Mrs. Smith’s Sophomore & Senior English
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Mrs. Smiths Sophomore & Senior English
Southside High School Fort Smith, AR Please grab an index card from
the fronttable and find your assigned seat.
Follow instructions on front board, complete your Student FYI Index
Card (Place seating chart here) All about Mrs. Smith Mrs. Kind,
Happy, Organized Two Sons Colorado, Starbucks, Netflix Snakes,
Rollercoasters, Heights Greece, Eric Clapton, a Moose Anything by
F. Scott Fitzgerald Princeton, New Jersey Smith Mrs. Smiths Mind
Map ID Card
College! About Mrs. Smith Crested Butte, CO My Family Princeton
High School Princeton, NJ My Lab! Classroom Rules As adopted by all
Southside High School faculty Be in your assigned place ready to
workwhen the bell rings Be materials and completed work to
classeach day Keep hands, feet, books and other objectsto yourself
Do not swear, tease, use rude gestures, oruse put downs Follow the
teachers directions Mrs. Smiths Classroom Rules
To ensure a safe learning environment, students willbe Respectful
Responsible ProactiveStudents will offer input on ways to
demonstrate the rules Rule #1Be Respectful Provide an example of
how studentscould demonstrate this rule (remember to consider the
objective: does it ensure asafe learning environment?) Rule #2Be
Responsible Provide an example of how studentscould demonstrate
this rule (remember to consider the objective: does it ensure asafe
learning environment?) Rule #3Be Proactive Provide an example of
how studentscould demonstrate this rule (remember to consider the
objective: does it ensure asafe learning environment?) Following
Mrs. Smiths Classroom Rules will result in:
A safe learning environment Happy Students A Stress-free Classroom
A Pleasant Atmosphere Learning! Not Following Mrs. Smiths Classroom
Rules will Result in:
1st Offense Verbal Warning 2ndOffense Student Responsibility Card
followed by an Action Plan 3rd Offense Office Referral Student
Responsibility Card
Name Date Class/period: / Needs to improve Citizenship: Students
mark all that apply. ___ raise hand to speak ___ get to class on
time ___ don't disrupt others ___ other Needs to improve Academics:
Students mark all that apply. ___ Complete homework ___ more effort
needed in class ___ use class time wisely ___ other Describe
Infraction: This must be a complete sentence and BE SPECIFIC. Ex. I
didn't do worksheet page 56because I left it in my locker.I was
told two times to get busy. I forgot my pencil twice this week.
Student signature: Teacher signature: Parent/guardian signature(s):
Additional comments: May be written on back Classroom Rule
Infraction
When placed on your desk, complete the StudentResponsibility Card
Sign it Keep it until the end of class and then give it to
theteacher at this time, an Action Plan will be discussed Severe
Infractions Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages
schoolproperty (this includes the property of the teacher andother
students), or is disrespectful (as defined by theteacher) will be
sent to the office with a referral Southside Student Handbook
Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in theSouthside High
School Student Handbook. Follow all technology rules and
procedures. Student Handbook Classroom Procedures:
Entering the classroom Tardy policy Restroom / Hall Passes Sign-out
Sheet Getting your attention Turning in assignments Make-up Work
for excused absences Finishing your work early Classroom
discussions Moving around the classroom Class dismissal Entering
the Classroom
Please enter quietly, ready to work Have a seat at your assigned
place Take out your materials Begin bell work assignment You will
have approximately 3-5 minutes to complete thebell work assignment
the assignment will always beposted on the front board Daily Bell
Work will be collected for a grade each Friday Tardy Policy Enter
quietly and take your seat
If Excused: Place excuse on teachers desk Repeat Unexcused Tardies:
Students willcomplete a Student Responsibility Card Getting Your
Attention
I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone
to be quiet Begin speaking Paper Heading Follow MLA Format
In top left corner, write/type the following: Your full name (first
and last) Mrs. Smith Class Period Date PLEASE NOTE: Points will be
deducted on papers without a name CLAIM YOUR WORK! After an Excused
Absence
Check the Make-up Binder to see what you missed Retrieve any
handouts and complete You will have one school day for each day
that is missed toreturn assignments No make-up work will be
provided for unexcused absences If you have on-line access, you may
also check the class websitefor postings at classsmith.pbworks.com
Student Responsibility Card
For students who do NOT have assigned homework Fill it out Sign and
date it Turn it in with the homework papers in the appropriate bin
Late homework is not accepted! Student Responsibility Card
Name Date Class/period: / Needs to improve Citizenship: Students
mark all that apply. ___ raise hand to speak ___ get to class on
time ___ don't disrupt others ___ other Needs to improve Academics:
Students mark all that apply. ___ Complete homework ___ more effort
needed in class ___ use class time wisely ___ other Describe
Infraction: This must be a complete sentence and BE SPECIFIC. Ex. I
didn't do worksheet page 56because I left it in my locker.I was
told two times to get busy. I forgot my pencil twice this week.
Student signature: Teacher signature: Parent/guardian signature(s):
Additional comments: May be written on back What do I do when I
finish early?
Work on unfinished Englishassignments Work in your Writers Notebook
Start working on next assignment(if applicable) Read your
independent readingbook Choose an Extend Your Thinkingactivity
Classroom Discussions
PLEASE participate with the class no side conversations. I want to
hear what you have tosay, but your must raise yourhand and be
acknowledged bythe teacher before you speak. Make all questions
andcomments relevant to thecurrent discussion. If your question is
off the topic,write it down and ask later. Use the Talking
Ballappropriately Turning in Assignments
When directed, turn in assignments into theappropriate bin labeled
by Period Be sure your name and class period are onyour paper! Late
assignments are not accepted! Moving Around the Classroom
Please dont get up from your seat unless it is anemergency (This
includes getting up to sharpen your pencil) For bathroom visits
that cannot wait until the end of class,you must sign-out and note
the time All students must sign-out to leave the room Class
Dismissal Have a great day!
The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up
prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially
dismisses youwith: Have a great day! Special Procedures (used on an
as-needed basis)
Library/Media Center Special Guests Progress Reports Small Group
Activities Drills Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute
Teacher Remember: I truly believe in your potential and I want you
to believe in it too! Although grades are important, making a
learning gain is what matters. Avoid the urge to compare your
grades to others; strive to better yourself. We are going to have
an awesome year! ~ Mrs. Smith Biopoem Due Wed., Aug. 20 1st line:
your first name
2nd line:3 words that describe you 3rd line:3 things you like 4th
line:3 things you do not like 5th line:3 fears you have 6th line:3
things you would like to see 7th line:your favorite book or author
8th line:your hometown 9th line: your last name Mind Map ID Due
Wed., Aug. 20 Create a Mind Map ID using the Large Index
Cardprovided Be creative and illustrate your hobbies, interests
andthings that represent who you are Check out these creative
examples! Prepare a few lines to share in a classroom whip