2. Welcome To English Class

3. Mrs. McAllen

4. Make Wise Choices and Do Your Best The More You Do The More You Understand The More You Learn

5. What Do We Have To Do In and Out of Class? Read Write Speak Listen Bring folder, notebook, completed assignments, books, and materials to class everyday.

6. Tell and Show All That You Know The Goal is to Demonstrate PA Standards at “Grade Level” Proficiency through: Reading Writing Speaking Listening www.pde.state.pa

7. How Do We Learn? We all learn differently – so do not copy from your neighbor…that is cheating! *Variety is the spice of life

8. Expectations Be Familiar with F-M Handbook and Demerits. If it is in the handbook and demerit list it applies. You are Responsible and Accountable for Yourself. Use appropriate manners, language, and actions = Respect for yourself and others. Prepare Yourself: Get your business done before class begins, have assignments prepared, and class materials ready. Remain at your seat/desk until the dismissal bell rings.

9. Restroom use: First 5, Last 5 of class. Unless an emergency, you will not be permitted to go to any other area. Block classes will have about a 5 minute break between periods. The class planner / agenda must have my signature in order to leave the classroom. You must also sign out and back in on the sign-out sheet.

10. No electronic devices are permitted in the classroom. Use of headphones may possibly be permitted by me when we are doing computer activities. No open containers Avoid touching or getting into things that do not belong to you

11. Assignments / Projects: Posted on FM web-page, presented orally, and written on the whiteboard. You can write your own reminder of due dates. Deadlines MUST BE met… I DO NOT accept Late work (unless you have specific paperwork that indicates otherwise or you are absent) Late is = not turned in when I come around to collect it.

12. Assignments / Projects continued… - *See Handbook regarding incomplete assignments/demerits If you are absent – ask for assignments/assessments/ activities when you miss class. You will have 3 days upon returning to complete missed assignments. Accountability Points – You can earn/maintain 10 points per week. These points are lost due to incomplete assignments, inappropriate words and actions/disruptions. Extra Credit (2 points) : Can be earned every week via. Bellringer.

14. Appropriate Consequences: ***Degree of designation may vary according to the offense: Demerits will be served for offense(s) Step One: Verbal / nonverbal warning Step Two: “Contemplation Station” - Get back on track… Time-out, Re-locate, think and discuss wise choices and plans for your success in learning. Step Three: YOU will contact home I will do a Written Office Referral - Each step involves losing accountability points as well.

15. **** Severe Claus: Removal from classroom due to severe disruption, harm to you or others, or any situation deemed necessary for removal. **** Refer to Student Handbook for further rules and regulations****

16. Always… - Have Fun - Be an Active Participant Ask Questions Share responses Seek Help - Contact information…. school e-mail = mcallenl@fmtigers.orgmcallenl@fmtigers.org school phone = 717-349-2363 Ext. 3059