Welcome to 9th Grade Advisory!

Ms. Jurewicz

Room B125

* Please choose a seat anywhere

Today’s Advisory Schedule 8:55-10:05: Tour of AHS 10:05-11:15: Advisory Activities

Information Sheet for Guidance Office Close Reading Activity

11:15-12:00: Lunch 12:05-12:35: Block 1 12:40-1:10: Block 2 1:15-1:45: Block 3 1:50-2:25: Block 4

Welcome to 9th CP English!

Do Now: Choose a seat. Please write your name on ONE of the pieces

of cardstock on your desk. Leave the piece of toilet paper on your desk.

About Me Originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Graduated from Dickinson College. Studied abroad in Brisbane, Australia. Taught all ages, from preschool to college

level. Activities at AHS:

Director of Fall Play Travel Club Advisor Paintball Club Advisor

Now, Tell Me About Yourself!

Based on how many squares of toilet paper you have on your desk (1,2,3), tell me a fact about yourself. It can be sports you enjoy, number of siblings, favorite type of monkey, etc.

Coming back to school can be rough…

but I’m here to help!

THE TOP 6 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS:

1.Be a sponge.2.Do your best.3.Show respect.4.Follow directions.5.Use your resources.6.Be honest.

SuppliesNotebook or looseleaf paperWriting utensils (pens and pencils)

At least one colored pen (red, green, etc.)

Mini pencil sharpenerHighlighterFlash drive (optional; used during

research unit)Notecards/ Post-It Notes

Your ResourcesMy classroom

Smartboard – Daily Warm-UpWhiteboard – Daily Tasks, HomeworkAbsent Folders – Missed work

My webpage: appohigh.org -> Staff http://appohigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=548515&type=u

Online textbookLogin info coming soon

Home Access CenterDon’t ask about grades in class!

Homework

You will have homework every weekDue at the beginning of classLate or poorly completed work receives

a point deduction.Your printer is not my problem.

Assignments turned in a week or later will NOT be accepted.

Keep track using your agenda and my webpage.

Absences

You are responsible for making up work.First stop: FoldersSecond stop: ClassmatesThird Stop: WebpageFourth Stop: Ms. J

Excused: Due the day after your return.

Unexcused: No make-ups!

Cell Phones

Green side = Okay to useRed side = No phones

Phones cannot be used during lectures, presentations, quizzes, or tests.

If it’s charging, let it be!

Consequences: Confiscate phone, contact home, referral

Bathroom Breaks:

- Only ask during transitions and after directions are given- You get two bathroom breaks a week during my class- Your agenda is your pass