Classroom Rules

Classroom RulesRespect yourself and others

Just as I will treat you with respect, I expect you treat yourself, your classmate, any guests and me with respect.

Come prepared for class You are required to bring a pencil, a book, and notebook paper to class each day.

Be in class on time You are given three minutes between classes. If you are late, you will need a pass from another teacher or the office to be excused.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the ClassroomEnter quietlyOnce you enter the room, do not exit

the room without permissionGo directly to your seatThe first person into the room passes

out the warm up folders, the second person passes out the IANs. They will be located on the bookcases under the windows.

Warm UpSit quietly and do your warm-up. It will be on the written on the board.

Work silently and independently.

Complete each part of the warm- up.

Hold questions until time for the warm up discussion

Arriving LateEnter silentlyBegin participating in the class activity

Hold onto your tardy slip and the teacher will get it from you when there is a break in the lesson

Do not interrupt

When the Teacher Wants Your Attention and Silence

Watch for the signal; Teacher raising her hand

Stop what you are doing and quietly raise your hand.

Become Quiet.Listen without interruption.

Class DiscussionsPlease ParticipateWait to be called onBe patient and do not interrupt

Do not blurtI want to hear what you have to say

Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion

Collaborate Learning GroupsUse Only

ACCOUNTABLE TALK

ACCOUNTABLE TALKMake connections “This reminds me…”Questions/Wonderings “I wonder why…”Listen to others “I see what you’re saying…”Add on to what others say “What you said made me think…”

More Accountable Talk

Use LOTS (Language of the Standard)Sound levels are appropriate for inside.Each person speaks one at

a time.Each person in the group

contributes.Everyone works to help

each other.

Independent WorkWork silently on independent assignments

Do not attempt to have discussions during time designated for independent work

Be patient if you need help and use your wait time wisely

Getting The Teacher’s Attention

Raise your handBe patient and do not interrupt

Wait to be acknowledged

Finishing Assigned Work Before Time is Called

Work on unfinished Science assignments in IAN

Begin tonight’s homework assignment –OR- Read

Moving Around the RoomDo not interruptRemain seated unless you have permissionRaise your hand and wait to be

acknowledged.If your pencil needs to be sharpened, hold

it up in the air and wait for permission to go to the sharpener.

If you need a tissue, go quietly and get a tissue. If you need to blow your nose, please step out of the room.

Please hold all trash at your desk, you can throw it away on your way out of the door.

Leaving During EmergencyIf an alarm sounds or an announcement for evacuation is called, SIT QUIETLY at your desk

REMAIN CALM! Panic creates chaos

The teacher will give directions after determining the type of emergency

FOLLOW THE TEACHER’S DIRECTIONS

Turning in AssignmentsKeep completed assignments until I let you know what to do with itPass it to meSomeone will collect itPut it in the basket on the bookcase

If you do not have your assignment, fill out a Personal Responsibility Form.

Collecting Make Up WorkGo to the makeup work case (on the bookcase beside the door)

Collect YOUR makeup work from the folder for your class period, you have three days to turn in makeup work

When makeup work is completed, turn it into me by placing it in the in basket for your class period

Be sure to write your name, date and period number on the top right hand corner the assignment

Substitute TeacherIf there is a substitute teacher in the room, I expect you to be on your BEST behavior.

Be polite and helpfulRemember…how you act reflects not only on yourself, but me and the school

If a substitute leaves a note with your name on it, you will have consequences!

Special Guest Entering the RoomAll Adults are considered Special Guests: they are here for a reason

Continue on task as if there was not an interruption

Behavior will continue to be your best

Class DismissalThe Teacher dismisses you, not the clock

Do not start packing up until the teacher tells you to

Pick up all trashTake all of your materials with you

Teacher will dismiss by tables.

Grading PolicyTest = 60%Homework, Daily, Classwork = 30%

End of Year Final = 10%

Required MaterialsPencils (lead or wooden)

IAN (will remain in class)

Colored pencils

How To Head A PaperOn the front (holes will be on the left

side of the page), top right hand corner of your paper write: First and last name, date, and period

Dylan WilliamsAugust 27, 20135th period

RMS Bathroom PolicyStudents are encouraged to maximize their time

throughout the school day here at RMS. Therefore, it is encouraged that students use the restroom at designated times (between classes or as teacher designates).

However, this is not always possible; therefore, students will have the opportunity to go to the restroom in class three times per semester. After the third restroom break, students will serve lunch detention as a result.

In order to ensure this policy is followed, students will initial next to their name on the teacher’s restroom log when they must go to the restroom during class.

This policy does not pertain to students that have a medical condition that would create a need to use the restroom more frequently.

If you refuse to follow the classroom rules and procedure there will be

consequences.

ConsequencesWarningLunch Detention Morning/After School detention

All consequences may result in parent contact.

Severe InfractionsAny student who uses profanity, fights, threatens to harm others, treats others with cruelty, damages school property, property of the teacher, or others, or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office office IMMEDIATELY.

Enjoy your week-end! See ‘ya Monday!!