SSR), do not ask questions, talk with friends or do homework.

0 NEVER hand in homework (or place it on my desk) unless it is all being collected

0 NEVER place anything or touch anything on my desk without expressed consent form your teacher

Lockers & Permanent Seats

0 Lockers should be neat, organized (no papers falling out, books on floor…) and LOCKED when not in use.

0 You may purchase a school lock for $7.00

0 Locker partners(16-35)– find a partner and sign up on the sign up sheet.

0 Seats change through out the year.

0 I decide to change seats for various reasons and expect you to move to your new location without question.

0 During class your desk should be cleared except for what we are working on.

0 ALL books and other items should be kept under your desk.

Student Schedules & Lunches0 Review student schedule0 Write your class number on

your schedule.0 You may want to tape

schedule in your locker so you know what books to take out. It is also posted on the front white board.

0 *You may now go to lockers and put away lunches, etc…

0Lunch-Price ?0Eat at your OWN desk,

put away garbage and check to make sure your desk is CLEAN for the next student using it.

0After you have eaten and cleaned your desk, get ready for recess

0Please follow lunch rules

Student Agendas & Supply Lists

Agendas 0Pass out agendas and discuss use.0Write in teacher email and class number: [email protected] homework buddies- Write HW Buddy email address and phone numbers into your agenda (remember you need someone RELIABLE, not necessarily your BFF).0Go over homework policy in syllabus

Supply List0Collect tissue, paper towels.0You must bring the following to class everyday: the current book you are reading, paper, pencil, pen, journal(reading, writing, board work), RRJ book, notebooks.0*Novels and Literature book as needed.0Review the rest of the list.0If you borrow supplies from me it will cost you an unprepared check.0Cover ALL books especially Literature book!

What to Bring & How to Label It02 Red spiral notebooks for

Language Arts (writing):01 titled “Writing”-for

writing process (drafting, etc.)

01 titled “Language Arts Notes”

03 Black and White (marble) composition books labeled with student’s name & titled:

01 titled “Reading Response Journal”

01 titled “Board Work”01 titled “Annotations”0You will need all of these

every day along with the novel we are reading

Board Work

Each student will be required to complete board work assignments in a separate notebook labeled “Board Work”. This notebook will be collected periodically and graded. In order to receive full credit the following guidelines should be followed:0You will be given 5 to 10 minutes to complete board work daily. It is essential that you come to class prepared and begin working immediately.0If absent YOU are responsible for writing the date you were absent in your folder along with the word “absent” so you can receive be excused, you have one day to make it up.0All work must be complete and legible in order to receive full credit.

Discipline System Overview0Checklist- review which checks are given / number of

checks for recess detention0Behavior contract0Classroom assigned jobs and behavior checks (on report

card)0When another teacher/adult enters the room they may

have very important information to share with me, you are to remain on task until I am finished speaking with him or her.

0Uniform/ jeans, SOLID blue or white shirts0Boys- no undies showing! 0Girls- no cleavage or bras showing

Miscellaneous Information0 Inclement weather before school begins – Go to the auditorium0 Fire drill - close door, no talking, out by office doors & walk to

Rosemont0 Emergency in room- keep away from doors, NO talking.0 LISTEN TO MY INSTRUCTIONS!0 Personal hygiene0 Acknowledgement and rewards0 Look over syllabus0 Parent packet overview-Review contents0 Emergency forms- due back tomorrow! 0 Locker Partners

Books

0You will need a literature book- I need to record all book numbers for all the books you borrow throughout the year

0Course syllabus for The Outsiders, pass out no0Make sure your agenda, notebooks (for Board Work)

and journals (for Reading Response Journal) are labeled

0Make sure you have a system for keeping all handouts and notes in one place-this is helpful for final exams

My Pet Peeves0 Respect, I will always respect you and ask for the same

level of respect for myself and other teachers.0 Talking when I am teaching or working with someone

individually or when an adult enters the room-remain on task!

0 Lying. Be honest! Take ownership of your actions0 If someone enters the room, be respectful!0 Stay in an actual line when walking in the hallways (please

don’t talk in line)0 Food in the room & sticky desks after lunch, use a

disinfectant wipe if you need to.0 On this index card write your own pet peeves about school

(no complaining about homework, uniforms or the lunches), begin working on your questionnaire…

Keys to Success in 7th Grade

0Don’t procrastinate0Take and review notes0Get organized-Keep handouts from my class0Get a study buddy0Have long-term goals0READ (especially non-fiction)0Read your writing aloud0Follow school rules-important for when letters of

recommendation are needed