Welcome to Mrs. Fields ESOL class

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Welcome to Mrs. Fields ESOL class

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• Bring
• A good attitude every day!
• A spirit of cooperation!
• A want to learn!

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What can I expect from Mrs. Fields?

• You can expect me to believe in YOU!
• You can expect me to have your best interests at
  heart!
• You can expect me to work you hard!
• You can expect me to help you.
• I am available before or after school for extra
  help. (After Aug. 22)

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• You can expect me to be firm and consistent.
• NO MEANS NO every day of the year!!!!
• You can expect me to be fair.
• You can expect forgiveness if you make a mistake.
  
• You can expect a loving, caring person who will
  stand up for you even if you need discipline.

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The goal

• is for you to be able to communicate in
  English in class and in the school setting.
• You will improve in reading, writing, listening
  and speaking.

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What are the rules?

• RULE 1
• Do what you KNOW you are SUPPOSED to do when you
  are SUPPOSED to do it.
• RULE 2
• Do what you are TOLD to do when you are TOLD to
  do it.

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What happens if I break the rules?

• You will have consequences!
• My goal is that no ESOL students have discipline
  record, but the choice is yours.

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What are the consequences?

• 1. Mrs. Fields will first let you know you have
  broken the rule.
• 2. You may have to fill out the form to explain
  your actions to me.
• 3. Mrs. Fields loves to call parents and let them
  help her with your problems.
• 4. You will be referred to the assistant
  principal if you do not respond to discipline.

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How do I avoid consequences?

• Come prepared for class.
• Bring paper, pencils and other supplies.
• Come into the room with your books and homework.
• No going back to get what you have forgotten.
• Dont interrupt anyones class after the bell
  rings.

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May I leave your classroom?

• NO!
• Go to the bathroom or do personal business during
  breaks.
• If you must go to the restroom, it will be 15
  minutes detention before or after school.

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GIVE ME FIVE
When you hear the countdown . . . 1. Look at the
speaker. 2. Be quiet. 3. Be still. 4. Put things
down. 5. Listen.
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EXPECTATIONS

• Self-control is expected and encouraged. You are
  in HIGH SCHOOL.
• I expect you to get along with your peers as
  well as adults. I expect you to do what is
  right and to set a good example.

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Show respect for others and yourself. Talk with
permission. Listen to the ideas of others. Name
calling or making fun of others is not acceptable.
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Encourage each other for good things. Notice
when others make good choices. Support good
efforts. Be respectful when others speak or make
presentations. Discourage others bad choices.
Use your influence!
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• Respect the property of others.
• Do not write on desks, walls, bulletin boards,
  cabinets, bookshelves, etc.

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• You are welcome to use any supplies in the room
  except what is on my desk or in my personal
  space.
• Return supplies in this room to the right place.

Ask before you borrow supplies from another
student.

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When you arrive . . .

• Greet Mrs. Fields!
• Sharpen your pencils or ASK me for one if you
  dont have one.
• Get your textbooks and workbooks from bookcase.
• Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell
  rings.

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During the last few minutes of class . . .

• Copy all homework assignments in your agenda.
• Put completed class assignments in the right
  slot.
• Put desks in order if you moved it during class
• Put all materials away
• Books, workbooks, magazines
• Markers, glue, scissors, colored pencils.
• Throw all paper clippings in the trash.
• Return to your seat until you are dismissed.
• Speak to Mrs. Fields as you leave.

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Procedures for heading your paper

• Always put your information on your
• assignments and papers.
• Write your information in the upper right hand
  corner of your paper, please.
• Please label each assignment that you do. Write
  the assignment prompt on the first lines of
  paper. Highlight it, or underline it in red.
  

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Procedures for writing and sharpening pencils

• Please use a pencil except when instructed to use
  a pen.
• Use a mechanical pencil, if possible.
• Check for pencil lead before class.
• Sharpen pencils before class begins.
• Use a portable pencil sharpener if your pencil
  breaks during class.
• If you need a pencil, look on the supply shelf or
  ASK before the bell rings.

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Procedures for completed work

• Put your papers in the basket marked with your
  class period. I dont look for your work.
• Place papers neatly in the box with the names and
  the holes of the papers all going the same
  direction.
• Staple your pages together if it is more than one
  page.
• If you are turning in a re-do paper, staple it to
  the original.

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What if I am absent?

• ASK for the work you have missed.
• You may make up work before or after school.
• You have a week to make up work.
• Work that you do not make up is a ZERO.

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How to be successful

• Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings!
• Have all materials and books at your desk when
  the bell rings!
• Follow procedures!
• Do your homework!
• Put forth just an inch more effort than is
  required!

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Success sounds like this

• Work hard!
• Play fair!
• Dream big!
• Make a difference!
• Be proud of who you are!
• Make wise decisions!
• Have a great day!