Welcome to Ms. Mitchell’s’Classroom – ROOM 2B09 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1. Welcome to Ms. Mitchell’s’Classroom – ROOM 2B096:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2. Am I in the right room? 2B09 Ms. Mitchell English IV-2,5, & 6

3. Where do I sit for 2ND period? You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen. Door Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5

4. Where am I supposed to sit 5th period? You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen. . [DOOR] Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6

5. Where am I supposed to sit 6th period? You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen. Door Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5

6. Who is Ms. Mitchell? Bachelor of Science in Education Major English Minor History Perkinston Junior College Associates Degree in Education Wordsmiths College Board trained in Springboard Genealogy

7. Sassy Moms in the City

8. YES! ALWAYS! Will this teacher treat me fairly?

9. What will I be doing this year in English IV? Resumes, Job Application Skills and Interviews The SAT & College Admissions Macbethby William Shakespeare

10. THINKING BEOWULF The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Research Reading-fiction & non-fiction Documentation MACBETH Writing- Expository, persuasive, narrative, comparison/ contrast What will I be studying this year in English IV? Grammar- isolated, with writing , for testing CPT TEST EOC Computers & technology

11. How will I be graded?

12. BY A POINT SYSTEM Each assignment is evaluated based on difficulty, length of time to complete, and importance.

13. The rules are called Guidelines in this classroom. What are the rules in this classroom?

14. Ms. Mitchell’sGUIDELINES & PROCEDURES

15. Immediately upon entering the classroom, be in your assigned seat and begin working on the FOCUS AND OBJECTIVES. Read and follow directions. GUIDELINE #1:

16. Bring all materials to class and take them with you when you leave. GUIDELINE #2:

17. Follow directions the first time they are given. GUIDELINE #3:

18. Treat each person and thing in this room with respect and dignity. GUIDELINE #4:

19. Follow all procedures and policies outlined by the Choctawhatchee Student Handbook and the Okaloosa County policies. GUIDELINE #5:

20. SPECIAL GUIDELINE: This is a “NO WHINING ZONE.” Everything I do is in your best interest, so please respect this guideline.

21. FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN: • verbal acknowledgement 2. stress free learning environment 3. a pleasant and orderly classroom.

22. Classroom Procedures

23. 1.Enter quietly. 2. Have a seat. 3. Take out your materials. 4. Begin focus/board work. Entering the room**If you were previously absent, you MUST have an admit slip. If you don’t have it, go to ATTENDANCE immediately.

24. Enter quietly. Excused OR Unexcused: Place the note the side pocket of the lectern. Have a seat and take out your materials. When you are tardy:

25. -Check the board for work missed -Use the class computer to check www.mitchellnews.wikispaces.com Edmodo While You Were Out notebook Schedule a time to make up quizzes/tests *Unexcused absences may not make up tests. After any absence or unexcused absences

26. Stand in front of class. Wait for everyone to be quiet. Begin speaking. Getting your attentionI will:

27. MLA format for all papers. Place on all assignments. Paper Headings

28. MLA FORMAT Your Name Last name p.# Teacher Name Course Name Period Due Date Title of Work Placed in upper left hand corner of your paper.

29. Pen-- BLUEor BLACK--for all assignments that I will read. Pencil for Scantrons. Pencil for yourself. Use Pencil or Pen??

30. At the Beginning of Class Place papers in the side pocket of the lectern with the name facing out. At the End of Class Pass papers forward. When you receive the paper, place yours on top. Turning in papers

31. PLEASE participate. You receive a participation grade based on your contributions. This is your classwork/homework grade. I’m interested in what you have to say. Questions and comments should be relevant to the current discussion. If your question is off topic, write it down and ask it later. Classroom Discussions

32. Work on other unfinished ENGLISH assignments. Read your “choice” novel or teacher provided book/magazine. Work on and/or review vocabulary. Start on the assigned homework. What if I finish Classwork early?

33. *** If you need to use the restroom, fill out your planner, sign out on the log, bring planner for me to sign. (One person out at a time.) Leaving the Classroom for restroom or emergency to nurse

34. The teacher dismisses you, not the bell. Do not start packing up before the bell rings. Class Dismissal

35. These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis. Library/Media Center Computer lab Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies/Pep rallies Substitute Teacher Special Procedures

36. This may seem like a great deal to remember, but these guidelines will help our class run more smoothly. I look forward to a great year with all of you! Ms. Mitchell Finally…

37. This is the first day of your last year in high school! Make it the best!

38. Have a great year Class of 2013!!!