Mrs Chevalier ~

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• Mrs Chevalier Chevy
• Room C15 English Language Arts
• 7th Grade Eagles Team

Find your name to find your seat!
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• On a piece of scrap paper, write a short (1-2
  sentence) explanation of one of the highlights of
  your summer.
• This is anonymous DO NOT write your name!! ?

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Questions

• If you come up with questions during the power
  point, write the question on scrap paper place
  it in the Parking Lot! ?

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Show how Eagles ROCK!
Falcons ROCK!

• Responsible Be Accountable
• Optimistic Have a Positive Attitude
• Courageous Do the Right Thing
• Kind Be Respectful

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How to ROCK in Language Arts!

• Responsible
• Be prepared and on-time.
• Optimistic
• Participate appropriately.
• Courageous
• Show strong character.
• Kind
• Respect yourself, others, the classroom, and
  others property.

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Responsible

• What does it mean to
• be prepared and on-time?
• Follow classroom responsibilities
• Complete classwork and homework
• Arrive to class prepared and on-time with
  completed homework!!
• Be in assigned seat at the bell, with all
  necessary supplies
• This class is fun
• if you are ready!

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Optimistic

• What does it mean to
• participate appropriately?
• Stay focused on the topic and the work
• Contribute to the class and group
• Raise your hand instead of interrupting
• Keep voice appropriate to class lesson
• Keep all questions and comments relevant and
  on-task!
• Show a positive attitude
• You start the class
• Back board then front board
• Planner
• First Item of Todays Plan

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Courageous

• What does it mean to
• show strong character?
• Your work represents YOU be proud of what you
  turn in!
• Stand up for what is right
• Be sure others voices are heard
• Be willing to add ideas to what you already know

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Kind

• What does it mean to
• be respectful?
• Treat the classroom and supplies kindly
• Treat your co-students and the teacher kindly
• Respect the needs of others
• Keep classroom volume appropriate
• Ask before touching others and their stuff
• THINK...
• ...before you speak and act!

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What Supplies do I Need?
Everyday

• Binder
• Planner
• Pencils
• Glue Sticks
• Coloring supplies scissors
• Completed homework
• Reading book
• Literature Textbook
• 8-½ x 11 spiral notebook

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Textbook

• Literature
• Use only your textbook!
• You are responsible for it!!
• Can take home anytime, or leave in classroom or
  locker
• Must be in classroom every day
• for class!

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How am I Graded?

• Academic Grade
• Projects, Assignments, Tests, Quizzes 90
• Practice Assignments, Reading Practice 10

How well do you show standard?

• Non-Academic Grades
• Work Completion
• Is work on-time, complete, of good quality?
• Participation

• Do you stay on-task and follow the rules?
• Do you participate appropriately?
• Are you developing a strong, positive character?
• Do you show respect?

Do you ROCK in the classroom?
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Academic GradesWhat happens if I need a review?

• Sometimes students need more than just class time
  to get it.
• Homework
• Core time
• Check is your teacher available during CORE?
• Teacher-requested CORE time is required
• Lunch-In
• Obtain a lunch pass
• Teacher-requested lunch-in is required

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Why do I need a reading book?

• Answer in-class skill questions
• Re-take quizzes
• Reading Practice
• It is your responsibility to have a reading
  book for every core class!!

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How do I obtain a reading book?

• Mr Hagens Library
• Before school
• Lunch
• Flex time
• Timberland Library
• Home, friends
• Book fair (during conferences)
• Chevys library

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Non-Academic GradesWhat happens if I dont ROCK?

• Last Warning verbal warning from teacher
• Think-Time Slip self-reflection on paper
• Minor offense or Major offense
• Students will self-evaluate their non-academic
  grades each week

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Food and Drink

• Gum OK in this class
• See no gum
• Hear no gum
• Feel no gum
• Trashcan it on the way out!
• Follow the rules keep the gum
• Water bottles OK
• Class is not the time to eat keep food in
  Commons

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Off Limits Areas

• Cabinets
• Center media station
• Back wall including White Board
• Chevys desk area
• Chevys chairs

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What if I need something during class?

• Get up and get it!
• Water
• Supplies
• Pencil sharpening
• Etc.
• Be respectful

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Transitions

• The Countdown
• or
• The Bell
• Finish your sentence (not your paragraph!)
• Put down all utensils
• Eyes and ears open for instructions
• Following Directions ?
• Smooth Classroom Activities!

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Leaving the Classroom during class

• Inform teacher
• Take a pass if needed
• Sign out
• Go to destination only!
• Sign in upon return

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Ending Class

• Room thoroughly clean
• All supplies, notebooks, and textbooks put away
  neatly
• Desks, floor, and room are clean
• All chairs pushed in or up on the desks
• All students standing behind chairs, ready for
  review

Mrs Chevy dismisses the class... not the bell!
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What if I lose an assignment or rubric?

• Check Skyward!
• Check Chevys website!
• Ask during CORE time!

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Re-doing Assignments

• Just about anything can be re-done
• Projects/Assignments that do not reach standard
  are required to be re-done!
• Score will be in Skyward
• Will be marked MI (missing)
• CORE will be assigned when necessary

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Book Reports

• Requirements
• Read books within your range
• Read books the required length
• What is due?
• Four each semester
• Instructions and rubric available
• In Classroom
• On Chevys Website

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Exit Slips

• How are they scored?
• Practice assignment
• 4-point scale
• More details and information ? higher score

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Questions?

• What questions do you have about Chevys
  classroom?
• You can always write questions/comments on scrap
  paper and place them in the Parking Lot! ?