Mrs. Williford’s World Geography

“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself. “
John Dewey

                                                         My Classroom Expectations are as Follows:

·        No Intellectual Bulimia– What that means is that I do not want nor do I need the textbook quoted backto me.  I want original, stimulating andthought provoking ideas in my classroom.  

·        The Socratic Method willbe used extensively in my room.  We as agroup will express like-minded ideas, opinions and exchange knowledge in afocused and meaningful way.

·        Knowledge Accountability– The student is accountable for seizing the opportunity to learn andcommunicate ideas amongst his peers. 

• Come in and sit down at assigned seat and begin  with the introspective question of the day and continue with the lesson of the day. 
• The days lesson can and will contain many possible avenues of learning. (i.e.  small and whole group work and individual study.)
• I have two grading categories 60% major and 40% minor.
• District late policy and re-do policy are followed in this class.

Classroom Policies:

• NO phones or any electronic devices.  I see them they are mine and then they are the offices.
• No one is allowed behind my desk at any time.
• NO gum, food or drink in my class.
• No writing on books or desks. 
• No crude language or inappropriate subject matter discussed in my room.
• Do not talk over myself or your fellow classmates.  It is rude and will not be tolerated in my class.  Everyone should have a voice to be heard without impediment.
• Follow the school dress code in my class at all time.
• No makeup bags or backpacks of any kind in my room.  You have been assigned a locker for your personal belongings.

• 5 subject college ruled notebook