Welcome, Introductions, Expectations, Rules and

Procedures

Questions You May Have…

Who is this guy? We will talk about that today?

New Student? Nope.

Is he seriously “full grown”? Yes. I don’t want to talk about it.

Mr./Coach Wallace

Grew up in Huntsville, AL

Youngest of 3 boys

Went to college at Troy (State) University

Married 9 ½ years

3 kids

2 dogs

Still Me

Taught at Ombudsman for 5+ years

Coached football past 7 years

Avid sports fan

Love entertainment (TV, movies, games, music, etc.)

Questions?

Expectations

Common Core Standards These are our floor, not our ceiling

The ceiling will be based on individual students Your best The only thing I’m asking for is…

Behavior/Academic expectations: Comply with the school and class rules (this includes items

in the Code of Conduct handbook, as well as the tardy and late work policy listed on the syllabus.)

Follow procedures Respect the learning environment and all the people in it

Rules

1. Be Safe: Keep hands, feet, and any objects to yourself at all times. Walk wherever you are going.

2. Be Respectful: Always raise your hand and wait to obtain permission before speaking out. Remember that all students have the right to learn and work in a quiet environment. Treat teachers and students as you would want to be treated.

3. Be Responsible: Arrive to class on time. Enter the classroom quietly and immediately go to your assigned seat. Turn in work completed homework on time and in the assigned location.

Rules (cont.)

4. Be Prepared: Bring all necessary items to class each day. Come into class each day ready to learn.

5. Be Productive: Use class time wisely and effectively at all times. Remain seated, and working, at your desk unless you have been given permission to get up.

Consequences – for minor classroom disruptions/violations

1. First Offense – Verbal warning

2. Second Offense – Stay after class to meet with teacher

3. Third Offense – Detention

4. Fourth Offense – Phone call/Letter to parents

5. Fifth Offense – Office referral

Note: Consequences could be altered depending on the severity of the action. Some consequences will be based on set school standards.

Procedures

Entering the Room Enter room quietly and go to your seat Get started on work that is on the board In absence of board work, please read quietly at

your desk

Asking a Question Raise your hand Wait to be acknowledged before speaking out

Procedures (cont.)

Leaving Your Seat/Leaving the Room Raise your hand, wait to be acknowledged and given

permission before getting up Conduct intended business quietly and efficiently and return

to your seat Take a hall pass and return to the classroom in a timely

manner Emergency situations can be handled accordingly

Lectures, Presentations, Readings, Videos, etc. Listen attentively (head up, taking notes, participate in

discussions, etc.) Follow general procedures for asking questions, leaving seat,

cell phones, etc.

Procedures (cont.)

Cell Phones Keep them put away unless directed by teacher When allowed, use them for the intended purpose

Classwork/Group Work Academic integrity – if caught cheating or allowing another

student to cheat will result in an automatic zero. When allowed to work with others do so in a proper tone and

volume

End of Class Wait on me to direct you to stop working Listen quietly for further directions or assignments Exit the room quietly and orderly

Questions…?