welcome students! 2016
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WELCOME BACK…to 7th Grade!
To Mr. Andrews’ 7th Grade Language Arts Classroom!
Language Arts is:
Reading, Writing,
Speaking,
Listening, & …
Critical
Thinking!
Vision Statement
Vocabulary Knowledge
Reading Comprehension
IQ
Vision Statement
Vision Statement:
Introductions are in order… Happily married 2 kids Greek-American Seattle native;
UW graduate Lived and
worked in Greece
11th year with TMS
Avid Cyclist
Lily Rose Andrews
Owen Preston Andrews
Classroom Procedures, Rules, & Expectations
Classroom Layout Library Cubbies SpringBoard Shelves Paper, Pens & Pencils Hall Passes Turn-In Shelves &
Extras Miscellaneous
Assignments & Class Work If not on Google
Classroom… 8 ½ x 11 paper No spiral tear outs Print legibly Try to use blue or black
ink Get your work done in
class, or if not, at home Effort Is
Obvious
Homework Unfinished class work becomes homework!!!
“A genius is a talented person who has done all his homework.”
Thomas Edison.
Daily Procedures Stow your back pack Be seated & ready prior to
class beginning like, have your pencil sharpened
Daily Entry Task SSR Direct Instruction Cooperative & Collaborative
Learning: Individual, pair, or group work
Fire-Drill-Line-Up/Turn-In
The Big Work Student Workbooks Narrative & Short Story
Writing Essays & Writing Projects Debates! Poetry Shakespeare Literature Circles Multimedia Presentations Group Projects
Grading Scale & Breakdown 93 – 100% = A 90 – 92% = A- 87 – 89% = B+ 86 – 83% = B 80 – 82% = B- 77 – 79% = C+ 73 – 76% = C 70 – 72% = C- 67 – 69% = D+ 60 – 66% = D 0 – 59% = F
Overall Class Grade: 100% Summative
Assessments 0% Formative
Assessments & Practice Comprehension quizzes,
daily workEquals = 100%
Rules to Live By:
Rules to Live By:
Be Excellent
ATTITUDE =‘s 100%
Be Accepting Honor self and
others Accept one
another’s uniqueness
Be kind nice, work together
Be Respectful Eyes on me when
I’m talking No hands up
when I’m talking Listen when I am
speaking Raise hand before
speaking Value property Return stuff where
you got it from
Be Safe I like to have
fun; but when I need your attention, that means “RIGHT NOW!”
When you are absent
Check SWIFTDownload and print all
available missed work. If not on SWIFT, email me,
or a friend It is your responsibility to
find out what you missed.Work is due: one day of
make-up per day you were absent.
Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports Classroom Norms Time out/Chat in
Hall ODRs Office
Discipline Referrals Instant Infractions:
1. Name calling or bullying
2. Other Egregious Offences
Expectations
1. Be a BEAR;2. Work hard, do your
best, and be nice;3. Learn a lot, and have
fun this year!
Conclusion & Questions
Thank you for your time and courteous listening
Any questions?
Let’s have a great year!