Ms. bussey's class
- 1. Ms. Bussey’s Class Expectations Rules & Procedures
- 2. Welcome! Hello everyone and welcome to my class. Our time spent together will be much shorter than the time you spend in your core classes.
- 3. Time Well Spent Therefore, to make the most of our time spent together here are my expectations, rules, and classroom procedures that will make the most of our learning experience.
- 4. Expectation #1 Please come to class prepared to work. This means to not only have the proper learning tools like paper and pencil but, to be in the right frame of mind to work. This is not a class for Internet game playing and socializing.
- 5. Expectation #2 Please be a responsible learner. Take charge of your learning. Read the required textbook materials, take notes, and retain the information.
- 6. Expectation #3 Always bring a “free-reading” book. You never know when we will experience a power outage or have technical issues with the lab. Always bring your Engineer’sNotebook. It will be your source for notes, planning and documentation.
- 7. Expectation #4 Continue to develop and practice correct keyboarding techniques. Remember to: Maintain correct posture. Maintain correct arm, hand, and finger position. Use home key anchors. Increase key speed and accuracy.
- 8. Expectation #5 Please complete all homework, warm up exercises, and in-class assignments to the best of your ability. It is your responsibility to make up any missed work. Pay attention to what is going on in class.
- 9. Rules Here are some basic rules to follow in class: Please no food, drinks and or gum in the classroom. Please respect the equipment. Report any damage within the first 5 minutes of class. Don not unplug or swap equipment without my permission.
- 10. Rules Continued… Yep, there’s more: Do not access YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, and personal Email accounts. Do not access any sites with music, or music videos and music lyrics without permission. Please do not download files or print items without my permission. Do not ask to listen to your IPod. The answer is “No.”
- 11. Rules Continued… Andmore: Please remain in your assigned seat at all times. Please raise your hand to get my attention. Please keep the noise levels down in class. We do not want to disturb others who are trying to learn.
- 12. Consequences Consequences for breaking the rules include the following: A lunch detention on the cafeteria stage. A phone call home. Any and all inappropriate behaviors and interactions with others could result in a referral. So, check yourself before you wreck yourself.
- 13. Procedures Line up quietly and respectfully outside the door if the previous class is still in the room. When entering the room, go directly to your assigned seat and read the agenda on the board. Check the Know and Show. There may also be additional agenda items on your computer as well. Check the board first!
- 14. Procedures You will Login to your computers. Start your warm-up immediately and prepare for your lesson. This may include: Locating and saving files to your documents folder (on the computer). A written assignment. Watching a video or demonstration.
- 15. Conclusion Understanding the expectations and following the listed rules and procedures will lead to a successful school year for both you and me.