Ready To Learn
You’re packing your bag for school. What five things should come with you to ELA?
A pencil, charged Chromebook, ELA folder, AR book, and highlighters.
You’ve entered the classroom and found your seat. What should happen next?
Gather your materials and begin working on the bellringer.
This grading category carries the most weight at 60%.
Assessments
True or false: You only need to read when Mrs. Pruitt gives you time during class.
False. Students are expected to read both in and out of class.
Before the school day begins, where should phones and Bluetooth headphones be for the day?
In backpack, turned off.
Four simple expectations guide almost everything we do in class. What are they?
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Engaged, and Be Prepared to Learn.
Class is almost over. What should you take care of before leaving?
Return classroom materials, clean up your space, and gather your belongings while staying at your desk.
Daily assignments, classroom activities, and quizzes belong in this 30% category.
Classwork & Quizzes
How often will you receive a new AR point goal?
Every nine weeks.
What kinds of things belong on your school Chromebook and in your school email?
Classwork, research, school assignments, and school-related communication ONLY
You reach into your bag and—oops—no highlighter. What can you do?
Borrow one from the classroom, treat it respectfully, and return it when finished.
Your partner has a completely different idea from yours. What does respectful collaboration look like?
Listen to your classmate, share your own ideas respectfully, and help everyone feel comfortable participating.
It’s Monday, which means this weekly work has been assigned. What does it include, and when is it due?
Vocabulary practice for homework; it is due Friday.
When should you expect your current AR test grade to appear in PowerSchool?
After progress reports go home
Positive choices deserve to be noticed! Name two ways students may be recognized in this class.
verbal celebration, tickets, or positive communication home
You’re feeling stuck and need some extra help. What’s the best way to reach out to Mrs. Pruitt?
Send her a message using your school email.
You were absent yesterday. Where should you look before asking, “Did I miss anything?”
Check Canvas for the assignment and class materials, then ask Mrs. Pruitt if you need help.
An essay, a daily classroom activity, and weekly vocabulary practice are put into PowerSchool. What category does each one belong?
Essay: Assessments;
daily activity: Classwork & Quizzes;
vocabulary practice: Homework
Once your AR test grade appears, how often will it be updated?
Every week (on Fridays)
Everyone has difficult days. What will usually happen first if you need help getting back on track?
A verbal reminder
Your Chromebook is at 12% when class begins. What should you do differently next time?
Charge it before school and bring it to class charged and ready to use.
You need to leave the classroom. When is the best time to ask, and what must you do before leaving?
Wait for an appropriate time, such as independent work (unless it's an emergency) and then make a SmartPass AFTER getting permission.
True or false: Your AR goal is just a participation grade.
False. Progress toward the AR goal counts as a test grade.
Reading a little every day can help you build these three things.
Confidence, vocabulary, and understanding.
A classmate asks to copy your answers and promises to “change a few words.” What would be a more helpful choice?
Offer to help them understand the assignment, but don’t give them work to copy. Everyone’s work should reflect their own ideas, effort, and understanding.