Classroom Expectations

1. Classroom Expectations Introduction to the University of Nebraska 2nd Grade Professor Bond

2. About Professor Bond • Raised in a military family • Enjoys traveling • Received a BFA from Columbia College Chicago: graduate with honors • Received education credential through CSULB • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CA • Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society • Member of Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society • Member of Golden Key Honor Society

3. Tonight’s Agenda • Nebraska Expectations • Rewards & Consequences • Curriculum • Standards • Daily Schedule • Student Agendas • Homework • Tests/Grading • Class Website • Specialist Programs • Communication • Questions

4. Behavior Management • Firm, but positive • Increases responsibility • Teaches valuable life skills, such as teamwork and maintaining positive attitudes

5. Student Expectations • Show respect to everyone • Obey all school rules • Always try your best • Raise your hand to speak • Use good manners • Pay attention

6. 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.

7. Obey All School Rules • Take care of yourself! • Take care of others! • Take care of Nebraska! • Take care of OPA!

8. Always Try your Best • “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems” ~Mahatma Gandhi

9. Raise your Hand to Speak • Demonstrates respect • Raising your hand to answer makes you an active participant in the learning process. The amount you get out of a lesson depends on how much YOU put into it. • Encourages students to use non verbal signals to communicate; thereby reducing lesson interruptions and maximizing instruction delivery.

10. Use Good Manners • It demonstrates respect. Mutual respect forms the foundation of many important relationships in life, and children who don't use socially acceptable manners convey a lack of respect. • It makes children likeable. Granted, not all children are motivated by social acceptance; in fact, some relish in destroying it. But for the most part, children want to be accepted and liked; displaying good manners is almost always a positive impression and invites people to be polite and respectful in return.

11. Pay Attention • Try to get interested in the subject your teacher is teaching you. If the class is interesting it won't be as hard to pay attention. • Clearing your workspace of anything you don't need can also help you keep focused. • Note taking will be super helpful when you come to revise, and will also make the time pass more quickly in a dull class. • Stay hydrated! Drinking more water will prevent dehydration and help you to stay attentive! Try to carry a bottle of water with you at all times. • Doing a little exercise in the mornings will also help you feel awake and energized when you get into school. • If you're allowed to chew gum in class, you could try chewing some strong peppermint-flavored gum. It might help wake you up if you're feeling sleepy.

12. Rewards/Consequences • Rewards • 1.  Verbal praise • 2.  Dug Bucks (fake cash to be used to purchase prizes) • 3.  Explorer Certificate (Citizenship Awards to those who maintain an A) • Consequences • 1.  Verbal Warning • 2.  Making Better Choices slip to be signed by parent. • 3.  Teacher/Parent phone call • 4.  Teacher/Parent/Student Conference • 5.  Office Referral (only if all other options have been exhausted) *Every students starts each trimester at 100% *Every verbal warning lowers final grade by 1% *Each “Making Better Choices” slip lowers final grade by 2%

13. Curriculum • Standards based (not cover to cover) • Textbooks • Math: Harcourt • Language Arts: Measuring Up & Imagine It • Social Studies: Reflections • Science: Harcourt California Science

14. Standards • Language Arts • Word Analysis, Fluency, & Vocabulary=34% • Reading Comprehension=23% • Literary Response & Analysis=9% • Written Conventions=22% • Writing Strategies=12% • Math • Number Sense=58% • Algebra & Functions=9% • Measurement & Geometry=22% • Statistics, Data Analysis, & Probability=11%

15. Typical Daily Schedule • 8:05 Arrive at school • 8:05-9:00 Morning Work • 9:00-10:30 Social Studies/Science & Reading Comprehension • 10:35-10:55 Recess • 10:55-11:40 Phonics/Spelling • 11:40-12:25 Lunch • 12:25-12:40 Read Aloud • 12:40-2:00 Math/Agendas • 2:00-2:15 Recess • 2:15-3:00 Language Arts/Writing • 3-3:15 Cleanup/Dismissal

16. Student Agendas • Homework will be written in student agendas each day. • Students are responsible for making sure they have all assignments written in their agendas. • Daily Behavior Log • Weekly on Tuesday (Citizen report that shows previous weeks grades and current grade standing)

17. Homework • Assigned Monday-Thursday • Due the following day • Please review it at home and ensure that it is neat and complete • Components: • Spelling: Speller’s Choice (Thursday) • Math: Skills Pages (RW: Reteach=Review Key Vocabulary and Samples; PW: Practice=Review and reinforce daily lesson) • Social Studies/Science: Varies depending on the unit • Language Arts: Will focus on standard of the week • Reading Log: Will be stamped each Friday • Vocabulary: Will be content specific (science or social studies) and integrated with writing

18. Tests & Grading • Test dates will be announced in advance (see website) • Weekly Tests • Spelling • Language Arts, Reading Comprehension • Study guides will be provided for content areas • Grading: • A: Advanced (90-100%) • B: Proficient (80-89%) • C: Basic (70-79%) • D: Below Basic (60-69%) • F: Far Below Basic (0-59%) • Tests will be returned home in your child’s “Take Home Tuesday” folders. Please make sure you sign and return folders every Wednesday.

19. Class Website • The Corn Husk Weekly • Test Dates • Spelling Lists • Info on class projects • Song of the Month • Scholastic Book Orders

20. Specialist Programs • Music • Science Lab • P.E. • Foreign (World) Language • Computer Lab • JiJi

21. Communication • Communication is KEY! • Please see class website for weekly news and important dates! • Email is the best way to contact me • dennis.bond@oxfordchampions.com • Feel free to contact me anytime!

22. Donations/Volunteers • Closet reward items • Classroom library books • If you are interested in volunteering in the classroom please fill out the Parent Volunteer handout and return as soon as possible!

23. General Questions & Comments

24. 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.

25. Policies • Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom. (gum and water allowance) • Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time. • Major assignments and projects can be resubmitted. They will be scored at a 10% deduction. • Absences • Ask team members or a classmate first for assignments. • Each absence has a one-day grace period.

26. 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 • Grades are posted online and updated every Thursday. • 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.

27. The Annual Academy Fund • What is the Purpose? • The Academy Fund pledge program requests a voluntary, monetary gift from each family annually during your child's time at Oxford Preparatory Academy.  • 100% of every donation received is directly applied to fund school-wide educational programs and operations.  • This ongoing fund helps to "bridge the gap" between State funding and the expense of our extra programs.

28. The Annual Academy Fund • How Are Funds Used? • Funds raised through the Academy Fund directly benefit our Champions by supporting the enhancement of school programs and operations. • Tour the campus and see of some of our recent campus improvements utilizing Fund donations! • To name a few... • All Interior wall and duct Painting  • Library furniture and computers • Game Room Purchases • Cork Free Ceilings • Landscaping • Golf Cart

29. The Annual Academy Fund • New Year... New Fund! • Imagine if EVERYONE gave:   • $25/student per month = $240,000 for OPA! • $50 /student per month = $480,000 for OPA! • $100 /student per month = $960,000 for OPA! • What if we all gave more? • The possibilities are endless!

30. The Annual Academy Fund BE A CHAMPION! • Give to the Academy Fund TODAY! • Our Academy Fund Team is standing by to assist all families in making a new commitment to excellence today.  • Please stop by our booth on the blacktop or in the Library/Research Center. • Currently contributing families are asked to come by to discuss their donation schedule with a team member. • Oxford Preparatory Academy SOC is a non-profit 501(c)(3),   • Tax ID # 27-1342162.