1. Warm Up- #1 1. Take a seat. Assigned seats will be given in a few minutes. 2. Please follow all instructions given by teacher. Objective: Students will be able to understand the outline and objectives of 7 th grade Social Studies, and review the behavior expectations for the classroom,. Tasks 1. Review the Warm Up and how class will begin each day/ 1 st packets 2. Assign Seats to students 3. Have students fill out information index cards/ understanding schedule 4. Rights and Responsibilities Handbook Review 5. Review evacuation and emergency routes and procedures 6. Class Expectations 7. Syllabus – classdojo.com 8. 7 th Grade Expectations 9. Interactive Notebook powerpoint Homework 1. Bring In 5 subject Notebook and any other materials needed for Social Studies 2. Parent signed papers from 1 st period packet, syllabus, and classdojo.com 3. Review Rights and Responsibilities Handbook with parents (can be access from the CMS and JMA websites) 4. Any items from my wish list you would like to provide

2. ASSIGN SEATS TO STUDENTS IN ALPHA ORDER

3. Period: 1. Your Name: 2. Parent’s Name: 3. Mom/Dad Home Phone Number: 4. Mom/Dad Cell Phone Number: 5. Mom/Dad Email Address: 6. Mom/Dad Work Number: 7. Anything you think I should know about you Please Fill in the following Information on your Information Index Card. If you do not know the information please leave it blank. Please PRINT all information

4. Rights and Responsibilities Handbook AND Other Forms http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jmalexanderMS/Pages/ Default.aspx Cyber bullying Bullying in General Bus behavior Evacuation and Emergency procedures

5. Classroom Expectations 1.Be On Time 2.Be Prepared- bring required materials to class 3.Be Cooperative with peers and adults 4.Be Respectful- others, property, and yourself 5.Be the Difference- Make good decisions Interventions If Expectations Are Not Met 1.Classroom Interventions 2.Silent Lunch 3.Parent Contact 4.Referral (if needed) 5.Admin Assigned After School Detention 6.Conference These intervention are for non- emergency issues that might occur in the classroom

6. Review 7 th Grade Social Studies Syllabus with students http://www.classdojo.com/ Classroom Behavior Management

7. 7 th Grade Team Expectations Agenda- The agenda is your hall pass the ENTIRE year. This is how you will go to the office, Media Center, And Student Services ( basically everywhere BUT the bathroom) If you lose it, so sorry. You must find your own way of replacing it or coming up with a comparable item. If you do not have your Agenda you WILL NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM Bathroom- Students are NOT allowed to go to the restroom during the 1 st 15 minutes or the last 15 minutes of class. Each student will be given 6 passes a quarter to be used in ALL of their 7 th grade core classes. Unused passes may be turned in to core teachers at the end of the quarter for extra credit. More information will to follow later in the quarter

8. 7 th Grade Expectations- continued Breakfast Passes- When passes are issued you have 3 minutes to get to the cafeteria and back to the classroom. This is based on the 1 st Period Teacher time. If you return after the 3 minutes : 1.You will receive a warning 2.You will lose the privilege of going to get your breakfast for a week. Another responsible student will be sent to get breakfast for you 3.All breakfast trash must be thrown away by 9:15 am (unless you are on a late bus). Cafeteria Behaviors- Respect all cafeteria staff Enter and leave quietly along established routes Keep hands and feet to yourself Each student is responsible for clearing his/ her tray and trash Each day or week 2 students will be chosen to sweep the floors and wipe the tables of our assigned area in the cafeteria

9. Bookbags and Lockers- No bookbags or large purses are allowed in the classroom. Small string bags and purses are allowed. NO LARGE TOTE BAGS!! Locker Times: Morning- 9:12-9:15 am Afternoon- 2:52-2:57 pm (after electives on your way to 4 th block) You will NOT be allowed to go to your locker at lunch. You MUST keep your lunch with you. If you enter class after the allotted 3 minutes: 1 st time- Warning 2 nd time- Locker will be zip tied for 2 days. You will have to carry everything all day. You are still NOT allowed to have your bookbag in class/ 7 th Grade Expectations- continued Cell phones- Cell phones should be turned off and in your pocket or string bag. If they are seen they will be confiscated and turned in to the office. A parent MUST come and pick up the cell phone. Cell phones are NOT permitted at PPA or in the cafeteria

10. Interactive Notebook Your Key to Success in Social Studies

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13. What is an Interactive Notebook? A personalized textbook A working portfolio – all of your notes, classwork, quizzes – in one convenient spot.

14. What are the cover and first few pages of the Interactive Notebook like? 1. Cover Page- decorated with interesting things about you. 2. First page of your notebook will be your “About Me Page”- include 6 interesting facts about yourself with a picture of yourself or something important to you. 3. Save next 8 pages for table of contents.

15. Student Materials for the Interactive Notebook: 5 Subject Notebook or Binder Pencils and pens Colored pencils/ crayons/ markers Glue sticks, stapler, or tape

16. Maintaining the Interactive Notebook No ripped out pages or torn corners No doodling that doesn’t relate to notes Notebook should only be used in Social Studies. (No other classes!!) Date and number each page

17. How will the Interactive Notebook be graded? Interactive notebooks are checked once a quarter and randomly if needed. Before they are collected you will be given a rubric explaining what items and organization I will be looking for. Interactive Notebooks count as an Informal Assessment 35% grade and a Homework 35% grade.

18. Class Discussion and Questions: Please take out a piece of paper and answer the following questions in complete sentences: 1.Why are you in this class today? 2.How can studying the history of the world from the Age of Exploration (1400-1800) to Current Times influence your life ? 3.If you could travel to any place in the world where would it be and why? 4. What are your “New School Year Resolutions” for 2013-2014?