Prep Talk

PREP TALK

Policies. Rules. Expectations. Procedures

POLICIES AND RULES

Bathroom Passes/Passes out of Class

● Each student will be allotted 7 passes to

leave the classroom for the semester
○ Each student will have a personalized

pass on file to keep track of their
departures from the class

○ Unused passes can be used as bonus

points added to the final exam

○ Students must fill out the Mobility log before leaving class and once they return

Multiple Choice

HOW MANY HALL PASSES DOES EACH STUDENT HAVE FOR THE SEMESTER?

• 2/WEEK

• 5

• 7

• UNLIMITED

Open Ended

Where is the mobility log found?

Leaving Seats

● Avoid leaving your seat

unnecessarily to minimize
class disruptions and the
possible transmission of
germs

● Save trash to throw away

when exiting the classroom

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO WALK AROUND CLASSROOM AT ANY GIVEN TIME

• TRUE

• FALSE

FOOD AND DRINK

● Eating food, candy, etc is not allowed in

the classroom

● You may have a drink in class (preferably

water)

● NO SHARING with other students (WE ARE

VERY MUCH STILL IN A PANDEMIC).

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

❖

Explicit/derogatory comments and

language will not be tolerated in the

classroom

❖

Always speak to others respectfully with

positive and appropriate language.

❖

Listen when others are talking to

prevent repetitive questions and to

enhance understanding .

Multiple Choice

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CAN BE CONSUMED IN THIS CLASSROOM?

• FOOD, CANDY, AND DRINK

• JUST WATER

• WATER AND COVERED BEVERAGES

• CANDY AND DRINK

• NOTHING CAN BE CONSUMED

HEADPHONES, HOODIES, AND DRESS CODE

➢
IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND HARMFUL TO YOUR GRADE TO HAVE headphones in during clas

➢
Wearing your HATS AND hoodS in the classroom is not

permitted.

○Remove before entering.

➢
Make sure you are within the dress code limits each day to avoid having to miss class time to have to go see ADMIN.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Ms. Tucker has to ask/tell me to take my hood off for me to do it.

• True

• False

CELL-PHONE POLICY

●
Please silence your cellular device upon entering the

classroom so there are no distractions in the learning

environment

●
Cell Phone usage in the classroom is limited and I will

advise when it is appropriate

●
I will SOMETIMES allow you to listen to music during

independent learning/study activities, however you can

only have ONE headphone in

○
When listening to music, when permitted, keep your volume at a

reasonable level.

○
The volume should not disturb your neighboring peers nor me

across the room

Multiple Choice

WHEN ALLOWED, WHILE USING HEADPHONES WHAT MUST YOU DO?

• PUT IN BOTH HEADPHONES TO BLOCK OUT EVERYTHING

• BLAST YOUR MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST VOLUME

• SHARE HEADPHONES WITH YOUR CLASSMATE

• KEEP ONE HEADPHONE OUT AND THE OTHER AT A MODERATE LEVEL

COPYING/SHARING WORK, PLAGIARISM

● Unless working in pairs/groups as permitted

by the teacher, each student will be required
to complete and turn in their own, individual
work.

● Copied work is easy to identify and will not be

accepted.

● All parties involved in the inappropriate

sharing of assignments will receive a “0”, and
parent contact

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: WHEN COMPLETING WORK INDEPENDENTLY, IT IS OKAY TO SHARE ANSWERS WITH YOUR CLASSMATES?

• TRUE

• FALSE

EXPECTATIONS

ABSENCES AND TARDINESS

●The ultimate goal is to come to class, on time, each and every day

●It is your responsibility to find out what you missed during an absence or
time missed in class

●I highly recommend you find a reliable partner to share notes and daily
agendas with

●Paper assignments and resources handed out in class will be located on the
back counter for the week

●I will also TRY to maintain and up-to-date binder to mirror what your should
like

●Daily bell ringers and warm-ups can be heavily impacted by tardiness and
unexcused absences so make sure to make it to class on time each day.

Multiple Choice

If I am late for class I need to....

• get a pass from the front office

• sign the tardy log when I get to class

• skip class

• disrupt class

Daily Classroom Procedures

❖ You are expected to come to class daily with a

positive attitude and all materials necessary to be
successful
➢

These include:
■Class binder/notebook (organized)

■Charged chromebook and charger

■Pen/pencils

■Other learning materials

❖ Be ready to learn.
❖ Always act and speak in an appropriate manner.
❖ Respect the classroom environment.

Open Ended

If I am missing a school supply (paper, pens, highlighter, etc.), where can I borrow from?

BINDER BREAKDOWN

● Unit I, Unit II, Unit III, Unit IV
● Within each section

○ Table of Contents
○ Warm-ups/Bell Ringers
○ Vocabulary
○ Notes
○ Study Guide
○ Classwork/Homework

EXPECTATION VIOLATIONS

•

1ST OFFENSE→ Warning

•

•

2ND OFFENSE → I make formal parent
contact

•

3RD OFFENSE→ After school detention OR
Referral to Administration

Multiple Choice

AFTER BEING WARNED, IF ONE VIOLATES A RULE OR EXPECTATION, THE NEXT CONSEQUENCE IS?

• ANOTHER WARNING

• TEACHER CONTACTS PARENT/GUARDIAN

• NOTHING

• REFERRAL TO ADMIN

PROCEDURES

ROUTINE

●

Once the bell rings class begins

●

Begin the bell-ringer, take out needed materials, and be prepared to begin
class

●

After the bell ringer each day, I will go over the day’s agenda
○

The agenda for the day is also written on the board at the back of
class
■Pay careful attention to the tasks/expectations of the day

●

We will use a combination of Google Classroom, PPT/Google Slides, worksheets, and Canvas
activities for our studies in class

●

It is your responsibility to remain on task, stay alert, engaged and
participate often
○Class participation can be boosts a borderline grade

Multiple Select

Where can I find out what we are doing in class for the day?

**more than one correct answer**

• In Google Classroom in the week's lesson plan

• On the front board's daily agenda

• Written on the back board

• I'll just ask Ms. Tucker, she'll tell me

ROUTINE

★

If you have questions/comments/ concerns raise your hand and
await acknowledgement to maintain respect for your teacher and
classmates

★

Some activities in class will be completed with a partner/groups and
some will require independent work.
○

Make sure you are in accordance with the expectations of each
assignment

★

The last five to ten minutes of class are reserved to recap the day,
determine if there is homework, and preview activities and lessons
for the next day.

★

At the end of class, DO NOT line up at the door. Once the bell rings
you are dismissed and may leave your seat to exit the classroom.

Multiple Choice

AT THE END OF CLASS, WHAT SHOULD NOT BE DONE?

• LINING UP AT THE DOOR

• ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT LESSON

• PACKING UP BELONGINGS

• COMPLETING THE EXIT TICKET

When There Is a Substitute

• We treat guests in our room as courteously and

with respect

• Sit in your assigned seat ONLY.

• Maintain proper voice levels.

• Remain on task.

• Be helpful and courteous.

• Subs will report behaviors (good & bad) and proper

consequences will be applied.

Multiple Select

WHERE CAN STUDENTS VIEW THE CLASS RULES?

**more than once answer possible**

• PPT IN Google Classroom

• ON YOUTUBE

• ON WALLS AROUND CLASSROOM

• IN INFINITE CAMPUS

• PPT in Canvas