1. M203 Class Expectations (Effective August 13, 2014) M203 Class Expectations (Effective August 13, 2014) Danielle Parker, Ed.S daparker@dothan.k12.al.us

2. Beginning Class You must be seated (in your assigned seat) at the tardy bell. Check the board/screen for instructions. 3 rd period students are not allowed in the class until “after” break. 5 th period students will have five minutes after the tardy bell to begin class as instructed. Mrs. Parker does not start class, you do!

3. Materials Needed Daily in Class Pen (blue or black ink only) & Pencil Post it Notes (Stickey Tickey’s) School Issued Ipad Applicable Passwords FlashDrive Paper (If you borrow materials/supplies, return them. If materials are available, they will be on the Mac cart.)

4. Leaving Class Do not ask to leave class for any reason (unless it is a dire emergency). It is your responsibility to bring all materials (even if your locker is across the hall). I dismiss class; the bell does not. Do not linger after the bell to talk, ask questions, etc. Push your chair up as you exit the classroom.

5. Dress Code Keep pants pulled up. Keep shirts buttoned appropriately. If it is not an approved jean day and you have not purchased an armband, do not wear jeans. Leggings/Jeggings are only allowed underneath another garment. Jogging pants, of any kind, are not permitted. Hats are not permitted inside the building.  This applies to males and females.

6. Technology Use Cell phones should not be visible and/or in use EVER! Do not ask to charge your device in my classroom. Learn your computer # and use that computer only. Learn where to return your device after each use. Please charge each device after each use.

7. I-pad Use in M203 Your device will be used daily! Come to class with the device fully charged. The dock station is available, but should not be an everyday use. If not in use, power down. Ipad use is a privilege, NOT a right!

8. Daily BellRinger Assignments (Bellringers will be submitted using EdModo daily.) Monday- Mark-it-Up Monday Tuesday- Test Prep Tuesday Wednesday- Worldly Wednesday Thursday- Thoughtful Thursday Friday- Fictional Friday (Bellringer work will count 10%; it must be submitted within the first ten minutes of each class period.)

9. Assignments Checking out does not exempt a student from turning in an assignment. A “0” will be assigned for each grade missed, but removed upon completion of the missed work or test. A “1” will be assigned for each grade student fails to turn in when present. Absent students are responsible for all work missed while out.

10. Student Responsibilities After an Absence Check the provided class calendar. If you know that you are going to be out, email Mrs. Parker in advance. (daparker@dothan.k12.al.us) Do not use class time to find out what you’ve missed. You must schedule a time to make up tests, in writing (stickey tickey). If you request a time electronically, that will suffice, also. If the work, test, quiz was assigned when you were present, you are responsible. (This is most applicable to vocabulary tests.) Academics should be a priority.

11. Mrs. Parker’s Availability Email until 9:00 p.m. nightly Tuesday,Thursday, & Friday’s after school Monday’s & Wednesday’s are by appointment only! Mornings are by appointment only!

12. Remind 101 Updates Reminders will be sent using this app weekly. Please sign up if you have not done so already. Parents are encouraged to do so, also. 1 st period: Text 256-850-4173 w/the message @eng1parker 2 nd period: Text 256-850-4173 w/the message @eng2parker 3 rd period: Text 256-850-4173 w/the message @eng3parker 5 th period: Text 256-850-4173 w/the message @eng5parker 6 th period: Text 256-850-4173 w/the message @eng6parker 7 th period: Text 256-850-4173 w/the message @eng7parker *This is a required component of the class.

13. EdModo Codes by Period 1 st period: 7pduqa or https://edmo.do/j/4j4t7xhttps://edmo.do/j/4j4t7x 2 nd period: c9zu9q or https://edmo.do/j/scxnx5https://edmo.do/j/scxnx5 3 rd period: tpfisi or https://edmo.do/j/witrn4https://edmo.do/j/witrn4 5 th period: 7wucqf or https://edmo.do/j/zw5a6rhttps://edmo.do/j/zw5a6r 6 th period: 4iykue or https://edmo.do/j/vissk3https://edmo.do/j/vissk3 7 th period: rke5rb or https://edmo/j/56dasnhttps://edmo/j/56dasn

14. School Issued Email Address: This email address should be used to correspond with Mrs. Parker after school hours. Verify that your email is working. Always sign out of your account. Always save a copy of the assignment to your flash drive and/or the proper folder.

15. Submitting Work If electronically, always label the work in the subject area (For example:Vocab1Quickwrite ). Always use complete sentences. Write your name on ALL assignments. Five points will be deducted if you fail to do so. Label scantron tests with the correct form letter/number. Five point deduction if not labeled properly. Put work in the “Finished” tray; never put anything on Mrs. Parker’s desk.

16. How much is required? Essays – five paragraphs (Isolated)Paragraphs – at least 8 sentences (w/in) Paragraphs – at least 5 sentences BellRingers – at least 5 sentences

17. Weekly Vocabulary Vocabulary sheets should never be left with Mrs. Parker. Each section will be worth 100 points (synonyms, antonyms, & sentences). Vocabulary homework will count as daily grades. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with the vocabulary sheet. (Extra sheets, if available, will always be on the Mac cart.) If students are “sharing,” neither student will receive credit. Study in advance; do not wait until the night before. Vocabulary tests will count as test grades.

18. Grade Weights Tests & Essays = 50% You will have one test, at least, weekly. You will have five days to make up any missed test. Essays will not be accepted if the submission exceeds two days after the original deadline. Quizzes =30% There will be at least one each week. Quizzes can be unannounced. Homework = 10% This work may be checked by another student. Independent Reading (D.E.A.R) = 10%  Students will select a book to read the first 10 minutes of class each Wednesday.  The assignment template is available on the teacher’s webpage.

19. Grades Mrs. Parker will make every attempt to get grades entered in INow, recorded in the gradebook, and returned to students in five days or less. This time frame does not include essays. Each student/parent is encouraged to sign up for INow. Mrs. Parker will not print progress reports for individual students upon request. If there are questions about grades, submit them in writing or report after school. All graded assignments should be placed in the student’s class folder. All grades submitted electronically should be saved.

20. Conferences When parents schedule a conference, please alert them that I am not available on Monday’s or Wednesday’s. I would like to have the student present for all teacher conferences. Parents can also submit questions, concerns, etc. via email. When students need/want a conference, the time must not coincide with a class; it should be set up or wait until before or after school.

21. Classroom Expectations No eating or drinking. If caught doing so, the item(s) will be confiscated and afterschool detention will be assigned. Be an active participant. Be respectful. Be responsible. Be honest.

22. Make-Up Work You must schedule a time, in writing, to make up work. (See Board) Please see calendars, prior to requesting make-up work. Do not expect the same test when making up work that was missed. DCS no longer has a redo/retake policy. Mrs. Parker’s policy: If a student scores 50 or less on a test, he/she can schedule a time to retake the test after meeting with Mrs. Parker. The re-take grade, however, will not exceed a 60/D. Daily/Homework grades cannot be made up after a missed date/deadline.

23. When Mrs.Parker is absent Do as you would if Mrs. Parker was present. You will be notified in advance, if Mrs.Parker is aware of her need to be out of class. Respect the adult(s) left in charge.

24. While Class is in Session Be attentive. Be an active participant. Do not put your head on the table/desk. Do not be disrespectful. Do not ask to leave the classroom.

25. My goal… My goal is to prepare you for what is ahead. This year, tenth grade students will take an End-of-Course test. My goal is to instruct you according to the new Quality Core standards. My goal is to be fair, consistent, proactive, and effective.

26. What to expect this nine weeks Vocabulary Grammar- Writing - Bellringers – twice a week with Edmodo Essays – 2 to be announced Reading Comprehension – Siddhartha by Herman Hesse Poetry Unit

27. What you can do to be successful this year???? Be proactive! Listen! Do your work! Study!