1. Welcome to Mrs. Wilson’s class! We will learn to do things you never thought possible.

2. 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade Math! You will learn very challenging math. You all have the potential to perform well. You will use your prior knowledge to build upon more concepts. Standards Based Grading You will become super heros

3. Discovery Team Building concepts Dignity and Respect Community skills Overall synergy Skills for life

4. . P.E. Goal setting Cardio Workouts 5k Games Student led

5. Prompt To Class for Math and Discovery Wait at the door against wall to see if class is ready to switch Enter main door Gather supplies Pencil/colored pencils binder Paper if needed Calculator for math Sit in your seat Begin opener if one is listed on the board Write learning target down at top of paper for notes

6. On The Board You will find: Plan of the Day (POD) Learning Target Class opener Resources Translation What we will be doing What you will know by the end of class What to begin when you arrive to class either notes or enter slip What you need to be prepared

7. Whole Classroom Instructions See staff’s hand raised and hear “I need your attending skills.” Stop what you are doing Give eye contact to staff Quietly wait for instruction Ask questions to clarify and validate

8. Class time Note taking-Interactive notebooks(majority of time) Individual Instruction or small group Independent work on skill or activity. Group or partner activity Discussion Assessments Individual assignment Dreambox –online math skills program Exit slip or concluding assignments Google classroom We work Bell to Bell Last 5 minutes reflecting on learning target

9. Dismissal from Class Mrs. Wilson will get the class’ attention. Wrap-up tasks will be given at this time. Complete your wrap-up tasks-put away binder, turn in assignments completed, log off computer… Wait for Mrs. Wilson to conference with each on learning target sheets. Last 5 min. When Mrs. Wilson says, “Have a great rest of the day,” you are welcome to leave to your next class.

10. General rules Asking a Question Raise hand-during a pause of instruction or activity Wait for Mrs. Wilson’s response Ask using what you know about the information Be sure to use the restrooms during restroom break time Asking for a drink of water can occur only during individual work time or a pause between activities No off topic conversation

11. Couch time The couch and chair are not to be used upon entering the door. If this occurs, the student will be banned from the area. Can only be used during Advisory time, circle-up, Dreambox, and individual work time. However, at any time the student does not show progress in work assignments, couch time will be taken away. At any time a student is seen laying on the couch or with their feet on the couch, then couch time will be taken away for a period of time.

12. Grading procedures Standards based Grading Daily assessments Student Goals Student assessments Learning targets are known daily Progress is known daily No surprises M, A, P, N

13. Standards Based Grading M-Mastery A-Approaching Mastery P-Partial Mastery N-No Mastery I-Incomplete

14. Test Taking Advanced Notice Pencil and Calculator permitted at certain times Cue cards Individual work “Show what you know” No Surprises Essential to grade Standards Based Can Retake in a designated time frame

15. Completed Work Please, please, please don’t hand it to me! Write your name and date at top. Review to ensure completion. Put in the completed work tray with your grade and subject Keep notebooks in designated grade and subject area Always fill in your learning targets and your self assessment

16. Classroom Rules 1) Be prompt to class. 2) Use respectful words, tone and body language. 3) Participate to your full capacity. 6 P’s Attending Skills If we follow this advice, all we go smoothly

17. Circle-up Move chairs into a circle facing inward or around the couch area. Eye contact Facilitator Prompt Listening Skills Be in the moment

18. P.E. Last class of the day First 5 minutes dress out in bathrooms by the gym Bring everything with you to take home from the gym Bring notebooks with pencils Try, try to participate in everything You don’t have to be an athlete in this class

19. Sneak peak Goal setting Warm ups Cardio 5K practice Sports weeks Workout routines Student lead routines Video routines Student taught exercises Sign up for 5K Google classroom

20. Class Requirements Each day I don’t care how you do it, “Just do it” Standards Based Grading Keeping track of learning targets Keeping track of progress Attempting each activity Physical test Partner activities Group project

21. General rules Treat all equipment properly Help clean up equipment Follow all instructions in exercises for safety Must participate unless you have a Dr. note Clothing must be in accordance with dress code When running outside, must keep a buddy Can change clothes before dismissal

22. We are all in this together

23. Vision Driven Learning-Have a Positive Outlook Embedded in everything we do. 8 days with each teacher in each module Focusing on Family, Career, and Purpose Module in my class is possibilities

24. Vision Driven Learning Actively finding your vision What’s you talent or gift. Can you train a dragon? Be open to new possibilities Use your advisory time wisely Ask questions any time Don’t be afraid to try new things Discovery time in the community to help you look at careers in action. Interviews with guest

25. Lastly-Treat Technology Appropriate We will be using new chrome books in all classes You will have a google account You will use Dreambox You will create presentations, videos, and class assignments.