1. Take out a piece of notebook paper
Freddie
Da’ Janae
Janee’
Icesis
Seth
Ja’Rel
Tra’vonna
Iyanna
Amya
Genece
Bobby
John
Jared
Jermond
Marissa
Miquela
Mayonnetea
Dreux
Tuan
Alainee
N’Dia
Chavone
Jemari
Quindell
Trivez
Joseph
Allen
Directions:
Take out a piece of notebook paper

2. Take out a piece of notebook paper
Zariah
Christopher
Damiyon
Amya
Ja’Wil
Tyliah
Deja
Troynika
Anthony
Alexandria
Kai
Kendell
Scott
Kia
Marc
Jessie
Katlan
Kierra
Zuri
Walter
Shaheem
Brandyn
Jaylin
Tyshawn
Lea’
Cleophus
Cienne
Kayla
Jeremy
Directions:
Take out a piece of notebook paper

3. 1/3/16 Do Now: Volume 0 Complete Sentences
1. . What does Volume 2 represent? Explain what that sounds like in the classroom.
2. Explain what “one speaker at a time” looks like during a class discussion.
3. Explain the restroom policy in my classroom.
4. What does “remain seated unless you have permission” look like during class?

4. Class Vision and Mission
Vision: Develop knowledge and skills you need to succeed on the ACT in order to get where you want to go.
Mission: Each student will increase ACT score by at least 2 points by the end of the semester.

5. School Goals
- Students will have an ACT average of 19 with at least 70% 18 or above

6. Class Rules & Expectations
Volume Levels
Bathroom Policy
Rewards
Consequences

7. Quieting the Class/Attention Getter
I will quiet the class or get the class’s attention in the following way: “Voices off in 3, 2, 1.”
Freeze and become silent.
Turn and face me; pay attention; and keep your eyes on me. Be ready for instruction. I will have something to say.

8. When a school-wide announcement is made
Once an announcement comes on:
Freeze and become silent.
Listen carefully to what is being said over the speaker
When the announcement is finished, return to working quietly and productively.

9. When Someone Knocks on the Door
If someone knocks on the door, DO NOT answer it. Only the teacher will answer the door.

10. Responding to the Teacher’s Request
If I request your attention or redirect your behavior, the only appropriate responses are “Yes sir” or a simple head nod.

11. Fire Drill Procedure
Exit left from the room to the middle hallway near room 211.
Exit the building to the back and onto the Courtyard.
Go back to the back parking lot, center. Stay with class for Mr. Brocato to take roll.

12. Team Building/Group Practice
Objective: Build the tallest structure using only the supplies provided.
Supplies:
20 pieces of spaghetti
1 marshmallow
1 yard of tape
1 yard of string

13. Remain seated unless you have permission otherwise
Guidelines:
You will be given 20 minutes to complete this task
After 20 minutes, structures will be measured
Towers must stand on their own to be measured
Your team’s marshmallow must be on the top of your structure
Roles:
Spy: looks at other groups to get ideas
Code Enforcer: ensures that structure follows guidelines
Architect: leads conversation and design of structure
Timer: keeps the group up to date with time
Expectations:
Everyone is on task (putting forth ideas, helping to build, discussing, etc.)
Volume 2: Partner Talk
Remain seated unless you have permission otherwise

14. Homework
Bring Syllabus and Parent Letter signed by parent/guardian DUE Friday
Bring materials DUE Friday

15. 8.5 Exit Ticket: Complete on the same sheet as your Do Now in complete sentences in silence if you would like credit!
1. What adjustments could your group have made to build a stronger/higher tower?
2. Why was teamwork so important in the activity?
3. Why is teamwork going to be so important in Education for Careers?