Welcome
to
Mrs. Bond-Jackson’s Class
Monday, August 20, 2007
Introduce Yourself!
 My name is………(no nicknames please!)
 When I was ….. (pick an age), I ….(something surprising or
interesting)
 You might not believe this but I…. (make it interesting but not too
personal)
Word of the Day
obsequious
Values Clarification
What is the value of a human life?
A foot?
An eye?
A brain?
Bioethics
“The Missing Shoe”
One hundred years from now it will not matter
What kind of car I drove,
What kind of house I lived in,
How much I had in the bank account,
Or what my clothes looked like.
But the world will be a better place because
I was important in the life of a child.
Harry Wong
Ms R. Bond-Jackson
Prescription for Success
Students should follow
The Knight’s Code
and
The Broward County Code of Student Conduct
Additionally…
”Does thou love life?
Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made
of.”
Ben Franklin
•Attend class everyday
•Arrive on time for class
•Prepare to remain in class 90 minutes
•Use class time wisely
•Refrain from off-topic discussions
•Keep socializing to a minimum
•Be seated before the tardy bell sounds
•Remain seated until dismissal bell sounds
•Request passes for emergencies only
“Time is money”
Ben Franklin
If nature calls then go you must!
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Sign the pass log on my desk
Take the laminated pass beside the log
Use the nearest facility (bldg 300 only)
Get back ASAP
Do not stop to meet friends
Do not take a detour to see counselors,
coaches, administrators, etc.
Do not use your cell phone in bathroom
When you return…..
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Sign in on the pass log
Return the pass to my desk
Take your seat quietly
Maintain Self-Control
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Respect the viewpoints of your
classmates
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Do not become angry or upset.
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Wait your turn to speak
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When the going gets tough relax and
breathe deeply.
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Leaving class without permission is a
referral offense. If you become angry
or upset and feel you must leave, go
directly to your administrators office.
Take Self-Inventory
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What knowledge do you hope to gain from this class?
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What are your plans for the future?
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How will this class help you to accomplish those goals?
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Remember: You will get out of your classes exactly what you put into them.
Communicate Concerns
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If you have a concern that you feel is not being
addressed see me immediately after class or ask
your parent to call ASAP
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Do not allow small concerns to become large
problems which may interfere with your academic
progress.
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If a question arises that only concerns your
assignment/grades, please see me after class or
write a note on the assignment and place it on my
desk in the “in-box”
Respect School Property
Safeguard equipment even when technology
presents a challenge!
Want Good Grades?
Participate in Class Discussions
Present your best work!
Tests
Essays
Reports
Quizzes
Projects
Power Point Presentations
Share your Ideas
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Every student has something
important to share.
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I’d love to hear your ideas!
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Participate in class discussions
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Teachers also learn from my
their students everyday!
“Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is
progress, Working together is success.”
Henry Ford
•Collaborate
•Communicate
•Cooperate
Fill Your Prescription
OR…
“Folks who never do any more than they get paid for,
never get paid for any more than they do.”
Elbert Hubbard
…You
:
might receive bad news!
“What you do today may determine what you
can do with your future tomorrow!”
Ms Bond-Jackson
Did you receive your college acceptance letter?
Accept Responsibility
“A sign of wisdom and maturity is when you
come to terms with the realization that
your decisions cause your rewards and
consequences.
You are responsible for your life, and your
ultimate success depends on the choices you
make”.
Dennis Waitley
“Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final”
Roger Babson