Bell Ringer

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Bell Ringer

• Please silently come in and find a seat!
• Please do not touch the computers ?
• 8th Grade please read your letter from me
  silently to yourself!
• 7th and 6th Grade - The front page of your packet
  is a drawing of a computer. On the screen of this
  computer I would like you to tell me something
  about your life. You can draw our write!

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Welcome to class! Computer Practical Living
Ms. Godby
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Objective

• Today you are going to learn about the rules and
  basic procedures of this class.
• Lets discuss your packet.

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Dear Students, Welcome to your classroom! This
is a computer and practical living classroom
what happens in here will affect your future. You
will be successful in this class as long as you
put forth the effort. It was Denzel Washington
that once told his children, do what you gotta
do, so that you can do what you want. The time
in this class will be spent productively. Your
guardian and I agree that your education is
important. You will not only learn about basic
business and computer skills, but you will also
be able to apply your skills to real life
situations. Im looking forward to having you
in my class. With your cooperation, positive
attitude, and willingness to be successful, I am
assured we will have a great semester. If you
ever have any questions or concerns feel free to
ask me. Sincerely, Ms. Godby
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Guidelines

• The first thing that we are going to do is review
  the 5 guidelines for this class.
• If followed, these guidelines will make you
  successful!

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• Discipline Plan
• Classroom Rules
• ______________ Yourself
• 2. ______________ Others
• 3. ______________ the Teacher
• 4. ______________ the Classroom
• 5. ______________ the School and School Rules

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Rules

• Respect yourself
• Punctual
• Prepared
• Participative

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Rules

• Respect Others
• Sticks and Stones hurt and so do words
• Be Polite
• Be Helpful
• Do your own work not others
• Work as a team

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Rules

• Respect the Teacher
• 1
• listen to instructions the first time they are
  given
• one person speaks at a time - When Im speaking
  you are not

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Rules

• Respect this classroom
• you break it you buy it

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Rules

• Respect the school rules
• A
• B
• C
• The ABCs are expectations of the school this
  classroom is part of Northern.
• Read and adhere to the handbook

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• Consequences and Rewards
• If you choose to break a rule the consequences
  could be
• (in no particular order)
• Verbal Warning
• Student Teacher Conference
• Discipline Log
• LAB (time out)
• Take away your team time
• Call Home
• Referral
• Severe Disruption student sent immediately
  to office
• There are sometimes rewards for following the
  rules
• Praise (daily)
• Positive notes home (random)
• PAT extra internet learning time (random)
• Various other positive perks (throughout the
  semester)

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• Student I have read this classroom discipline
  plan and I understand it. I will be successful in
  this class by honoring the plan.
• Signature ____________________________ Date
  __________________
• Guardian My child has discussed the classroom
  discipline plan with me. I understand it and
  support it.
• Signature ____________________________ Date
  _____________________
• Teacher I will be fair and consistent in
  administering the classroom discipline plan.
• Signature _____________________________ Date
  ____________________

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• Pull out your computer packets and set them on
  your desk!
• Sorry its hot in here as a reward you may
  Silently PAT for the first couple minutes of
  class.
• Get ready to discuss procedures.

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Procedures

• Every day you come to class you must work on
  Ultra Key
• Ultra Key is the bell ringer for this class
  everyday!!!
• Ultra Key is a program that will help you type
  better if you are consistent in using it and are
  willing to do it correctly. It is important that
  you learn how to type correctly now it will help
  you in the future!
• You will get randomly graded on Ultra Key.

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Procedures

• 2. Bring to class Everyday
• It is your responsibility to bring a writing
  utensil and something to write on everyday.
• I will supply you with anything else needed for
  this class.
• It is also your responsibility to bring your
  school agenda to class everyday.
• You may NEVER leave my class for ANY reason
  without your agenda.

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Procedures

• 3. Folders
• You will be issued a folder in this class.
• Make sure you take care of the folder. You are
  responsible for making sure your folder is put in
  the folder organizer everyday.
• You will get a folder check grade in this class.
• If your folder is not in the organizer when I
  grade, you will not receive a grade for it.

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Procedures

• 4. Computers
• Make sure you always long on to the computer
  using your own log on and password.
• Never give your password to anyone.
• If something happens to a computer while under
  your log on name, you are ultimately responsible.
  Therefore, make sure you log off the computer
  whenever you leave it.

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Procedures

• 5. Internet Email
• They are a privilege!
• Only be on with permission
• When on them, use good judgment do not send bad
  emails do not get on bad sites
• One mistake and you can be kicked off for the
  rest of the year.
• We do have internet assignments so be careful and
  responsible

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Procedures

• 6. Assignments
• Always add a name, date, and class period to any
  paperwork you turn in.
• When sending an assignment via email, always add
  your work as an attachment and always type what
  class youre from in the subject line.
• There is 11 taken off every day an assignment
• is late
• no name
• no class reference in the subject line of an
  email
• no attachment
• It is also appropriate to do your own work.
  Please do not plagiarize. Plagiarism will earn
  you a zero on an assignment without the
  opportunity for a redo.
• You may redo assignments if we discuss the
  problem one on one. We will not discuss this in
  the middle of class. At the beginning of class or
  the end of class is appropriate. A redo will
  never be 100. 98 is the highest possible grade
  you can receive for a redo.
• Almost all assignments are graded on a 4, 3, 2,
  1, 0 scale unless otherwise stated
• 4 100
• 3 89
• 2 69
• 1 49

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Keys to Success

• Whether you think you cant or think you can
  youre right.
• Henry Ford
• All your dreams can come true if you have courage
  to pursue them.
• Walt Disney
• I do the very best I know how the very best I
  can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the
  end.
• Abe Lincoln
• No legacy is so rich as honesty.
• Shakespeare
• The people who make a difference your life are
  not the ones with the most credentials, the most
  money, or the most awards. They are the ones that
  care.
• Charles Shultz
• I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but
  it is an illusion to me. . .Failure always made
  me try harder next time.
• Michael Jordan

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Success

• Lets see how successful you are going to be
• Lets take your first quiz in this class!

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Quiz 1

• Who are the five wealthiest people in the world?
• Who are the last five Heisman trophy winners?
• Who are the last five winners of the Miss America
  contest?
• Who are the ten people who have won the Nobel
  Prize?
• Who are the last half dozen Academy Award winners
  for best actor and actress?
• How did you do on this quiz?

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Success

• So how did you do on that first quiz
• Maybe not so good
• Lets try another one!

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Quiz 2!

• List a few teachers who aided your journey
  through school.
• Name three friends who have helped you through a
  difficult time.
• Name five people who have taught you something
  worthwhile.
• Think of people who have made you feel
  appreciated and special.
• Think of five people you enjoy spending time
  with.
• Name a half a dozen heroes whose stories have
  inspired you.
• How did you do on this quiz?

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• That quiz should have been much easier right?
• Some things in this class will be difficult some
  things will be easy your job in this class is
  to be successful if you try I will help you be
  successful!

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Review

• List and describe the five rules of this class
• Explain the following procedures
• Bell Ringer
• Folders
• Assignments
• Computer Care
• Internet and Email
• Class Supplies/Everyday items