Butler Education Center Contact with the teacher Chris.schneider@bossierschools.org BEC: 549-7060 Mr. Schneider’s class phone 549-7064 About Mr. Schneider Originally from California 8 years in the US Army Attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches 18th year as a teacher (2nd at BEC) Married with 3 children What does it mean To do your best? To be successful? To be a Bulldog? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSC2vx7zFQ https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/seahawks-give-chance-for-nfldream-giavanni-ruffin-east-carolina/1xpzzmhwymug61jpzhyf8l54pc Vision Statement & Mission Statement Better choices – Better opportunities To help all students make Better Educational Choices. Class Rules 1. Follow all rules and expectations. 2. Respect the property, opinions and feelings of others. 3. Remain on task from the beginning until the end of class. 4. Use all computers, devices, and class materials as they are intended to be used. Entering and Exiting class Greet Mr. Schneider in a welcome manner. Enter class in a calm quiet manner and begin bellwork. No pushing, shoving, yelling, etc. Before leaving, the class will clean up their area. All paper will be off the floor Computer stations will be clear and ready for the next class Class materials will be put back properly or stored in designated area Wait until dismissed Exit as quietly and as calmly as you arrived Taking care of computers and other technology Our equipment cost a great deal of money. We will take care of them better than if they were our own. Technology will be maintained with safety and future use involved. Class host/hostess – Sub rules Sub work is ALWAYS graded. All class rules apply when Mr. Schneider has a substitute teacher. Sharpening pencils Sharpen your pencil as soon as you enter class if you need to. Raise your hand and ask for a pencil, if you need one, as soon as you know you need one. During class, get permission to get up and sharpen your pencil. Moving about the room Get permission to get up and move for any reason during class. Always walk. Be polite. Calling roll Make sure you sit in your assigned seat, this is how I memorize your names as well as take roll. Answering a question In order to answer a question, you must raise your hand and wait to be called on. There is no need to shout out the answer for someone else. Everyone will get a turn. Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences Not everyone learns the same way and not everyone is good at the same things. As a group of students in a learning community, you will need to know your strengths and weaknesses in order to better work as a team. Expectations outside of class Bus area Cafeteria Rest rooms Common areas Class discussions Raise hand to be called on to speak Everyone’s opinion will be heard and everyone will be respectful of other’s opinions Use a calm speaking voice, there is no need to shout, but project your voice clearly. Follow along with class discussions so you know what is happening in class Supplies Pencil or Pen Paper Folder or Binder Other items as directed by the teacher You are expected to bring all your supplies to class daily. Handing out materials Pass papers to others calmly and orderly Negative remarks about other’s papers are not needed When you are handed something, say “Thank you”. The other person will respond with “You’re welcome.” Paper heading In the top left corner list: Your name (do this first every time) The date The assignment title Restroom policy Use the restroom: Before school During lunch During supervised breaks Class time is not the best time to use the restroom. In order to use the restroom during class, you must be patient and allow me to send you or have an escort-+. Preparing to leave Clean your area as discussed earlier. Collect and secure all the items you came in with. Line up as directed. Politely address Mr. Schneider as you leave. Lining up Line up calmly and quietly Do not push or shove Wait until your group is told to line up Fire and Tornado drills Remain calm Line up as directed by the teacher Leave all items in the classroom Report to the classes’ designated areas with the teacher Follow directions and do not wander off to talk with others during fire or tornado drills Absences Return with a doctor’s note or official absentee excuse if possible. This is the only way an absence may be excused. Turn this note into your homeroom teacher or me if you forget. It is my responsibility to present you with any assignments you missed while you were gone. It is your responsibility to turn them in. In the jungle, every morning, every lion knows they must outrun the slowest zebra that day in order to eat and be able to survive. Likewise, every zebra knows they must outrun the fastest lion that day in order to not be eaten and therefore, survive as well. That being said, we know one thing must be true. In order to survive in the jungle, from sun up until sun-down, you had better be prepared to run as fast as you can.
