Welcome to Middle School

The use of Knowledge is wisdom…

“ “ Wisdom is supreme: therefore get Wisdom is supreme: therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem have, get understanding. Esteem her (wisdom), and she will exalt her (wisdom), and she will exalt you: embrace her, and she will you: embrace her, and she will honor you ”honor you ”

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe that each day is what we make it. I believe stumbling blocks can become stepping-stones allowing us to step above our circumstances. History is filled with many that accomplished the impossible only because they believed in themselves. Each person, each student, YOU are worth my time and effort in helping YOU be successful.

Classroom Rules: Recap

Bring all of your materials to classRespect yourself and othersHave a positive attitudeBe willing and ready to learn

Classroom Procedures

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Entering the classroom before the bell Greet the teacher by nameEnter the room quietlyDeposit homework assignment in the

proper bin located next to the entrance door

Go directly to your seatGet your materials readyBegin work immediately once the bell

rings

Entering the classroom during classKnock on the doorWait to be “waved” into the

classroomEnter quietlyGo directly to your seatGet your materials ready Get to work immediately

Getting to work immediately

Have all your materials readyRead the assignment on the boardBegin working on assignmentIf you don’t understand and need

help raise your hand

Seating Chart

You must sit in your assigned seatWe will change seating arrangements

every grading periodSeating arrangements will be adjusted for

group discussions and class projects

Coming to attention : Hand SignalLook at the teacherStop talkingListen for instructionsContinue working when instructed

Listen To/Responding To a question or participating in class discussions

Raise your handWait to be called onAsk your question or give your

comment succinctly Do not speak when others are

talkingSpecific roles will be assigned for

group discussions and assignments

Getting materials without disturbing others

Quietly walk directly to where the materials are located

Get your materialsReturn directly to your seatContinue work

NOTE: Do not move around the room during a class discussion or explanation

When you need a writing utensil or paper

Ask at the beginning of the class prior to bell

Bring collateral to exchange for your supplies

Exchanging papers

Exchange papers with the person to your left.

If you don’t have a partner, or none is to your left exchange with the person to your right.

If groups of 3 or more, exchange your paper so each one has a different paper

During the collection of papers be sure to pass all papers to the left ending at the last row

If you finish early

Work ahead on other assignmentsFinish any missing assignmentsCreate study questions or topics

associated with the daily assignment.Read a bookWork on an assignment from another

class

When given an assignment

Write the assignment in your agendaReview the required taskAsk questions if you have anyAccept the homework assignmentComplete the assignment on time

When you are absent

You are responsible for any missed workBe sure to check the website for workYou have 2 days to complete the

missing workIf you are planning on being absent,

notify the teacher ASAP to get the assignments beforehand

You must present written reason for your absence upon return

End of class dismissal

The teacher dismisses the class, not the clock or the bell

From time to time you will have an exit assignment

Put your materials awayAs you exit quietly be sure to drop off

the exit assignment in the proper binSay goodbye to the teacher and

other students

When a school-wide announcement or class page is made

Stop talkingListen to the announcementThen continue working quietly

When visitors are in the classroomContinue with your workBe polite to the guest, answer

questions if askedMaintain work if the teacher is called

away

Classroom Language

Only appropriate language can be usedDo not use negative words Speak only positively about others Respect your classmates, your teacher

and yourself

If the teacher is out of the classroom

Continue with your workMaintain the classroom guideline

and procedures

Walking in the hallway during class time

Line-up single-file in the classroomBe quietProceed out the door, without

talking, in a single-file lineListen for instructions while walking

in the hallwayWalk on the right side of the hallwayWait outside the destination until

you have permission to enter

Restroom and Hall Passes

You are not allowed to use the restroom during class explanations and presentations.

Make every effort to use the restroom before or after class

Raise you hand and wait to be called.Only one student will be allow at any

given time

If you are suddenly ill

If time, ask the teacher for a passIf no time, go directly to the

restroomIf you cannot make it to the

restroom, please grab the waste basket on your way out

Report back when you are done to get a pass to the nurse’s office

Responding to a fire drill

Line-up at the door, no talkingListen for the teacher’s instructionsExit the room to the leftGo down the hallway, past the water

fountain and proceed down the stairs to the first floor

When you get outside, go towards teacher parking lot and wait for further instructions from the teacher

It is going to be a great year !

It is important that you respect and follow the classroom rules and procedures on a daily basis.

ANY QUESTIONS ?

Instructional Time Structure

Bell work to be done daily Bell work reviewedInstructional periodClosing remarksExit work and home learning

Bell Work and Review

1. Work will be related to class topic and FCAT

2. Assignment will be located on the right hand upper corner of front board

3. It will include, handouts, board assignment, textbook, and discussion questions

4. These must be place in the second section of your class binder and will be graded

5. Reviewed in class and discussion questions on the website

Instructional Period

Class lecture and lesson including textbook, power points, video, interactive activities, student lead presentations, guess speakers, and similar methods

It will include a question and answer period related to subject matter including peer to peer teaching and grouping

Closing remarks and exit strategies

A summary of daily and weekly topicReal life application of subjectQuestion of the day: BE READYExit quiz, discussion, and home learning

Class Participation and Discussions

Participation in class and web discussion are mandatory. Be prepared each day to answer questions and bring new ideas to the subject matter.

Teach the Teacher periods will occur from time to time.

Web discussion will be posted and extended into classroom.

Home Learning

Textbook assignments from1. SCEINCE: Earth Space and Science

2. MATH: Springboard, Bridge to Algebra and Math Course 2

Handouts: In class and web based Research & Projects In class & web

Carnegie Due dates critical and assignments must

be dropped off when entering class

Binder Requirements

Front cover needs to include your name, subject, class period and teacher name

Section One: First page needs to be your syllabus followed by textbook pages and reading handouts

Section Two: Dated and completed "Bell Work (POD), class notes and activities

Section Three: Returned test and work

Taking Notes

Taking notes is a critical part of the learning process.

Note taking StrategiesVocabulary Strategies

SEE HANDOUT

I Believe in YOU !

Mr. Capo