1. Welcome, Introductions, Expectations, Rules and Procedures

2. Questions You May Have…  Who is this guy?  We will talk about that today?  New Student?  Nope.  Is he seriously “full grown”?  Yes. I don’t want to talk about it.

3. Mr./Coach Wallace  Grew up in Huntsville, AL  Youngest of 3 boys  Went to college at Troy (State) University  Married 9 ½ years  3 kids  2 dogs

4. Still Me  Taught at Ombudsman for 5+ years  Coached football past 7 years  Avid sports fan  Love entertainment (TV, movies, games, music, etc.)  Questions?

5. Expectations  Common Core Standards  These are our floor, not our ceiling  The ceiling will be based on individual students  Your best  The only thing I’m asking for is…  Behavior/Academic expectations:  Comply with the school and class rules (this includes items in the Code of Conduct handbook, as well as the tardy and late work policy listed on the syllabus.)  Follow procedures  Respect the learning environment and all the people in it

6. Rules  1. Be Safe: Keep hands, feet, and any objects to yourself at all times. Walk wherever you are going.  2. Be Respectful: Always raise your hand and wait to obtain permission before speaking out. Remember that all students have the right to learn and work in a quiet environment. Treat teachers and students as you would want to be treated.  3. Be Responsible: Arrive to class on time. Enter the classroom quietly and immediately go to your assigned seat. Turn in work completed homework on time and in the assigned location.

7. Rules (cont.)  4. Be Prepared: Bring all necessary items to class each day. Come into class each day ready to learn.  5. Be Productive: Use class time wisely and effectively at all times. Remain seated, and working, at your desk unless you have been given permission to get up.

8. Consequences – for minor classroom disruptions/violations  1. First Offense – Verbal warning  2. Second Offense – Stay after class to meet with teacher  3. Third Offense – Detention  4. Fourth Offense – Phone call/Letter to parents  5. Fifth Offense – Office referral  Note: Consequences could be altered depending on the severity of the action. Some consequences will be based on set school standards.

9. Procedures  Entering the Room  Enter room quietly and go to your seat  Get started on work that is on the board  In absence of board work, please read quietly at your desk  Asking a Question  Raise your hand  Wait to be acknowledged before speaking out

10. Procedures (cont.)  Leaving Your Seat/Leaving the Room  Raise your hand, wait to be acknowledged and given permission before getting up  Conduct intended business quietly and efficiently and return to your seat  Take a hall pass and return to the classroom in a timely manner  Emergency situations can be handled accordingly  Lectures, Presentations, Readings, Videos, etc.  Listen attentively (head up, taking notes, participate in discussions, etc.)  Follow general procedures for asking questions, leaving seat, cell phones, etc.

11. Procedures (cont.)  Cell Phones  Keep them put away unless directed by teacher  When allowed, use them for the intended purpose  Classwork/Group Work  Academic integrity – if caught cheating or allowing another student to cheat will result in an automatic zero.  When allowed to work with others do so in a proper tone and volume  End of Class  Wait on me to direct you to stop working  Listen quietly for further directions or assignments  Exit the room quietly and orderly

12. Questions…?