Welcome to Thomas Edison High School Room #301 Mr. Resler Kyle.resler@mpls.k12.mn.us 612-668-1300 7:45 A.M. – 4:15 P.M. Monday 7:45 A.M. – 3:45 P.M. T, W, TH 7:45 – 3:15 P.M. Friday

Please Find A Seat Everyday you will need: Paper Pencil or Pen Be prepared to write some information down

Mr. Resler Classroom Teacher Please write down your class period hour and time (I will let you know what the times are) Best time to talk to me: Before or after school (NOT BEFORE OR AFTER CLASS) I have meetings every Monday after school I can stay late on request (Tuesdays)

Supplies Everyday: Pencil or Pen Notebook & Folder (prefer the same color and only for this class) Your Textbook Periodically: Color Pencils, Markers or Crayons Poster board

Being Prepared!!!! The 4 minutes between class are very important This is the time for you to: Find your seat when you arrive Get materials out Ask PEER for pencil or pen Read overhead (daily agenda) & complete task (warm-up)

Being Prepared For Class “I should never know when you are not prepared for class” – Mrs. Furguson Everyday you must have: Something to write with Something to write on Your classroom text I will not let you leave class to get this so bring it before class starts (Ask for something before class starts)

Non-negotiable PED’S – any electronic devices OTHER OPTIONS When it has not been a big problem, sometimes I will ask you to take care of it, other times I will ask you to put it on my desk, sometimes you will get referred OTHER OPTIONS If I see it, you can get referred If it rings, you will need to give it to me Examples? (Polite response to directions and not polite response) Ask, and you can use my phone Let’s not make this a problem

ROAR Responsibility (Take Examples) Appropriate voice & Language Prepared for class/Use time wisely Opportunity (Take Examples) Positive Role (Conversations, actions) Show Leadership Safe & Clean Environment

ROAR Continued Achievement (Take Examples) Classroom preparedness Maximize opportunity with time and resources Respect (Take Examples) Appropriate Language Personal space and others Personal beliefs and others Yourself, others and staff

Expectations To come to class to learn To be a positive part of a community To respect your time and others To try your best Must have everyday of class: Book Something to Write with Something to Write on/materials given to you

Best Time to Talk to Me Before and After school are the best time to talk to me about anything (NOT before or after class) Bad Times: End of the day when we have our staff meeting Every time I am speaking with someone else During my classes or prep times

School Procedures Tardy Policy – The classroom will shut when bell rings and door will be closed. Coming to Class Late – have a pass!!! If you come without one your excuse will not be accepted, GET ONE!!! Leaving Early – You must have a pass!!! I will not let you leave even if someone said you should see them, YOU NEED A PASS!!!

Late Work All late work will cause a strain on your overall grade It is possible for late work not to be accepted Talking to me prior to class is better than not handing it in Some work you will not be able to make up

Cheating What is Cheating??? (Examples) Taking answers from someone else Having the same answers as someone else (Even when you work together!!!) Copying answers to complete the task Asking for help when you are taking an exam or completing an assessment Not completing the assignment with your own ability

Passes I can limit passes as I see fit (meaning I don’t have to give them to anyone) 2 times max – Bonus if not used, must have a planner for student generated pass If you are not prepared, are not participating, have been disruptive, I will not give you a pass You must wait until after the 1st 10 minutes and can’t go during the last 10 minutes of class If you think you need to go talk to someone just go as long as it is before class starts and you bring a pass back (Example)

School Rules & Expectations Building for students is open from 7:30 am to 3:15 pm. 4 minutes between class so prepare for your day (Example, getting book from locker) Come to class on time and be prepared. (What are the 3 things you need?) You are expected to follow ROAR. Be respectful to yourself and others.

School Rules & Expectations Continued In class by time the bell rings and do not leave class until the bell rings. Ask for work when you miss a class. Ask neighbor for notes. Please leave shades closed and ask to open windows NO FOOD IN CLASS AT ALL!!! Drink only if it has a screw top Do not line up at the door

Classroom Procedure Continued Sit in your assigned seat, read daily agenda, start working on the warm-up questions (Put up Examples) I will take attendance while you complete questions Some days we will hand in and go over questions, other we will hang on to them

Continue Class Procedures Address any questions Complete class lesson Stay in our seat until the bell rings (no lining up at the door) There is a daily observations sheet (explain using the doc. Camera) Turn in assignments to the brown box Work will not be handed back right away Late work will lose value

Classroom Continued Asking to leave class I will not let you leave class to talk to anyone (if you need to leave make sure you have a note) – just go as long as it is before the bell If you walk out of class you will get a referral, you are not allowed to come back until the next day If you come to class late please bring a note

Classroom Points Everyday you will get 5 points for coming to class (about 225 points per quarter) When you miss class you need to find out what you missed (HOW?) Ways you can lose points: Coming to class late Not following directions Eating in class Using an electronic device that is not okayed by the administration Not participating Etc…..

Grades They will be posted at the beginning of the week (3 weeks in on Mondays or Tuesdays) If a blank is empty that means you do not have to complete If a blank has a “/m” that means it is missing If you have any questions about your grade please see me before or after school (During class is not a good time) No Extra credit assignments but there will be supplement assignments (Points for subs & bathroom)

Job is & is not…. As an educator my job is…….. To interact Be responsible Be respectful To Evaluate To assess student achievement & Needs Be prepared To Expand your horizons To Give “Pick Me Ups”/support As a student my job is…….. To ask questions To try your best & work hard To achieve To be prepared To learn To be respectful To be responsible To give “Pick Me Ups” As an educator my job is not…….. To accuse To Blame To assess the Student To define the student To make negative comments As a student my job is not…….. To make excuses To lie To be perfect To think or say “I can’t do it” To make negative comments towards myself or others

Student Introductions Pair up in 2’s (You will introduce each other) Write down persons name Favorite subject Favorite free time activity One interesting fact

Index Cards On one side print your name first and last. On the other side top left-hand corner. PLEASE PRINT!!!!!! Class hour. Home phone number. Parent or guardians names. Any sports or school activities you will participate in. What do you want to be when you are older? List 3 things you are doing to accomplish this. (What is your backup plan?) One goal you want to achieve by the end of the year. (Mr. Resler has one to share) If you had 1 million dollars what would be the first thing you would do with the money?

Mr. Resler’s Background I grew up in a small town. I played football, baseball and hockey. I moved out of my house when I was 15 I lived and played hockey in Canada. I have attended 4 different universities. I never thought I could go to college and be successful.

Mr. Resler Cont. I play softball I play hockey when I feel like it I learned how to play golf this summer I love to travel (Been to 14 different countries & most of the 50 states) I am interested in watching events my students are participating in I love to laugh I am loud I have a hard time hearing