Rules, expectations,

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Rules, expectations, procedures

• Kristen Thomas-Lorenzo
• Room 238

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expectations

• Be prompt
• Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
• Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite participant
• Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen
  attentively.
• Be productive
• Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
• Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
  they escalate.
• Be positive
• Complaining seldom changes the situation so save
  your energy and look on the bright side of things.

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grading

• Grading Categories/Weight
• Tests/Projects 35
• Quiz/Participation 35
• Classwork/Homework 30

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Grading cont

• Below is a list of the main components that will
  make up your grade this semester. 
• Assignment Points/Assignment Category
• Video C-Notes 5 points Classwork/Homework
• Daily Assignments 10 points Classwork/Homework
• PBL Group Projects 50 points Test/Project
• Individual Projects 50 points Test/Project
• Unit Quizzes Varies Quiz/Participation
• Vocabulary Tests Varies Test/Project
• Weekly Participation 25 points Quiz/Participation
  
• ISN Quiz/Participation

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Heading papers

• Class
• Name
• Date (en español)
• Period
• Name of Assignment
• You will lose 5 points each time your paper is
  not headed correctly during the 1st 6 weeks.
  During the 2nd 6 weeks, you will lose 10 points
  and you will lose 20 points during the 3rd 6
  weeks.

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Late assignments

• Notes are accepted no later than beginning of the
  next days assignment
• Other assignments accepted up to 3 days late
• Ten points deducted for each day late

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Other rules procedures

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the
  classroom unless part of a class assignment. This
  means no gum, candy, juice, etc.
• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as
  class begins at that time.
• Ask for permission before moving around the
  classroom (this includes sharpening pencils,
  throwing away trash, etc.)

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Beginning of class

• Turn in notes in appropriate folder (if
  applicable)
• Open ISN to correct page
• Write la fecha (date) in español
• Copy the objective
• Complete the Bell ringer
• Retrieve daily assignment and complete it
• Begin work on unit checklist or PBL project

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During class

• Stay on task
• Keep voices low (INSIDE VOICES)
• Keep your area neat/clean
• Work from bell to bell
• Ask for help when needed
• Manage your time efficiently

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End of class

• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell. The bell
  simply tells me that the class has ended.
• Do not start packing up prior to the bell. This
  is distracting and rude. When you hear the bell,
  you may begin packing.
• Make sure to pick up all trash and retrieve all
  of you materials. Anything personal items left
  will be thrown in the trash.
• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially
  dismisses you.

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Flipped classroom

• Reverses traditional class format
• Homework becomes classwork and vice versa
• Lectures viewed for homework
• Notes and comprehension checks before class
• Videos on YouTube (ktlorenzo) or Coursesites
• More time in class to build proficiency
• Less time doing homework

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Project-based learning (PBL)

• Driving question(s)
• Research to support your opinion
• Work in groups
• Group/Individual Project
• Lasts for entire unit (1.5 2 weeks)

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Cornell notes
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Interactive student notebook (ISN)

• 5-star college-ruled Spiral Notebook
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Odd pages are on the right and even pages on the
  left
• Should have a right/left for each day in class
• Left hand assignments should reflect learning on
  right side. Should be colorful and creative (see
  handout on ISNs)

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remember

• You will be expected to listen to, read, write,
  and speak in Spanish.
• You will be expected to give 100 of your best
  each day.
• You will be expected to take charge of your
  learning.