Introduction to Mrs. Nelson & ST109

Mrs. Nelson's Rules & Procedures

By: Mrs. Nelson / ST109 / RHS

Mini Biography

This is my sixth year teaching, but my first year at Richland High School. I also serve as a Co-Advisor for DECA. Teaching has always been my passion, though I’ve spent the past few years gaining experience in various industries—from handling public relations at a veterinary clinic to writing and marketing technical documentation.

I’m excited to help you learn more about business, marketing, and how to succeed in your career. My dad was a Business and CTE teacher in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, and I’m proud to continue his legacy. I’m looking forward to a great school year!

Just like RHS Slides Say...

Tardies / Phones / IDs / Food / Grade %'s

Don't be tardy. If you are, bring the tardy pass (except 1st).
No phones. It's the law.
Must wear your ID for safety.
No food at computer stations. Only refillable water bottles with secure lid.
50% for DAILY GRADES (8) and 50% for TESTS (3). Check FOCUS.

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Nelson has told me about how phones/smartwatches and airpods connected to phones are BANNED in class. They must be secured in my BACKPACK.

• Yes, and I understand that from now on there will be consequences for disobedience.

• No she hasn’t. I think I need an additional lecture about this.

Use these sign language symbols to tell me whether you need to go to the restroom, need water, or need help.

Get up to throw away trash as needed.

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Restroom, Water, Help, & Trash

• There is an online version on Canvas under the "Yearlong Resources" module.

• There is also a paper back-up by the door.

• Only 1 person may be out at a time.

• You must take the hallpass.

• No restroom/hallway pass the first and last 5 minutes.

RR & Hallways Sign In & Out

Multiple Choice

True or False: If I just need a drink of water, I don't have to sign out on Canvas or the paper sheet.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: If I write you a pass somewhere, you still have to sign out.

• True

• False

Classroom Affirmations (Rules)

I have CLASS PRIDE!

I have RESPECT for myself and others!

I am a WINNER!

I have CLASS PRIDE!

Open Ended

In a classroom where everyone is being respectful, what are three things you might see or hear that show respect?

Multiple Choice

I agree to be a _________ in Mrs. Nelson’s class.

• WINNER

• loser

Business Expectations

• Essential Business Habits: Good Attendance, Punctuality (on-time), Time Management, Accountability (esp. to deadlines), Presentation skills, and RESPECT.

• Language appropriate for the business setting. (No abusive or vulgar language, name-calling, or harassment of any form will be tolerated.

Open Ended

What is one good business habit that you want to improve on this class?

Entering Routine

• 🚪 STEP IN & SAY HI: Walk in calmly, greet Mrs. Nelson, and go to your assigned station with any needed supplies (Gold Tray).

• 🖥️ SIGN IN & SCAN: Login and scan for any issues with your station. Report them immediately.

• 📘 START YOUR BELLRINGER: Open Canvas and begin your bellringer.

• 🗣️ SPEAK UP FOR ATTENDANCE: Answer attendance ? when name is called.

Multiple Choice

When I come to class after I greet Mrs. Nelson, get supplies, and login to the computer — I should…

• Take a baby nap

• Roll around

• Turn off the computer

• Start the bellringer

Multiple Choice

When you login to the computer, you should scan your computer station to make sure….

• Mrs. Nelson’s hedgehog isn’t there

• 1 million dollars isn’t hiding

• There are no missing keys on the keyboard or other damage to your station

All assignments and materials are posted on canvas. Each week is its own module with headers for each day. You can also look at the headers for what is coming up next.

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​Canvas

Slight Grade Modification...

• ON TIME = full credit

• A little late but Mrs. Nelson hasn’t graded it yet = LATE BUT full credit

• 1-3 days late = -10 points

• 4-6 days late = -20 points

• 7 or more late = -30 points

ALL assignments close 1 week before the end of the quarter.

Multiple Choice

When do assignments close?

• When pigs fly

• 1 week before the end of the SEMESTER

• 1 week before the end of the QUARTER

• Never

Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated.

Including: Reusing past work from yourself or others, copying thinking from AI, or lying about assignments that you had not completed.

Cheating

Multiple Choice

I promise NOT to cheat, plagiarize, or be dishonest in my work for this class.

• Yes, I promise.

• No and I will talk to you after class about why.

Sometimes given out for participation, competition, or for other reasons at teacher discretion.

Extra Credit

Sometimes given out for participation, competition, or for other reasons at teacher discretion.

Late Work Pass

You will be given time in class to finish your work. It is only assigned as homework if you choose not to use your time in class wisely.

Homework

Multiple Choice

True or False: I can never turn in work and still get a passing grade in this class.

• True

• False

Consequences
The consequences will fit the crime.

Verbal warning
Written warning
Loss of privilege
Parent/Guardian email or phone call
Lunch detention
Behavior contract
Teacher detention
Office referral
Parent conference

• Email
  [e-mail]

• Focus Messages

• Canvas Messages

• Tutorials = Tu/Thurs

  7:10-7:25am and

  2:55-3:25pm

Contact Me

Open Ended

Let's pretend you are going on a school trip. You want to let me know that you will be gone on Friday during class presentations and want to know when you can make up the presentation.

Write an excellent example email/Focus/canvas message to me

Exiting Routine

• 👩‍🏫 LAST REMINDERS: Mrs. Nelson will check in with progress and give any last reminders.

• 🧠 LOG OUT: Save work and sign out of the computer. (Turn off if 7th period.)

• 🔒 LEAVE IT CLEAN: Tidy your station (no trash/papers/mess), wipe down (if needed), and push in chair.

• 🚶‍♂️ LEAVE QUIETLY: Wait at your station until the bell rings.

Multiple Choice

BEFORE YOU START PACKING UP, Mrs. Nelson will go over….

• The blue slides everyday

• 20 lecture slides

• Last Reminders

• Nothing. Just pack up.

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for signing out of your desktop?

• YOU

• Your friend

• Mrs. Nelson

• Jaiden

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Nelson is not your maid or your mama. Clean up any trash, return supplies where you found them or better, and push in chairs.

• I agree to treat Mrs. Nelson’s room (ST109) with respect because she isn NOT paid to clean up after my mess. (This also goes for when there is a sub.)

• I disagree and will talk to Mrs. Nelson after class about why.

Multiple Choice

Where should you wait for the bell ONCE your computer station is LOGGED OFF, your work is TURNED IN, and your area is CLEAN?

• By the door to annoy Mrs. Nelson.

• By your desk/at my row.

• In your car.

• Why wait??