Vivian Field Middle School

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Vivian Field Middle School

• 6th, 7th, 8th grade ESL
• WELCOME TO OUR CLASSROOM!
• Ms. Rivers Ms. Matos

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Who are your teachers??
Ms. Rivers
Ms. Matos
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Discussion

• Purpose of ESL class
• Goals for the year
• Curriculum

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Important

• Classroom Rules
• Consequences for breaking the rules
• Classroom Procedures

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Classroom Rules

• Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak
  or leave your seat.
• Listen attentively to classroom instructions and
  discussions.
• Come to class with all of your supplies.
• Respect each other.
• Complete assignments on time.
• Be in your seat when the bell rings.

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Consequences for Breaking Rules

• Warnings are given for negative behaviors.
• 1st Warning Verbal
• 2nd Warning Last chance!
• 3rd Warning Parent Contact (by student!) 30
  minute detention
• 4th Warning 60 min. detention phone call
• 5th Warning Conference
• 6th Warning office referral
• (Warnings start over for each class period.)
• (You will restart each 9 weeks with 0 warnings.)

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Classroom Procedures

• Enter quietly and prepare materials.
• Copy agenda.
• Be prepared for 1 on the agenda.
• At the end of class, completely clean your area.
• Remain in seat until dismissed.

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Homework

• Homework will be given daily.
• Failure to do homework Discipline Step.

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Things You Should ALWAYS Do

• Follow the rules.
• Come to learn.
• Bring your supplies everyday.
• (No supplies Discipline Step)
• Ask questions!!!! There is no such things as bad
  questions.
• Be respectful to everyone.
• Greet all visitors.

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Classroom Materials

• Agenda
• Pen (black or blue), Pencils
• School Notebook
• Dictionary
• (You need these AT YOUR DESK when the bell rings!)

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Paper Heading

• Put a heading on EVERY class assignment.
• --------------------------------------------------
  ---------
• Example
• Sofy Cabrera 8/25/08
• Ms. Rivers- ESL
• Title of Assignment

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If You Finish Early

• Read a book.
• Study vocabulary.
• Do an Extra Credit assignment.
• Help a classmate who has not completed their work.

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Message from Your Teacher

• I look forward toward a great school year! I know
  that all of you all possess the gift of learning.
  I look forward to being your teacher and watching
  you succeed. Heres to an awesome school year!!!?