welcome to english class mrs. mcallen make wise choices and do your best the more you do the more...

Welcome To English Class

Mrs. McAllen

Make Wise Choices and

Do Your Best

• The More You Do

• The More You Understand

• The More You Learn

What Do We Have To Do In and Out of Class?

• Read

• Write

• Speak

• Listen

Bring folder, notebook, completed assignments, books, and materials to class everyday.

Tell and ShowAll That You Know

The Goal is toDemonstrate PA Standards at “Grade Level”Proficiency through:

ReadingWritingSpeakingListening

www.pde.state.pa

How Do We Learn?

• We all learn differently – so do not copy from your neighbor…that is cheating!

*Variety is the spice of life

Expectations• Be Familiar with F-M Handbook and Demerits. If it is in

the handbook and demerit list it applies.

• You are Responsible and Accountable for Yourself.

• Use appropriate manners, language, and actions = Respect for yourself and others.

• Prepare Yourself: Get your business done before class begins, have assignments prepared, and class materials ready.

• Remain at your seat/desk until the dismissal bell rings.

• Restroom use: First 5, Last 5 of class. Unless an emergency, you will not be permitted to go to any other area. Block classes will have about a 5 minute break between periods.

• The class planner / agenda must have my signature in order to leave the classroom. You must also sign out and back in on the sign-out sheet.

•No electronic devices are permitted in the classroom.

•Use of headphones may possibly be permitted by me when we are doing computer activities.

•No open containers

•Avoid touching or getting into things that do not belong to you

Assignments / Projects:• Posted on FM web-page, presented orally,

and written on the whiteboard. You can write your own reminder of due dates.

• Deadlines MUST BE met… I DO NOT accept Late work (unless you have specific paperwork that indicates otherwise or you are absent)

Late is = not turned in when I come around

to collect it.

Assignments / Projects continued…

- *See Handbook regarding incomplete assignments/demerits

• If you are absent – ask for assignments/assessments/ activities when you miss class. You will have 3 days upon returning to complete missed assignments.

• Accountability Points – You can earn/maintain 10 points per week. These points are lost due to incomplete assignments , inappropriate words and actions/disruptions.

• Extra Credit (2 points) : Can be earned every week via. Bellringer.

Appropriate Consequences:

***Degree of designation may vary according to the offense: Demerits will be served for offense(s)

Step One: Verbal / nonverbal warning

Step Two: “Contemplation Station” - Get back on track…

Time-out, Re-locate, think and discuss wise choices and plans for your success in learning.

• Step Three: YOU will contact home

I will do a Written Office Referral

- Each step involves losing accountability points as well.

**** Severe Claus: Removal from classroom due to severe disruption, harm to you or others, or any situation deemed necessary for removal.

**** Refer to Student Handbook for further rules and regulations****

Always…

- Have Fun - Be an Active Participant

Ask QuestionsShare responsesSeek Help

- Contact information….school e-mail = mcallenl@fmtigers.org

school phone = 717-349-2363 Ext. 3059