Mrs. Bears
My Contact InformationClassroom number-219Office room number-142Work hours are 7 am – 4:30 pm
My phone # is: 328-6773My e-mail is [email protected]
Classroom Rules
Respect for selfRespect for othersRespect for materialsRespect for our schoolRespect for the teacherRespect for learning time
Classroom PoliciesGrades
Grades are points basedEssays/Projects 50-100 ptsExaminations 50-100 pts
Quizzes 10-30 ptsGraded Discussions 15-45 pts
Assignments 10-30 ptsWarm-ups 25 pts/wk
Classroom PoliciesMaterials
English NotebookPen or PencilPaperIndependent Reading Book**These materials are needed
Everyday**
Classroom Policies Warm-Ups
DailyWorth 5 pts a day or 25 pts/wkBased on
Grammar ExercisesQuick WritesWriting InstructionQuestions about prior day’s lesson
Classroom Policies Participation Points
In class on time, appropriate behavior, and has supplies=10 pts
Excused absence=10 ptsUnexcused absence=0 ptsUnexcused tardy=5 ptsDoes not have supplies=5ptsInappropriate behavior resulting in a
referral=0pts
Classroom PoliciesTardies
Three Strike rule for Unexcused Tardies3 tardies=detention4 tardies=detention, action plan, and call home
5 or more tardies= office referral
Classroom PoliciesConsequences
**Consequences for Inappropriate Classroom Behavior**
1. Two warnings2. Level 1 referral, conference
with me, and lose participation points for the day
3. Level 1 referral, conference with me, lose participation points for the day, and detention
Classroom PoliciesConsequences
**Consequences for Inappropriate Classroom Behavior**
4. Level 1 referral, conference with me, lose participation points for the day, and detention
5. Level 1 referral, conference with me, lose participation points for the day, detention, action plan, and call home
6. Office Referral
Classroom PoliciesAction Plan
My Action Plan
1. What is the problem?
2. What is causing the problem? (List the factors)
3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
Date_______________________________________________
Student’s Signature_____________________________________________________
Classroom PoliciesDetentions
Each detention will last 15 minutes
Must be pre-arranged with me If you do not attend-automatic call
home Before school After school During lunch
Bring your lunch from home or go to the cafeteria first & bring it back to my room. *Note that your detention still lasts 15 mins*
Classroom PoliciesPositive Referrals
Positive call, text, or e-mail home.
Name on bulletin board Various small prizes Get out of work free pass (can only be used with teacher
approval & can only use one each quarter)
Classroom PoliciesLate Work
Essays/Projects are due on the assigned date. Absences do not get you extra time.
On all other assignments late deductions will be as follows:
1 week late-90% credit 2 weeks late-80% credit 3 weeks or more-70% credit
Classroom PoliciesPasses
Passes for bathroom and drinking fountain will not be given during the first or last ten minutes of class.
Only 1 student may be out of the classroom at a time.
No passes will be given during instructional time.
Any abuse of passes will result in student losing his/her privileges.
Classroom PoliciesCell Phones/i-Pods
Turn off and put away all electronics upon entering the room!
No cell phone use during class In case of emergencies, speak with
and obtain teacher permission before class
i-Pods used with teacher permission
Classroom PoliciesCell Phones/i-Pods
Disregarding the policy for electronic devices is considered inappropriate classroom behavior. Therefore, the consequences will be the same.
Classroom PoliciesMake-up work when absent
1. Check the make-up notebook.2. Read the entry for the day that
you were gone. It will explain what was done in class and list any assignments or homework.
3. Check the folder for any handouts & take as needed.
Classroom PoliciesMake-up work when absent
4. If notes were taken in class, you will need to get these from another student.
5. If you do not understand what you need to do after reading the entry, consult one of your classmates for clarification. If after speaking with your classmate you still do not understand, then ask me.
Classroom PoliciesMake-up work when absent
**You do not need to ask the teacher for make-up work. Go directly to the make-up notebook**
Classroom PoliciesFood & Drink
Food & Drink will be allowed as long as….
1. They do not interrupt class.
2. You clean up after yourself.
3. The drinks are in covered containers.
Classroom PoliciesWhat Do I Do Now?
Any English Make-up Work Read Silently Work on your Book Project Do Extra Credit
Worksheets Work for Other Classes
Classroom PoliciesWhat Do I Do Now?
You will never have time to sit there and do nothing!
You will never have time to sit and chat with your neighbors!
Classroom PoliciesWhere Do I Find…
Pencils Make-Up Notebook The Daily Warm-up Objectives Agenda The Turn-in Basket
Classroom PoliciesWhat Do I Do If I’m Struggling?
Ask Questions Schedule Time With Me for
Extra Help Attend After School
Tutoring Attend Saturday School Do Extra Credit