Questions and Answers about Classroom Procedures
- Do we have homework?
- How do I check my grades and when?
- How will I know when assignments are due?
- Can I eat in class?
- Can I leave to use the restroom during class?
- Can I sit where ever I want?
- Is there extra credit?
- Is Flunking possible?
- What are the classroom procedures?
- Does Ms. Shari really care about her students and their success?
- What are some ways to make Ms. Shari happy?
- What are some ways to make Ms. Shari not happy?
- What is so great World History and Criminal and Civil Law?
- Do we have a lot of tests?
- What do I do if I am absent?
- When does class begin and end?
- Do we get free days?
- What makes Ms. Shari's teaching style successful?
- Why do you go by Ms. Shari?
- How will I figure out all of the classroom procedures?
Do we have homework?
YES!(click on Homework icon on this webpage for specific details)
How do I check my grades and when?
When I announce that the unit packet is due, packets will be graded and
placed in POGB for accessing. GET IN THE HABIT OF CHECKING YOUR POGB GRADES
REGULARLY AND GIVE YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS YOUR POGB PASSWORD FOR ACCESS,
OR I WILL!
How will I know when assignments are due?
We work in unit packets. The unit packet work is done in class and no
papers are separate from unit packet. All unit packets are due when I finish
teaching the unit lessons. Students are given at least 1 week advanced
notice that unit packets will be collected for grade. EXCUSED Absences are
accomodated ONLY with my approval if those absences took place at the time
of the unit packet due date.
Can I eat in class?
I am sorry, but only water allowed due to school rules. The new
carpet won't last if people eat in class. Water bottles are allowed.
Can I leave to use the restroom during class?
STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PLANNER TO GO TO THE RESTROOM. I DO NOT WANT TO BE
INTERRUPTED DURING INSTRUCTION TO SIGN PLANNERS. USE THE RESTROOM INBETWEEN
CLASS. IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY,A LEGITIMATE NEED, THEN COME TO ME TO SIGN
PLANNER. THIS IS A PRIVLEDGE!
ONLY 1 PERSON OUT OF MY CLASSROOM AT A TIME. NO STUDENT MAY USE THE RESTROOM
UNTIL 10 MINUTES INTO CLASS OR AFTER 10 MINUTES TO CLASS ENDING. NOTE: STAFF
AND SECURITY WILL BE MONITORING THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE USING THE RESTROOM OR
NURSE REGULARLY.
THE PLANNER IS YOUR LIFE LIFE TO CAMPUS MOVEMENT. IF YOU ABUSE THE
PRIVLEDGE, YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN PERMISSION. THIS IS A SECURITY AND
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
I WILL NOT BE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO USE THE FACILITIES UNLESS IT IS
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK OR INTERRUPT CLASS.
Can I sit where ever I want?
NO, I will have you in assigned seats and rotate you numerous times
throughout the year. How else will be get to know your family members.
Is there extra credit?
YES! Students may view appropriate and pre-approved history videos which
relate to the instruction we are learning about. Students will constantly
receive history points during class when they answer or participate
successfully. Those points are to be written on their assignment rubric, in
their unit packet, so that I can add those points to their unit grade when
final grading.
ALL students will be given the opportunity for history points!
Is Flunking possible?
NOT AN OPTION
What are the classroom procedures?
Refer to your course syllabus and or read the posted procedures at the door.
Proper Manners and conduct along with positive participation in activities
are a large part of your U.S or World History grade.
Does Ms. Shari really care about her students and their success?
Next to your parents, I will do whatever I can to make sure you succeed and
you realize that I truly care about your welfare, happiness, health, safety
and of course your academic success.
What are some ways to make Ms. Shari happy?
LEARN AND HAVE FUN!
It helps to positively speak of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas HA!
this does not affect your grade, only my happiness.
What are some ways to make Ms. Shari not happy?
Failing yourself, your friends, your family and your future.
THERE IS NO TOLERANCE FOR BULLYING, BAD LANGUAGE AND DISRESPECT OF ANY
PERSON.
Finally, Dis my Cowboys or Texas? Not good!
What is so great World History and Criminal and Civil Law?
It may just be the best classes you ever have.
You will have fun learning about your world in my class.
Do we have a lot of tests?
I do not give tests, I give RECALLS!
When I am ready to see if you recall the knowledge you learned, you
will complete a recall. You may use the material you completed during class.
material on your recall. Recalls are generally short answer or essay.
Recalls are NEVER given on Fridays or Mondays.
Recalls are my way of knowing if I succeeded in teaching you World
History and so that I can re-teach those areas you did not understand.
Recalls are your way of realizing just how successful you are and how much
we learned together.
What do I do if I am absent?
All work is done from the unit packet. Packets are given to students when
the unit begins. The packet is kept in the students folder. The folders are
kept in a bin by the door. No folders leave the room. Any work missed would
PLEASE DO NOT ASK WHAT YOU MISSED, IT IS ALL IN YOUR PACKET AND YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE UP ALL MISSED WORK.
be in the unit packet and students will keep track of their work by checking
the assignment sheet (rubric) in the unit packet.
Students have as much time as they need to make up missed work, as long as
it is all done by the time the packets are collected for grade.
If students know they will be absent, they can take the unit packet with
them to work on. Students who are absent when we begin new units will get
their unit packet when they return. Those extra unit packets are available
on the student table next to folder bins.
DON'T ASK MS. SHARI FOR MAKE-UP WORK!
When does class begin and end?
Class begins when the final bell rings. Students will begin BELLWORK which
is written on board. When final bell rings, students WILL NOT LEAVE MY
CLASSROOM UNTIL THEY ARE SEATED, ROOM IN ORDER, QUIET AND MS. SHARI
DISMISSES THEM TO THEIR NEXT CLASS.
Do we get free days?
Yes on Saturday and Sunday, and of course on holidays and sick days.
What makes Ms. Shari's teaching style successful?
I give you respect, I earn your respect. You and I earn one another's
respect. You have fun learning and we do it together as a family!
Bottom line, you are the only one who can make it fun or miserable.
Come to class to learn and have a good attitude. You make the difference.
Why do you go by Ms. Shari?
I have always been known by everyone, including my students from Texas to
Arizona as Ms. Shari. In the South, where I lived, it was customary to refer
to adults as Ms. and Mr. before their first name out of respect. I had a
long last name and I don't know any other name to respond to but Ms. Shari.
It is perfectly acceptable for you to call me Ms. Shari. I do respond to
Ms. Anton, despite the fact that it is my last name and I am very proud of it.
How will I figure out all of the classroom procedures?
Together we will learn them; I will model them; We will figure it out
together and if you still do not understand always ask me for help!
WORD OF ADVICE: ALWAYS TAKE RESPONSIBLITY WHEN YOU MAKE A MISTAKE, NEVER
ARGUE WITH ME, JUST SAY "YES OR NO MS. SHARI".
I WON'T HUMILIATE YOU OR FALSELY ACCUSE YOU WITHOUT YOU BEING GIVEN THE
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN. I DO NOT HAVE FAVORITES OR HOLD GRUDGES. WE MAKE
MISTAKES, WE MOVE ON.
STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
FAIR AND STRAIGHT UP ALWAYS! IF I MAKE A MISTAKE I ALWAYS TELL YOU I AM
TRULY SORRY AND I FIX IT. I EXPECT YOU DO THE SAME.