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The Education Company
Williams Middle School
Classroom Plan
Born in Huntsville Graduated from
University of North Alabama (Go Lions!)
I took that picture
About Mrs. Henderson
Sadie & Danny
Teacher Creed
As your teacher, I will not allow any student in this classroom to stop me from teaching for any
reason whatsoever.
As your teacher, I will not allow any student in this classroom to stop other students from
learning.
As your teacher, I will not allow any student in this classroom to keep me from doing what is in
the best interest of the class.
As your teacher, I am a member of this classroom and there are two things that I will never allow:
1. Manipulation2. Questioning of my management system in
public
Entering the Classroom
1.Go directly to assigned seat2.Get out sketchbook3.Begin working on Bell Ringer4.Finish when Mrs. Henderson says to
Late Arrival
1.If you are late coming to class (with or without a pass), you will sign the Tardy book 2.Tardy book is located on the counter next to the tall closets3.You should not have to be prompted to sign if you are late
Daily Agenda
1.The daily agenda will be written on the board every day2.Please do not ask what we are doing for the day
Homework
1.If homework was assigned the day before, it will be collected after the Bell Ringer
Pencil Sharpener
1.You may get up and sharpen your pencil when needed2.Do not continue to sharpen if teacher is talking
Charging Computers
1.Computers should be charged before coming to school2.If you need to charge your computer, ask Mrs. Henderson who will direct you to which outlet to use
Use of Computers
1.Computers are only to be used during designated “device time”2.There will be a sign at the front of the classroom that will tell you if it is acceptable to use your device
Finish Early1.Let Mrs. Henderson know you finished early2.You may choose to read in the reading corner or pick an early finish sketchbook activity
Cell Phones
1.Cell phones are not to be used in the classroom2.If you are caught using your cell phone, they will be collected and placed in phone prison for the rest of the day.3.You will be able to come collect your phone at the end of the day
Classroom Noise Level
1.You may talk quietly while you work on your project2.If the noise level gets too loud, a no talking rule will go into effect for the rest of the block.
Clean Up
1.You are to begin cleaning up your work area 5 minutes before class is over2.Once your work area has been cleaned, stay seated at your assigned seat until the bell rings3.Make sure to push your chair in when you leave
Questions
1.If you have a question about your project, remain seated and raise your hand2.If Mrs. Henderson is helping another student, stay in your seat and wait until she is finished.
Bathroom/Office
1.Only one student allowed to leave classroom at a time2.You must take designated pass based on where you are going3.You MUST have permission prior to leaving the classroom
Tornado Warning1.Quietly line up at the door in single file2.Follow Mrs. Henderson to designated safe place Fire1.Quietly line up in single file line at back door2.Follow Mrs. Henderson to designated area3.Stay quiet for roll call
Power Outage1.If the power goes out, please do not scream2.Stay seated and keep working on project
Emergency Procedures
Bring a sketchbook, folder, computer, pencil, and eraser to class everyday
Be seated and working on bell ringer by the time the bell rings
Keep a positive attitude
Respect each other, the teacher, and the materials that are provided.
Clean up work area before the end of class
Classroom Expectations
Class Store Open ONLY during Bell Ringer
time
Must use Art Cash/Coins earned for good behavior to purchase items
Test Buddy
Bonus Points
Music
Catch Up Day
Positive Incentives
Consequences
1. Warning (Name in Behavior Log)
2. Sign Behavior Log, Last Out of classroom after bell rings
3. Sign Behavior Log, Value Time, After Class
4. Parent Contact
Severe Clause
Fighting- Willful intent to inflict pain
Vandalism- Destroying property
Overt Defiance- Extreme
You will be referred directly to Administration for severe consequences
Grading
Assessments:Students will be assessed based on the following criteria:
10% Homework (sketchbook assignment, research assignments)30% Class Assignments (bell ringer, formative assessments)60% Summative Assessment (portfolio, unit tests, pop quizzes)
Projects will be graded based upon a rubric which allows the students to see exactly how their grade is determined and in which areas they may be able to improve the projects over-all grade
Attendance
Try to make it to class everyday
Late to class will result in signing the tardy log
Repeated tardies will result in parent contact
180 days in the school year
If you miss class, it is up to you to check make up folder and ask classmate what you missed
Catch up days will be provided for projects