Welcome to Ms. Teague’s M.Ed. Classroom Social Studies Teacher 7 th Grade History Rm. 118 Martin Luther King Middle School.

Welcome to Ms. Teague’s M.Ed.Classroom

Social Studies Teacher7th Grade HistoryRm. 118Martin Luther King Middle School

Am I in the Right Room? If your homeroom/history teacher is Ms.

Teague; you are in the correct room.

Ms. Teague

History

Grades 7

Room # 118

Where am I supposed to sit? You are placed in alphabetical order. The number on your card should match the

number at your desk. This will be your seat until advised otherwise.

Who is this teacher as a person?

POETRY

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes, Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded? Grading Scale: 100- 92 A 91 – 82 B 81 - 74 C 73 – 60 D 59 and below F

Test : 50% of grade Quizzes: 20% Projects: 20% Homework: 5% Class Participation 5%

What are the rules in this classroom? The classroom rules can be found in your

syllabus as well as on the wall in the classroom.

Ms. Teague’s Classroom Contract

Guidelines

Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the clock strikes 9o’clock.

(The bell work may be on the board or the overhead projector)

Ms. Teague’s S.S. Lounge

Today’s SpecialSeptember 7, 2008 Bellwork: Express your feelings about history. Do you like or dislike

the subject? Why or why not? Do you feel like you know a lot about history? What would you like to learn this year in history?

Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies

and procedures.

Guideline #2

Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

(You will not be permitted to return to your class for materials left behind. Materials left behind will be either sent to lost and found or disposed of in the garbage.)

Guideline #3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4 Treat each person in this room with respect

and dignity.

Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined

in the Martin Luther King Student handbook.

Special Guideline

This classroom is a “No Whining/ No Bullying” Zone. That means that there will be no whining or bullying, for ANY reason.

Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining/Bullying Zone” this year.

Guideline Infraction Notice

Read it Sign it Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction Notice(Pink Slip)

Please: correct your behavior ___and/or return to task___Signature:______________________________ Date__________Offense: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Conference Result: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________Teacher Signature: ______________________________

Following Guidelines will result in:

Verbal Acknowledgement A Stress free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in:1st

Warning and documentation 2nd

Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention * * Fridays Only!!

3rd Disciplinary Referral

Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights,

damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the principal IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the room Please enter quietly Have a seat Take out your materials Review the agenda Write down your homework (I will initial

it.) Begin bell work assignment

When you are tardy Enter quietly Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my

desk Repeated tardiness (more than 3)will result in

a detention and/or parent conference.

Getting your attentionI will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand / patterned clap Wait for everyone to be quiet and follow my

signal Then, I will begin speaking

Signals to Know 1 finger: to speak or hand 2 finger: to leave seat 3 fingers: ask a question or hand 4 fingers: to use the restroom 5 fingers: Quiet Sign

Paper Heading

Name plus special # Homeroom Teacher Assignment Name Pg. Number (s) if

applicable Date (the paper heading should be in

the upper right hand corner)* Place on all homework and class

assignments

Ms. Teague (19)HR: Mr. Shelby

Unit 1: Reflection pg.10September 2, 2008

Example

After an excused absence It is your responsibility to see me to get your

makeup work after class. You will have up to the amount of days missed to complete assignment(s).

Student Responsibility Card

This is for students who do not have the assigned homework

Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY CARDIt is your responsibility to complete all homework assignments on time.

 Name _______________________________    Number ______________ I did not turn in my homework because:                 _______I did the assigned homework, but did not bring it to class.                 _______I chose not to do my homework.                 _______I forgot to do my homework.                 _______I did not have the appropriate materials at home.                 _______Other-please explain on the back. Signature _____________________________  Date _________________(Write the assignment name on the back of this card.)

Finish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next?Activities Work on unfinished Social Studies assignments Read your “choice” novel Write a reaction to the topic(s) being covered Review vocabulary words Write a letter to someone in history Study notes Review old test or quizzes Start working on tonight's homework

Scheduled check out Please let me know as you enter the classroom.

*I will be at the door. Quietly raise your hand to get my attention Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I

will assist you.

Turning in papers

Place your paper in the center of the tables and wait for them to be collected.

I (or a class helper) will come by and collect all stacks

Assignments will then be placed in the HW or the Completed Work basket located on top of the bookshelf.

Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate I want to hear what you have to say Make all questions and comments relevant to the

current discussion If your question is off the topic, write it down and

ask later. (Respect will be given to all comments. Nocomment is silly. Rudeness will not be tolerated!)

Moving around the room You must ask permission Do not ask during a classroom discussion

unless it is an emergency

Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell (or the clock) Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officiallydismisses you with.

Restroom Breaks

Students are not permitted to leave the classroom during the first fifteen or last fifteen minutes of class, or while direct teaching is taking place.

After 4 fingers have been displayed and permission is granted the student must then ,sign out and write the time, then exit to the restroom.

The restroom clipboard is located by the door. No more than 2 restroom breaks a week, so pace

your time.

Hallway Procedures Single filed line Walk on the right side of the hallway. NO talking is permitted. (SAVE ALL questions

until we reach our destination.)

* If hallway procedures cannot be followed we will practice until we get it right. The more minutes wasted, the more you will have to makeup.

Going to Lunch Come into the room and place your belongings at

your seat and quietly line up. The students will be called to the line in groups or

individually. (Alternative) The line must be straight and quiet at all times.

Cafeteria Sit at assigned table. Follow the cafeteria procedures as well as

the classroom rules.  Students must clean up their area after they

have finished eating. (Teacher will typically call you to dump your tray when present.) 

Teacher will call you to the line for cafeteria dismissal.

Students should be on their best behavior at all times.

Working in Cooperative Groups Students are placed in teacher chosen groups

at all times.  You are responsible for your own work. You are to ask a “support buddy” for help if

you have a question. You must help if you are asked for help. You may ask for help from the teacher when

the group agrees on the same question.

Changing Groups/ TransitionsA verbal announcement of five minutes left before changing centers, lessons, activities, etc.  Will given to inform you that the assignment is coming to a close.

When it is time to change, a variety of methods are used: Play music Snap/clap rhythm pattern led by teacher The timer will ring

If the Teacher is Out of the Room Students remain on task while the teacher is out of

the room. Classroom rules and procedures are followed and work should be continued.

Save any questions and comments for when the teacher return.

“Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis

Library/Media Center Special guests Working Cooperatively Fire Drill - quietly line put your things down and

line up. In a straight line head to the assigned exit. Intercom Announcements – Remain silent while the

announcements are on. Assemblies – Single filed line and remain silent. Substitute Teacher

Remember … I truly believe in your potential and I want

you to believe in it too!