Name that Person
Who is the City Year member in English?
Ms. C
Where does negativity belong?
Out of this room.
Check it at the door.
What should I do if I'm late to class?
Grab a Do Now, enter the room at a Voice Level 0, grab your folder, and head to your seat. Complete the Do Now & review the agenda on the board. A teacher or our tardy officer will fill you in on what we are doing at that moment.
What do you think the Folder Lead does?
Distributes/collects folders at the start and end of class
What are the colors of our school? Grade level?
Purple and Gold
9th: White 10th: Black 11th: Purple 12th: Gold
Who is THE Collins Academy named after?
George W. Collins
What should I do if I need something to write with?
Sign your name on the front board and take a pencil from the dispenser. Return the pencil at the end of class to the jar.
How do we start English class each day?
Get situated and be ready when that bell rings to head towards a VL0 and work on your writer's notebooks independently.
What does the Tardy Lead do?
FILL TARDY PERSON IN ONCE THEY GET SEATED IF A TEACHER CANNOT
What is the school mascot?
Warriors
Who are the other two English teachers at CA?
Ms. Curtin & Ms. Cheng
What are 2 DOs and DON'Ts of using a Chromebook?
answers will vary, teacher will explain.
Finish this sentence: "BRING IT..."
BACK. After this is said, we should be quiet to hear important information.
What does a Classroom Lead do?
Help maintain the greatness of the classroom: calling out garbage, disorganization, etc.
What is our school address?
1313 S. Sacramento Drive
Chicago, IL 60623
Name at least 4 other students in this room
various
How can I bring my grade up in class?
You always have the opportunity to retake a quiz, test, or project that you have not done well on as long as you talk to me about it. If you are missing assignments, please be sure to turn in your work as soon as possible. You may not receive full credit depending on lateness/circumstance, but missing work greatly impacts your understanding of this course and your grade.
Do we get homework in this class?
You will occasionally get homework, but you will be prepared to complete it!
What does a Time Lead do?
Ensure that time is being kept (timer on the board, 5 min before class, etc)
Who is the attendance clerk AND what is her email?
Mrs. Adorno (mmortiz2@cps.edu)
Name all of the adults in the room
SOPHOMORES: Name 3 expectations you will see in English Honors.
2nd & 3rd Period: Ms. Artinian, Mr. Washco, Ms. C
6th Period: Ms. Artinian, Ms. C
SOPHOMORES: VARIES
What should you do if you miss class?
Attendance is critical for success in this class. If you know you will be missing class, please email me as soon as possible to let me know ahead of time. If you cannot, please check in with classmates or any of your teachers prior to class (via email or during prep) to catch up. If this is not a possibility, check in during class.
What does Attendance Lead do?
Responsible for taking paper attendance for the class period.
Name at least 8 staff members
Various
Name 3 non teachers!
varies
How will I know what is going on in class each day?
Various answers (looking for: marker board, slide at the front of class)
What should I do for my Writer's Notebook?
Use this time to work on your writing skills. Write with pride, try your best, and write for the entire time allotted. You will be SO impressed with how far you come!
What does Welcome Lead do?
Review what we are doing in class to welcome any and every guest to the room and to share what we are currently doing.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Malcolm X