“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ― Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt

Welcome to Mrs. Andes’ and Miss Coleman’s Class It’s a Great Semester to Learn!

Stand up We’re going to play a game that will help us get to know each other. Every time I say something that applies to you, get in the middle of the room. Make sure to look around and see who has things in common with you!

Now let’s make a Silly Name Tag 1.Get a blank sheet of paper 2.Fold it three ways to make a threefold 3.Put your name on all three sides – Please write neatly!!! 4.Use bold color!! I am a blind woman

How Are You Today? Excited Happy Amazing Nearly Illegal It’s a Miracle Goofy Very Blessed It’s a long story Grumpy Slightly Irregular Indifferent

Introduce yourself Introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you Tell that person how you are feeling today and why Be ready to share your partners information with the class

Expectations for the class Quickly jot down 5 expectations you have for this class and me Be honest

Let’s Review

What are my expectations????

What you need to know In order to survive!!!!!!

Expectations Come prepared, Ready to learn, Ready to work, Please bring a positive attitude

Prepared means You have writing utensils and paper Homework/ reading assignments done On time and awake Drama will be left at the door!!!

Ready to learn Be willing to take risk Have fun – can’t learn if you are miserable Be open and participate to all ideas, discussion, and assignments There is always a method to our madness

Ready to Work Take care of yourself Eating proper meals Getting enough sleep Drinking water – no joke Exercising on a regular basis

Words of Wisdom by which to live: The Golden Rule – treat others as you want to be treated. Be Respectful – When I am talking, you are listening!!! This also applies to when one of your classmates has the floor, you are to be respectful and remain silent until your turn.

Words of Wisdom by which to live: You are follow the instructions given. No personal grooming during class time.

Class time Be Involved Be Active Be Ready Code of Conduct is followed in this classroom – no bad stuff please

Attendance BE HERE, BE HERE, BE HERE – You will miss too much if you are not here Semester Courses - 5 unexcused absences = FAILURE 

Don’t wait until the end Be proactive with your school year. We will work with you the entire year to reach graduation… However, if you wait until 2 weeks before the end of the class to do work… it won’t happen. We will not be available.

The Graduation fairy……

DOES NOT EXIST!!

Late Work Late work will only be accepted if you have a valid excuse.

Games I do not play – if you want to play them – leave this classroom. Honesty is a must – I will check up on you and if you lie to me, life will not be good

Failure to do any of the following and you will have a very mean teacher on your hands!!!!

Let’s Review Come prepared Ready to learn Ready to work Please bring a positive attitude – Drama is left at the door

Remember, why we are here. Good luck and remember, graduation will be here before you know it