1. First and last name/period
2. Parent's cell phone number
3. Favorite movie
4. Favorite food
5. Favorite music/artist
6. One interesting thing you did this summer
7. A hobby, collection, or talent
8. One strength and one weakness in Language Arts
9. A club or extracurricular activity/team you're involved with or would consider
10. Two future careers of potential interest
On the back of the index card write two norms you would like to see in the classroom and two norms you would NOT like to see in the classroom.
- Class Discussion- Discussed and established classroom norms
- Activity- Getting to Know You
(Bean Activity)
- Teacher Memes for Classroom Rules & Expectations
1. Hats come off when you walk in the door and can remain on your desk
2. Cell phones off and away unless I specify you can use them from an educational activity
3. Music only when permission given
4. Backpacks under desk if you must bring one
5. Be polite during discussions/Don't talk over others
6. Reviewed discussion grades and Work Ethic (new) grade
7. Reviewed cheating policy and plagiarism (no zeroes)
8. If you don't understand, please ask
9. Gave students my email address and this web site address
10. No Swearing
11. Reviewed computer rules/expectations
12. No bullying or harassment
13. Late work and homework policy reviewed (I accept typed papers up to last week before finals without penalty and students may resubmit papers for better grades. I do not give homework.)
Supply List for My Class
- Pen or Pencil (no red ink or gels)
- Composition Notebook (no wire binds)
- Highlighter
- Box of Tissues (if you can spare one)
- Pencil Sharpener (if you want your own)
*Textbooks are already in the classroom, but you are welcome to check out your own if you prefer.