welcome! mrs. a. salinas 8 th grade ela. rules 1. respect others. be kind. 2. listen. turn voices...
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Welcome!Mrs. A. Salinas8th gradeELA
RULES
• 1. Respect others. Be kind.
• 2. Listen. Turn voices off when teacher raises hand for quiet signal. Never interrupt.
• 3. Stay in your assigned seat.
• 4. Turn off and put away your electronics.
• 5. Bathroom signal…sign out…take pass. You may not go the first 10 min. or last 10 min. of class.
• 6. Be productive. Quality work.
Consequences
• Verbal Warning
• Phone call home
• Detention
• Referral to counselor/office
HOMEWORK
• Writing
• READING for AR
• Interviewing
• Projects
• Study
Supplies
For this class you will need:
• Notebook paper
• Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Markers
• Glue Sticks, scissors
• 1 folder
• 1 composition book
• Public Library Card
AR
• We will take the STAR Test to determine your level.
• All 5th-8th graders must earn 20 points per six weeks.
• It is a minor grade. 40% category
• We are very competitive and we want to have the most points every six weeks.
• D.E.A.R. Time- 15-20 minutes daily
• Make a habit of reading every night.
BYOD
• You will only use your device on airplane mode.
• You will only use your device when I have instructed you to do so.
• You will only use your device for the assignment I have given you.
Tardies
• You only have 3 minute passing periods.
• You need to be in your seat when the bell rings.
• 3 tardies equals an absence…detention.
• Let me know if you have an emergency.
• If you are late for a good reason, you need to bring a pass.
Absences
• When you are absent you must bring an excuse signed by your parent. Take it to the front office before school.
• If you go to the doctor, you can be counted present for the day if you come to school first and return with a doctor’s excuse.
• If that is not possible, you have 3 days to bring in a doctor’s excuse.
• Teachers have to call home every time you are absent.
Make Up Work
• You can only make up work if you have an excused absence.
• You are responsible for asking for make up work.
• You have three days to make up the work.
• Unexcused absences- you are not allowed to make up the work, you will receive zeros for those days.
Diamondback Den
• Where: Cafeteria
• When: 4:00-5:00 Mon.-Thurs.
• Homework Help
• Bus transportation and snacks will be provided.
Dress Code
• Please read your student handbook for dress code.
• Teachers must send students who are out of dress code to the office.
• If you aren’t sure if you can wear it…..don’t wear it.
Emergencies
• Lock down procedure
• Fire Drill
• Strangers
• Medical
Grading Policy
• Major Assignments: Tests, Reports, Research Papers, Projects/Presentations, Essays
• 60%- Minimum of 3 grades
• Minor Assignments: Daily Classwork/Practices, Homework, Quizzes, AR, Lab work, Binder Checks
• 40%- Minimum of 9 grades
Hall Passes
You may not leave without permission.
Restroom- signal, sign out, take pass, 2 minutes
Library- only once a week
Nurse- emergency only
Take care of our passes.
Entering/Exiting
• Line up against the wall silently until teacher invites you into classroom.
• Enter quietly and sit in your assigned seat. Begin working on Bell work.
• Exiting- remain seated until teacher dismisses you, clean up around you, never stand by the door.
Classroom Phone
• Students will never be allowed to answer or use the classroom phone.
• If you need to call home, you must go to the nurse or office.
Hallway Rules
• Walk on the right side
• In a double line
• Silent
• Pause at corners to allow group to catch up. Do not proceed until teacher tells you to.
Bullying
• At North we take bullying very seriously.
• Speak up!! If it happening to you or if you see it happening to someone else.
• Teachers must fill out a bullying report.
First Assignment
• Who am I card
• Mix Pair Share
• Introduce Partners
• Back of the card: BYOD?, internet?
• Journal Prompt: Dreamer (10 min.)
• Shoulder Partner
• Author’s Chair
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