Mrs. Fahey Ag 2 Equine Science WELCOME! Mrs. Fahey Ag 2 Equine Science

Warm up Write Objective Write Entire Question under the objective. Answer question Worth points everyday!!!

Complete the Following on the blank side Please fill out the 4 x 6 card on your desk. Wait patiently and quietly for me when you’re done. Complete the following information on the side with lines Name: 3 Favorite Classes in School: Describe a project, activity, or game you did in school that you enjoyed: Do you have a computer with word processing at home? Do you have internet at home? What’s your favorite thing about horses? Complete the Following on the blank side Home Address Home phone # Parent’s names Parent’s email (if you know it) Your email

Write your name (in clear, block letters) on paper, fold, and place at top of desk in view of the instructor. Mrs. Fahey

7 Things Every Students Wants to Know on the 1st Day of School 1. Am I in the right room? 2. Where am I supposed to sit? 3. What are the rules in this classroom? 4. What will I be doing this year? 5. How will I be graded? 6. Who is the teacher as a person? 7. Will you treat me as a human being?

Class Rules PROMPT! PREPARED! POSITIVE! POLITE! PRODUCTIVE! Follow the 5 P’s!!! PROMPT! PREPARED! POSITIVE! POLITE! PRODUCTIVE!

Other Considerations Respect other’s property Respect others and their right to learn! Use time wisely Quality, Quality, Quality Be in your seat with all your materials when the bell rings, or you will be marked tardy. No personal grooming during class time. Sit in your assigned seat daily. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Other Considerations Participate! No FOOD in classroom. Beverages OK No personal electronic devices (ipods, phones, ear buds, etc) Follow dress code The instructor dismisses you, NOT the bell. Academic honesty No copying work, cheating, cite sources correctly

Things that make J-Fay Angry Having phone out Asking a question 5 seconds after I answered it Not listening when I give directions Being rude Angry face

THINGS THAT ANNOY J-FAY Tapping, clicking, or any other repetitive noise Being tardy Not putting any effort into the warm up Excuses Annoyed face

Failure to Follow Rules and Expectations 1. Warning/Removal from class 2. Lunch Beautification and call home 3. Referral to Administration

What will we do this year?

How Will You Be Graded? Classroom (40%) Quizzes/Tests (40%) Participation (5%) Supervised Agriculture Experience(10%) Each student must have an ownership, non-ownership, or do work experience equaling 50 hours per semester. (Freshman are not required) FFA (5%) Each students must participate in at least 3 FFA activities every semester.

Who Am I?

Different learning styles, needs, accommodations, etc. Having fun! What I Stand For Accountability Excellence Different learning styles, needs, accommodations, etc. Having fun!

No Late Work Accepted After Unit Test or Quiz Late Work Policy -J-Fays Make Up Day

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Classroom Procedures How to walk into class When you’re tardy Eating/drinking If you need pen/pencil/ etc. If it is too hot/cold If you don’t understand If you need to use the RR What to do if you’re absent Write this down! Quiz on Next Time!

Letter to Me See packet Letter to Me See directions in packet

When is the next FFA meeting? Who is the tallest man in the world? Random Question Time Needs to be appropriate Needs to be “googleable” Can pertain to FFA/school, or completely random Can be taken away When is the next FFA meeting? What is body odor? Who is the tallest man in the world? If you has to eat at one restaurant for the rest of your life, what would it be?

When You Come to Class Next Time… 1. Walk in quietly 2. Take your assigned seat 3. Take out your warmup paper and begin working on the Objective/Mind Moovers. 4. Study for quiz. 5. Sit quietly when you’re done and wait for class to begin. ***Music Privileges***

Start writing the objective and Question of the Day! Finish Introductions Quiz on Classroom Procedures Agriculture and Chemistry: making connections

Why are you in Equine Science? Introductions Name Interests/ Hobbies/ Sports Favorite Food Why are you in Equine Science?

Practice Quiz 1. What do you do when the bell rings? 2. When will you be marked tardy? 3. If you aren’t prepared for class, what do you do? 4. What are the ways you can turn in late work? 5. If you have an excused absence, how many days do you have to turn in work? 6. When are quizzes? 7. When are packets ALWAYS due? 8. When can you use the restroom? What’s the procedure on using the restroom?

The Task Example: What makes a bad classroom? Brainstorm in groups! Example: What makes a bad classroom? What makes a good classroom? What makes a good student? What makes a good teacher? What kinds of behavior can ruin a class? What can our parents do to help? What makes a bad teacher?

GOAL: Create Democratic Classroom!!! How do we accomplish this? Set clear expectations, work cooperatively, and have mutual respect.

Quiz 1. What do you do when the bell rings? 2. When will you be marked tardy? 3. If you aren’t prepared for class, what do you do? 4. What are the two ways you can turn in late work? 5. If you have an excused absence, how many days do you have to turn in work? 6. When are quizzes? 7. When are packets ALWAYS due? 8. When can you use the restroom? What’s the procedure on using the restroom?