1. Reading Class 2016/2017

2. Expectations
By the end of the year, read and comprehend both fiction and non-fiction text with various complexity

3. Classroom Rules
1- Follow teacher instructions the first time. 2- Be in class before the bell rings. 3- Bring all required materials to class (binder, agenda, books, pens, pencils, etc.). 4- Raise hand and wait to be called on before talking. 5. Complete and turn in all classwork/homework in a time manner. 6. Follow the teacher(s) and school rules for the use of technology. 7. Remain seated unless you have permission.

4. Entering the Classroom
Walk quietly into the classroom and go directly to your seat.
Copy homework and being warm up/activating strategy.
4th period class will have daily agenda check.
If you need to sharpen your pencil or require the teachers’ assistance, please raise your hand quietly (or use signal that was taught) and wait patiently.

5. Tardy Procedures
You are expected to be in the class, seated and beginning to work before the bell rings.
If you have a pass, enter quietly and give one of the teachers your pass.
If you do not have a tardy pass, you are late and it is considered an infraction.
Tardy Consequences:
Follow school discipline plan

6. Classroom Work
While you work, stay in your seat unless permission is given to be up. Do not disturb others: talking, touching, throwing things or any other disturbance. Be respectful and listen to others while they are speaking. If you would like to make an appropriate comment, raise your hands. Follow all classroom rules at all times. Follow all school rules at all times.

7. Class Discussions
The classroom should be a place where students feel free to share their thoughts or ask questions during a discussion. All discussions are to be school appropriate. Be respectful. No name calling or calling a question or answer “stupid.” Do not make fun of another student’s answer.

8. Make-Up Work
Work is due in accordance to the school make up work policy.

9. Make-Up Work Absent
Check my website or see me for any miss assignments.
If handouts were give, ask me for a copy.
If you have any questions about the missed assignments, either speak to me during down time or me at
You have the days you were absent + 1 to complete the missed assignments.

10. Grading Scale
A: B: C: D: 70 F: Below 70

11. Positive Consequences
No homework pass
Seat swap and chat (last 5 minutes of class)
Positive notes in agenda or call
Lunch with a friend pass
Items in the Mystery Motivator (will talk about in another slide)

12. Negative Consequences
1- Contact home (agenda or call) 2- Silent Lunch 3- Before or after school detention 4- Isolation 5- Lost of time during a fun activity (10 mins) 6- Full removal of activity/lesson with makeup session during connections or before school

13. Mystery Motivator Games
Green Marble/Blue Marble
Fill in the Blank
Erase Letters
Time Challenge
Sure I Will
Ball Toss
Egg Timer
Mystery Hero

14. Other Positive Consequences
Talk time at the end of class
No homework tonight
Music during work time
Skip half the homework
Automatic 100% on any assignment
Work with a partner instead of alone
Choose your seat
Positive Parental Contact

15. 8 Keys of Excellence Live in INTEGRITY Acknowledge FAILURE
Conduct yourself in the state of
authenticity, sincerity and wholeness
that results when your values and
behavior are aligned.
Acknowledge FAILURE
LEADS TO SUCCESS
Understand that failures simply provide
us with the information we need to learn
so we can succeed.

16. 8 Keys of Excellence Live in the now THIS IS IT! SPEAK WITH
GOOD PURPOSE
Develop the skill of speaking in a
positive sense with good intent, being
responsible for honest and direct
communication.
Live in the now
THIS IS IT!
Develop the ability to focus your
attention on the present moment. Each
moment, each task counts.

17. Affirm your COMMITMENT
8 Keys of Excellence
Affirm your COMMITMENT
Follow your vision without wavering: stay
true to the course. Do whatever it takes
to get the job done.
Take OWNERSHIP
Be accountable and responsible.
Be someone who can be counted upon,
Someone who responds.

18. 8 Keys of Excellence Stay FLEXIBLE Keep Your BALANCE
Maintain the ability to change what you
are doing to get the outcome you desire.
Keep Your BALANCE
Maintain you mind, body and spirit in
Alignment. Balance self, work, and family.