Welcome to 9 th Grade Advisory! Ms. Jurewicz Room B125 * Please choose a seat anywhere

Today’s Advisory Schedule  8:55-10:05: Tour of AHS  10:05-11:15: Advisory Activities  Information Sheet for Guidance Office  Close Reading Activity  11:15-12:00: Lunch  12:05-12:35: Block 1  12:40-1:10: Block 2  1:15-1:45: Block 3  1:50-2:25: Block 4

Welcome to 9 th CP English! Do Now:  Choose a seat.  Please write your name on ONE of the pieces of cardstock on your desk.  Leave the piece of toilet paper on your desk.

About Me  Originally from Pittsburgh, PA.  Graduated from Dickinson College.  Studied abroad in Brisbane, Australia.  Taught all ages, from preschool to college level.  Activities at AHS:  Director of Fall Play  Travel Club Advisor  Paintball Club Advisor

Now, Tell Me About Yourself!  Based on how many squares of toilet paper you have on your desk (1,2,3), tell me a fact about yourself. It can be sports you enjoy, number of siblings, favorite type of monkey, etc.

Coming back to school can be rough… but I’m here to help!

THE TOP 6 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS: 1. Be a sponge. 2. Do your best. 3. Show respect. 4. Follow directions. 5. Use your resources. 6. Be honest.

Supplies  Notebook or looseleaf paper  Writing utensils (pens and pencils)  At least one colored pen (red, green, etc.)  Mini pencil sharpener  Highlighter  Flash drive (optional; used during research unit)  Notecards/ Post-It Notes

Your Resources  My classroom  Smartboard – Daily Warm-Up  Whiteboard – Daily Tasks, Homework  Absent Folders – Missed work  My webpage: appohigh.org -> Staff  Online textbook  Login info coming soon  Home Access Center  Don’t ask about grades in class!

Homework  You will have homework every week  Due at the beginning of class  Late or poorly completed work receives a point deduction.  Your printer is not my problem.  Assignments turned in a week or later will NOT be accepted.  Keep track using your agenda and my webpage.

Absences  You are responsible for making up work.  First stop: Folders  Second stop: Classmates  Third Stop: Webpage  Fourth Stop: Ms. J  Excused: Due the day after your return.  Unexcused: No make-ups!

Cell Phones  Green side = Okay to use  Red side = No phones  Phones cannot be used during lectures, presentations, quizzes, or tests.  If it’s charging, let it be! Consequences: Confiscate phone, contact home, referral

Bathroom Breaks: - Only ask during transitions and after directions are given - You get two bathroom breaks a week during my class - Your agenda is your pass