This document provides information for Ms. Leone's developmental reading class. It outlines classroom procedures including arriving on time, remaining seated during instruction, speaking politely, and following school rules. It also defines key concepts like rights, responsibilities, and respect. Grading policies are explained, with daily grades making up 25% and tests 20% of a student's grade. Contact information is provided for tutoring sessions and emailing the teacher.

1. Welcome
Ms. Leone
Room 335
Developmental Reading

2. The 3 R’s
 Rights
 Responsibilities
 Respect

3. Right
 that which is just, fair, or good. I did right by
returning the lost wallet. synonyms:
good, virtue antonyms: injustice, wrong
 (sometimes plural) that which is due to a
person from nature or law. Free speech is
one of the most important rights enjoyed by
Americans. synonyms:
birthright, freedom, power, privilege, title

4. Right
 Examples:
 Be safe
 Learn
 Think and have feelings
 Illustration:

5. Responsibility
part of
noun
speech:
inflections: responsibilities
the condition or fact of being responsible. Adults
definition 1: should take responsibility for their actions. synonyms:
blame, liability
something that a person is responsible for; duty. His
responsibilities at work include typing and filing.
definition 2:
synonyms: blame, business, duty
related
chore, fault, job, liability, obligation, task
words:

6. Responsibility
 Responsible:
 expected to take care of particular things or to perform
certain duties. Parents need to be responsible for their
children. Don't blame me. I am not responsible for
taking care of the dog.
 being the cause of something. I am responsible for the
accident. similar words: guilty
 having good judgment about what is right or wrong; able
to be trusted by other people. Our baby-sitter is young
but very responsible. synonyms: sane, sensible similar
words: moral, reasonable

7. Responsibility
 Examples:
 Say things that don’t hurt people’s feelings
 Keep a safe environment
 Allow the teacher to teach
 Bring materials
 Stay in the classroom
 To create a class that encourages learning
 Ask for help when you need it
 Give you grades frequently
 Communicate with parents

8. Respect
part of speech: noun
the honor that someone gives to another person. My
definition: grandparents enjoy the respect and love of our entire
family. synonyms: admiration, honor
related words: consideration, courtesy, credit
part of speech: verb
inflections: respected, respecting, respects
to give honor to someone; to put someone in a high
position in your feelings. You should respect your
definition:
mother. synonyms: admire, honor similar words:
admire, favor, regard

9. Respect
 Examples:
 Word choices and tone
 Say nice things
 Keep classroom looking nice
 Use time wisely
 Illustration:

10. Teacher & Students Responsibilities
My responsibilities as your teacher:
 to treat you with respect and care as an
individual
 To provide you an orderly classroom
environment
 To provide you with necessary discipline
 To provide you the appropriate motivation
 To teach you the required content

11. Teacher & Students Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as my students
 To treat me with respect and care as an
individual
 To attend classes regularly
 To be cooperative and not disruptive
 To study and do your work
 To learn and master the required content

12. Classroom Procedures
1. Attend to personal needs before coming
to class.
I have been instructed NOT to limit passes, so
please do not ask for a pass unless you have a
true emergency. Bring your pencil and paper
everyday! This is high school.
We do not give passes the first or last fifteen
minutes of class so that the behavior techs can
clear the halls.

13. Classroom Procedures
2. Come to class on time.
Standing outside the door and rushing in after
the bell has begun to ring will constitute a tardy.
You must be INSIDE the door when it begins
ringing to be counted on time.

14. Classroom Procedures
3. Begin the start-up/warm-up activity within
1 minute after the tardy bell.
Directions will be on the projection screen/ on
the board/ worksheet. Please do not wait for
me to remind you to begin since I need to take
roll and attend other duties for the first few
minutes of the period. When I begin class,
directions for start up/warm-up may be taken
down, so don’t delay.

15. Classroom Procedures
4. Remain in your seat during instructions.
Do not disrupt the instruction by sharpening
your pencil, throwing away trash, or by getting
out of your seat.
Wait until it is an appropriate time to attend to
your needs.

16. Classroom Procedures
5. Be tidy and ask before touching things
that do not belong to you.
We share this classroom. Please do not adjust
the blinds, erase the board, or touch things that
do not belong to you without getting permission
first.
Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of
your room. This is your second home.

17. Classroom Procedures
6. Talk only when permitted and remain on
task.
Be aware of the situation since quiet talking is
allowed in some situations and speaking to the
entire group without raising your hand may be
allowed in others. I will remind you once and
expect compliance.

18. Classroom Procedures
7. Use polite speech and body language.
Unkind teasing and impolite behavior is
unacceptable. Please do not ask to step
outside to spit.

19. Classroom Procedures
 Reminder of school rules
 Wear your uniform every day
 No hats or scullies
 Do NOT USE cell phones and other personal
electronic devices.

20. DCPS Grading System
A 93 – 100 C+ 77 – 79
A- 90 – 92 C 73 – 76
B+ 87 – 89 C- 70 – 72
B 83 – 86 D+ 67 – 69
B- 80 – 82 D 64 – 66
F 0 - 63

21. How Do I Grade You?
 25% Daily Grade: 10 points for being on-time
and starting your Activator without prompts
 40% Classwork
 15% Homework
 20% Tests
 Progress Reports will be posted and given
out twice an advisory

22. How to contact me
 If you need some help or you want to ask
course related questions, you can e-mail me
at beth.leone@dc.gov
 Every Mon and Wed 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in
the Library for GUMSHOE tutoring