Welcome to Ms. Wyce’s Class! (I like to make power points)

A little about me… I have taught English/Reading in Melbourne, FL (my home town), Japan, Kissimmee, FL, Pompano Beach, and Pembroke Pines. I have wanted to teach ever since I was a little girl, and I love my job! I’m kind of a crazy cat lady, although I only have two cats, Kitty Pie and Squeakers. I’m a grammar Nazi, so beware!  I LOVE to read, and have a big personal library, which you are welcome to borrow from. I am not great with names, so please be patient!

Now tell me about YOU! Please fill out the student survey. Tell me all your secrets!

Expectations/Rules Respect! I will respect you, so please respect me and each other, as well as my room and my stuff. This means not talking while others are talking, and ESPECIALLY not talking while others are reading. This is my biggest pet peeve! Also, please clean up after yourselves. I’m not your mother or your maid.

Expectations/Rules Cell phones! This is another pet peeve of mine. Unless I have said you may use your phone for a specific school-related activity, I should NOT see it. If I do, you get one warning. If I see it again, it’s mine for the rest of the day. You can pick it up after school. This goes for ear buds too. That’s just rude!

Expectations/Rules Stay on task! We are here in school to learn. You can socialize on your own time. I expect you to complete class assignments in the given time, and when you are in groups you should be discussing your assignment, and not weekend plans or anything else. If you are in a group and stay off task, you will be working alone.

Expectations/Rules Bring your own supplies! If you need a pencil, highlighter, etc. ask a friend. If you need to borrow something from me, I’ll be happy to help, but I will borrow something from you. I like doing artsy stuff, so if you have a project for another class and would like to come use my supplies, you’re more than welcome. I just ask that you contribute something back. Tissues, a pack of pencils, some paper, hand sanitizer, whatever

Expectations/Rules When you finish classwork, place it in your folder and return it to the bin for your corresponding class period. I will try my best to grade and return all work as soon as possible.

Expectations/Rules Cheating/plagiarism is NOT acceptable. If you are found committing these acts, you will receive a referral and a zero for the assignment. Do your own work.

Expectations/Rules Write legibly! If I can’t read it, I can’t grade it, so you’ll receive a zero or a lowered grade. Complete your assignments!!!! If you don’t do your work, you won’t pass the class, and this will bring down your GPA and chances of graduation and getting into college. Think about your future!!!! This is YOUR responsibility!!!

Expectations/Rules These expectations and rules are subject to expand and/or change due to class need or my own crazy whim.

Procedures When you enter the room, pick up any handouts that are on the table by the door. Turn your phone OFF and put it away! Pick up your notebook from the appropriate bin (English I). Begin your “Do Now” that will be on the board. (English I)

Procedures If you need to use the restroom, sign the log, put your phone in the basket, and take the pass. You do not need to interrupt class by asking, just raise your hand and point, and wait for my nod. One student out at a time.

Procedures Two or three minutes before the bell, we will close the class and everyone is responsible for their own area. This means putting your desk back in the proper place, putting your notebook or folder back in the bin, and looking around your area for any trash. I don’t want to hear, “But it’s not mine!” If there is anything around you, pick it up! You are part of a community! Let’s keep it clean! After the room is clean, take your seat and wait to be dismissed. DO NOT line up by the door!

Procedures Need extra help? No problem! I will always be here after school until at least 3:30 and I will be happy to help. Any other time, please see me to make an appointment.

Goals: As your teacher, my goal is to help you reach yours! What are your goals for this class?