1. Welcome to English I !! Prep –“college preparatory” OR Pre-AP- preparation for “advanced placement”

2. You are in “South-2”, The Academy of Fine Arts Room S-221 Check your schedule to make sure you are in the right room

3. Did you know?? English Language Arts The English Language Arts are: Reading Writing Listening, and Speaking So… Everyone is an artist!

4. Your Teacher: Ms. Beckler Classroom Experience: 9 years Mother of one son Interesting fact: From New York

5. Question: What are the Rules??? Answer: Just keep your SWAG! SWAG … S it up and listen W atch and respect the speaker A nswer in complete sentences G ive 100%!! (Who needs rules when we all have SWAG?)

6. Ms. Beckler’s Discipline Policy I expect the best from my students, and I want my students to expect the best from me. If you ever forget how to be your best, I will remind you. If, for some reason, you cannot correct your behavior, I will take the following steps to ensure that we all enjoy a positive, productive learning environment at all times.

7. Steps I will take: 1. Private Talk 2. Change of Seat. 3. Contact Parents. 4. Visit with Dean 5. Whatever your Dean, your parents, and I decide.

8. Using the Restroom You must have a blue ticket to obtain the restroom pass. You must sign the restroom pass out and show it to me before leaving the classroom. Blue tickets are given for grades, classroom participation and exemplary behavior. You must have a blue ticket to obtain the restroom pass. You must sign the restroom pass out and show it to me before leaving the classroom. Blue tickets are given for grades, classroom participation and exemplary behavior.

9. And finally… BE PREPARED! Every day, you must bring your: 5-subject spiral notebook A blue or black pen (2) pencils with erasers Homework and/or handouts Gradesheet