Post on 31-Dec-2015
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How will I be graded?
• You will be graded on a points system
• Extra Credit is always available
• Grading Scale: 93 – above = A 85 – 92 = B 75 – 84 = C 70 – 74 = D Below 70 = F
*Remember you are responsible for your grades
What are the rules of this classroom?
• Be Courteous
• Be Prepared
• Be on TIME
• Follow all Guidelines and Procedures
GUIDELINE #5
Actively participate in class lectures by taking notes and not disturbing those around you.
GUIDELINE #6
Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the OMS and Rutherford County Schools handbooks.
SPECIAL GUIDELINE
This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason.
Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this year.
Guideline Infraction Notice
These will be written directly in your Charger Planner and require a parent signature.
Following Guidelines will result in:
Verbal Acknowledgement
A Stress free learning environment
A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere
Severe Clause
Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.
Entering the room
Please enter quietly
Have a seat
Take out your materials
Review the agenda
Begin bell work assignment
When you are tardy…
Enter quietly
Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk
Unexcused: Sign tardy list on corner of my desk
Have a seat and take out your materials
Getting your attention
I will:
Stand in front of the class
Raise my hand
Wait for everyone to be quiet
Begin speaking
Student Responsibility CardThis is for the students who do not have the assigned homeworkFill it out
Sign and date it
Turn it in with the homework papers
What do I do next?Activities
Work on unfinished assignments
Read your library book
Start working on tonight’s homework
Computer Procedures You MUST ask a teacher before using the computer
No student is allowed on the computer if there is a substitute teacher
You MUST have your agenda OUT and OPEN to the computer agreement page while using the computer
You MUST sign the Computer User Log BEFORE using the computer and sign out when you are finished Signing the log will ensure continued computer use Failure to sign the log will result in loss of computer
use for a time
Remember – The Technology Support Services Department at the Rutherford County Board of Education is monitoring your Internet Activity
Scheduled check out
Please let me know as you enter the classroom
• I will be at the door
Quietly raise your hand to get my attention
Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time (when the office calls for you)
If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.
Turning in papers
Place your paper on the table in front of the person closest to the middle aisle
If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to the middle aisle
I will come by and collect all stacks
Classroom Discussions
PLEASE participate
I want to hear what you have to say
Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion
If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask me later
CPS Activities
PLEASE participate
All students will receive a daily grade based on their involvement
Make sure you are taking some notes; I will be taking them up at the end of class
This is not a time to work on other assignments, socialize, or simply not participate
Moving around the roomYou must ask permission
Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency
Class Dismissal
The teacher dismisses you, not the bell
Do not start packing up prior to the bell unless you have been instructed to do so
Make sure you clean up around your area before you leave
Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:
“Have a nice day.”
Substitute Teachers Follow all of the substitute’s instructions the first
time they are given
Sit quietly and complete the assigned work
Do not socialize with your classmates or get off task
If your name is written down on the misbehaved list for any reason, you will be given a write off or “replacement” assignment that must be competed by the following morning, NO QUESTIONS ASKED
If your name is put on the misbehaved list again you will be sent to early morning detention
Special ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis
Library
Special guests
Progress Reports
Working Cooperatively
Fire Drill
Tornado Drill
Intercom Announcements
Assemblies
My Pledge to Students
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.