Who Am I?Who Am I?

Survival Guide to Mr.

Mew’s SC History

Class

Survival Guide to Mr.

Mew’s SC History

Class

•What is your definition of success?

•What do I need to know in order to be successful in Mr. Mew’s class?

•What is your definition of success?

•What do I need to know in order to be successful in Mr. Mew’s class?

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

Mr. Mew’s RulesMr. Mew’s Rules

1. Be Respectful2. Be Prompt3. Be Positive4. Be Prepared5. Be Attentive

1. Be Respectful2. Be Prompt3. Be Positive4. Be Prepared5. Be Attentive

Entering the ClassroomEntering the Classroom

• Enter Quietly & go to your seat• Begin working on your warm-up• Have your materials & homework

on your desk• Do Not enter when door is shut

and lights are out or when I am not in the room or at the door

• Enter Quietly & go to your seat• Begin working on your warm-up• Have your materials & homework

on your desk• Do Not enter when door is shut

and lights are out or when I am not in the room or at the door

What Materials Do I Need Everyday?

What Materials Do I Need Everyday?

• SC History Book• Pencils• Paper• SC History Notebook• iPad• List of apps

• SC History Book• Pencils• Paper• SC History Notebook• iPad• List of apps

SC TextbookSC Textbook

• The South Carolina Journey• User id: 3yo29730• Password: student***This info is on my website and

parent letter***

www.wilsonmew.com

• The South Carolina Journey• User id: 3yo29730• Password: student***This info is on my website and

parent letter***

www.wilsonmew.com

Agendas/iPadsAgendas/iPads

• Must be brought to class everyday

• Write your HW assignment down at the beginning of class

• Use your agenda/iPad to know what to take home.

• Must be brought to class everyday

• Write your HW assignment down at the beginning of class

• Use your agenda/iPad to know what to take home.

iPads/TechnologyiPads/Technology

• iPads are learning devices• You are responsible for your device.• Use it wisely and appropriately• You do not need your cell phone in

class if you have an iPad or other PED

• iPads do not make you smarter

• iPads are learning devices• You are responsible for your device.• Use it wisely and appropriately• You do not need your cell phone in

class if you have an iPad or other PED

• iPads do not make you smarter

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

• Raise your hand to…-Speak or ask questions-Answer a question-Sharpen your pencil-To get a tissue-Throw something away

***Use nonverbal cues when possible

• Raise your hand to…-Speak or ask questions-Answer a question-Sharpen your pencil-To get a tissue-Throw something away

***Use nonverbal cues when possible

TardiesTardies• You are late when the bell rings and

you are not in my room• You will receive a tardy if you don’t

have required materials• Do Not ask to go to your locker to get

any of these materials (Be Responsible)• 3 tardies = administrative after school

detention• If late, have a pass (ask your teacher)

Do not go to guidance or Ms. Ulmer

• You are late when the bell rings and you are not in my room

• You will receive a tardy if you don’t have required materials

• Do Not ask to go to your locker to get any of these materials (Be Responsible)

• 3 tardies = administrative after school detention

• If late, have a pass (ask your teacher) Do not go to guidance or Ms. Ulmer

Restroom PolicyRestroom Policy• No restroom passes• Go before school & Academy,

before 1st Core, during lunch, & between Core classes

• You are an 8th grader, be responsible and go to the RR on your own time!!!

• If you have a medical need see the counselor or homebase teacher

• No restroom passes• Go before school & Academy,

before 1st Core, during lunch, & between Core classes

• You are an 8th grader, be responsible and go to the RR on your own time!!!

• If you have a medical need see the counselor or homebase teacher

Exiting the ClassroomExiting the Classroom

• The bell does not dismiss you• Mr. Mew dismisses you• Exit quietly

• The bell does not dismiss you• Mr. Mew dismisses you• Exit quietly

Locker TimesLocker Times

*You may only go to your lockers at the appropriate time

• Before Academy (get Academy, 1st , & 2nd RATS)

• After RATS and after Core 1• After lunch (get 2nd , 3rd , & 4th Core

materials)• After school***Consequence is Administrative After

School Detention

*You may only go to your lockers at the appropriate time

• Before Academy (get Academy, 1st , & 2nd RATS)

• After RATS and after Core 1• After lunch (get 2nd , 3rd , & 4th Core

materials)• After school***Consequence is Administrative After

School Detention

What if I Am Absent?What if I Am Absent?• You are responsible for making

up the work• First, call, text, Facetime or

message your Study Buddy_______________________________• Check the absentee folders in

the back of the room• Two days to make up the work• Test/Quiz – you are

responsible for making it up within 1 week (5 school days)

• You are responsible for making up the work

• First, call, text, Facetime or message your Study Buddy

_______________________________• Check the absentee folders in

the back of the room• Two days to make up the work• Test/Quiz – you are

responsible for making it up within 1 week (5 school days)

Work RequirementsWork Requirements

• Write name, date, & core on top right corner

• Use pencils or pens for most work at school

• Write neat & as legible as possible• STEAM students turn in all

assignments on time and completed• STEAM students do their best on all

work

• Write name, date, & core on top right corner

• Use pencils or pens for most work at school

• Write neat & as legible as possible• STEAM students turn in all

assignments on time and completed• STEAM students do their best on all

work

Late WorkLate Work• 5 days to turn it in• 95 is the highest grade you can receive• 5 point deduction for each day late• Write your name, date, LATE, and core

on the paper & place in the late basket• Cannot be turned in late…

Vocabulary***, Book Critiques, Current Events & some projects if specified

***Alternative assignments may be available for some missed HW assignments

• 5 days to turn it in• 95 is the highest grade you can receive• 5 point deduction for each day late• Write your name, date, LATE, and core

on the paper & place in the late basket• Cannot be turned in late…

Vocabulary***, Book Critiques, Current Events & some projects if specified

***Alternative assignments may be available for some missed HW assignments

Grading PolicyGrading Policy• Test/Projects = 75-200

points each• Quizzes and Vocabulary

Tests = 30-60 points each• Classwork, Journals, & Book

Critiques = 20-50 points each

• Homework and Current Events = 10 points each

• Test/Projects = 75-200 points each

• Quizzes and Vocabulary Tests = 30-60 points each

• Classwork, Journals, & Book Critiques = 20-50 points each

• Homework and Current Events = 10 points each

Off Limit AreasOff Limit Areas

• Behind Mr. Mew’s desk• Computers, unless you ask• Overhead/Projector• Cabinets• Light Switches• Air/Heat Switch

• Behind Mr. Mew’s desk• Computers, unless you ask• Overhead/Projector• Cabinets• Light Switches• Air/Heat Switch

Give Me FiveGive Me Five1. Be Quiet2. Be still3. Hands Free (put objects down)4. Eyes on the Speaker5. Listen *The purpose of Give Me Five is

for you to get quiet quickly without Mr. Mew saying a word

1. Be Quiet2. Be still3. Hands Free (put objects down)4. Eyes on the Speaker5. Listen *The purpose of Give Me Five is

for you to get quiet quickly without Mr. Mew saying a word

***Sub Behavior******Sub Behavior***• Follow the substitute’s directions• DO NOT cause problems for Subs• Your behavior should exceed what

is required when I am here• Complete all assignments as

instructed; if finished early read• I reward good notes; if your name

is left as a problem you typically will receive a referral

• Follow the substitute’s directions• DO NOT cause problems for Subs• Your behavior should exceed what

is required when I am here• Complete all assignments as

instructed; if finished early read• I reward good notes; if your name

is left as a problem you typically will receive a referral

3 Strikes and You’re Out3 Strikes and You’re Out

• Folder System (upon receiving 3rd folder you will receive a referral)– 1st folder – sent out of class, parent called– 2nd folder – sent out of class, parent called/meeting– 3rd and any future folders – office referral and

other consequences issued by administrator

• Gum/candy• Tardies (including not having materials)• Dress Code Violations

• Folder System (upon receiving 3rd folder you will receive a referral)– 1st folder – sent out of class, parent called– 2nd folder – sent out of class, parent called/meeting– 3rd and any future folders – office referral and

other consequences issued by administrator

• Gum/candy• Tardies (including not having materials)• Dress Code Violations

School RulesSchool Rules

1. Read and follow all student handbook regulations.

2. Follow instructions of any teacher or staff member.

3. Be on time and in assigned area at all times.

4. No disorderly conduct (any action or intent that could cause bodily harm or property damage)

5. No gum, food, or drink in classrooms or halls without special permission.

1. Read and follow all student handbook regulations.

2. Follow instructions of any teacher or staff member.

3. Be on time and in assigned area at all times.

4. No disorderly conduct (any action or intent that could cause bodily harm or property damage)

5. No gum, food, or drink in classrooms or halls without special permission.

Dress CodeDress Code

- Belts–No logos on shirts or buy a sticker–No sagging pants–Shirts tucked

- Belts–No logos on shirts or buy a sticker–No sagging pants–Shirts tucked

Do you need extra help???

Do you need extra help???

• 7:50 A.M. until 8:25 A.M. most mornings-see me for a pass

• Lunch Study Hall is available Mon-Thurs.• After school by appointment only

• Mr. Mew’s Websitewww.wilsonmew.com Email: wmew@rhmail.org

• 7:50 A.M. until 8:25 A.M. most mornings-see me for a pass

• Lunch Study Hall is available Mon-Thurs.• After school by appointment only

• Mr. Mew’s Websitewww.wilsonmew.com Email: wmew@rhmail.org