Classroom Expectation: Be respectful of others, the lab and equipment, and yourself!

1. Classroom Expectation: Be respectful of others, the lab and equipment, and yourself!

2. Growing Up Ready • This School is a No Gum Zone! • Mints, Tic Tac OK! • I Should not see them

3. A few logistics • You will need a two pocket folder. BRING in by Monday! • It will not leave the class! • You can purchase one from me/or library for 25 cents. • I do have used ones you can borrow, if needed. • You will need some notebook paper that you will leave in your folder. • You will need a pen and/or a pencil everyday. • Always bring your planner and to class …everyday! • We will use it for our journal. • You can not leave class without your • planner!

4. Focus attention to teacher • IF I need to stop you or get the full class attention… • I will raise my hand and ask for everyone’s attention. • I will wait until I have it. • If your partner or others are talking, show them that I am waiting without yelling at them

5. Class Syllabus • We will view the Parent letter and class syllabus on my PVMS classroom website at: • http://judy-ewerks.pvms.sd27j.org • . Open your planner to August 19, 2011 • See the box below Social Studies • Copy the website address in your planner • Then write: I have read the GUR syllabus. • Please read the class syllabus • Then sign your name. • First Homework assignment : • Show your parents the letter and syllabus • Have them sign your planner • Due date is Tuesday, August 23rd • First grade. Grades will drop if signed late • It is great if you have it signed • earlier!! First time logging on in this school year? Student ID Password1

6. Assignment • In your planner … • After we review each slide – you will write down a summary or word that best describes what you think is most important from that slide. • Start at 4:00

7. Read, Read, Read • Computers and Guidebooks have all the directions you need. • It is important to read through the entire instructions before you begin an experiments or start cooking • Often you will not have enough time! • The computer screens will always tell you the directions. • Example “Where is the Narrative writing sheet?” is in the directions.

8. Classroom Movement • Large group class instruction • Please do not sharpen pencils, get tissues, throw trash away, get out of your seat, with out permission. • This is very well thought-out because of our lab. Start the practice now. • ALWAYS – stay seated and raise your hand for questions or to leave the class. • I will come to you. Please do not come to me. • Yes, even for bathroom passes! • ESPECIALLY in the lab. That can be dangerous.

9. Rules, Procedures, and Routines • Rules • This class is our place of work! • Be on time and with all required materials and supplies. • Use your time wisely and productively. • Use all equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. • Each of us is responsible to keep our work areas clean, safe, and organized. • Treat all team members in a professional, respectful manner.

10. Entering Room Procedures • The class will line up along the wall outside of class. • This means your back is touching the wall behind the posts. • Traffic Flow around the lab • When it is time to start class you will come into your assigned unit and get started. • You will be counted tardy if the class is in the room before you arrive. • Tardy • 1 = Warning • 2 = Detention • 3 = Detention and phone call home • 4 = Minor referral

11. Evacuation or Shelter Procedures • Emergency Procedures - Posted on wall (NEW) • Fire • Quietly line-up to leave the room • Go through the doors between B131 and C126 to the front. • Walk around the building to the back on the soccer field. • Line up SILENTLY and I take attendance • First student holds – green or red card • Tornado • Announcement made stating severe weather • Move to location in the hallway • With a book over your head, crouch on your knees

12. Emergency Procedures • Lock Out – outside threat • Lock Down – inside threat • I lock the door • Window shades closed – whoever is close • Silence is a must!! • In an inside threat – we may move to the storage area and remain very quiet • I take attendance • Cell phones silenced, babies off! • If you are out of the classroom – HIDE and wait!

13. These chairs are NOT A RIDE AT ELITCH’S !!

14. Proper use of chairs • Special lab chairs on wheels: • The height can be changed so you are comfortable at the computers. • Adjust your seat height once. • Feet must always be on the floor to move. • This will help stay still in a chair that spins. • Wheels will help you move about the work area. • The work area is from corner to corner of the unit. • Your chair will stay in the unit, so you will walk to destination. • Do not push each other around in the chairs.

15. Asking for help • In whole class discussions it is best to raise your hand. • Unless given permission, you are not to leave your unit. Wait for help. • Includes asking a question regarding the bathroom • The ADMIN system has a call instructor button – this way you can see where you are in line to be helped. • REMEMBER – I will come to you! • If you see you are a ways down on the list – reread the directions. Talk with your partner about them. Ask an expert if we have one. If still unsure, continue on in the program. • Signaling you are ready for an assessment • Turn on the light at the unit and continue working in the program. • Your light should not be on or played with!

16. Visitors • Expect to see Mr. Delgado walk in this room to show off our lab to visitors. • They will walk around. • Ask you about your unit. • Ask about your daily learning objective.

17. Black book case by door! • Note that the black book case has a basket for each period. • Most papers you turn in are placed here. • Narrative writings on Day 5 will be turned in here for editing. PLAN on rewrites in this class! • At the book case you will find: • Stapler • Tape • Pencil Sharpener • Tissue – if I have some

18. At the unit… • Near computers there is to be NO food or drink. • Water/lunches must be kept to the side of the unit • Plugging in and unplugging equipment • Behind monitor is a power plug in • Always hold plug NOT THE CORD! • Check-in and check-out of unit station • Use inventory list found in the pocket of the guidebook • You are responsible to report loss or damage – or you may be charged • Checking out certain equipment (knives, sharpies, Video camera, craft box, glue gun, etc.) • Your Index card is for checking out equipment from me • You will put them on the white board under face magnets. • Lighters will not be checked out – I will be at your experiment

19. Mrs. Ewerks’ Top 5 • I come to you! Stay in your unit. Unless you have permission from ME. • Light is only when you have a graded assignment. DO NOT turn it on and off. • Be patient when you see I have a line of students who want to see me. ALSO, continue working and reading. • It is not time to talk with others. • Only clear water at the stations. • The chairs stay in the unit and are not an Elitches ride