1. Welcome to Ms. Calhoun’s Class!
Complete the “10 Minutes to Wander” Handout!

2. Welcome Letter Parent/Guardian Letter
Please have them read and complete the information at the bottom of the sheet.
I only need the bottom portion of the letter returned by 08/10/18.
You will be given a prize for returning your paperwork on time.

3. Schedule Classroom Syllabus 8th Grade 7:45-8:05 A/A and Breakfast
8:05-9:50 Connections
9:50-10:55 Academic 1
10:55 – 12:05 Academic 2
12:05 – 12:15 Academic 3 (Part 1)
12:15 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 Academic 3 (Part 2)
1:45 – 2:55 Academic 4
2:55 Bus Riders
3:00 Car Riders
Classroom Syllabus

4. Welcome to Ms. Calhoun’s Class!
Please turn in your Information Sheet if you have it!

5. Parents Brother About Me Family Education Career Interesting facts
2nd career
Interesting facts
Neck and Back surgery
2 tattoos
Love to cook
Shop
Brother

6. Bill of Rights I have the Right to Learn:
I have the Right to Personal Space:
I have the Right to Personal Safety:
I have the Right to Ask a Question:
I have the Right to an Answer.

7. Classroom Expectations
Be on time.
Come prepared for class.
Respect your teacher and fellow classmates.
HANDS BEFORE YOU TALK AND HANDS BEFORE YOU WALK!
NO BULLYING!!! (No swearing, cruel teasing, rude gestures or put-downs, either verbal or non-verbal.)

8. Classroom Expectations
Food and gum?
Follow teacher’s instructions and always listen carefully when the teacher is talking to the class. **
I will also use a doorbell from time to time as well.
Stay in designated areas.
Remember your manners: Say please, thank you, and excuse me.
No electronics unless instructed to use by the teacher.

9. School-Wide discipline Plan
Minor 1—Verbal Warning
Minor 2—Lunch detention/Parent Contact/Team Meeting
Minor 3—Period Isolation and Parent Conference
Minor 4—Team Isolation (Day 1) and Parent Contact
Minor 5—Team Isolation (Day 2)/Parent Contact/BIP
Minor 6—Office Referrals

10. Grading System 60% = Summative 10% = Daily Grade, Classwork, Homework
30% = Quizzes
*Projects and Writing:
Summative or Daily Grade

11. Major Things To Remember
Get breakfast and go straight to your A/A.
You will be given restroom breaks throughout the day.
You will not be allowed to leave the classroom without a pass.

12. Take regular showers/baths. Use deodorant. Brush your teeth.
All Students
Use good hygiene.
Take regular showers/baths.
Use deodorant.
Brush your teeth.
Fix your hair.

13. Questions????

14. Welcome to Ms. Calhoun’s Class!
Please do the following when you enter:
Have a seat in your assigned area.
You need: Pen/Pencil and Paper
Please turn in your Information Sheet if you have it!

15. What you need to hear! Watch the following video:
As you watch, think about the following questions:
What will you need to do in order to be successful this year?
What will Ms. Calhoun need to do to help you be successful this year?
What do you expect to learn this year in 8th grade ELA?
What should students be doing to make sure our class runs as smooth as possible?
School is important because ________________.
Write answers on sticky notes and put on the corresponding chart paper.

16. What Kind of Learner Are You?
Complete the Learning Styles Assessment provided to you.
Please be as truthful as possible.

17. Now… To the fun part… Writing
Please complete the assignment according to the directions.
I will supply the envelope. 

18. Welcome to Ms. Calhoun’s Class!
Please do the following when you enter:
Have a seat in your assigned area.
You need: Pen/Pencil and Paper
Turn in Homework!
Please turn in your Information Sheet if you have it!

19. WHO I AM Complete the “Who I Am” handout provided to you.
Please be as truthful as possible.
This will help you on your project.

20. Teacher-Mom, life’s crazy; still smiling
SIX WORD MEMOIRS
Teacher-Mom, life’s crazy; still smiling

21. Turn in Homework if you did not yesterday!
"He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else." -- Benjamin Franklin
You need the following items:
Pen/Pencil
“Who I Am” handout
“Six-Word Memoir” Project Sheet
Rough draft of project
Colored pencils and/or crayons (if you have them)
Turn in Homework if you did not yesterday!
Please turn in your Information Sheet if you have it!

22. Can’t wait to see your finished project!
More Examples!!!
Can’t wait to see your finished project!