Sophomore English The way we do

The Purpose  We will be reviewing and looking at modifications to the policies, procedures, expectations, and resources of this class Aren’t I nice? I gave you the top three boxes of the summary sheet already!Aren’t I nice? I gave you the top three boxes of the summary sheet already!

Class Policies  Attendance  Tardies  Materials

Attendance You should always try to be in class unless you are so sick that you risk infecting the others around you If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to discover what was missed and to make up any work required Class schedules and assignments can be found on the website-bookmark it at home so you can access it easily

Tardies  You are tardy if you are not in the room when the bell has finished ringing  3 tardies will result in a morning detention You must serve a ten minute detention in my room before 1 st hour starts You must serve a ten minute detention in my room before 1 st hour starts  4 tardies will result in a morning detention You must serve a twenty minute detention in my room before 1 st hour starts You must serve a twenty minute detention in my room before 1 st hour starts  More than 4 tardies will be referred to the office  Failure to serve morning detentions will result in a referral to the office

Materials  You are expected to come prepared EVERYDAY Bring your binder Bring your binder You should have a binder for English class only with divider tabs, pockets, and paperYou should have a binder for English class only with divider tabs, pockets, and paper Something to write with Something to write with BOOK BOOK Better safe than sorry…bring it.Better safe than sorry…bring it.

Procedures  Bell-Ringers  Self-Assessment Slips  Returned papers  Make-up work and tests

Bell-Ringers  When class starts each day, there will be something to write on the board Maybe a journal-type entry, maybe DOL, maybe a question… Maybe a journal-type entry, maybe DOL, maybe a question…  No need to talk or discuss, just get out your bell- ringer sheet and start working  Use one sheet for the week Date it each day Date it each day Turn in on Friday Turn in on Friday If absent, leave a space and write Absent by the date If absent, leave a space and write Absent by the date

Self-Assessment Slips  These are new to you  The last 3-5 minutes of every day, you will fill out a self-assessment slip and turn it in at the end of the week  Use the state standards on the wall Ex: After the summarizing activity today, I can paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information (5) Ex: After the summarizing activity today, I can paraphrase, summarize, organize, and synthesize information (5)  This is a good place to write any questions you may have also

Returned Papers  Yes, I will return papers to you  Hold on to them… Keep a section in your English binder for all your returned papers and quizzes Keep a section in your English binder for all your returned papers and quizzes We will come back to them at the end of the semester to see how well you have improved over the course of time We will come back to them at the end of the semester to see how well you have improved over the course of time  Check the bin for “no name” papers…you may not be getting points you earned

Make-Up Work and Tests  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to learn about any missed assignment and complete it  The easiest way to do this is to check the Stoughton Site  Excused absences do not mean excused assignments  Tests can be made-up before/after school or during a study hall-it is up to you to schedule it

Expectations  School  Class  Language  Violations

School Expectations  It is the expectation of the school that you are present, on time, prepared, and ready to learn

Class Expectations  It is the expectation of your classmates that you treat everyone with respect  When someone else is supposed to be talking, that means you are NOT supposed to be talking This includes the teacher This includes the teacher

Language  No foul, inappropriate, hurtful, bigoted, or nasty language is acceptable, regardless of who you are and what you say to your friends outside of class or in your homes Nothing racist-regardless of what race you are Nothing racist-regardless of what race you are Nothing degrading to any choice of lifestyle- this includes the word ‘gay’ Nothing degrading to any choice of lifestyle- this includes the word ‘gay’ No swears No swears Nothing meant to make another person feel small or inferior Nothing meant to make another person feel small or inferior

Violations  If you break any of the agreements made with the school; spoken, written, or implied, you will be punished  Morning detentions for infractions  Office referral for continued or gross violations

Resources  This class is not meant to be easy, nor is it meant to be impossible  My goal is to challenge you to get better  This involves a lot of boring stuff, I know; but there is also plenty of fun to be had  With that said, there are many resources available to help you succeed Teacher Teacher Book Book Website Website Library Library Classmates Classmates

Teacher  Hi, I’m Mr. Stoughton  I’m here in the mornings (except probably Wednesday mornings when we have PLC meetings)  I’m here after school (but when it is really hot, I might cut out at like 3:20)  I’m off from teaching 3 rd and 7 th hours  Just let me know you are coming!

Book  Look through your textbook, there are tons of resources, glossaries, instructions, and other fun things in there

Website  I gave you the URL for the Stoughton Site, I recommend you bookmark it at home so you don’t have to type it in all the time  The daily presentations, assignments, documents, and schedule are all available, as well as a discussion board where you can ask questions-I try to check once a night

The Library  The school library is filled with helpful people who know their stuff  Also, the public library is a great place to find resources and meet with classmates outside of school Some people prefer Border’s or Barne’s and Noble’s (they have coffee) Some people prefer Border’s or Barne’s and Noble’s (they have coffee)

Classmates  Which brings us to the people around you Sometimes the guy next to you picked up on something you missed…ask him. Sometimes the guy next to you picked up on something you missed…ask him.  Older students who have been here before and know the skills/materials we are using  Bro’s, Sis’s, Parents, Grandparents, other people People are generally pretty nice if you ask politely People are generally pretty nice if you ask politely

The End  You should have plenty of information now to write a summary of this presentation However, don’t…for now the outline is ok However, don’t…for now the outline is ok  All presentations from this point on are going to require that notes be taken