Classroom Expectations

Introduction to 7th grade World History

Mrs. Miller

All About Mrs. Miller

• Teaching 13 years

• 10 years at Farb Middle School

• and 3 years at iMiddle.

• AA Degree in Cross Cultural Studies

• BA Degree in Social Science

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

• Two children: Jackson 7 and Grace 5

• Enjoy kayaking and water sports

All About Ms. Bedford

Topics we will cover this semester: Why History? How to be a student?

The Americas (Aztecs, Incas, Mayas)

China

Japan

The Fall of the Roman Empire

Islam and the Middle East

Africa

Middle Ages

Aztecs/Incas/Mayans

Renaissance/Reformation

Age of Explorations and The Conquest of the Americas

Scientific Revolution

Enlightenment

ScheduleRegular Bell Schedule: M, T, Th, F

Period 1 7:35-8:28 Period 2 8:32-9:25

Period 3 9:29-10:22 Period 4 10:26-11:19 SURGE 11:23-12:03 Lunch 12:07-12:37 Period 5 12:41-1:34Period 6 1:38-2:31

Minimum Day Bell Schedule: Wednesdays Period 1 7:35-8:20 Period 2 8:24-9:09 Period 3 9:13-9:58

Period 4 10:02-10:47 Period 5 10:51-11:36 Period 6 11:40-12:25

Class Policies

• There are only five basic classroom policies.

• Following these policies will help keep our class environment peaceful and productive.

• If you choose not to adhere to the policies, there will be logical consequences.

Why do we have policies?

• A policy is a plan that guides our actions.

• To do things effectively, we have to adhere to some common sense policies:Governments invoke laws to help maintain

peaceful communities.Companies have by-laws in order to facilitate

productive work environments.Games have rules to create a baseline

standard of play.» So, to be successful in learning, you need

to follow some basic classroom rules! I call them my class policies.

Classroom Policies

• Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.

• Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates.

• Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.

• Be productive Turn in work on time. Use class time wisely Be accountable to yourself, your teacher, and family Always do your best.

• Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they

escalate.

Behavior PlanRewards for following the classroom rules and

procedures:

Optimal learning environment Verbal praise Raffle Tickets “ “ Bucks

Consequences for not complying the classroom rules and procedures:

• 1st= Receive a warning• 2nd= Name on the board• 3rd= Check by name

– You may be relocated to another section of the classroom.– You may be relocated to another classroom and complete a “Think

Sheet”.– 30 sec. conference

• 4th= Phone call home• 5th= Referral• Severe disruption: You will immediately be sent to the

Counseling Office.

The 5 P’s Weekly Chart

Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.

• Offer to help.

• Be responsible with property and belongings.

Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class.

• Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time.

• All assignments are posted on the Agenda board and on the school Web site.

Promote Lifelong Learning

You can develop lifelong learning traits: By showing curiosity about human nature and

how the world works. By seeking and valuing diversity. By persisting in seeking out new solutions. By using your unique talents and intelligence to

promote positive change. By learning and applying technology tools to

solve problems.

Accountable Talk

Three Facets of Accountability:

• Accountable Talk is talk-by both teachers and students- that is:

• Accountable to the Learning Community:

• Accountable to Knowledge• Accountable to Rigorous

Reasoning

Accountable to Community

• Some examples:Student: “I agree with Damien

because…”Student: “I need some help from

Pedro because I didn’t understand what he was trying to say.”

Teacher: “Take your time, We’ll wait.”

Accountable to Knowledge

• Some examples:Student: “Where in the story does it

show you that?”Student: “I disagree with Damien

because on the first page it says…”Teacher: “Where in the text do you

see that?”

Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection

• My goal is to post grades online and update them weekly.

Our Grading Scale• 90-100% =

A• 80-89% =

B• 70-79% =

C• 60-69% =

D• Below 60% =

F

Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

Our Pledge to Students

• We will trust you until you give us a reason to do otherwise.

• We will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• We will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• We will work with you to meet learning goals.

• We will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Jobs

Classroom jobs include:GreeterSupply ManagerPaper Pushers (X2)Custodians IT= TechnologySubstitute

In order for class to run smoothly, everyone will need to take part in the execution of daily classroom routines.

Policies• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom.

NO GUM!

• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time.

• During class time, do not get up to throw trash. You may throw it in the pink container on your table. Facility Manager will throw it away @ the end of the period.

• Absences Ask attendance clerk at your table or a go to the

“GOT WORK” section in the back of the class. Each absence has a one-day grace period.

Classroom Procedures

Classroom procedures are those routines or patterns of behavior, that we will follow each day in class. These routines are intended to help make an efficient, productive, and positive learning environment for everyone.

Why Do We Have Procedures?

• A procedure is the way that we do things.

• To do things efficiently, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example:To open your locker, you have to select your

combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.

To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe.

To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order.

» So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures!

ENTRANCE

• Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class.

• Enter the classroom quietly.

• Get your assigned textbook from bookcase.

• Pick up any handouts and do any housekeeping items quickly and quietly.

• Go directly to your assigned seat.

• Get ready for work.

Right After the Bell Rings

• Immediately start your entry task.

• When you finish, wait quietly and read in your individual or book club novel.

During Instruction

• Listen to the teacher/speaker with full attention.

• No pencil sharpening, talking, moving about the classroom, or whispering.

• Ask permission to speak by raising your hand and waiting quietly to be called on.

• After instruction, make sure you understand the concept.

• If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

If the Teacher Raises Her Hand

• Stop whatever you are doing at that moment.

• Face the teacher and wait silently.

• Quietly, notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised her hand.

• No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

While You Are Working• Make sure you read or listen to the

directions about your work and understand the directions.

• If you didn’t understand, quietly ask for help from other students sitting around you.

• If you are asked to help, be polite and help.

• Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper.

• Respect each other and be friendly.

• Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

After You Are Finished

• Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly.

• Check to see if the heading is written correctly on your paper.

• If the assignment is to be turned in, do so.

• If appropriate, read quietly in your seat.

Bathroom Breaks• It is your responsibility to use the bathroom

during your passing periods.

• However, you will receive three bathroom passes per the 6 week grading period. Passes may be saved for extra-credit points or for a raffle.

• If you go to the bathroom during class time, you must get permission and turn in your bathroom pass

• If you need extra bathroom passes you will need to purchase them from the classroom store ($10)

Maintaining the Classroom

• Pick up any garbage 2 inches in diameter or more.

• Recycle papers (4x4 inches or more), plastic bags, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles.

• Do not intentionally deface school, personal, or other’s personal property.

Dismissal

• Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can.

• Wait in your seat for the teacher to dismiss you.

• Leave quietly, ONLY after you have been given permission to do so.

When You Have an Excused Tardy• Report to attendance office to get tardy

slip.

• Enter the classroom quietly and go to your seat.

• You will not be excused from any work you missed. Quietly, get the assignment and do the work at home.

When You Are Absent

• Ask your neighbors what we did.

• If you have questions about assignments, check with the teacher at an appropriate time. Do the work at home.

• If you missed a test because of an excused absence, inform the teacher and arrange a time to make up the test after school.

» You will have one day to make-up work for every day you are absent.

When Absent• When you are absent you are expected to make up any

work you missed.

• Late work will only be accepted up to one (1) week after the grade is posted on Student/Parent Connect.

• When absent on an assignment due date, students are expected to submit their work on the day they return to receive full credit.

• If absent on the day an assignment is given, an additional day will be added to the deadline if needed.

• On the day you return, check with the Attendance Clerk for any missing work. You have one day for every day absent. Please write ABSENT on the top of your paper.

• Students are responsible for ensuring that they get any assignments missed if they are absent.

When There Is a Substitute

• We treat guests in our room as courteously or better than we treat Mrs. Miller or Ms. Bedford Sit in your assigned seat ONLY. Maintain proper voice levels. Remain on task. Be helpful and courteous.

» Subs will report behaviors (good & bad) and proper consequences will be applied.

Classroom Routines• Before Class:

• Students will wait on ramp until greeted; Will receive “ “ Dollars upon entering

• Enter classroom quietly and get assigned textbook• Make sure they are prepared with: Netbook, writing apparatus,

planner with 5 P’s Sheet, Interactive Notebook.

• First 5 Minutes:• Copy homework from board or Wikispace• Do the Warm-Up/Secret Question in Interactive Notebook

• Instruction/Class Work• Listen and follow directions to the daily agenda• Participate in individual, partner, or group work as directed.

• Closing• Clean up around desks and put away class material• Open planner to the current 5 P’s Sheet and complete your section• Write the daily summary in your INB• ONCE teacher signs and stamps your 5 P’s Sheet you may BEGIN to

pack up• WAIT to be excused by TEACHER

Labeling Work

• All work must be labeled in order for you to receive credit.

• How to label work: Give your paper a title (usually given by teacher) Put heading in the upper right hand corner

• First and last name• Student # (will be given to you by the end of the 1st week.)

• Date• Period

Highlight the heading section!

Homework Policy• Each day’s homework assignment will be posted on the

Agenda Board in the front of the classroom.

• It is your responsibility to write down each homework assignment in your planner, complete the assignment, and bring it to class the following day (unless otherwise specified).

• It is also your responsibility to talk to the teacher if you are having difficulties fulfilling the assignment responsibilities.

• Homework will be collected and placed in the basket according to the period you are in.

Turning in Homework/Assignments

• Make sure work is complete to the best of your ability.

• Turn in homework/assignment to bins in the back of the room

• Assignment checker will check to see if heading is highlighted and then turn it in.

• Use highlighter to highlight: Name, Student #, Date and Period

• If you notice that you have not been given credit for your assignment and it is “red” in Student Connect, then please fill out the “Missing/Late Assignment” board in the back of the classroom.

Late or Missing Work• Late work is any work that is turned in after the

period that it is due.

• Late work can earn a mark as high as a B if submitted on the following day, but will earn no higher than a mark of "C" from the 2nd day through the week after the grade is posted on Student/Parent Connect.

• If you notice that you have not been given credit for your assignment and it is “red” in Student Connect, then please fill out the “Missing/Late Assignment” board in the back of the classroom.

Final Thought

“Learning without reasoning leads to confusion; thinking without learning is wasted effort.” 

~Confucius

Questions and Answers

Any Questions?

Hope we all have a great year!!!!!

Contact InformationPlease keep for your info

If you wish to contact us you may do so

by phone at 858-278-594

by email at cmiller4@sandi.net

vbedford@sandi.net

Parent/Guardian Info Sheet Student’s Name______________________

Period _________ Birthday__________________Only provide information that you feel is appropriate. This information will aid in our partnership as educators of your student. Please indicate the best time and place to reach

you.

Mother’s Name______________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________

Home Phone#_______________________________________________

Work Phone#________________________________________________

E-mail______________________________________________________

Cell Phone#_________________________________________________

  Father’s Name______________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________

Home Phone#_______________________________________________

Work Phone#________________________________________________

E-mail______________________________________________________

Cell Phone#_________________________________________________

Turn in last 4 pages to your child’s teacher ONLY!

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),• Welcome! I am looking forward to having your child in my World History

class. So far this year you have had many handouts to review and sign. Thank you for taking the time and energy to do this!

• Throughout the year we may watch films that enhance the understanding of history that we have studied. Sign at the bottom of the page to indicate you have given your permission for your child to watch G, PG, and PG-13 films that correlate with this year’s World History curriculum. If you have any questions or would NOT like your child to view PG/PG-13 films that correlate with the curriculum, please email me at cmiller4@sandi.net and I will get back to you promptly.

Sincerely, Mrs. Miller

• _____ Yes, my child may watch PG and PG-13 films.

• _____ NO, my child may watch PG and PG-13 films.

• _____ I have reviewed the classroom expectations and policies with my student

________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature

Classroom AgreementI have read over the rules and procedures with my student and

understand what is expected of them.If your student feels that they cannot abide by the rules and procedures that I have outlined

for them, they must tell me ASAP. We will then need to discuss this as a group.

Student’s Name (Please Print) ___________________________Per.___

Student’s Signature _______________________________ Date ____

Parent’s Signature ________________________________ Date _____

Concerns/Questions:

Questions for ParentsPlease help me get to know your son/daughter. Answer questions on this sheet or on another .

1. What strengths do you see in your child?

2. What does your child say about school?

3. What kinds of activities, at school or elsewhere, seem to frustrate your child most?

4. What kinds of activities excite your child? What does he/she play?

5. What goals do you have for your child?

6. What goals does your child have?

7. What is your child’s favorite subject or activity?

8. What would you like me to know about your child?