Classroom Expectations
Introduction to the
University of Nebraska
2nd Grade
Professor Bond
About Professor Bond
 Raised in a military family
 Enjoys traveling
 Received a BFA from Columbia College
Chicago: graduate with honors
 Received education credential through
CSULB
 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CA
 Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
 Member of Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society
 Member of Golden Key Honor Society
Tonight’s Agenda
• Nebraska
Expectations
• Homework
• Tests/Grading
• Rewards &
Consequences
• Class Website
• Curriculum
• Specialist
Programs
• Standards
• Daily Schedule
• Student Agendas
• Communication
• Questions
Behavior Management
Firm, but positive
Increases responsibility
Teaches valuable life skills, such as
teamwork and maintaining positive
attitudes
Student Expectations
Show respect to everyone
Obey all school rules
Always try your best
Raise your hand to speak
Use good manners
Pay attention
Show Respect
Value yourself. Be honest and ethical,
and practice strong moral values.
Treat all members of the school
community and all visitors with
politeness and respect.
Honor the ideas and opinions of
others.
Offer to help.
Be responsible with property and
belongings.
Obey All School Rules
Take care of yourself!
Take care of others!
Take care of Nebraska!
Take care of OPA!
Always Try your Best
 “The difference between what we do and what
we are capable of doing would suffice to solve
most of the world's problems”
~Mahatma Gandhi
Raise your Hand to Speak
 Demonstrates respect
 Raising your hand to answer makes you an
active participant in the learning process. The
amount you get out of a lesson depends on
how much YOU put into it.
 Encourages students to use non verbal signals
to communicate; thereby reducing lesson
interruptions and maximizing instruction
delivery.
Use Good Manners
 It demonstrates respect. Mutual respect forms
the foundation of many important relationships
in life, and children who don't use socially
acceptable manners convey a lack of respect.
 It makes children likeable. Granted, not all
children are motivated by social acceptance; in
fact, some relish in destroying it. But for the
most part, children want to be accepted and
liked; displaying good manners is almost
always a positive impression and invites people
to be polite and respectful in return.
Pay Attention
 Try to get interested in the subject your teacher is teaching you.
If the class is interesting it won't be as hard to pay attention.
 Clearing your workspace of anything you don't need can also
help you keep focused.
 Note taking will be super helpful when you come to revise, and
will also make the time pass more quickly in a dull class.
 Stay hydrated! Drinking more water will prevent dehydration
and help you to stay attentive! Try to carry a bottle of water with
you at all times.
 Doing a little exercise in the mornings will also help you feel
awake and energized when you get into school.
 If you're allowed to chew gum in class, you could try chewing
some strong peppermint-flavored gum. It might help wake you
up if you're feeling sleepy.
Rewards/Consequences
• Rewards
 1. Verbal praise
 2. Dug Bucks
(fake cash to be
used to purchase
prizes)
 3. Explorer
Certificate
(Citizenship
Awards to those
who maintain an
A)
• Consequences
 1. Verbal Warning
 2. Making Better Choices
slip to be signed by parent.
 3. Teacher/Parent phone
call
 4. Teacher/Parent/Student
Conference
 5. Office Referral (only if
all other options have been
exhausted)
*Every students starts each trimester at 100%
*Every verbal warning lowers final grade by 1%
*Each “Making Better Choices” slip lowers final grade by 2%
Curriculum
• Standards based (not cover to cover)
• Textbooks
 Math: Harcourt
 Language Arts: Measuring Up & Imagine It
 Social Studies: Reflections
 Science: Harcourt California Science
Standards
• Language Arts
• Math
 Word Analysis,
Fluency, &
Vocabulary=34%
 Number Sense=58%
 Algebra & Functions=9%
 Measurement &
 Reading
Geometry=22%
Comprehension=23%
 Literary Response &  Statistics, Data Analysis, &
Probability=11%
Analysis=9%
 Written
Conventions=22%
 Writing
Strategies=12%
Typical Daily Schedule
• 8:05
Arrive at school
• 8:05-9:00
Morning Work
• 9:00-10:30
Social Studies/Science & Reading
Comprehension
• 10:35-10:55
Recess
• 10:55-11:40
Phonics/Spelling
• 11:40-12:25
Lunch
• 12:25-12:40
Read Aloud
• 12:40-2:00
Math/Agendas
• 2:00-2:15
Recess
• 2:15-3:00
Language Arts/Writing
• 3-3:15
Cleanup/Dismissal
Student Agendas
 Homework will be written in student agendas
each day.
 Students are responsible for making sure they
have all assignments written in their agendas.
 Daily Behavior Log
 Weekly on Tuesday (Citizen report that shows
previous weeks grades and current grade
standing)
Homework
• Assigned Monday-Thursday
• Due the following day
• Please review it at home and ensure that it is neat
and complete
• Components:
 Spelling: Speller’s Choice (Thursday)
 Math: Skills Pages (RW: Reteach=Review Key
Vocabulary and Samples; PW: Practice=Review and
reinforce daily lesson)
 Social Studies/Science: Varies depending on the unit
 Language Arts: Will focus on standard of the week
 Reading Log: Will be stamped each Friday
 Vocabulary: Will be content specific (science or social
studies) and integrated with writing
Tests & Grading
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Test dates will be announced in advance (see website)
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Weekly Tests
 Spelling
 Language Arts, Reading Comprehension
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Study guides will be provided for content areas
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Grading:
 A: Advanced (90-100%)
 B: Proficient (80-89%)
 C: Basic (70-79%)
 D: Below Basic (60-69%)
 F: Far Below Basic (0-59%)
• Tests will be returned home in your child’s “Take Home
Tuesday” folders. Please make sure you sign and return
folders every Wednesday.
Class Website
• The Corn Husk Weekly
• Test Dates
• Spelling Lists
• Info on class projects
• Song of the Month
• Scholastic Book Orders
Specialist Programs
• Music
• Science Lab
• P.E.
• Foreign (World) Language
• Computer Lab
• JiJi
Communication
• Communication is KEY!
• Please see class website for weekly news and
important dates!
• Email is the best way to contact me
 dennis.bond@oxfordchampions.com
• Feel free to contact me anytime!
Donations/Volunteers
 Closet reward items
 Classroom library books
 If you are interested in volunteering in the
classroom please fill out the Parent Volunteer
handout and return as soon as possible!
GENERAL QUESTIONS
& COMMENTS
Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning traits:
 By showing curiosity about human nature and
how the world works.
 By seeking and valuing diversity.
 By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
 By using your unique talents and intelligence to
promote positive change.
 By learning and applying technology tools to
solve problems.
Policies
• Food and beverages are not allowed in the
classroom. (gum and water allowance)
• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as
class begins at that time.
• Major assignments and projects can be
resubmitted. They will be scored at a 10%
deduction.
• Absences
 Ask team members or a classmate first for
assignments.
 Each absence has a one-day grace period.
Grading
• Grades are based on the accumulation of
points.
• Points are based on:
 Class participation
(effort)
 Completion of assignments
(daily work)
 Major projects, exams, and
self-reflection
Our Grading Scale
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90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60%
=A
=B
=C
=D
=F
Grades are calculated
on cumulative
percentage and are
rounded up whenever
possible.
• Grades are posted online and updated every
Thursday.
The Annual Academy Fund
• What is the
Purpose?
The Academy Fund pledge program
requests a voluntary, monetary gift
from each family annually during
your child's time at Oxford
Preparatory Academy.
100% of every donation received is
directly applied to fund school-wide
educational programs and
operations.
This ongoing fund helps to "bridge
the gap" between State funding and
the expense of our extra programs.
The Annual Academy Fund
»How Are Funds
Used?
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Funds raised through the Academy
Fund directly benefit our Champions
by supporting the enhancement of
school programs and operations.
•
Tour the campus and see of some of
our recent campus improvements
utilizing Fund donations!
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To name a few...
All Interior wall and duct Painting
Library furniture and computers
Game Room Purchases
Cork Free Ceilings
Landscaping
Golf Cart
The Annual Academy Fund
»New Year... New
Fund!
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Imagine if EVERYONE gave:
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$25/student per month = $240,000
for OPA!
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$50 /student per month = $480,000
for OPA!
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$100 /student per month = $960,000
for OPA!
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What if we all gave more?
The possibilities are endless!
The Annual Academy Fund
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BE A CHAMPION!
Give to the Academy Fund
TODAY
!
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Our Academy Fund Team is
standing by to assist all
families in making a
new commitment to excellence
today.
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Please stop by our booth on
the blacktop or in
the Library/Research Center.
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Currently contributing families
are asked to come by to
discuss their donation schedule
with a team member.
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Oxford Preparatory Academy
SOC is a non-profit 501(c)(3),
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Tax ID # 27-1342162.