Mrs. Anderson

Language Arts Teacher-English & Literature

& 8th grade Homeroom

St. John School

Welcome to Mrs. Anderson’s Classroom

Procedures & Guidelines

Where am I supposed to sit?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Who is my teacher as a person?

• Mrs. Amy Anderson•Wife of Mixson Anderson

•Mother of Jackson (7)•Graduate of University of Southern Maine

and VSU!•Graduate STUDENT!

•Sports enthusiast….played softball in college, roller hockey in Seattle, and a

beginning triathlon competitor!

Will Mrs. Anderson treat me fairly?

Yes,Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded?

What are the rules in this classroom?

• Be Respectful to me and each other!!

• We talk one at a time!

• Can’t is a forbidden word – You CAN!! – Can’t is an acronym for:

I Completely Admit I Am Not Trying!

• Ask 3 before ME!!

Mrs. Anderson’sClassroom Contract

•Guidelines

•Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work!

Mrs. Anderson’sLiterature Lounge

Today’s SpecialAugust 10, 2009

Bellwork: Quote "Like a ten-speed bike, most of

us have gears we do not use." - Charles Schulz

Journal Prompt What was the worst thing that

happened this summer?

Mrs. Anderson’sEntertaining English

Today’s SpecialAugust 10, 2009

Bellwork: Correct this sentence-

mrs anderson are excited ,for this year?

Guideline #2

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

Leave the room CLEAN!!

Guideline #3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

If you need clarification please raise your hand!

Guideline #4

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

We all learn differentlyPlease respect and understand that!

Guideline #5

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the SJS handbook.

Special Guideline

• This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this year!

Guidelines for Correction Form

•Read it

•Complete it!

•Hand it in!

Guideline Infraction Notice

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: Visual or Verbal

• 2nd

– Written Correction Plan

• 3rd

– Demerit

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 office IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom Procedures

What Are Procedures?What Are Procedures?Procedures are put in place Procedures are put in place

for our classroom so you will for our classroom so you will know what is expected of know what is expected of you on a daily basis. you on a daily basis.

This will allow us to focus all This will allow us to focus all of our attention on the of our attention on the wonderful world of writing wonderful world of writing and readingand reading!!

Entering the roomEntering the room

• Please enter quietly• Group Leader hands out

writing journals

• Sit in your assigned seat

• Take out your materials

• Review the agenda

• Begin bell work assignment

Asking for HelpAsking for Help

• If you need help, please put the red tent up.

• If you are clear about instructions, keep the green tent up!

When you are tardyWhen you are tardy

•Enter quietly•Sign Notebook•Do NOT distract the class!

–A classmate WILL catch you up at an appropriate time!

• Have a seat and take out your materials

After an absence After an absence

• See Homework buddy

• Go to file cabinet for information and sign notebook!

• Retrieve any handouts

• Sign the notebook

Getting your attentionGetting your attention

I will:

•Stand in front of the class

•Raise my hand : Give me 5!

•Wait for everyone to comply

•Begin speaking

Paper HeadingPaper Heading

•Place on all homework assignments

Student # Name Class Date Assignment

Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility CardThis 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 Card

Finish Classwork EarlyFinish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next?Activities

• Work on incomplete Literature or English assignments

• Read your “choice” novel

• Work on your Book “Report”

• Review vocabulary words

• Start working on tonight's homework

Turning in papersTurning in papers

• Place your paper in the middle of the table!– If you do NOT have a paper to

hand in, fill out the Student Responsibility Sheet and put on the TOP of the stack!

• I will come by and collect all stacks

Classroom DiscussionsClassroom Discussions• PLEASE participate : You will often

hear me say, “Actively participate or Individually demonstrate!”

• 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.

Moving around the roomMoving around the room

• You must ask permission

• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

NotebooksNotebooks

• Will be graded every 2 weeks!

• Keep them organized• If you are not sure what

you should include, the master notebook is on my desk

• We will go over section details at a later date

Moving around the roomMoving around the room

• You must ask permission

• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Class DismissalClass Dismissal•The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

•Do not start packing up prior to the bell – you might miss important information

•Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:“Have a great day!”

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

• Library/Media Center• Science Lab

– Smart Board

• Special guests• Progress Reports• Working Cooperatively• Fire Drill• Intercom Announcements• Assemblies• Substitute Teacher

Remember…I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!Have an awesome year!

Mrs. Anderson