Welcome to Madame Panter’s Classroom

1. Welcome to Madame Panter’s Classroom Procedures and Guidelines Based on the powerpooint as shared by Chelonnda Seroyer in “Using THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL”, and a slide from Melissa Dunbar’s powerpoint.

2. Am I in the right room? • Madame Panter • le français (French) • 7th and 8th grade • Room 224

3. Where am I supposed to sit? Seats will be assigned. Changes may be made.

4. Who is this teacher as a person?

5. Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes, Always!

6. My expectations of each and everyone of you! • Why? Because I believe in you! • I know you are ALL smart, and never want to hear differently. • You can do anything you try. • “I can’t” is the acronym for “I Completely Admit I’m Not Trying.”

7. What will I be doing this year?

8. How will I be graded? 60% or 40%

9. What are the rules in this classroom? “guidelines”

10. Madame Panter’sClassroom Contract Guidelines Procedures

11. Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the tardy bell rings.

12. Mme Panter’s Français Café À la Carte 3 septembre Bellwork: What are you most looking forward to this school year? What are you most looking forward to doing in this class? Objectives: Students will learn classroom procedures and guidelines. L’horaire du Jour: • 1. Bellwork, attendance, hand in homework • Review classroom procedures • Rehearse classroom procedures

13. Guideline #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

14. Guideline #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

15. Guideline #4 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

16. Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the NBC handbooks.

17. Special Guideline This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

18. FollowingGuidelines will result in . . • Verbal acknowledgement • A stress-free learning environment • A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

19. Not Following Guidelines will result in . . . • 1st • Warning and documentation • 2nd • Action Plan, Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention Thursdays Only!! • 3rd • Disciplinary Referral

20. Guideline Infraction Notice

21. Guideline Infraction Notice • Read it • Sign it • Keep it until the end of class

22. Your Action Plan • What’s the problem? • 2. What’s causing the problem? • (Please list the factors) • 3. What plan will you use to solve the problem? • ________________ • Date • _______________________ ______________________ • Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

23. Severe Actions Any student who fights, is extremely disrespectful (as defined by the teacher), or commits a serious offense, will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

24. Classroom Procedures

25. Entering the Room • Please enter quietly. • Have a seat. • Take out your materials. • Review the agenda. • Begin bellwork assignment.

26. When you are tardy . . . • Enter quietly. • Excused: Place excuse on my desk. • Unexcused: Pick up a Guideline Infraction Notice, fill in “Late” and sign. See me after class. • Have a seat and take out your materials.

27. Getting Your Attention I will . . . • Stand in front of the class. • Raise my hand and say “Donnez-moi cinq: un... deux…” • Wait for everyone to be quiet. • Begin speaking.

28. Paper Heading • MLA Format • plus unique number • Place on all homework assignments

30. Student Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have the assigned homework. • Fill it out. • Sign and date it. • Turn it in with the homework papers.

33. Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

34. Activities Work on unfinished French assignments. Read your “choice” French novel. Review vocabulary words. Start working on tonight’s homework.

35. After an Excused Absence • On-line./Pick up Absent Envelope. • Sign and date the Absence Notebook. After an Unexcused Absence • A zero will be given for work missed. • You are STILL responsible to make up the work. • Online./Pick up Absent Envelope. • Sign/date the Absence Notebook. • Make-up tests: See me after class for information.

36. Scheduled Check Out • Please let me know as you enter the classroom. • I will be at the door. • Quietly raise your hand to get my attention. • Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time. • If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

37. Turning in Papers • Place your paper on the desk next to you. • Left side • If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left. • I will come by and collect all stacks.

38. Classroom Discussions • PLEASE participate. • I want to hear what you have to say. • Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. • If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

39. Moving Around the Room • You must ask permission. • Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

40. Class Dismissal • The teacher dismisses you, • not the bell. • Do not start packing up prior to the bell. • Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with “Make wise choices…” “because we’re special.”

41. “Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis. • Media Center • Special guests • Progress Reports • Working Cooperatively • Fire Drill • Intercom Announcements • Assemblies • Substitute Teacher

42. “I believe that each and every one of you is capable of succeeding- I can’t wait to see how much all of you will achieve.” Have a great year!– Mme. Panter