Where am I supposed to sit

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Where am I supposed to sit?

• Find the desk number that corresponds to your
  card number.
• Fill out card with required information.

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Mrs. Donnellan

• English and Theatre TeacherLago Vista High School

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Welcome to Mrs. Donnellans Classroom
Procedures Guidelines
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Who is this teacher as a person?
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Will this teacher treat me fairly?
Will this teacher treat me fairly?

• Yes,
• Always!

Yes, Always!

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What will I be doing this year?
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What will I be doing this year?Our Hearts Were
Young and Gay
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How will I be graded?



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Classroom Guidelines
Guideline 1
Be in your assigned seat and working on the
assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings.

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Mrs. Donnellan sLiterature LoungeTodays
SpecialAugust 26, 2008
Bellwork If I could be principal for a
day... Objectives Students will be able to
understand the classroom policies and procedures.
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Guideline 2
Bring ALL books and materials to class and take
with you when you leave.
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Guideline 3
Follow directions the first time they are given.
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Guideline 4
Treat each person in this room with respect and
dignity.
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Guideline 5
Follow all procedures and policies as
outlined in the LVHS handbook.
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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 pleaserespect the No Whining Zone this
  semester.

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Guideline Infraction Notice

• Read it
• Sign it
• Keep it until the end
• of class

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Guideline Infraction Notice

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Following Guidelines will result in

• Verbal Acknowledgement
• A Stress free learning environment
• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

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Not Following Guidelines will result in

• 1st
• Warning and documentation
• 2 nd
• Action Plan , Parental Contact, and Detention
  assigned
• 3 rd
• Office Referral

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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.

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Classroom Procedures


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Entering the room

• Please enter quietly
• Have a seat
• Take out your materials
• Review the agenda
• Begin bell work assignment

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When you are tardy

• Enter quietly
• Excused Place excuse in
• the basket on my desk
• Have a seat and take out
• your materials

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Getting your attention

• I will
• Stand in front of the class
• Raise my hand
• Wait for everyone to be
• quiet
• Begin speaking

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Paper Heading

• MLA Format
• plus unique number
• Place on all assignments

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MLA Paper Heading (unique )

• Jane Smith__________________________
• ___________________________________
• Mrs. Donnellan_______________________
• ___________________________________
• English I/III AP/IVAP 1st period__________
• ___________________________________
• 26 August 2008______________________

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After an absence

• Go to the class stacking tray
• Copy the homework and notes into your spiral
• Retrieve any handouts
• Sign the notebook
• No make-up work for
• truancies

• Make-up tests Wed. _at_ 1st/2nd lunch in Room 110

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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

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Student Responsibility Card
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Finish Classwork Early
What do I do next?
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What Do I Do Next?Activities

• Work on unfinished English/Theatre assignments
• Read your novel or play
• Work on your poetry response
• Review vocabulary words
• Start working on tonight's
• homework

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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.

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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

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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.

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Moving around the room

• You must ask permission
• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless
  it is an emergency

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Restroom Pass

• None given the first or last 15 minutes or
  during lecture or test
• 3 per nine weeks
• Raise hand and ask for pass
• Sign in/out time
• Going to another class or unauthorized place will
  result in a referral

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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
• Have a nice day

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Theatre Class Procedures
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Proceeding to Stage

• After bellwork and teacher dismissal,take all
  belongings with you.
• Silently walk through 100 hallway to stage. No
  trips to restroom or lockers on the way.
• Sit in assigned seating.
• Be courteous to cafeteria staff.
• Only bottled water in class.

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Class Procedure

• Vocal and physical warmups on stage led by
  students. Daily Grade
• Dress appropriately for stage.
• When not performing study lines, write
  compliments, write a play, mend a costume, sketch
  a costume. No grooming or snacking.
• Closing compliment circle

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Special ProceduresThese will be introduced on
an as needed basis

• Library
• Special guests
• Progress Reports
• Working Cooperatively
• Fire Drill
• Intercom Announcements
• Assemblies
• Substitute Teacher

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Remember
I truly believe in your potential and I want you
to believe in it too!
Have an awesome year! Mrs. Donnellan