Mid-year Reflection: Spring Semester Solutions
Name: _________________________
Hour: ______
We are going to start this semester off by reflecting on last semester; thinking about what worked for
us, as a class, along with what we can improve on for this semester. This is your LAST semester of
high school! Mrs. Felix-Brown and I want this to be a semester full of happiness, growth, and success.
In order to ensure that we all have a successful semester, there will be various changes made to the
classroom rules and norms. The classroom is a space that we share! These rules and norms will be
something that we create and establish TOGETHER.
Assignments
• Late work:
o Late work will not be accepted, unless the assignment states otherwise
o Teacher responsibility: Effectively communicate due dates
§ What is the best way this can be done to assure everyone is aware of
the due date?
•
Absent Work:
o If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure you receive every assignment
you missed
§ You will have as many days you were absent to complete and turn in the work
• Ex. If you were absent for 1 day, you will have 1 day to make up the
assignment
• Your absence must be excused prior to your absence or within 24 hours of
you being absent
o If you are absent the day something is due, it is due the day you come back
o Student responsibility: stay on top of your course work
o Be proactive!
§ What are some things you can do to prevent missing work while
you’re absent?
Brain Breaks
We will be incorporating breaks into our lessons. As a class, you have the option to pick one 5-minute
break halfway through the class, or two 2:30-second breaks every 20 minutes
• Student/ teacher responsibility: making sure breaks happen at correct times
• During break times you can talk, check your phone, walk around, etc.
o With that being said, when we are not on break you should be actively listening and your
phone should be put away
• Do you prefer one 5-minute break halfway through the class or two 2:30-second
breaks every 20 minutes?
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones are very valuable resources within the classroom, but they have their time and place. Cell
phones will only be allowed during designated times. Unless Mrs. Felix-Brown or Ms. Spencer state
that you can use them, phones should be kept in your bag, pocket, etc. They should not be kept on
your desk, in your lap, in your hand, etc.
• There will be a cell phone charging station in the classroom
o You must bring your own charger
o You can check your phone during class breaks
o You may not check your phone while a lesson is going on
• You may listen to music during in-class work time
• Why should they be put away? Do you think these rules are fair? What do you
think are fair consequence for not following these rules?
Classroom Calendar
I have created an online calendar that will have everything we
are doing in the classroom that week. I have attached
assignments, PowerPoints, video links, etc. This is a GREAT
resource to use if you are absent, lost an assignment, need to
refresh your memory, etc. I have also put the link on Google
Classroom.
• If you open your camera and scan the code it will take you
to the class calendar
• If you click on “attachments” you will be able to see
assignments and/or PowerPoints related to the lesson
Classroom Routines
Every morning we will start with a “Do Now” activity. You are
expected to complete this task within the first 10-minutes of
class. Every Friday you will turn in your bell ringer
worksheet. If you are absence any day, you are still
expected to complete all days before Friday. If you are
absent on Friday and miss turning it in, it is up to you
to remember to turn it in first thing on Monday.
Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, etc.?