Welcome to Ms.

Mitchell’s’Classroom – ROOM 2B09

6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Am I in the right room?

2B09Ms. Mitchell

English III-4 & 7

Where do I sit for 4th period? You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen.

Mary Blalock

David Dubois

Alexander Jones

Gabriel Machado

Kenneth Rivera

Cailea Townson

Tyler Chastain

Kyle Goodson

James Jones

Katie McNeely

Jon Santos

Keith White

Lakeisha Clay

Tyler Hackenberg

JMarcus Leard

Kaylee McTear

Christopher Songy

Trevor Whitman

Jordan Cormier-Cruz

Areianna Heinemann

Thomas Lewis

Scott Meyer

MatthewStrohmeyer

Melanie Davis

Charles Hubatka

Taylor Lindsay

Troy Moreno

Merle Thumma

Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Chairs

Door

Where am I supposed to sit 7th period?You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen.

Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5

Quintin Alderman

Bryson Fess

Jonathan Mackey

Laura Pennington

Brittany Watson

Travis Checkley

Trenton Gray

Lailani Magwood

Zac Price

Briana White

David Cisneros

Jonathan Hamilton

Jonathan Maitland

Karen Ramos

Evelin Creagan

Julia Hilliard

Kim Mendez

Matt Stevens

Jakia Feagin

Isiah Jendong

Cassie Pauley

Taylor Walker

Door

Who is Ms. Mitchell?Perkinston Junior College

Wordsmiths

Associates Degree in Education

Bachelor of Science in Education Major English Minor History

College Board trained in Springboard

Genealogy

Sassy Moms in the City

WILL THIS TEACHER TREAT ME FAIRLY?

YES!ALWAYS!

What will I be doing in this year in English III?

ACT

Test format and preparation

What will I be studying this year in English III?

American Literature: A Chronological Approach-The American Dream

Planters, Pilgrims and Puritans

Revolutionaries

Free thinkersPoetry

Short Stories

Essays

Nationalism

NovelsPlays

RomanticismRealism

HOW WILL I BE GRADED?

BY A POINT SYSTEM

Each assignment is evaluated based on difficulty, length of time to complete, and importance.

WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM?

•The rules are called Guidelines in this classroom.

Ms. Mitchell’sGUIDELINES & PROCEDURES

GUIDELINE #1:Immediately upon entering the

classroom, be in your assigned seat and begin working on the FOCUS AND OBJECTIVES. Read and follow directions.

GUIDELINE #2:Bring all materials to class and

take them with you when you leave.

GUIDELINE #3:Follow directions the first time

they are given.

GUIDELINE #4:

Treat each person and thing in this room with respect and dignity.

GUIDELINE #5:Follow all procedures and

policies outlined by the Choctawhatchee Student Handbook and the Okaloosa County policies.

SPECIAL GUIDELINE: This is a “NO WHINING

ZONE.” Everything I do is in your best interest, so please respect this guideline.

FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL

RESULT IN:

1.verbal acknowledgement 2. stress free learning environment 3. a pleasant and orderly classroom.

Classroom Procedures

ENTERING THE ROOM--

1. Enter quietly. 2. Have a seat. 3. Take out your materials.4. Begin focus/board work.

WHEN YOU ARE TARDY:

•Enter quietly.•Excused OR Unexcused: Place the note the side pocket of the lectern. Have a seat and take out your materials.

AFTER ANY ABSENCE OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

-Check the board for work missed-Use the class computer to check www.mitchellnews.wikispaces.com Edmodo While You Were Out notebook•Schedule a time to make up quizzes/tests

*Unexcused absences may not make up tests.

GETTING YOUR ATTENTION

I WILL:

•Stand in front of class.•Wait for everyone to be quiet.•Begin speaking.

PAPER HEADINGS

•MLA format for all papers.•Place on all assignments.

MLA FORMATYour Name Last name p.#Teacher NameCourse Name PeriodDue Date

Title of Work Placed in upper left hand corner of

your paper.

USE PENCIL OR PEN??

•Pen-- BLUEor BLACK--for all assignments that I will read. Pencil for Scantrons.

Pencil for yourself.

TURNING IN PAPERS•At the Beginning of Class Place papers in the side pocket of

the lectern with the name facing out.

•At the End of Class Pass papers forward. When you

receive the paper, place yours on top.

CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS•PLEASE participate. You receive a

participation grade based on your contributions. This is your classwork/homework grade.

•I’m interested in what you have to say.

•Questions and comments should be relevant to the current discussion.

•If your question is off topic, write it down and ask it later.

WHAT IF I FINISH CLASSWORK EARLY?

•Work on other unfinished ENGLISH assignments.

•Read your “choice” novel or teacher provided book/magazine.

•Work on and/or review vocabulary.

•Start on the assigned homework.

LEAVING THE CLASSROOM FOR RESTROOM OR EMERGENCY TO

NURSE•*** If you need to use the restroom, fill out your planner, sign out on the log, bring planner for me to sign. (One person out at a time.)

CLASS DISMISSAL•The teacher dismisses you,

not the bell.•Do not start packing up

before the bell rings.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

•These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.

•Library/Media Center•Computer lab•Special guests •Progress Reports •Working Cooperatively •Fire Drill •Intercom Announcements •Assemblies/Pep rallies•Substitute Teacher

FINALLY…•This may seem like a great deal to remember, but these guidelines will help our class run more smoothly.•I look forward to a great year with all of you!

•Ms. Mitchell

HAVE A GREAT YEAR CLASS OF 2014!!!Make it the best!