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Join Mr. George's class to learn about his background, class rules, procedures, and expectations. Get to know him as a person and discover the goals for this class.
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Questions? • 1. If your schedule says George 210… • 2. I have assigned seats…I told you at the door…. • 3. I’ll go over the rules shortly • 4. This year we will be………. • 5. I will grade you by………… • 6. Who am I as a person?...... • 7. Will I treat you like a human being?... • 8. Your goals in my class……
Introduction • Graduated from UNT • 35 years of age • Married 11 years • Have 2 girls: 10 and 7 • Taught 11 years • Coached Basketball, Football at Lincoln HS • Coach Soccer & Volleyball-Daughters team
Classroom Expectations/Rules • No eating unless I give you candy • No drinking/only bottled water • Be respectful • 15/15 minute restroom rule • No technology unless instructed • Bring Jackets: it’s freezing
Procedures/Routines • Come in quietly and start on bell ringer, get supplies out. • Walk on right side • Dress code enforced • Sit down: start on bellringer: class participation grade: no talking • Come with supplies or LOSE POINTS!!!! • I Dismiss you, not the bell. • KEEP UP!!!
Ambassadors • Need two ambassadors when guests come to the room. • You’ll introduce yourself: “Hi, I’m _(Name)_. Today, we are talking about __(Topic)__. We are learning that ……………. Come in and have a seat.
Consequences • FAILING GRADES • CALL PARENTS • Parents invited into classroom to stay • One on One conversation • Papers • Sent to the office • Wednesday Night School 3:30 to 6pm
Shoulder Partners What is your favorite type of music? What Movie/Show is your favorite? 1. Introduce yourselves. 2. If you had a million dollars… What would you do? Where would you go?
Quick write • In my opinion, rules are important because……………………………(finish this statement) • Share with your shoulder partner
Why study Geography? 1 minutes to think, answer the question by yourself. .
VIDEOS • Why study Geography? • Jay Leno
HOMEWORK • Make sure you get YOUR SUPPLIES!!! • GET your syllabus signed. • Finish Sketch Map