Here's a preview of my drafted power point for the first day of school.

1. WELCOME TO
DAWSON ELEMENTARY
2016-2017 School Year
4th Grade
Ms. McQueen, teacher

2. MY BELIEFS, THOUGHTS, & IDEAS OF
EDUCATING SCHOLARS
 4th Grade scholars have brilliant minds that are
ready to be put to work.
 Each scholar is capable of learning. However, it is
my duty to teach you not only WHAT to learn, but
HOW to learn.
 Because I want nothing but the best for and FROM
you, my expectations of each of you are high.
(Don’t worry! I’ll support and aid you every step of
the way!)
 RESPONSIBILITY is key. You play a role in your
education.

3. ATTENDANCE POLICY
 Brilliant minds need to be put to work AT SCHOOL.
 Remember, you can’t learn if you’re not at school.
Your attendance is very important.
 Be H.O.T., here on time.

4. HOW YOUR WORK/PERFORMANCE WILL BE
GRADED
• General Grading Scale
• 5= 100-94.5 (A)
• 4= 94.4- 84.5 (B)
• 3= 84.4- 74.5 (C)
• 2= 74.4 -69.5 (D)
• 1= 69.4-0 (F)
• Possible Outcomes
• If a feedback of 5 or 4 is given, the corresponding numerical grade
is recorded in both grade books.
• If a feedback of 3 is given, an attempt of revising the assignment
for partial credit may be given. If this opportunity is not given, the
corresponding numerical grade is recorded in both grade books.
• Revisions are imperative on all assignments that receive a
feedback of 2 or 1.

5. REVISION POLICY
 If you do not understand or grasp a skill, how can I
expect you to master what is next? In that case,
revision is key to improvement and MASTERY.
 As previously stated, all work with a feedback of 2
or lower MUST BE revised/redone.
 Revisions on classwork will be assigned as
homework. (YES, this is in addition to the
homework you’ll already have.)
 Failure to complete revisions will result in the original
grade being recorded in both grade books.

6. REVISION POLICY (CONT.)
 The revision policy applies to tests as well.
 Test revisions will only be given on certain parts of
the original exam.
 Content of test revisions will be extremely similar in
nature, but not exactly the same as on the original
exam.
 Test revisions will be scheduled throughout the
following week of the original given test date.

7. HOMEWORK
 I know homework may not be one of your favorite
activities to do once out of school, but it is
IMPORTANT.
 Homework is mandatory. It will be taken up daily,
graded, and recorded.
 Mondays and Wednesdays
 Homework will be assigned in reading, language arts,
and mathematics.
 Tuesdays and Thursdays
 Homework will be assigned in science and social
studies.

8. “I AM…” A BLOOMING BLOSSOM
“I am…”
“I feel…” “I want…”
“I cry…”
“I see…”
“I am…”

9. “I AM…” A BLOOMING BLOSSOM
I am Ms.
McQueen
I feel honored
to be your
teacher.
I want to go to
Paris soon.
I cry when I
am sad or
frustrated.
I see
everything
positively.
I am an
educator.

10. WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER
 We’re (you, your parents, me, and the entire
school) in this academic journey together.
 Your success is important to us all!

11. WITH HARD WORK AND DEDICATION…
 We can succeed!
 We can achieve!
 We can excel!
 We can be all that we can be!
 I believe in you. You have to believe in yourself.
 I will show you the path and guide you. You must
order your own footsteps to follow.