With Ms. Andrews § Rules = a set of understood principles governing conduct within a particular activity § Procedures = an established way of doing something § They facilitate efficiency § Maximum product, minimum wasted effort § Maintain a positive learning environment § Apply to EVERYONE, all the time § Help us to be successful in learning § Encourage each other § Mistakes can be positive learning experiences § Communicate respectfully § Absolutely NO bullying or discouragement § Positive, persevering attitude about learning § Be on time, on task, & prepared to learn everyday. § Follow all directions quickly the first time they are given. § Use hand signals silently to respond to or ask a question. § Treat everyone and your surroundings with respect and kindness. § Act in a safe manner around others and classroom equipment. The following will happen when the classroom rules are met and exceeded: § Increased time to go over and explain concepts. § More interesting material will be covered. § We will be able to take advantage of fun and unique learning experiences.
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With Ms. Andrews
§Rules = a set of understood principles governing conduct within a particular activity
§Procedures = an established way of doing something
§They facilitate efficiency§ Maximum product, minimum wasted effort
§Maintain a positive learning environment
§Apply to EVERYONE, all the time
§Help us to be successful in learning
§Encourage each other
§Mistakes can be positive learning experiences
§Communicate respectfully
§Absolutely NO bullying or discouragement
§Positive, persevering attitude about learning
§Be on time, on task, & prepared to learn everyday.
§Follow all directions quickly the first time they are given.
§Use hand signals silently to respond to or ask a question.
§Treat everyone and your surroundings with respect and kindness.
§Act in a safe manner around others and classroom equipment.
The following will happen when the classroom rules are met and exceeded:§Increased time to go over and explain concepts.
§More interesting material will be covered.§We will be able to take advantage of fun and unique learning experiences.
If you choose not to follow the rules…- Consequence 1 = Warning - Consequence 2 = Move seats and complete a Behavior Think Sheet- Consequence 3 = Pink slip and parent contact- Consequence 4 = Pink slip, parent contact and lunch detention- Consequence 5 = ReferralConsequence count reset every week
§ Each student has a specific classroom job they will have to keep the class running smoothly (depending on your assigned seat).§ Paper collector§ Paper distributor§ Supply manager§ Clean Up Crew§ Recorder§ Director§ Helping Hands
§ Jobs rotate every so often.
§Enter quietly & read board agenda
§Gather materials (notebook bin, binder reminder, group supplies, etc.)
§At the bell: in your assigned seat with materials out
§Write assignments & due dates in your binder reminder & answer Science Starters
§Science Starter Q’s
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§DLT = Daily Learning Target
§Success Criteria
§Assignments
§Homework
§There will be questions on the board for you to answer at the start of class when the bell rings
§You have 5 minutes after the bell to answer the questions
§The questions are based on material from a prior lesson, or from something you needed to read for homework.
§When the timer goes off…Stack your answer sheets at the center of your desk. Paper collector hands them in.
§ I score and hand back the answer sheet for the next lesson’s Science Starters
§When you fill your answer sheet up, I collect and enter your total score for that sheet into the gradebook
§Absent? No worries! I adjust your grade.
§There will be no Science Starters on quiz or test days.
§ 1. What are we doing today?
§2. Can we do “___” today?
§3. What did I miss yesterday?
§4. When is “___” due?
Ask three, then ask me!
§ Find your Student folder in the box on the front bookshelf.
§ Look for your assignments paper clipped together with an absent slip.
§ Check the due dates.
§ QUESTION? Ask a neighbor. Then ask me.
§ Also, check the website.
§During ANY announcements, stop what you are doing and COMPLETELY turn off your voices until the end of an announcement.
§How will you know I have an announcement?§ I say “GIVE ME FIVE!”
§ Make sure you get my permission first
§ ONE person to the restroom at a time
§ Must have the PASS to leave the room
§ Fill out and sign sheet COMPLETELY
§ First and last 10 minutes – no passes
§ Also use the sign out sheet if you need to go to the nurse
§ Pass abuse or leaving without permission will result in an immediate pink slip
§Listen very closely and pay careful attention during instructions
§No chatting during notes
§Use a hand signal to ask or respond to a question
Restroom
Question Answer
Comment Sharpen Pencil
Drink § Listen carefully to all instructions before beginning work
§Noise level should be minimum - whispers
§No side conversations or other work§ It is okay to whisper to a neighbor for some help…stay on topic…no copying
§Stay in assigned seat unless directed
§USE CLASS TIME WISELY
§Everyone is on task, all the time
§Respect each other’s opinions and rights
§Share responsibilities equally
§Use soft voices
§Stay with your assigned table group
§Lab safety is my #1 priority
§You must have a safety contract turned in to participate in labs that involve chemicals & glassware
§Misbehavior will result in immediate dismissal from today’s activity and makeup work will be assigned.
§ABSOLUTELY NO TALKING to neighbors
§Eyes on own quiz / test
§You use your OWN resources if directed
§No electronics will be used during the entire test
§SILENT, electronic-free work when done early
§FULL NAME AND PERIOD on all assignments
§Place in blue “Due Now” tray near my desk
§No-Name papers get put in the “No Name” basket
No name, no grade!
§Resubmit to turn in tray
§ Missing work is worth zero points after the due date
§ Late = turned in after due date unless otherwise arranged on an absent slip (you can still get late points on absent work if it’s not turned in in a timely manner)
§ Late work goes in the “Late” tray any time you have it done and ready.
§ 30% point deduction for late work turned in within ONE week from due date
§ 50% deduction after that
§ Not accepted after the end of the quarter
§One “freebie” per quarter
§To redeem, draw a dust devil on top of your late work (see me for online homework)
§Weekly Homework is assigned on a Friday and is due on a Friday
§This year, homework will be assigned online at CK12.org unless other arrangements are made for paper homework
§A class textbook is on this site as well
§Meant for practice and reinforcement of concepts learned in class
§ Your are in your seat until bell rings –no lining up at door
§ Fill out an absent slip and collect worksheets for your shoulder partner if needed. Hand in to me.
§ Clean up your desk, push in chair, empty table trash and throw away trash before leaving
§ Notebooks and materials must be put away before dismissal
§ Complete exit slip when assigned, submit when you walk out
§ NO RUNNING OUT THE DOOR
§All rules and procedures strictly followed
§Respect teacher and follow instructions
§Help teacher with any technology, classroom materials, etc.
§DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE PINK SLIP
