In Mr. Calderon’s Classroom
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What’s a Procedure?
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What’s an Expectation?
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A procedure is the set of actions for how to do something.
An expectation is the level to which I will hold you
accountable for your actions, and vice versa.
Why are there no “rules”?
There are! A rule is just something that results in a
consequence when broken.
 Failure to follow proper procedures and ignore
expectations will result in some form of an appropriate
consequence.
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 Loss of points, parent conference, detention, missing out on
“luxury activities”, etc.
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Enter the room quietly
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You don’t have to be silent, but DO NOT be disruptive.
 Model?
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Begin to work on the posted Bell Work
immediately
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Be in your seat when the bell rings
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If you want to talk to someone before class, do so in the
hallway
Otherwise you are tardy
Leave the room as you entered it
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The bell doesn’t dismiss you, I do
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Course Work
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All coursework needs this generic heading unless
otherwise specified
 Name, Assignment, Hour, & Date
 I will model both the paper and digital version
Use the front and back of your paper, or print dual-sided
 Write on the lines of your paper only
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 Digital work: double-spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman
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Use the appropriately labeled inbox when handing in
paper work.
 Email or share via Google Docs all digital work
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Late work will not be accepted without a valid reason
 Excused absence, were given additional time, etc.
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Have a question during my instruction?
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Quietly raise your hand and I will call on you.
 I may not do so immediately but I will acknowledge you and
then call on you when able
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Have a question during group or individual work?
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3 before me…otherwise same protocol as above
Need to leave class?
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If I’m instructing, try to wait until after I’m done unless it’s an
emergency
Don’t raise your hand and ask to do so. Just bring an already
prepared hall pass for me to sign
 Abuse of this privilege will result in the loss of it
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Need to sharpen your pencil?
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Wait to do so until after instruction
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Use of Personal Technology
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You are allowed to have it
 Listen to music when allowed
 Use it as a resource when allowed
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But…do not use any unauthorized technology
during a quiz, test, or any individual/group work
where prohibited.
 Abuse of this will result in its confiscation
 Repeated abuse will result in you not being able to
bring it to this class again
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Daily Objectives
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Be Prepared
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Arrive each day with all your materials
 3-ring binder with 4 separator tabs
 Pencil or Pen, preferably a Pencil
 Paper (at least loose leaf from your binder)
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Have all assignments ready to hand-in that are due
 Beginning of class, unless otherwise specified
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Come to class ready to learn!!
 If you have a question or comment, tell me
 If you think I made a mistake, tell me
 Be constructive though
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Be Respectful
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Respect school & other people’s property
 Don’t write on desks
 Don’t stuff anything down the sink
 Leave other people’s property alone unless given permission
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Respect others
 Don’t push, shove, hit, slap, or bump others…period
 I don’t care if you’re “playing”…don’t do it
 Don’t verbally attack, talk bad about, or bully others
 Same applies to this class (constructive criticism)
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Respect yourself
 Understand that the primary person to suffer from your
negative actions is you
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Be Open-Minded
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Be open to new ideas and concepts
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While you should always be skeptical, be willing to
change your mind in light of overwhelming evidence
Have a good attitude when taking part in class activities
Be willing to recognize that you deserve an
education
Be willing to recognize that you may be capable of
a lot more than you currently realize
Don’t let the past hold you back…focus on the
present and prepare for the future
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All of this applies to me too!!
What are your expectations of me & this class?
 Let me know!!
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I reserve the right to add to or edit the class
Procedures & Expectations at any time
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I will formally notify you of any such changes
Typical Class Period (remember…tentative)
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Start class with Bell Work (I take role here)
 Usually reinforcing a previous class concept, or working on
previous work
15-30 minute lecture, depending on unit material
 A lab activity, individual work, and/or some level of
group work for much of the remainder of the period
 Some type of class wrap-up
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 Discussion, final comments, lab review, etc.
Does anyone have any
questions or comments?