Syllabus Review 1
These are allowed for now, but if it gets too dirty in here, they will be banned.
Food and Drink
In most cases, your cell phone should be ____.
Away and on silent/vibrate or off.
The "S" in SMART stands for this and focuses on exactly what you're trying to accomplish and why.
Specific
Name one text you can expect to study this year.
The Great Gatsby, The Crucible, Into The Wild
Your grade level vice principal's last name.
Pascarella
The first two things you should do when getting behind the wheel of a car.
Put on your seatbelt and adjust your mirrors.
The procedure for getting water.
Simply walk out, get your water, come straight back.
Homework, specifically, is due at this time on the day it's due.
The beginning of class.
The only thing Mr. Scrivens is okay with you doing on your cell phone while you work independently.
Listening to music or some other auditory stimuli to help you focus.
This piece focuses on how you will monitor your progress and know how close you are to your goal.
Measurable
Two ways to Be Involved, according to the syllabus.
Participate to the fullest extent that you can. Stay awake. Take part in discussions. Ask questions. Answer questions. Stay on task. Take notes. Keep your head up. Do your homework. Use class time efficiently. Listen. Watch. Participate.
The name of the mascot.
Eddie the Eagle
Before he fought aliens at least three times, was a fish, or became a pigeon, this actor began his career as a rapper.
Will Smith
Before asking to use the bathroom, you should do this.
Submit a digital hall pass
As in college, most assignments in this class will be due at this time.
11:59 pm
We should never hear ___.
Anything from your phone (loud audio through headphones, ringing, notifications, audio without headphones)
The "A" in SMART that reminds us to set challenging, but realistic goals.
Achievable
Vance had an assignment due on Monday. Today is Wednesday. What percent can Vance expect to lose automatically as a late penalty?
40%
Default length of time for bathroom passes.
7 minutes
The Mannequin Challenge on social media featured this song by these artists.
"Black Beatles" by Rae Sremmurd
Josh had an assignment due on Wednesday the 4th. Today is Monday the 9th. What percent can he expect to lose as a late penalty?
50%
Two ways to Be Honest, according to the syllabus.
Do your own work, don't plaigarize, don't use AI to write your work, don't sneak around rules, don't make excuses, accept responsibility for your choices.
The only time you have more freedom to use your phone.
When you have reached Ultimate Completion (ALL work is done for my class)
Focusing on an easy goal that won't have much impact on your life would not be ______.
Relevant
Two habits to earn an A or a B in this class.
Participate in group discussion and activities, stay on task during independent work, read/ study outside of class, complete major assignments thoroughly and on time
Mr. Scrivens was in the _____ graduating class, 2010.
second
Name two members of the Wu-Tang Clan
ODB, Method Man, RZA, GZA, Ghostface Killah, Mastah Killah, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon
2 Ways to Be Responsible according to the syllabus
Arrive at class on time and with all necessary materials. Complete assignments on time. Ask questions when necessary and stay aware of posted deadlines. Be prepared for the start of class every day. Do what is right, regardless of what anyone else in class is doing.
Three things you should bring every class.
Laptop, charger, pen/pencil
Two things you should never be doing on your phone.
Recording yourself or others, calling/facetiming someone else (or answering one), watching long form videos, playing games
Some would say the most important part of goal-setting is including a deadline, or making sure the goal is ____.
Time-bound
Saniyah had an assignment due on Friday. Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Labor Day, so there was no school. What percent can Saniyah expect to lose if she turns in her work today?
25%
This former North Point principal was the superintendent before Dr. Navarro.
Dr. Kim Hill
The Latin word root which means "ten"
"dec-" or "deci"
List the consequences for repeated infractions (We talked about abusing the bathroom pass, but this could apply to anything in the classroom detrimental to learning and safety)
1. Warning
2. Home Contact
3. Referral
4. Restriction of privileges
5. More Referrals & Home Contact