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Ms. Shelita McCadney, Ed.S

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New Student OrientationAbout MeAbout YouAbout ByramAbout 7th Grade MathMath materialsClassroom SetupA Normal Day of ClassClassroom

navigation/proceduresConsequencesMajor Middle School

Issues

Classroom and School Rewards

About Me

About Me

About 7th grade MathGeometryAlgebraRational NumbersNumber OperationsFractions, Decimals,

PercentEquationsIntegersArea and Perimeter

ProportionsCircumferenceAlgebraic EquationsNOTEBOOK

CHECKS

About 7th Grade MathMinimum 9 daily

grades or moreMinimum 5 TestsTest – multiple

choice, short answer, notebook Checks

New Grading Scale*Groups/Partner/

IndividualLessons are fast

paced

Math MaterialsDry Erase MarkersHighlightersFolder/BinderFocus/ReadyAttendance

Normal Day of Class1. “Power Up” 2. Copy the Lesson of

the day/Math Notebook

3. Independent Exploratory

4. Guided Practice5. Independent

Practice6. Class

Review/Challenge

About Our ClassroomAgenda BoardLesson BoardActivity CenterWeekly Job Duties“Swag Points”

HomeworkChecked for completionComplete completion grade given twice in

the semester

Notebook Checks1. Notebook checks will be every 10 pages

• If as a class you turn in 100% notebooks the first nine weeks, your class will NOT have any more notebook checks for the remainder of the year, but you are required to still main a notebook for organizational purposes.

Classroom Navigation1. Two people @ student stations at any time. (garbage

can, activity center, pencil sharpener)2. Pencils are sharpened at the beginning of class3. Restroom breaks are given every other period4. Papers are passed up the row and across or down 5. Math Computations are done “Hot Dog Style”

(Answers on the left, work on the right side of the paper)

6. No getting up or movement while the teacher is teaching

7. Make the Teacher Happy : )

Classroom ExpectationsBe Punctual to ClassOnce entering the classroom, remain there

until an adult dismisses you.Have appropriate materials out and ready to

begin classFollow all adult instructions the first time

that they are givenSit and remain in assigned seatByram Middle School is a Gum Free

environment.

Hallway ExpectationsHave all necessary items before exiting the

room.Travel on the right side of the hallway.Move quietly and in an orderly manner.Respect personal spaceReport to assigned area promptly

Restroom ExpectationsMaintain appropriate voice levelUse restroom equipment appropriatelyWash and dry handsLeave restroom clean

Cafeteria ExpectationsEnter the cafeteria quietlyFollow adult directions.Use correct cafeteria mannersUse inside voiceLeave your area clean.

Classroom ConsequencesVerbal Warning (teacher signal, written in

planner etc.)10 sets of expectations25 sets of expectationsTeacher detentionSaturday detention

* Weekly basis/expectations must be signed by your parent or legal/adult guardian

Major Middle School Behavior IssuesCell phones/electronics - $15 or 15 days/Next is $25 or 30

daysDress code – warning – detention – go homeExcessive talking in class and in hallways – expectations

(lots)Fighting – immediate suspensionBullying/name calling – counselor – team movement –

detention – suspensionPossession of Weapons/Drugs (expulsion)Possession of Nudity/Pornography (suspension)Display of Affection/Kissing/Touching (suspension)Attitudes – expectations (lots)Threats of Bodily Harm/Cursing (immediate suspension)Playing/hanging in the restroom/trespassing– expectations

(lots)/suspension

Major Middle School Academic ProblemsFailure to turn in homework, classwork,

projects etc on time.

Result in teacher detention, tier tutoring during P.E. elective time, Saturday detention

In Class and School Wide Rewards“Swag Points” Test awards150+ ClubPlatinum Paw Print eventHonor Roll BashPositive teacher office referral

Questions??

Paw Point ChallengeHow many people @ the garbage can or pencil

sharpener etc?Identify the Agenda Board/What does it have on it?Identify the Lesson Board/What does it have on it?List two classroom/restroom/cafeteria/hallway

expectations?What are the 4 step consequences to failure to meet

the expectation?What are some rewards?Two examples of immediate suspension/immediate

expectations.