Transcript Mrs. Chastain…

Welcome Back!!!
You may be thinking, “Am I in the right
place?”
If your schedule says Mrs. Chastain,
Room 304, then you are in the right
room!
Find a seat, this will be your assigned
seat for the 1st Six Weeks!
Complete the Information Sheet on
Your Desk.
Welcome to the 2014-15
School Year at GMS!
GMS
MATH – 6th, 7th, 8th
ELA – 6th, 8th
Mrs. Chastain
Room 304
A Treasure of Knowledge
Awaits You…
Seek it Now!
I am a Pirate,
I am my own Captain,
I must stay the Course!
About Me:
Contact Information
Granbury Middle School
Phone: 817-408-4850
Email: [email protected]
Conference: 7th Period, 2:21-3:11 pm
Mrs. Chastain…
I am here to HELP!
Help you learn.
Encourage you to do your
best.
Listen to you and Lead you in
the direction of success.
Prepare you for the future
and Praise you for your efforts.
Students…
You are here to LEARN!
Listen to instruction.
Enter class prepared.
Always try your best.
Respect yourself and others.
No excuses, you are
responsible for your own
actions.
MISSION
Mrs. Chastain’s class is a
respectful classroom established
to build a foundation for
excellence in all core subjects
through academic, behavioral,
and social success.
6th Grade Math
The primary focus at Grade 6 is:
• Using ratios to describe direct proportional
relationships involving number, geometry,
measurement, probability
• Adding and subtracting decimals and fractions
 Throughout mathematics in Grades 6-8, students build a
foundation of basic understandings in:
• Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning
• Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking
• Geometry and spatial reasoning
• Measurement
• Probability and statistics.
7th Grade Math
The primary focus at Grade 7 is:
• Using direct proportional relationships in number,
geometry, measurement, and probability
• Applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division of decimals, fractions, and integers
• Using statistical measures to describe data
 Throughout mathematics in Grades 6-8, students build a
foundation of basic understandings in:
• Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning
• Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking
• Geometry and spatial reasoning
• Measurement
• Probability and statistics.
8th Grade Math
The primary focus at Grade 8 is:
• Using basic principles of algebra to analyze and
represent both proportional and non-proportional
linear relationships
• Using probability to describe data and make
predictions
 Throughout mathematics in Grades 6-8, students build a
foundation of basic understandings in:
• Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning
• Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking
• Geometry and spatial reasoning
• Measurement
• Probability and statistics.
6th Grade ELA
The Primary Focus in Grade 6 is:
Reading
Writing
Research
Listening and Speaking
Oral and Written Conventions
The standards are cumulative--students will engage in
activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in
order to strengthen their reading, writing, and oral
language skills. Students should read and write on a
daily basis.
8th Grade ELA
The Primary Focus in Grade 8 is:
Reading
Writing
Research
Listening and Speaking
Oral and Written Conventions
The standards are cumulative--students will continue to
address earlier standards as needed while they attend to
standards for their grade. In eighth grade, students will engage
in activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order
to strengthen their reading, writing, and oral language skills.
Students should read and write on a daily basis.
Class Syllabus
The Purpose of Advisory Time is to
enhance and support student learning.
What will we explore?
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Academic Vocabulary
Data Folders
Tutorials
All Core Subjects: Reading, Writing,
Math, Science, and Social Studies
Club Meetings
Character Building
Rachel’s Challenge
For All Classes:
Progress Reports:
Mailed at 3 weeks
Must be signed by Parent and returned if
grade is below 75
Grading Policy:
Minor Grades (35%) Homework, Daily
Assignments, etc.
Major Grades (65%) Tests, Projects,
Major Quizzes
For All Classes:
Late Work:
Highest possible grade on late work is 80
Missing Work:
If you have missing assignments, you will be
assigned tutorials to complete the work.
Tutorials are after school on Mondays and
Thursdays
Make Up Work:
If you are absent, check with Mrs. Chastain to
get the assignments that you missed. You the
number of days you were absent plus one to
complete make up work.
For All Classes:
Tutorials:
MATH: Monday/Wednesday
ELA: Tuesday/Thursday
Morning tutoring time 8:05-8:30 a.m.
Afternoon tutoring time 4:05-4:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT…for afternoon tutoring, you
must have a ride by 4:30!
Materials Needed Daily:
MATH:
Pencil
No Pens Allowed, points will be taken
off of your work if done in Pen.
ELA:
Pencil
Library Book
Why do we have rules?
A rule is a plan that guides our
actions.
To do things effectively, we have to
adhere to some common sense rules,
» So, to be successful in learning,
you need to follow some basic
classroom rules!
Classroom
Guidelines/Rules
C – Come to class on time & bring required materials.
– Leave others alone…Keep your hands to yourself.
A - Attend to your personal needs prior to class.
S – Start assignments immediately.
S – Stay in your seat unless otherwise directed.
R – Respect yourself, others, & school property.
U – “U” are responsible for your own actions.
L – Listen, pay attention, & follow directions the 1st time.
E – Everyone will participate and have Fun.
S – Safety – ALWAYS BE SAFE.
L
For All Classes:
Discipline:
We will follow the GMS Discipline Plan. The plan seeks to improve
students’ school, classroom, and social behaviors.
GMS’s goal is to ensure the social and academic success of every
student through thoughtful and caring expectations and
interventions.
Consequences:
The following apply when students do not meet expectations:
1st Student Offense: Warning
2nd Student Offense: Phone Call Home & Teacher
Detention
3rd Student Offense: Phone Call Home & Teacher
Detention
4th or More Student Offense: Office Referral
**Severe Offenses will be an
immediate Office Referral.**
Class Procedures
We will only be reviewing the most
commonly used procedures at this
time.
Refer to the Procedures Wall for a
more complete list.
Procedures may be changed or
added to if the need arises.
Why Do We Have
Procedures?
A procedure is the way that we do things.
To do things efficiently, we have to follow
some simple procedures, for example:
To open your locker, you have to select your
combination as directed by the lock
manufacturer.
To place a call on your phone, you need to dial
the number in the right order.
» So, to be successful in
learning, you need to follow
some simple procedures!
Entering Classroom
Line up outside the door and we will shake
hands, elbows, etc.
Make sure you have all necessary
materials for the class.
Enter the classroom quietly.
Pick up Journal, Folder, and Spiral from
your class’s crate. Sharpen Pencil before
Tardy Bell rings.
Go directly to your assigned seat.
Get ready to work.
Right After the Bell Rings
Immediately start your Bell Work.
When you finish Bell Work:
You may work on Extra Practice from your
Folder
You may work on Make Up or Late Work
You may read
You must stay seated
During Instruction
Listen to the teacher/speaker with full
attention.
No pencil sharpening, talking, moving
about the classroom, or whispering.
Ask permission to speak by raising your
hand and waiting quietly to be called on.
Do not leave your seat without teacher
permission.
After instruction, make sure you
understand the concept.
If not, ask questions by mentioning which
part you didn’t understand.
If the Teacher Claps a
Sequence
Stop whatever you are doing at that
moment.
Face the teacher and repeat the clap
sequence.
Quietly, notify any classmates who haven’t
noticed that the teacher has clapped the
sequence.
No talking or whispering. All of your
attention should be given to the teacher.
Classroom should be silent.
When You Are Absent
Ask your neighbors what Assignment
numbers we did while you were absent.
Go to the Assignment Folder File and pick
up a copy of the ones you missed.
If you have questions about assignments,
check with the teacher at an appropriate
time. Do the work at home or during
appropriate class time.
» You will have one day to make-up work for
every day you are absent.
While You Are Working
Make sure you read or listen to the
directions about your work and understand
the directions.
If you didn’t understand, quietly ask for
help from other students sitting around you.
If you are asked to help, be polite and help
your classmates.
Talking to each other should be no louder
than a whisper.
Respect each other and be friendly.
Use your time wisely. Put forth your best
effort to finish your work on time.
Leaving Class (restroom,
drink, nurse, etc.)
Each student will receive 3 “passes out of class”
per six weeks, passes can be redeemed for extra
points towards lowest grade if they are not used
by the end of the six weeks.
Pass includes restroom, getting a drink, locker,
nurse (non-emergency), and phone calls home.
Students must give their “pass out of class” to
teacher in return for the actual hall pass with time,
teacher signature, and date on it. At that point,
permission is granted to leave class.
Your paper pass is not your actual pass out of
class.
When You are Finished
Check your work and the directions one
more time to see if you missed anything or
did something incorrectly.
If the assignment is to be turned in, put it in
the appropriate tray for your class.
If appropriate, read quietly in your seat,
work on Extra Practice in your class folder,
or any missing assignments that you might
have.
Maintaining the Classroom
Pick up any garbage/trash.
Recycle papers.
Do not intentionally deface school,
personal, or other’s personal property.
Dismissal – Leaving the
Room
Clean your work area and take all garbage
to the trash can.
Wait in your seat for the teacher to dismiss
you.
The BELL DOES NOT DISMISS you!
Leave quietly, ONLY after you have been
given permission to do so.
Lunch
Teacher will direct you to line up for
lunch.
Line up quickly and quietly.
When given permission, you will walk
in a single file line on the right side of
the hallway, QUIETLY, to the
cafeteria.
Your teacher will accompany you.
When There Is a Substitute
We treat guests in our room as
courteously. That means better than we
treat Mrs. Chastain.
Sit in your assigned seat ONLY.
Maintain proper voice levels.
Remain on task.
Be helpful and courteous.
» Subs will report behaviors (good & bad)
and proper consequences will be applied.
Pledge
When you hear/see the signal, STOP
what you are doing immediately.
Stand and Face the Flag.
Put your right hand over your heart,
and say the Pledge of
Allegiance respectfully.
For the Texas Pledge, hold your right
hand out, palm up, and say the
Pledge respectfully.
For the moment of silence, stand
completely still and completely quiet.
Drills
Fire Drill
Stop what you are doing, line up quickly and quietly.
Walk out following our designated path single file and silent.
Stop at designated area, remain in a single file line, and wait for
instructions.
Tornado Drill
Stop what you are doing, line up quickly and quietly.
Walk out following our designated path single file and silent.
Stop at designated area in the hallway, get down on knees,
facing the wall with both hands over your head. Remain in this
position, stay silent, and wait for instructions.
Lockdown
Stop what you are doing, move to the wall nearest the hallway
quickly and quietly.
Sit down and remain completely silent.
Remain in this designated area, and wait for instructions.
Questions:
Do you have any questions or
concerns?
Final Thoughts:
“Do not let what you cannot do
interfere with what you Can do.”
-John Wooden
“I can accept failure, everyone fails
at something. I can’t accept Not
Trying”.
-Michael Jordan
“Success is peace of mind in knowing
you did your best”.
-John Wooden
GMS