Class Routines
What should you do if you’re absent?
(Check Google Classroom / ask Mr. Poelker)
Name one of the required texts for this class.
Romeo and Juliet
The House on Mango Street
What percentage of your grade comes from quizzes (formative assessments)?
50%
What is the best way to contact Mr. Poelker?
BLSYW email: dpoelker@blsyw.org
What does the “P” in PRIDE stand for?
Professionalism
What should you do if you arrive late to class?
Sign the late sheet and sit down quietly
What should you do at the beginning of every new paragraph?
Indent
Name 2 ways to earn participation points.
Reading aloud
Asking a question
Participating in class discussion
Class leadership roles
Completing the smart start quietly and on time
If absent, where can I find information about what I missed during class?
What is the consequence for academic dishonesty?
zero on the assignment (no makeup), restorative reflection (fka detention), phone call home
Where should you pick up each day's materials?
In the wire basket at the front of the room
What should every handwritten assignment include at the top? (be specific)
A header with your name, date, and class period
How can you make up a participation grade without an excused absence?
You can't
How long should you allow for an email response?
2 days
Give two examples of academic dishonesty.
(Cheating, plagiarism, using AI, copying work, etc.
When and how should Smart Start be completed?
First 5 minutes of class, silently
When do you turn in your Vocabulary Journals?
never (Mr. Poelker will go around with a clipboard to grade them after we've completed 5 words)
How late can classwork be turned in for full credit?
Up to 2 weeks after the due date, until 1 week before grades close
What should you do with your laptop every night?
Charge it
Name one behavior that will result in an automatic Restorative Reflection (fka detention)
skipping class, disrespect that disrupts instructions, academic dishonesty
When should you ask about late work?
During classwork time or at coach class — not during the lesson/ beginning of class
Why should you skip every other line on handwritten assignments?
to get feedback on your writing
What should you do if you don’t like your grade on a formative assessment?
Retake it or resubmit it
When is it acceptable to use AI to generate writing?
NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!
What does P.R.I.D.E stands for at BLSYW?
Professionalism
Respect
Integrity
Diligence
Enthusiasm