1. The expectation is that you are reading silently until 8 am.
Mr. Nichols’ Homeroom
The expectation is that you are reading silently until 8 am.
Have a seat anywhere except the desk along the
back wall.
Once you sit, do not get out of your seat.
Do not save seats for someone, it is first come, first serve

2. Agenda for Today Wednesday
CPR circle
Warm up/timed pair share
Expectations for 6th grade science
Exit ticket

3. Agenda for Today Thursday
CPR circle
Warm up
Expectations for 6th grade science PPT
Exit ticket

4. Mr. Nichols’ Science Class
Have a seat anywhere
Put your bag under your seat

5. Objective: I will be able to understand and carry out classroom rules and daily procedures including entering the class, giving 5, the hype circle, and positive and negative actions based on how I conduct myself.

6. A Little About Me Grew up in Englewood, FL 3 years US Army
- 13 months overseas (OIF)
Florida State University
Bachelors in Health Science
2 years teaching 12th grade Anatomy and Physiology
My 3rd year at Henderson Hammock ( 2 years in 6th
grade, 1 year in 8th grade)
11 year old son named Carson

7. Expectations in This Room
Follow my instructions
Have a book with you to read at ALL TIMES
If you finish your work early, you will read, work
on homework or not extra credit.
Do not talk, distract or make any noise while
I am speaking
Stay on task (Do what is expected of you)
Put your name on all of your work
Do not touch anyone (playing or not)
Give 110% on all work (What you hand in is a
reflection of you)

8. Understanding Where You Are Now
Middle School is not elementary school
More is now expected of you both academically (your work)
and behaviorally (how you act at school)
This class is based on structures and routines.
We will be doing several things daily
As time goes on I will expect you to know these
Every action has a consequence good or bad
The expectation in this room is that you follow the
instructions I give you. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

9. “Give me 5, Eyes on me, Clap on 3,2,1”
Your signal to:
Stop what you are doing
Stop talking IMMEDIATLEY
Entire class is quiet
Should happen immediately
Can earn or lose clips depending on how well it is
executed
Lets practice now

10. Entering the Room
Place your bag along the side wall under the body systems posters (assigned seats will be given the 3rd week of school)
When the bell rings the following should be completed
The entire class should be silent
Your binder, stamp card and pencil should be on your desk
If this is not done correctly,
a clip will be lost
We will practice it again
you don’t want this so do it right the first time

11. Leaving the Room Agenda is required at ALL times,
no exceptions ($5 if you lose it)
Make sure you sign the correct
sign-out form
-This keeps you out of trouble, trust me
Take the FSU pass hanging on the
bookshelf

12. Parking Lot and Da Fridge
Used for question or comments during class
Will be answered the next class period
Da Fridge!
Work that you are proud of and want to show
off.
Must be a 70% or higher

13. Bellwork 8/26/15
Write down at least 5 important words you hear the coach say?
How do you think we can take what he says and use it in our class?
What message did you get from the video?

14. Bellwork 8/27/15
List 2 actions that are considered minor violations and 2 actions that are major violations.
Name the 2 ways you can earn Hero points in this classroom.
In at least 3 sentences, explain what you think is expected of you during centers and why you think following these expectations is important.

15. Warm-ups Will be completed everyday Will normally take about 5 min
Individual competition (No talking) or
with a partner
Will be randomly collected for a grade

16. Major vs Minor Violations
You will be asked to step outside
3 minors in one month = 1 major
Detention will be issued
Parent is Contacted
Include:
Talking when not instructed
to do so
Being off task
Not being prepared for class
Tardy to class
Having your cell phone out
Any other behavior that
I see fit
Major
You will be asked to step outside
Automatic Detention on
Friday afternoon from 3-4pm
Parent is contacted
Include:
Any type of physical contact with
another student
Verbal disrespect towards teacher
Any behavior that I see fit

17. Major vs Minor Violations
If you are asked to leave the room please do the following:
Quietly stop what you are doing and walk outside
Do not argue with me or another student
about the situation
You will have your chance to explain what happened
Now is not the time
Wait QUIETLY right outside the classroom door
and wait for me to come talk to you
Don’t make the situation worse for yourself

18. So What Can I do in Here? All actions in this room have consequences
Lets talk about the good ones
25 clips = entire class reward
Stamp Cards
Basketball Shots
Class Dojo

19. The Clips Can be lost or gained based on the entire class’ behavior
25 clips earned will result in 10 points added to Class Dojo
Earning Clips:
Entering the room correctly
80% or higher on quizzes (entire class)
No violations
Quick transitions (between centers/new topics)
Doing what you are supposed to be doing
Losing Clips:
Not entering the room correctly
Most of the class is off topic
Most of the class is off task
Several individuals talking
while I am talking

20. Reward Cards Individual Reward 15 stamps = full card
Homework completion (Randomly)
High Quiz/Test scores (Randomly)
Leading by example
When I feel like it (have to be in class to
receive these punches)
Asking for punches will result in me taking your card and you will have to start over
Once your card is filled you may:
Redeem for 10 Dojo points or
Individual prize

21. Shots, Shots, Shots! DO NOT use without permission
Shot opportunities will be given for:
Answer questions correctly
Making a shot could result in stamps for
your card.

22. Class Dojo Cards carried at all times Track good and bad behavior
Chance to earn points for doing the right
thing
Points earn you:
Entrance to PBS events
Other individual prizes
REMEMBER, Reward cards can be redeemed
for 10 Dojo points

23. Timed Pair Share Teacher will be pick who goes first
One person will talk for 30 seconds while partner listens
If speaker does not use the full 30 seconds, the listener asks questions
After the first 30 seconds, listen becomes speaker, speaker becomes listener
50%

24. Centers/Stations ALL classroom expectation are still applied
Should never be above level 1
Every one should be on task
Instructions for the center will be posted on one
of the Center Tables