1. In Ms. Blankenship’s Careers Connections

2.  If you play the game according to the class plan YOU - will be successful! The outcome of good team work and cooperation is SUCCESS! Ask any working person and they will agree.

3.  Class bells are used to give the teacher a signal - the teacher then tells you if you may dismiss…  …so that students do not miss information or block doorways

4.  Sharpen pencils or borrow (emergencies) before class begins.  Keep trash until we have a transition from one lesson to another, or till the end of class if necessary. Do not get up during class without permission.  If you are tardy, walk in quietly and go to your seat without disturbing others****Remember 3 tardys and you have detention.

5.  Wait for my instruction at the end of a lesson. Transition, or get ready for the next activity or lesson, quietly.  When work is finished, listen for my directions; doing this makes work easier because we do not get confused.  All work eventually goes into the white plastic class bins, but if you have make up work from absences, give it directly to me.

6.  On task with assignment if working with a partner. Keep social chatter related to the assignment and whisper.  Tell it like it is a secret  Put your hand on your throat  Say, “I am the best student in the world.”  Did you feel the vibrations?  Now say it so that you can’t feel anything.  Now you have learned how to whisper.  Raise hand to ask teacher questions.

7. Responsibility Democracy demands that its members make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences of those decisions. Cooperation In a democracy, the student who can cooperate with others in any enterprise is far more likely to survive and thrive. Courage A student’s courage enables him to try, fail and try again, until he masters the challenges life poses. Self-esteem A student with high self-esteem sees herself as a capable human being who has a good opportunity to succeed at challenges.

8.  As the bell rings, write important information for the days lessons and homework in your planner. These will be checked on Fridays.  Collecting and handing out materials and checked papers are done without social disturbance. These smooth transitions will be rewarded.

9.  You will be assigned a computer, whether it is one of four classroom computers or a laptop from the mobile.  You are responsible for is good care as I will monitor computer use.  Technology is an expensive privilege. We are fortunate that Cherokee County values technology since it is important in our future careers.  Internet use is limited to school sites with activities and information for Career Connections.

10. Tornado bell is one long sound On floor, arms over head near wall Fire  No cell phone use  Take personal stuff from the building  Take Emergency bag  I will have a class roster.

11.  No cell phone in any emergency  Sit against wall away from windows  We will put out the green card if all is okay in our room  If fire alarm goes off do not pay attention to it.

12.  Respect yourself, your teacher, your classmates, as well as visitors to the class, personal property, and the personal space of others.  Use computers and supplies in the appropriate manner. The Internet is to be used only when given a specific assignment.  Dispose of food or beverages before entering the computer classroom.

13.  Remember: You have control over…  What you think  What you say,  and  What you do  Listen carefully for, and follow, directions.

14.  Lets enjoy learning about new careers, advice, and skills the career class has to offer together. (6th yellow, 7 th pink, 8 th blue).  One last bit of computer advice: Pressing and beeping of computers will make it boot slower the next time; so you will no longer have computer privileges if this occurs. This is the warning.  Be Careful – push up your chair when you get up each time. You can prevent many accidents by taking precautions prior to the events.

16. Write your full name Date And class Example 7a, 8b on all work Push your chair in as you leave Take all papers and books out of desk before you leave.

17. SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. by Frank OutlawFrank Outlaw

18. 1. Name one of the most important skills from the power point. Hint: begins with L and ends with ing… 2. Why should we summarize the daily class work in our planner? 3. Why can’t I “snack” (eat) in class? What can we drink? 4. What are the four things that I should do when the bell rings before class? 5. Should I talk during an emergency?

19. 6. At what point in the behavior points are your parents called? 7. What 4 words are ESSENTIAL to life and careers. Hint: R,C,C,S 8. How many points, or behavior opportunities, do you have to correct yourself before you have an office referral? 9. What technique did we just learn for working in groups? Hint: W_______ 10. List one of the classroom rules.