Tia Rew

MLED 403

November 2, 2006

First Days of School Plan

Before Class Preparation:

• Put name cards on the desk
• Put a riddle on the board, something fun
• Put out the necessary materials for the lesson

Greeting the Students:

• Stand outside my door with a smile
• Depending on the grade I get I will either write a note, we all know how upper middle graders are about notes
• or say something cheerful

Introduction of Myself:

• Welcome the students into my classroom
• State my name
• Tell a little bit about myself, where I am from, and educational experience
• Tell a story or two about what I was doing at their age
• Explain how I got started teaching, and why I want to teach
• Let that grade know why it is important

Arrangement of my Classroom:

• At the beginning of class the desks will be in rows
• Once we are to the independent practice or group work, they will be in clusters

Procedures:

1. Entering the Classroom-

o The students will come in, given a couple of more minutes to settle after the bell

o Once the lights are turned off the bellringer will be on the overhead for them to complete

o When everyone is finished we will go over the answer

o (we would role play, or use the way they came in as the demonstration)

2. Turning in Homework-

• Students will answer each other questions from the homework for 2 minutes after the bellringer
• Once the time is over, we will start the lesson
• It will be up to the student to turn it in before class is over
• (I would have a couple of students actually ask questions, then put homework in their class’s tray to rehearse the procedure)

3. Clean up-

• Clean up should start about 7 minutes before the class is over
• All material is to be returned to the appropriate location
• Desks will be put back into their original rows, like they were at the beginning of class

4. Dismissal from the Class-

• The bell will dismiss the students

Policies:

1. Attendance-

Attendance at all class meetings is required and is essential to your success in this class. Students are expected to be on time and to actively engage in discussions. Absences will be excused only according to the school’s Code of Conduct.

2. Grading-

• 3 major tests will be given per semester, which is one every six weeks. Make-up tests because of an absence on a test date are generally given the next time the student is present for class.
• Daily grades will be compiled from homework, group work, in-class activities, quizzes, and attendance.
• A quiz will be given half way through every six weeks. They will be announced at least one class period in advance. They will cover the announced material.
• Grading Scale by Percent%: A-[90,100), B-[80,90), C-[70,80), F-[60,under)

3. Late Work- I will accept late work, but it will have 5% taken off for everyday it is late. For example, if student A turns in an assignment 3 days late, it will have 15% taken off.

4. Written Assignments-

All written assignments are to be typed double-spaced in a legible 12pt. font. Writing should exhibit professional quality and demonstrate mastery of organization, structure, and editing. Excessive grammar, spelling, and/or vocabulary errors will result in a reduction of points at my discretion.

Rules:

• Be respectful
• Be on time and prepared
• Raise your hand to be called upon
• Be on task

Consequences:

• Warning
• 10 minutes from free time or lunch with me
• Detention
• Sent to the office

Positive Expectations-

I look forward to seeing everyone actively engaged in class discussion, willing to participate in class activities, and on time ready for class with the necessary materials.