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Survival Guide to Mr. Mew’s SC History Class Survival Guide to Mr. Mew’s SC History Class

What is your definition of success? What do I need to know in order to be successful in Mr. Mew’s class? What is your definition of success? What do I need to know in order to be successful in Mr. Mew’s class?

Classroom Procedures

Mr. Mew’s Rules 1. Be Respectful 2. Be Prompt 3. Be Positive 4. Be Prepared 5. Be Attentive 1. Be Respectful 2. Be Prompt 3. Be Positive 4. Be Prepared 5. Be Attentive

Entering the Classroom Enter Quietly & go to your seat Begin working on your warm-up Have your materials & homework on your desk Do Not enter when door is shut and lights are out or when I am not in the room or at the door Enter Quietly & go to your seat Begin working on your warm-up Have your materials & homework on your desk Do Not enter when door is shut and lights are out or when I am not in the room or at the door

What Materials Do I Need Everyday? SC History Book Pencils Paper SC History Notebook iPad List of apps SC History Book Pencils Paper SC History Notebook iPad List of apps

SC Textbook The South Carolina Journey User id: 3yo29730 Password: student ***This info is on my website and parent letter*** The South Carolina Journey User id: 3yo29730 Password: student ***This info is on my website and parent letter***

Agendas/iPads Must be brought to class everyday Write your HW assignment down at the beginning of class Use your agenda/iPad to know what to take home. Must be brought to class everyday Write your HW assignment down at the beginning of class Use your agenda/iPad to know what to take home.

iPads/Technology iPads are learning devices You are responsible for your device. Use it wisely and appropriately You do not need your cell phone in class if you have an iPad or other PED iPads do not make you smarter iPads are learning devices You are responsible for your device. Use it wisely and appropriately You do not need your cell phone in class if you have an iPad or other PED iPads do not make you smarter

Classroom Procedures Raise your hand to… -Speak or ask questions -Answer a question -Sharpen your pencil -To get a tissue -Throw something away ***Use nonverbal cues when possible Raise your hand to… -Speak or ask questions -Answer a question -Sharpen your pencil -To get a tissue -Throw something away ***Use nonverbal cues when possible

Tardies You are late when the bell rings and you are not in my room You will receive a tardy if you don’t have required materials Do Not ask to go to your locker to get any of these materials (Be Responsible) 3 tardies = administrative after school detention If late, have a pass (ask your teacher) Do not go to guidance or Ms. Ulmer You are late when the bell rings and you are not in my room You will receive a tardy if you don’t have required materials Do Not ask to go to your locker to get any of these materials (Be Responsible) 3 tardies = administrative after school detention If late, have a pass (ask your teacher) Do not go to guidance or Ms. Ulmer

Restroom Policy No restroom passes Go before school & Academy, before 1 st Core, during lunch, & between Core classes You are an 8 th grader, be responsible and go to the RR on your own time!!! If you have a medical need see the counselor or homebase teacher No restroom passes Go before school & Academy, before 1 st Core, during lunch, & between Core classes You are an 8 th grader, be responsible and go to the RR on your own time!!! If you have a medical need see the counselor or homebase teacher

Exiting the Classroom The bell does not dismiss you Mr. Mew dismisses you Exit quietly The bell does not dismiss you Mr. Mew dismisses you Exit quietly

Locker Times *You may only go to your lockers at the appropriate time Before Academy (get Academy, 1 st, & 2 nd RATS) After RATS and after Core 1 After lunch (get 2 nd, 3 rd, & 4 th Core materials) After school ***Consequence is Administrative After School Detention *You may only go to your lockers at the appropriate time Before Academy (get Academy, 1 st, & 2 nd RATS) After RATS and after Core 1 After lunch (get 2 nd, 3 rd, & 4 th Core materials) After school ***Consequence is Administrative After School Detention

What if I Am Absent? You are responsible for making up the work First, call, text, Facetime or message your Study Buddy _______________________________ Check the absentee folders in the back of the room Two days to make up the work Test/Quiz – you are responsible for making it up within 1 week (5 school days) You are responsible for making up the work First, call, text, Facetime or message your Study Buddy _______________________________ Check the absentee folders in the back of the room Two days to make up the work Test/Quiz – you are responsible for making it up within 1 week (5 school days)

Work Requirements Write name, date, & core on top right corner Use pencils or pens for most work at school Write neat & as legible as possible STEAM students turn in all assignments on time and completed STEAM students do their best on all work Write name, date, & core on top right corner Use pencils or pens for most work at school Write neat & as legible as possible STEAM students turn in all assignments on time and completed STEAM students do their best on all work

Late Work 5 days to turn it in 95 is the highest grade you can receive 5 point deduction for each day late Write your name, date, LATE, and core on the paper & place in the late basket Cannot be turned in late… Vocabulary***, Book Critiques, Current Events & some projects if specified ***Alternative assignments may be available for some missed HW assignments 5 days to turn it in 95 is the highest grade you can receive 5 point deduction for each day late Write your name, date, LATE, and core on the paper & place in the late basket Cannot be turned in late… Vocabulary***, Book Critiques, Current Events & some projects if specified ***Alternative assignments may be available for some missed HW assignments

Grading Policy Test/Projects = points each Quizzes and Vocabulary Tests = points each Classwork, Journals, & Book Critiques = points each Homework and Current Events = 10 points each Test/Projects = points each Quizzes and Vocabulary Tests = points each Classwork, Journals, & Book Critiques = points each Homework and Current Events = 10 points each

Off Limit Areas Behind Mr. Mew’s desk Computers, unless you ask Overhead/Projector Cabinets Light Switches Air/Heat Switch Behind Mr. Mew’s desk Computers, unless you ask Overhead/Projector Cabinets Light Switches Air/Heat Switch

Give Me Five 1.Be Quiet 2. Be still 3.Hands Free (put objects down) 4.Eyes on the Speaker 5.Listen *The purpose of Give Me Five is for you to get quiet quickly without Mr. Mew saying a word 1.Be Quiet 2. Be still 3.Hands Free (put objects down) 4.Eyes on the Speaker 5.Listen *The purpose of Give Me Five is for you to get quiet quickly without Mr. Mew saying a word

***Sub Behavior*** Follow the substitute’s directions DO NOT cause problems for Subs Your behavior should exceed what is required when I am here Complete all assignments as instructed; if finished early read I reward good notes; if your name is left as a problem you typically will receive a referral Follow the substitute’s directions DO NOT cause problems for Subs Your behavior should exceed what is required when I am here Complete all assignments as instructed; if finished early read I reward good notes; if your name is left as a problem you typically will receive a referral

3 Strikes and You’re Out Folder System (upon receiving 3 rd folder you will receive a referral) –1 st folder – sent out of class, parent called –2 nd folder – sent out of class, parent called/meeting –3 rd and any future folders – office referral and other consequences issued by administrator Gum/candy Tardies (including not having materials) Dress Code Violations Folder System (upon receiving 3 rd folder you will receive a referral) –1 st folder – sent out of class, parent called –2 nd folder – sent out of class, parent called/meeting –3 rd and any future folders – office referral and other consequences issued by administrator Gum/candy Tardies (including not having materials) Dress Code Violations

School Rules 1.Read and follow all student handbook regulations. 2.Follow instructions of any teacher or staff member. 3.Be on time and in assigned area at all times. 4.No disorderly conduct (any action or intent that could cause bodily harm or property damage) 5.No gum, food, or drink in classrooms or halls without special permission. 1.Read and follow all student handbook regulations. 2.Follow instructions of any teacher or staff member. 3.Be on time and in assigned area at all times. 4.No disorderly conduct (any action or intent that could cause bodily harm or property damage) 5.No gum, food, or drink in classrooms or halls without special permission.

Dress Code - Belts –No logos on shirts or buy a sticker –No sagging pants –Shirts tucked - Belts –No logos on shirts or buy a sticker –No sagging pants –Shirts tucked

Do you need extra help??? 7:50 A.M. until 8:25 A.M. most mornings-see me for a pass Lunch Study Hall is available Mon-Thurs. After school by appointment only Mr. Mew’s Website 7:50 A.M. until 8:25 A.M. most mornings-see me for a pass Lunch Study Hall is available Mon-Thurs. After school by appointment only Mr. Mew’s Website