9/3/15 Topic: First Day of school Aim: What do we need to know on the first day of school? DO NOW: Take out a pen or pencil and paper. Get ready for your first assignment… Homework: 1) Get notes signed by a parent/guardian 2) Notebook set up due: Tuesday 9/8 3)Summer Reading: Essay 9/9, Project 9/22 (7th gr. ONLY)

Assigned Seats Gather your things and stand next to your desk!

GREEN binder, with FIVE dividers and loose leaf paper. Materials needed: Pen or pencil Assigned novel GREEN binder, with FIVE dividers and loose leaf paper.

7th grade Binder Sections: Due set up Tuesday 9/8 Of Mice and Men Warriors Don’t Cry Twelfth Night Million Pound Bank Note ELA Skills

9th Grade Binder Sections: Due set up Tuesday 9/8 To Kill a Mockingbird A Raisin in the Sun Julius Caesar The Color of Water ELA Skills

Class Rules and Procedures: Let’s Brainstorm!

Major Assessments Summer Reading Essay: Wed. 9/9 Project (7th gr. ONLY): Tues. 9/22 Pre-Assessment Exam: Tues. 9/22 7th grade: ELA Exam April 5th – 7th 9th grade: No state test this school year, but we will prepare for the Common Core Regents (11th grade) Post-Assessment: TBD Final Exam: TBD

School Attendance Policies 3 unexcused lates = one cut 15 minutes late or more, unexcused = one cut 18 absences, letter home 24 absences, no-course credit

Homework and Late Assignment Policies Long-term Assignments 10pts off each day late, THREE day max Homework every night will not be accepted late Excused absences are the exception

Disciplinary Action: First offense: verbal warning Second offense: parent phone call/email and lunch detention Third Offense: chairperson intervention, parent contact, and possible Referral to Assistant Principal Fourth offense: Referral and Administrative Action

Cell Phone Policy Please restrain from inappropriate or disrespectful use of cell phones, iPods, etc.

Grading Policy 50% tests, writing, projects 30% quizzes 10% homework 10% participation

Grading Systems Number grades Check System = 65/50, re-submit

Contact Info (Preferred) Email: clu@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us Phone: 539 – 9423, ext. 5126 Check out my district website: http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=13

Homework Tonight: Get notes signed by a parent/guardian Notebook set up due: Tuesday 9/8 Summer Reading: Essay 9/9 Project 9/22