Teacher
What is your Teacher's Name?
Ms. Short
What do you do when....
You have forgotten to bring a pencil?
Please ask for a pencil from a peer, and if one isn't available come and get one from me.
But I will need it back unless you beat me in a game of paper, rock, scissors than it is yours.
I am talking to friends in the hallway and don't make it to class on time...
What happens then?
1st Tardy: You and I will have a quick chat
2nd Tardy: Parent contact with conference
3rd Tardy: All of the above with a detention
4th Tardy: Referral to Administration
Today I feel tired and not like working,
What can I do to let the teacher know this?
You will be able to hang out in the chill corner of class with your head down (no phone or head phones are allowed) for 10 minutes and I will follow up with you.
I need Pencils
Pencils are on my desk feel free to come and get one when you need it.
What is your Teacher's favorite video game?
What is any Mario game or racing game.
What do you do when...
You first come in to class?
Enjoy the 60 seconds of Chill and get focused ,
And say Hello :)
When will Homework be collected ?
A. The middle of class
B. The end of class
C. The beginning of class
Homework will always be collected at the Beginning of class.
I am starting to feel frustrated with this work...
What can I do ?
Let Me (teacher) Know..
We can always take a moment or a break and then look at what part is frustrating to you.
Worksheets
Worksheets will be placed in the front of the classroom in a labeled basket.
What is one piece of candy that your teacher will have on her all the time
What is Gum
What do you do when...
You have started the homework but didn't finish it.
Please turn it in, I will still give you some credit. Remember some credit is better than none.
If I come into class eating breakfast or food
What will happen.
You will be asked to finish it at a separate table if it is school breakfast and that is only if class is after homeroom.
Other than that you will be asked to put it away until the class is over.
Someone is bugging me in class.
What can I do?
First you can Politely tell the student to leave you alone.
And you can always move to another desk in the classroom as long as you are working.
I was absent where I find any work or notes
In our Math Corner where it will be labeled as past work. It will be on the top of the pile. Please pay attention to the dates.
Who is your Teacher's favorite football team...hint they are considered a local team.
The Baltimore Ravens
What do you do when...
You need to go to the bathroom
Raise your index finger to let me know you need to go to the bathroom. I will give you a nod to let you know you can go.
One student at a time.
I am looking off of another student's paper during a test
I can't focus right now and feel like I can do 100 jumping jacks and I just can't sit down at the moment...
You have Options:
1. You can stand up and work at one of the counters.
or
2. You may sit on the floor with a clipboard and work .
Or...
Take a moment to walk 1 minute make sure you get a pass from me.
Hall Passes
They will be on my desk and will Be labeled Math Hall Passes.
Why did I choose to become a teacher?
Because I enjoy learning and teaching with my students and seeing them be successful.
What do you do when...
You know the answer to a problem or want to give the teacher some feedback?
You should raise your hand, unless given a different direction.
I am trying to help a friend with their work and I let them copy my answers
You and Your friend would be at risk of both receiving 0s on your assignments.
I don't want to talk about it, but something is really bothering me.
Just let me know that something is bugging you and you don't want to talk about it with me.
I will happily write you a pass to the Counselor's Office. I care about you and your feelings.
Calculators
They will be located in a bin in the classroom on the counter.