Classroom Expectations Introduction to Read 180 Ms. Railey’s Class

What is Read 180? READ 180 Universal is the leading blended learning solution that accelerates learning for reluctant or hesitant readers. My commitment to you as your teacher is to figure out why you don’t like to read and show you how fun and adventurous read can be.

My Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

What past student’s say about Read180! Alfredo: (8th grade, 2nd year in Read 180, Beginning Lexile 709, Current Lexile 1021) “I like how I get to read any book I want, as long as it goes with my Lexile. Independent reading is my favorite subject of the whole Reading 180 system. Second in line is computers, I feel like get a lot more progress done there then with any other program.” Jose: (8th grade, 3rd year in Read 180, Beginning Lexile BR, Current Lexile 215) “Read 180 helps me so much I understand more in my classes like reading and science. I understand more of the math problems.” Christopher: (8th grade, 2nd year in Read 180, Beginning Lexile 510, Current Lexile 743) “Read@180 helped me a lot with all my subjects. I had problems at the beginning , but yeah!”

What past student’s say about Read180! Lonzo: (8th grade, 3rd year in Read 180, Beginning Lexile 87, Current Lexile 716) “It has help me a lot with my reading in the two years I’ve been here. I have learned a lot from Ms. Hendrix. At first I was reading at N/A and now I’m reading at 716.” Tayvien: (8th grade, 3rd year in Read 180, Beginning Lexile 297, Current Lexile 804) “Thank you for helping me all three years to get my Lexile back up to grade level.” Roberto: (8th grade, 2nd year in Read 180, Beginning Lexile 459, Current Lexile 810) “Read 180 has helped me a lot, because I have been getting better. I have also learned how to pronounce words and my reading skills have increased. I have seen a lot of improvement on my reading and it has also helped me in spelling and grammar. I feel like read 180 can really help other people as well as it helped me.”

Student Behaviors Be prompt Be prepared Be ready to learn when class begins. Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates. Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

Global Minded Learners are… Knowledgeable and Principled: Value yourself and practice strong moral values. Be trustworthy. Balanced and Caring: Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect. Offer to help anyone who enters our classroom. Open-minded and Communicators: Honor the ideas and opinions of others. Thinkers and Reflective: Think before you speak. Consider you own work and action. Make good decisions and be a problem solver. Risk Taker and Inquirer: Challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone and always give your best.

Expectation for daily routines Enter room and get to work BEFORE the bell sounds. You are tardy if you are not working when the bell rings. Know this and make plans accordingly. Keep up with all supplies that I have provided for you. Turn in all completed work into your class colored bucket. Rotations and assignments are posted on the front board under “Today’s Agenda.” The agenda tell you the starting rotation for each group.

One Goal for Our Read 180 Class is to Promote Lifelong Learning You can develop lifelong learning traits: By showing curiosity about human nature and how the world works. By seeking and valuing diversity. By persisting in seeking out new solutions. By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive change. By learning and applying technology tools to solve problems.

Classroom Policies Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom. Please be in your assigned rotations seat and working when the bell rings. Focus and do your best when in the computer rotation, since the majority of the grades come from computer activities. Absences Ask team members during independent study about what you missed. Make up all missed work during independent study.

Grading Grades are based on the accumulation of points from the computer, small group, and independent study . Points are based on: Participation during Small Group. Completion of daily work assignments from the computer. Reading logs and Journals. Major projects, exams, and self-reflection Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C Below 69% = F

Four Tribal Agreements Attentive Listening Appreciation/No put downs The Right to Pass Mutual Respect

What does this look like? Attentive Listening Pay close attention to one another’s expressions of ideas, opinions and feelings: to check for understanding; and to let others know that they have been heard. What does this look like?

Appreciation/ No Put-Downs To treat others kindly; to share appreciation for opinions and feelings; to check for understanding; and to avoid negative remarks, name-calling, hurtful gestures, and behaviors. What does this look like?

What does this look like? Right to Pass To have the right to choose when and to what extent one will participate in a group activity; to observe quietly if not participating actively; and to choose whether to offer observations later to a group when invited to do so. What does this look like?

What does this look like? Mutual Respect To affirm the value and uniqueness of each person; appreciate individual and cultural differences; and offer feedback that encourages growth. What does this look like?

Responding to teachers If a teacher corrects you, do not “get an attitude”. SOLUTION Instead respond in a respectful and open minded way by saying: Yes mam or No mam If any teacher falsely accuses you, do not “get an attitude”. Solution Instead affirm that your understand. Then address them not in front of the entire class and ask to speak to them so that you can calmly express yourself. Doing this give both you and me time to speak to each other in a polite and open minded way.

Creating a Social Contract 1. Work with your partner: Write the name of each group member on the back. 2. Fold paper creating 4 squares: Label each Section a,b,c, and d. Write each question in the squares. 3. Discuss each question with your partner and answer all 4 questions: a. How do you want to be treated by the teacher? b. How do you want to be treated by each other? c. How do you think the teacher wants to be treated? d. How do we want to treat each other?

Instead of your old friend Simon this is… Mrs. Railey Says