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Welcome to Mrs. Kirkman’s Classroom

Welcome to Mrs. Kirkman’s Classroom. Classroom Procedures and Guidelines. Where am I supposed to sit? Find your name on a desk. This is your assigned seat. Typically you will stay in the same seat for about 6 weeks. Who is Mrs. Kirkman as a person?

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Welcome to Mrs. Kirkman’s Classroom

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Kirkman’s Classroom Classroom Procedures and Guidelines

  2. Where am I supposed to sit? Find your name on a desk. This is your assigned seat. Typically you will stay in the same seat for about 6 weeks.

  3. Who is Mrs. Kirkman as a person? • A wife – my husband’s name is Jay and we’ve been married 16 years • A mother – I have a 7 ½ yrold son named Benjamin – he is a second grader @ Colfax  • College Graduate – UNCG! Go Spartans! • Carolina Tarheel fan!!!!

  4. Who is Mrs. Kirkman as a person? • A teacher – this is my 22ndyear of teaching. I have taught K-5 at many different schools and worked as a facilitator for 3 years. This is my 7thyear at NWMS…and I love it!!!! • A lifelong learner – I am involved in several national, state and county initiatives to impact math instruction • National Board Certified Teacher Class of 2008!

  5. What will Mrs. Kirkman expect from me? • To treat your classmates and teachers with respect • To come to class prepared …this means materials, homework, and an attitude of being ready to learn • To give your best at all times • To follow Viking Expectations and Class Do’s and Don’ts at all times

  6. What will I be learning this year? Problem Solving Algebra Fraction Operations Probability Geometry And lots more!

  7. What can I expect from Mrs. Kirkman? • To be treated with fairness and respect • High expectations of her students both in and out of the classroom • She’ll come to class prepared …lessons, graded papers, ready to teach • Her best! • To follow Viking Teacher Expectations

  8. How will I be graded this year? • Classwork/ Homework • Effort AND Accuracy • Quizzes (Pop and Announced) • Tests • Projects

  9. What are the rules in this classroom? • Viking Expectations • Viking Pride Matrix • Follow Mrs. K’s classroom guidelines and procedures • “Do’s and Don’ts for Mrs. K’s Class”

  10. What ARE the classroom guidelines?

  11. Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and have warm-up completed by the time the timer elapses.

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

  13. Guideline #3 Follow directions the FIRST time they are given.

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

  15. Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the NWMS student handbook/planner.

  16. Following Guidelines will result in: • Verbal acknowledgement • Viking Pride Tickets • Moolah! • A stress free learning environment. • A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere.

  17. Not Following Guidelines will result in: • Loss of Moolah • Warning and documentation • Silent Lunch • Team Conference • Parental Contact/Conference • Office Referral

  18. Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students) or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher ) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

  19. Classroom Procedures

  20. Entering the room • Enter quietly, after previous class has left • Have a seat • Take out your materials (Pencils should be sharpened BEFORE timer elapses) • Review the work on board, t.v., or screen • Begin warm-up assignment, no talking

  21. When you are tardy • Enter quietly • Place tardy slip in the red basket behind my desk • Have a seat and take out your materials

  22. Getting your attention • I will: • Raise my hand / ring bell / or use signal words • Wait for everyone to be quiet and looking at me • Begin speaking

  23. Paper Heading • Upper right hand corner • Place on all assignments Name Math 1 / 2 or 3 Date Assignment

  24. After an absence • Go to my planner to review assignments • Copy homework into planner • Retrieve any needed handouts from red pocket chart • **Always remember that homework is posted daily on my website!!

  25. Missing Assignment Card (MAC) • This is for students who do not have the assigned homework • Fill it out • Sign and date it • Turn it in with the homework papers

  26. Finished Classwork Early … What do I do next?

  27. What do I do next? Activities • Work on unfinished math assignments • Work on something from the “I’m Finished” baskets • Play 24 Challenge – either solo or with another “finished” classmate • Work on “4 Fours Challenge” • Work on a “Stumped” problem • Start working on homework

  28. Leaving Early • Please let me know as you enter the classroom – show me your signed early dismissal note. • Pack your materials and leave quietly at the scheduled time. Be sure to get homework BEFORE you leave! • If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

  29. Turning in papers • Make sure your heading is on paper • Pass your paper to the assigned person • If/when you receive a paper, place yours on top in the same direction and continue passing the stack as directed

  30. 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 me later. 

  31. Moving around the room • Use posted “finger rules” • Do not ask to go to the restroom OR sharpen pencils during class instruction / discussion unless it is an emergency!

  32. Snack Time • Take out and begin eating snack during warm-up in Core 2. • Make sure all trash is placed in garbage can. • Be sure that your desk area (top and floor) is left clean. • No candy or cookie type snack will be allowed.

  33. Assignments/ Planners • Homework is expected to be recorded daily in planner exactly as it is given in class. • I will periodically, and without warning, have planner checks to make sure that all assignments are being recorded.

  34. Class Dismissal • The teacher dismisses you, not the bell or the clock. • Do not start packing up prior to me dismissing you. • Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a nice day.”

  35. Special Procedures • These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis • Media center • Special guests • Progress reports / Report Cards • Working cooperatively • Fire drill • Intercom announcements • Assemblies • Substitute teacher

  36. Remember… I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!! Together we can do anything! We’re going to have an awesome year!! Mrs. K

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