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How to be successful in World Cultures

Discover essential rules for success in class, from bringing materials to handling late work. Learn seating rules, turning in assignments, and handling distractions. Receive useful tips on interactions with teachers and classmates.

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How to be successful in World Cultures

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  1. How to be successful in World Cultures

  2. 1. What materials do I need to bring to class each day? • You will need to bring your social studies binder and a pen or a pencil to class every day. • You should also have your supply binder and your planner.

  3. 2. What should I do if I don’t have my class materials? • If there’s time, go back to your locker to get it. • Ask a friend if you can borrow what you need from them. • Ask the teacher • Do this BEFORE the tardy bell.

  4. 3. What should I do when I enter the classroom? • Sit in your assigned seat • Take out your planner • Read the screen and write the “To Do” in your planner.

  5. 4. What happens if I’m tardy to class? • If you are tardy to class, come in as quietly as possible and sit down in your seat. • The teacher will note your tardy in the attendance. • If you are frequently tardy, there will be consequences like a note home and/or lunch detention.

  6. 5. Where do I sit? • You will have an assigned seat. • Seats will change at least every six weeks, but usually more often. • If the seats are in a different arrangement, check the screen for directions on where to sit.

  7. 6. What should I do when it’s time to leave class? • Make sure you have put away all materials. • Make sure you throw away any trash. • Wait for the teacher to dismiss you.

  8. 7. How will I turn in work? • If it’s before the tardy bell, work may be placed in the pink Turn In Basket • After the tardy bell, the teacher will ask you to pass your work to the front of your row. • Make sure your first and last names are on your papers. • Work should not be turned in if the teacher is giving directions or instruction. • Papers without names will not be graded and will be placed in the “No Name” basket. You should always look there first if you have a missing assignment.

  9. 8. What do I do if I need a drink of water or visit the restroom? • You should try to take care of these things during passing time. • If you have to go during class, wait for an appropriate time to sign out on the computer clipboard by the door. Make sure you take the hall pass! • An appropriate time is when: • The hall pass is available. • It is independent work time (not during direct instruction, films or timed station work). • It is not the first or last 10 minutes of class.

  10. 9. What do I do if I need to see the nurse? • If you need a Band-Aid, see the teacher. • If you really need to see the nurse, ask the teacher and have your agenda ready to be signed. You will also have to sign out on the clipboard by the door.

  11. 10. How do I ask for supplies or to sharpen my pencil? • Sharpen your pencil and ask for supplies BEFORE the tardy bell rings. • If you need something during class, wait for an appropriate time to visit the supply cart. Please return any items you borrow from here.

  12. 11. What do I need to do to get make up work when I’m absent? • Ask the teacher or a friend about what you missed. • Check the “What Did I Miss?” files for the date(s) you missed for any hand-outs you might need.

  13. 12. What is the penalty for late work? • Work turned in late will have 5 points a day taken off.

  14. 12. What do I do with any trash? • Always pick up after yourself. • Trash should be thrown away as you leave the class. • Put paper only in the recycling bin.

  15. 13. Can I chew gum or have drinks and snacks? • No gum! • No snacks in class • You may have a small water bottle as long as it’s not a distraction.

  16. 14. Are there any items that are prohibited in class? • You may not bring any kind of toys to class. • Do not bring anything that could cause a distraction

  17. 15. How do I ask for help? • Always raise your hand and wait to be called on.

  18. 16. When is talking allowed? • Talking is never allowed when the teacher is talking or giving instruction. • The teacher will let you know when it’s okay to talk and how loud you can be.

  19. 17. What do I do if I know the answer to a question? • Raise your hand and wait to be called on. • Do not blurt out your answer.

  20. 18. What will the teacher do when she wants our attention? How should I respond? • When you hear the teacher say, “1, 2, 3….eyes.” You should stop what you’re doing and look at the teacher. • You will respond with a clap and say, “eyes”. • Let’s practice!

  21. 19. When is it okay to move around the room? • The teacher will tell you when it’s okay to move around the room. • You should stay in your seat after the tardy bell rings and only get up with permission from the teacher.

  22. 20. Can I have my cell phone or other electronic devices in class? • Cell phones are not allowed in this class.

  23. 21. What if I don’t like the temperature in the room? • It’s a good idea to have a sweater or jacket with you because it can get cold in class.

  24. 22. What should I do if another student is bothering me? • Tell the teacher if a student is bothering you.

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