1. DO NOT SIT!!!!!!!
PLEASE STAND IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM AND WAIT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

2. These are your chairs.
These chairs cost a lot of money: about $500 each, to be exact.
We want them to be around for a long time.
They’re for making it easier to work in groups and switch spots in the classroom.

3. How do they work?
The arms can be used to hang your book bag or purse .
The table swings out of the way when you don’t need it, and back when you do.
The seat part rocks back and forth without the wheels coming off the ground.
They roll to move around.

4. How do we use them? swivel out bottom legs book bag
Swing the desk out of the way to get in.
Your bottom goes in the purple part.
Your feet go on the floor or perched on the rim of the bottom bucket.
Your book bag and books go in the bottom bucket. Tuck all the straps in so they don’t get stuck in the wheels.
swivel out
bottom
legs
book bag

5. How do we move them? push from here
You will sometimes need to move your chair around the room to get in a different group.
To move your chair,
be sure all of your supplies are under your chair.
swing the desk out of the way
stand up
push the chair to the new destination (use the top of the seat)
follow walking traffic rules
push from here

6. You CAN . . .
swivel your chair around in place, except during instruction
rock back and forth in the purple part
move your desk part back and forth
always keep your book back in the bottom bucket or hanging from the arm
move closer to a peer or teacher for academic reasons
roll to a new spot with teacher permission

7. You CANNOT . . . play bumper cars with the chairs sit on the desk part
leave your book bag on the floor or at a stationary table
move closer to a peer or teacher for social or nefarious reasons
roll to a new spot withOUT teacher permission
roll the chair to a new spot more than 3 feet away withOUT standing up
write on any part of the desk

8. What happens if . . . I accidentally write on the desk?
Ask a teacher for cleaning supplies; be more careful.
Stand up and sit in the purple part.
Consequence ladder
Automatic referral.
You don’t have supplies when you need them. Natural consequence.
I accidentally write on the desk?
I sit on the desk part?
I roll closer to a peer to interrupt their learning?
I play bumper cars with the chairs while moving them?
I don’t follow traffic rules?
I leave my book bag on the floor, instead of the bucket?

9. Ladies, please choose your seat. Gentlemen, please choose your seat.
Seating
Ladies, please choose your seat.
Gentlemen, please choose your seat.

10. Introductions

11. Who am i?
Mrs. Mitchell

12. Unforgettables
School wide: EK
Student Response: PRIDE
Classroom:
There is nothing more powerful…
Student Response: than an educated mind.

13. SLANT
PRIDE

14. What is this class?
World Geography
We will study earth, its movement, weather, climate, population, religion, and anything else that has to do with earth is some way.

15. Why do I need this class?
You need to pass World Geography with a D or better in order to graduate from high school.

16. How to contact mrs. mitchell

17. Class website
mitchellkarr.weebly.com
NOTE: You will use this website A LOT. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the site.

18. Binder OR 3 subject notebook with pockets
Supplies
Binder OR 3 subject notebook with pockets
Loose leaf paper (if you choose a binder)
Pens (preferably blue or black)

19. Classroom Expectations
Be on time
Be prepared
Remain on task for the entire class period
Raise your hand and wait silently to be acknowledged before speaking
Refrain from eating or drinking (except topped drinks)
Use respectful language
Exhibit polite behavior

20. Consequences Ladder
First time: Ask to stop behavior
Second time: Ask to stop behavior
Third time: Ask to stop behavior + after school detention
Fourth time: Ask to stop behavior + afterschool detention + write up and referral to disciplinarian/coach/sponsor

21. Automatic detention/referral
Disrupting class in an unsafe or threatening manner.
Willful disobedience
Constant ribbing
Fighting

22. You will be allowed to leave at teacher discretion
Leaving Class
You will be allowed to leave at teacher discretion
You may only leave during the 20/20 time.
Note: most often, the answer will be no. Be prepared for that.

23. If I see it or hear it, I’m collecting it.
Cell phone policy
If I see it or hear it, I’m collecting it.

24. Questions, comments, or concerns?
pause
Questions, comments, or concerns?

25. Level 0 = silent Level 1 = whisper Level 2 = partner talk
What are volume levels?
Level 0 = silent
Level 1 = whisper
Level 2 = partner talk
Level 3 = speaking voice
Level 4 = outside voice
NOTE: Hand out listening questionnaire

26. dismissal
You are not dismissed until I tell you that it is okay for you to leave.
Your cue to leave this class is:
Have a good day!
NOTE: No one will be allowed to leave the room until all desks are straightened, materials are put back into place (including computers), and trash has been thrown away.

27. Remainder of class
Complete the Classroom Rules, Consequences, and Procedures handout.
Complete the brown paper bag assignment:
--Each of you will be given a brown paper bag. Decorate the outside of the bag with anything someone may be able to see just by looking at you.
EX: hair color, eye color, clothing style, lipstick wearer, jewelry, piercings, tattoos, shoes, skin color, etc.

28. Exit ticket
In 3 or more sentences, write something that people wouldn’t know about you just from appearance.