Rituals and Routines

Watch the following videoNightmaresReflect (on Do Now):What message does this video convey? What does it mean?After the bellFind your seatPick up your handoutsPut your homework (Big Goals) on your desk with your name on itBefore the bell ringsDo NowWarm UpI have 3 pets, what are they?Our ThemeWinning is

What is winning?A MentalityPoiseDont turn a little thing into a big thingPassionBe determined to accomplish your goalsPurposeIf not now, when?Culture & Rituals RulesYou are the BESTRewardsIndividual, Group, and ClassConsequencesFun

Our RulesYou are the best, so be the bestBe timely, urgent, and preparedEngage in all classroom activities and follow instructions the first time they are givenShow integrity, perseverance and humility in everything you doTreat yourself, others, and school property with respect

You will be assigned a group For each rule, on a blank piece of paper write down what it looks like when students are following each ruleBe prepared to write on the chart paper

What? (10 minutes)C Talking with peers in groupH Raise handA describing and defining class rulesM moving into groupsP discussing class rule with peers, writing top results on posterHow?Activity: Classroom rulesClass RewardsIndividualEarn tickets for

By doingClass & GroupEarn marbles for

By doingYou will be assigned a group On a blank piece of paper, draw a line down the middle and label the left as individual and the right as class.The top section is what you want to be recognized with, the bottom with what you want to be recognized for.

What? (5 min)C Talking with peers in groupH Raise handA identifying behaviors to be rewardedM moving into groupsP discussing with peers, writing How?Activity: Class rewardsConsequencesVerbal warningSeat changeSee me after class (SMAC) cardRemoval from class with assignment and/or referral*Depending on the severity of the offense I reserve the right to skip over certain consequences.

Our PentathlonA series of 5 events

20 QuestionsWhat did we observe about learning in this exercise?

FailureWhat it isWhat it isnt

My tattoo ties into this12RitualsArrival and Do NowPick up any handouts for the dayGet your interactive notebookFind your seatPlace homework on your deskBegin the Do Now, if availableWhen the bell rings, your task is the Do NowTardy ArrivalYou are tardy ifYou are not in your seat when the bell ringsYou do not have a pen/pencil when the bell ringsYou are not ready to begin the Do Now when the bell ringsEnter silently, pick up handouts and notebook and find your seat.RitualsHall PassesCost 2 ticketsyou will start with 2 free ticketsNo passes issued the first or last 15 minutes of the periodNo passes issued during instructionIn the hallway you will need your agenda (pass)Cell PhonesSimple: Put them away. If something comes up, you need to make arrangements with me. I will tell you if you need them.GradingGrade BreakdownDaily packet 45%Tests 25%Notebook Checks 15%Projects/Labs 15%

Daily Packet (4 pts)On time with writing utensil & Do NowWarm Up, Notes, and check-for-understanding questionsEvents/Practice Problems HomeworkWhy??????????You are making a poster that represents you. You will see it all year longMake it meaningful and purposefulContains:2 Big GoalsWinning is _______A commitment (how) to achieve your goalsSign & Date (include printed name)What?C Low conversationH Raise handA Make Big Goals posterM Get crayons, markers, glue, tape, etc.P Using response from homework to create a poster to display Big Goals

How?Activity: Big Goals PosterMr. Scotts Big GoalsThis year, 100% of students will pass the district EOC with the skills necessary to be effective note-takers.In 5 years, I will hold a Masters degree in Public Policy from JU (working towards my PhD) and be working in the district office to create new and effective policy that will further advance our students and prepare the next generation of leaders.Jason M Scott8/18/2014The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers but, above all, the world needs dreamers that do.I will:Have a steadfast belief that every one of my students is able to excel beyond their perceived limitations.Be a consistent force of positivity and motivation for my students.Be transparent and real.Study daily in preparation for the GRE.Adapt and change lessons and approaches when necessary.Continue to improve my skills as a teacher by being active in professional development.

Review your syllabus silently at your seatIdentify key procedures and routinesBe prepared to answer questions on the syllabus

What?C NoneH Raise handA Read and review syllabus (5 min)M In seatsP Highlighting key information, actively reading to understand

How?Activity: Syllabus ReviewSyllabus questionsHow long do you have to make-up missing work?What are the rules for Hall Passes?What food is allowed during class?How do you get missing work?How do you get a pen or pencil if you forget one?

What do you need to do when entering the classroom?How do you get my attention?If you finish work early, what do you do?When can you move around the classroom?What is the rule about cell phones?HomeworkReminder:Bring in your 3-Ring notebook, paper and dividers next class!

Bring in a piece of inspiration:A quoteA pictureAn imageSign syllabus acknowledgement and lab agreement with parent/guardianRewardsIndividualGroup & ClassHighest growth on an assessmentHighest mastery on an assessment100% on quiz/test90% mastery or higher on an exit ticketCorrect answer during Check for UnderstandingExplanation at the boardSolving high-rigor questionsEnforcement of classroom rulesExemplary display of poise, passion and/or purposeCleaning and organizing the classroomTutoring other studentsEarn tickets for a month-end raffle of candy, chips, or lunch on me.GroupTeam with most points earns plus 5% at close of quarterClassMarbles earned (or removed)

Silence during individual activities100% participation in group/lab activities100% of class actively participating in taking notes and utilizing their interactive journals.100% of class arrives on time, with appropriate materials (i.e. pencil, pen, paper, previous nights work, etc.)Highest class average on unit test, CGA, Diagnostic.