Ms. Owen ’ s Classroom Procedures

Ms. Owen’s Classroom Procedures English Room 206

A Little About Me… • Farmville, NC • Graduated from UNCW – Go Seahawks! • Bachelor’s degree in English; Master of Arts in Teaching • Love Carolina basketball and trashy reality TV • Dog - Sadie; Cat – Dane • Scared of clowns; obsessed with celebrity gossip • studied abroad in Paris, France

Class Mission A mission is something you set out to do and are determined to accomplish. My mission for all of my classes is to use all the resources available to me to create a fun, engaging, thought-provoking environment for my students. I also will create a safe learning environment where you can feel comfortable to be yourself without judgment, where you will not only be listened to, but that your opinions and voice will be HEARD. Most importantly, I hope that through our time spent together you will grow and learn things about yourself and your classmates that you never knew before.

My Expectations of Each of You… • Why? Because I believe you can do it. • I know you are ALL smart, and never want to hear differently. • You can do anything you try. • “I can’t” is the acronym for “I Completely Admit I’m Not Trying.”

Classroom Procedures • Procedures are put in place for our classroom so you will know what is expected of you on a daily basis. • In order for our class to run as efficiently as possible, we will adapt the following classroom procedures…

Entering the Classroom • Enter the classroom quietly • Sit in your assigned seat (These are not negotiable.) • Read the agenda and objectives for the class period on the board. • Have all materials (notebook, paper, pen/pencil, book) ready and begin Bell Ringer Activity BEFORE the tardy bell rings.

Bell Ringer Procedure • Date each entry on the right side of the paper Ex: 26 August 2013 • Copy the activity word-for-word on your paper • Draw a line underneath when completed. You will keep a running log of Bell Ringers. These will be collected every 3 weeks. • Schedule: • M.U.G. Shot Mondays (Mechanics, Usage, Grammar) • Term Tuesdays (new literary term – definition and application) • Word Wednesdays (5 new vocab words) • Thinking Thursdays (thought-provoking prompt) • Free Write Fridays (you can write on any topic you choose!)

Materials Needed… • All Classes: • Flashdrive (at least 4GB) • 1” 3-ring binder with 5 dividers – The dividers should be labeled: Bell Ringers, Literature, Vocabulary, Writing/Grammar, and Research • Pen/pencil/highlighter • Loose-leaf paper • 1 pack of 3x5 (white) index cards • 1 pack of 4x6 (white) index cards • A positive attitude!

Getting MY Attention… • Raise your hand • Wait until you are acknowledged before speaking • Be patient • Continue working while waiting for me to get to you.

Correct Heading on Papers • Example located on board • MLA format Meghan Owen Ms. Owen English III 26 August 2013 • Place on ALL assignments

Turning In Homework/Class Work • Keep work on your desk until I ask you to turn them in. • Pass papers to the right. I will collect the papers or ask one of you to collect the papers and put them in the appropriate basket. • Baskets are on the counter. These are for non-graded work. Do not place already graded assignments in the baskets. • What to do if you finish classwork early? - work on unfinished English assignments - read your “choice” novel - review vocabulary words - start working on homework

Classroom Discussions • PLEASE participate. • I want to hear what you have to say. • Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. • If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving Around Room… • You must ask permission. • Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency. • Wait to throw away trash at the end of class.

WHILE YOU WERE OUT • Students are responsible for completing all missed assignments. • Missed assignments are located in the What Did I Miss? Notebook on the front table • Make up work is to be completed within 3 days of your absence and placed in basket. • All assignments will lose 10 points per day.

Bathroom Policy • Everyone receives 3 bathroom passes per six weeks. • Once the three passes have been used you may not leave class for any reason. • If you do not use any of your bathroom passes for the six weeks you will earn one extra point on your six-weeks average

Grading Policy • English department policy • Weighted assignments: 3x – Major tests, projects, essays 2x – Quizzes, Vocabulary, Study Guides 1x – Homework, Classwork, Bell Ringers, Participation

Panther Pride • Each week a student will be selected in each class to be a part of the Panther Pride/Student of the Week (bulletin board up front). • Student will be selected based on work ethic, grades, behavior, etc. • Please show our stars the respect and encouragement and congratulate them. • Also, at the time of both Progress Reports and Report Cards the TOP 5 Averages will be rewarded!

End of Class Dismissal • The teacher dismisses you, not the bell. • Do not pack up before I give you permission. • Student areas are to be cleaned properly. • Do NOT line up at the door. • Wait quietly to be dismissed.

Classroom Rules • Respect your peers, teacher, our classroom, and yourself. • Leave bad attitudes at the door. • NO cell phone use. • You must have a pass to leave the room. • NO food or drink in the classroom (Seriously… we have mice.)

Consequences • 1st – you will receive a verbal warning. • 2nd- student/teacher conference • 3rd - phone call home to parent/guardian • 4th – SMC and a referral

Classroom Incentives • Treats • Music • Game days • Movies • Open to suggestions…

Finally…. • I have an open-door policy. I’m here for you WHENEVER you need me. If you need help, please ASK for it. • Planning Periods: 1st semester – 2nd semester – • Email: owenm@pitt.k12.nc.us • Phone: 825-0054 ext. 6939 • Website: www.englishwithmsowen.weebly.com • Twitter: @msowenenglish • I’m so happy to be here with you and I hope you learn as much from me as I am sure I will learn from you!

Remind 101 • Take out your cell phones (Seriously…. It’s ok!) • English III: Text the code @21c11 to (408) 412-5559. • AP Language: Text the code @9ff to (408) 412-5559. • This is going to sign you up for Remind 101. This is a way for me to send out reminders to you about what’s going on in class. • EXTRA CREDIT: Have your parents sign up for Remind 101 by following the same directions. (These are also on the procedures handout that you will be taking home for them to sign.)

Ms. Owen ’ s Classroom Procedures