1. Mr. Franz’s Class
WELCOME!!!

2. RULES AND PROCEDURES

3. Class Rules
Respect yourself and others.
See rule #1

4. Entering the Room Bring all needed materials
Lap Top, Notebook and Pencil EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Other materials you will be told when to bring them
Sit down and get to work before the bell rings
Bell work will be posted on the board everyday except quiz and test days – DO IT!!!

5. Agenda Every Monday copy agenda posted on the white board
This will keep you aware of what is going on, check for changes every day

6. Lap Tops We will use the Lap Tops EVERYDAY!!!
You are only allowed on sites that I tell you to go on.
If we are taking notes, NO INTERNET
1 warning then detention

7. NOTEBOOK Your notebook is your tool of surviving this class
Everything that you need for a test or quiz will be in your notebook
Keep it neat and orderly with the tabs
Cornell Style Notes
May be kept electronically on your Lap Top

8. Cornell Notes Main Ideas Notes - Outine A. B. Questions C. D. Pictures
Summary

9. Discussions and Lectures
See Rule # 1
If you would like to talk, raise your hand
LISTENING is the most important part

10. Sharpening Pencil – Trash Cans
Before class –or- during work time just go
Ask permission during a lecture or discussion – wait for a break

11. Assignments
All assignments MUST have: Name, Date, Assignment, Period on them in the upper right corner of the paper
Hand in assignment on time for full credit – late work will be excepted for partial credit – 50%

12. If you finish early… Look for a further assignment
Work on another assignment or homework
Read a book
This is not free time to talk

13. Tests and Quizzes
No “POP” quizzes – unless the class is not paying attention during class
Plenty of warning
Short and to the point
Tests will occur 2 to 3 times a semester

14. In Class Work
Work quietly in your seat – you can earn working with a partner
If in groups talk quietly and stay on task

15. Groups
I WILL ASSIGN YOUR GROUPS!!! Unless you have earned the right to do so yourselves
Turn desks to face each other
Put desks back when finished

16. Make-Up Work
If you are gone it is YOUR RESPOSNSIBLITY to get the work/notes/tests that you missed
Notes are available online at:
mrfranzkofa.wordpress.com
Edmodo.com

17. Illness in Class
Tell me at the beginning of class if you are not feeling well
If an emergency situation arises get out of the class room

18. Cell Phones/Ipods/MP3 If I see it I will take it
Keep it out of sight and sound and we will have no problem

19. Book Checkout
Bookstore
Don’t take books from class

20. End of Class Keep on task until I tell you to do otherwise
The bell does NOT dismiss you
Do not begin packing up your stuff if we are still working

21. Partner Activity Interview your partner
Name
Favorite Food
Favorite Movie or Book
1 fun thing they did over summer
Any Pets?
Find one thing you have in common outside of school
Be ready to present 2 of these answers