Classroom Norms
What does it look like to have "ONE MIC?"
One person speaking, and everyone else is actively listening to them.
TRUE or FALSE?
"My Core grade does not matter, nor will it count towards my overall GPA."
FALSE! (it is an elective credit, you will need them to graduate high school)
True or False.
E.P.I.C. each letter stands for something.
TRUE!
Which subject did Ms. Meghan teach before she became a principal?
English Teacher!
True or False
As an EPIC North student, you are able to save you and your parents THOUSANDS of dollars by taking college classes while at EPIC.
TRUE!
What are three things you can do?
1. Review yesterday's notes.
2. Discuss your answer with your table partner, if they are done too.
3. Doodle
4. Twiddle your thumbs
WHY do we start in a circle when we begin CORE each day?
So that we can see each other, and it shows that we are ONE community.
How long has EPIC NORTH been open as a school?
11 years
How many teachers are NEW to EPIC NORTH this school year?
THREE!
Ms. Ramsey - Math
Ms. Cook - MultiSub
Ms. Khan - ENL
What SHAPE should we be in when we begin afternoon meeting?
A Circle!
What supplies should EVERY STUDENT have in their backpacks?
a writing utensil
notebook/binder
a folder (?)
water (?)
in math, you learn math;
sooo... what should you be learning in CORE?
Social Emotion Learning and Real Life Skills
HOW many credits do you need to graduate high school?
at least 44
How many teachers on staff are Veterans?
TWO!
Mr. Simon and Ms. Michelle.
What is the ONLY staircase where MUST you use to access the gym?
Staircase D
Where in the classroom can you find what you are learning today in that class?
Learning Target on the board.
What role does your CORE Teachers play in your academic life?
Your advisors, and advocates.
How many regents examinations do you need to pass with a 65 in order to graduate high school? and what exams are they?
ELA
Math
Science
History
One additional.
How many teachers are on staff at EPIC HS North?
33
WHERE should your cellphones be while you are in the school building?
In a locked pouch.
If a teacher see you with your phone out, there will be NO WARNINGS.
Mr. Rosado will be called, and your phone will be confiscated for the day.
After serving a 30 minute detention after school for the day, you will receive it back.
What are some classroom norms that are CONSISTENT throughout EVERY CLASSROOM at EPIC North?
One Mic
No Cellphones in class
Be respectful to each other
How OFTEN should you CONFERENCE with your CORE teachers about your academic progress?
Once a month.
What does each of the letters in EPIC stand for?
Empowerment
Personalized learning
Inclusivity
Collective Responsibility/ Cultural Responsiveness.
How many toilets are available for teacher use?
HOW do you play "EPIC BALL?"
2 teams.
Goal is to get the ball to the other team's side
- where a member of your team catches the ball from behind the goal line.
When you have the ball, your feet cannot move.
You must move the ball across the court by passing it to another teammate.