1. LAST Name, FIRST Name2. What is your birthday?3. What team were you on last year? (or what

school did you come from?)4. What is your favorite school subject?5. What do you like to do for fun?6. If you could meet any famous person in

history who would it be and why?

Directions: Complete the following on the lined part of your index card while music is playing. Don’t write the question, only the answer. Wait quietly when finished.

MR. BRAVO

U.S. History – 8th Grade2014-15

Team: Nobles

Motto: Learning: It’s in our Blood!

Sigil:

Welcome

Welcome 8th Graders! My name is Mr. Bravo and I will be your teacher.

About Me

I love to draw!

I love cars!

I love film!

I love Soccer!

Welcome to U.S. History

Welcome to the new school year! I’m looking forward to working with each and every one of you. We will work together not only to master the content of the course but to refine your independent thinking skills (Common Core: abstract thought, develop our writing, ELA/Literacy).

Anyone can pass this course if you put in the effort. I am here to help you in any way I can.

The Week @ A Glance

Mon: Procedures/ExpectationsTue: Procedures/ExpectationsWed: Procedure/ExpectationsThu: Procedure/Expectations & Fire DrillFri: Procedures/Expectations

School Rules

Be SafeBe RespectfulBe Responsible

Dress Code

Students are expected to be neat, clean, and dressed in appropriate attire that will not interfere w/ the instructional program.

District policy states: A student may not remain at school dressed in

a manner in which his/her clothing or lack of clothing (1) creates a safety hazard of said student or for other students at school, and/or (2) when the dress constitutes a serious and unnecessary distraction to the learning process or tends to disrupt campus order.

Dress Code

Therefore, the following clothing items are not permitted on campus or school event:

1. Hats, scarves, bandanas, hoods, or other head covering, unless they are official Arrowview spirit hats (for authorized use only), or for religious purposes.

(Hats, hoods, beanies, and gloves may only be worn outside, if the temperature is below 55 degrees or it is raining)

2. Sunglasses3. Pants which sag beneath the buttocks or ripped/torn to

expose the thigh area.4. Shorts, pants, or skirts which may reveal any part or the

buttocks or underwear. They may not be shorter than the length determined by reach of fingertips when arms rest comfortably to the sides.

Dress Code

5. Revealing shirts or tops that expose the midriff, cleavage, underwear, or private body parts. I.e.: spaghetti straps, halter tops, tank tops, or see-thru clothing.

6. Plain white, short-sleeved T-shirts of any kind7. Pajamas or pacifiers8. Hanging belts or initial belt buckles9. Pocket belt chains, large chain necklaces, or

jewelry w/ pointed metal studs or other sharp edges. (Safety Issue)

10. Knee length pants w/ knee socks pulled up to pant leg.

Dress Code

11. Any attire which promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gangs, weapons, tagging, or other criminal activity.

12. Any attire that contains profanity, demeaning, or offensive remarks or sexually suggestive pictures.

13. Open-toed, backless shoes, steel-toed shoes, or house-slippers14. Button-down shirts which are not buttoned15. P.E. clothes worn over street clothes.

When a student’s attire is not in compliance w/ regulations, they will be required to modify his/her clothing. In some cases, the student will be allowed to wear P.E. clothes. If necessary, the student may be sent home because of unacceptable dress. Refusal to comply with the dress code will result in disciplinary action.

Graffiti Policy

No type of graffiti is allowed at Arrowview. This includes graffiti written on walls, books,

tables, papers, notebooks, shoes, clothing, backpacks, or skin. Writing any graffiti-type writing may lead to disciplinary action, which may include payment for all vandalism to property. Any tagging materials including: marking pens, white-out, or items with graffiti on them, will be confiscated if they are brought to school.

Theft

Do not bring valuables to school. Students should not bring more money than what is needed

for the day. Valuable items should not be left in your P.E. locker or in

the locker room area. The school is not responsible for these items.

Teachers and office staff are not liable for missing items. Do not leave your things unattended or with other students.

If you find an item in the classroom that someone else may have forgotten, please give it to your teacher. If you find lost items on campus, please turn these items into the office.

Materials

You are expected to bring the following EVERY DAY to EVERY CLASS*: Agenda A reading book 3 sharpened pencils 1 pen (black or blue) Notebook and LINED PAPER Bag or backpack to carry everything

*See your teacher before school if this is an issue.Bravo’s Class: All assignments must be kept in our US

History 3 Ring Binder. Don’t throw anything away! This includes assignments that have

already received a grade. We’ll need them for your review at the end.

Borrowing A Pencil

As a student, it is YOUR responsibility to come to school prepared.If you need to borrow a pencil: fill out the

pencil sign/out sheetYou must return the borrowed pencil before

you leave classIf you have to borrow a pencil more than 3

times you will receive a lunch detention

Entering the Classroom

Enter the class SILENTLY, go directly to your seat and begin working while the music plays.

You have about 5 minutes to complete the starter, objective and homework in your agenda.

This is SILENT and INDEPENDENT! You are to be finished when the music/timer goes

off. If you finish early, read your AR book!

Agendas/AR Books

You must have your agenda and AR book at all times.

You must fill out the objective and homework for every class, every day.

Agenda/AR book checks will be done randomly.

No agenda or AR book = agenda detention to be served on Tuesday at lunch.

Bathroom Breaks

Use the bathroom during lunch and passing periods.

Go to the restroom (S-Wing) immediately after being dismissed from class if it is urgent.

No bathroom passes will be given during class!

Absolutely no bathroom passes 5th period!In the event of a bathroom emergency, fill out

your agenda and I’ll sign it.

Dismissal Procedure

Begin to pack up only when instructed to do so (I’ll usually play music to cue you).

Clean up your desk and the floor around you.

When the bell rings (stay seated), you are to wait silently until I dismisses you.

THE BELL DOES NOT EXCUSE YOU – I DO!

Passing Period Procedure

You are to take the Nobles’ route ONLY when changing classes during passing periods!

Y-1

X-1 X-2 X-3

Y-2 Y-3 Y-4

Z-1 Z-2 Z-3 Z-4

A-18

Trash Procedure

If you have trash, you are to leave it in a corner of your desk.

DO NOT get out of your seat. I don’t want people wandering around.

Raise your hand and ask to throw it away. If I say no, you may throw it away at the end of class while packing up.

Tardy Procedure

If you come to class late you are to:Enter silently without talking to anyone.Sign the tardy sheetThen go directly to your seat and immediately

join the lesson in progress.

Team Tardy Policy

Both feet must be on the floor with you in your seat by the bell

If not, you are considered tardy! 1st Tardy – Lunch/after school detention where

you will write a letter. Tardy detention must be served by Wednesday,

otherwise, you will have detention on that Friday after school for 45 minutes (We will call to notify your parents/guardians).

M.Y.O.B

If the teacher is away from class/talking to another adult in the room, he/she will tell you to M.Y.O.B.You are to work ABSOLUTELY SILENTLY on:The assignment for the dayExtra work available at your seatReading an AR book

Time-Out Procedure

If you are asked to leave the class due to your behavior you are to:Take a behavior sheet.Report to the class that you are asked to go

to.Wait in the back of the room until you are

told to sit.Fill out behavior sheet SILENTLY.When finished, silently raise your hand to

receive instructions.

Behavioral Expectations

If a student is unable to exercise self-discipline, I will intervene and find a solution to the problem. I reserve the right to notify parents or guardians, give detentions, or hold a conference with the student, his/her parents or guardian, and the counselor and/or refer the student to administration if there continues to be problems. Referrals will also be used for immediate removal of a student if necessary.

Setting Up Your Paper

First & Last Name Date

Color/Per.

Title of Assignment

Right-Hand Side

Food/Gum Policy

There is absolutely no: gum chewing, eating or drinking* in class! *Bravo’s Class: Bottled water okay.

If caught you will spend your lunch scraping gum off the bottoms of desks or picking up the classroom.

Late/Incomplete Work

Late work will not receive full credit and will not be accepted after a unit is over. It is your responsibility to hand in work and make up tests – It is not my responsibility to track you down. Missed assessments must be made up within 2 school days. After that, they will be entered as a zero.

Grading

Grading is standards based!AP – 81-100%P – 61-80%B – 41-60%BB – 21-40%FBB – 0-20%Total - 100%

Suggestions

It is vital that you come to me early if you are having difficulties. Do not wait until the end to ask “What can I do to pass?”

Also,

Have Fun!

Mr.

Bravo

And,