1. Welcome Back 8th graders & parents
Mr. Perkins 8th Grade S.S.
Orientation
begins... Now!

2. MR. Perkins 1st rule of order

3. Mr. Perkins 2nd rule of order

4. Mr. Perkins 3rd rule of order

5. Mr. Perkins 4th rule of order

6. Mr. Perkins 5th rule of order

7. Mr. Perkins 6th rule of order
No Sunflower seeds

8. Mr. Perkins 7th rule of order

9. Mr. Perkins 8th Rule of order

10. MR. Perkins 9th rule of order

11. Mr. Perkins 10th rule of order

12. What will I be doing this year?

13. Classroom Supplies
You may use the stapler, hole puncher, and tape in a respectful manner for your school work only – no making origami
Please do not help yourself to anything on the teacher’s desk or overhead table (unless told to do so).
Our classroom does have extra crayons, markers, glue etc.. For your use. You must ask permission to use these items and they must be returned to their proper place when done

14. Folders
Your folders will be kept in the room at all times your own tray or shelf in your pd.
Each of you will be assigned a label for your name
You will retrieve your folder at the beginning of class
You will put away your folder in alphabetical order at the end of class
Let’s practice

15. Folders Your Folder will match a chapter in the book. Ch 17-25 Name
Chapter title
Time Period
Use a sharpie or label from me!
Get one now!

16. Be on Time Class starts before the bell rings
There is a specific routine for entering the classroom
The specific procedure is located on the bulletin board near the door.
You are expected to follow this procedure daily with no exceptions.

17. Tardy to class Excused: Enter room quietly Hand the teacher your pass
Gather any materials
Have a seat quickly and quietly
Begin working
Unexcused:
Enter room quietly
Gather any materials
Have a seat quickly and quietly
Begin working

18. Not following the guidelines or rules will result in but are not limited to:
Warning
Detention—Lunch or ASD
Seat Moved
Referral
See Me After Class
Planning Room
Apology
Suspension
Responsible thinking meeting

19. Severe Clause
Any student who uses profanity, fights or damages school property (this includes property of teacher and other students) or is disrespectful (as defined by teacher) will be Dealt with immediately and a phone call home will be made.

20. Class Dismissal Leaving the room
The teacher dismisses you NOT the bell.
Do not start packing up before the bell.
Do not line up at the door and wait for the bell
You take what you bring – our classroom floor and room are not your lockers
Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:
“Have a nice day!”

21. When can I…? Throw things in the garbage? Sharpen my pencil?
Any time when I am not teaching, preferably at the end of class
Garbage cans are located by the door and by my desk
Sharpen my pencil?
At beginning of class
When I’m not teaching
Electric sharpeners in the back of room
Manual sharpeners in the front room on bookcase
DON”T empty your sharpeners on the floor
You can use your own sharpeners anytime

22. Grading Policy Homework/Classwork its worth 25% of overall grade
its cumulative
If assignment is complete and correct students will receive check.
A check = 1pt
Participation
its worth 15% of overall grade
its cumulative and averaged
Participation ranges from doing assignments to asking questions.

23. Grading Policy Quizzes
each quiz is worth 10% and averaged together to make 10 % of overall grade.
There are no make ups or extra credit. All grades are final
Tests
Each test is out of 100
All tests are averaged together to make 50% of overall grade.
If you fail the test you make come in during tutoring hours and correct the test to get an automatic 65!!!

24. Students will
Engage in dialogue and critical thinking during the year.
Problem solve
Learn to take notes from oral discussions.
Prepare themselves for the State test in May
engage in current event analysis

25. Expected Behavior

26. Is in the room before the bell rings

27. When the teacher is done stand behind desk, tuck your chair in and wait for teacher dismissal

28. Teacher Warning

29. Teacher Phone Call to Parent
Conference with student

30. Refer to Administrator

31. Respect the Teacher, Staff, and other students
Including no teasing or cursing

32. Follows all directions and safety procedures

33. Does not sleep in class

34. Stays in assigned seat.

35. Does not eat or drink in class

36. Does not display or use cell phone or electronic devices in class

37. Keep your hands to your self. Hands off Property or persons.