Welcome to Mrs. Baird’s Classroom

Procedures and Guidelines

Am I in the right room?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Microsoft Word 2007

Microsoft Power Point 2007

Microsoft Excel 2007

Skills Bank Holt’s Science Plato

Think link River Deep Math Facts in a

Flash Research

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded?

Doing your best means trying

Grading Scale

A = 91 -100 B = 81 – 90 C = 71 – 80 D = 61 – 70 F = 51 - 60

Mrs. Baird’sClassroom Rules

Mrs. Baird’sClassroom Rules

•Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself at ALL times•BE COURTEOUS•BE PREPARED•BE ON TIME•FOLLOW ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES•No food, drinks, or gum permitted in computer labs•Assigned seating arrangement required; Each student

is responsible for his/her work station •Report equipment problems to instructor ASAP•LOG IN USING YOUR PASSWORD ONLY•Do Not access inappropriate websites or chat lines

Mrs. Baird’sLab Rules Continued…

Mrs. Baird’sLab Rules Continued…

•Exit computer program and logout before leaving computer Lab•Clean your work station and place chairs neatly under table before leaving lab•WAIT for instructor to dismiss you from labChoosing to follow the rules will result in:•Verbal acknowledgement•A stress free learning environment•A pleasant and secure atmosphereNot choosing to follow the rules will result in:

1st Warning and documentation2nd Loss of 5 minutes from break3rd Loss of 10 minute break/ parental contact

4th Write up and referral for after school detention*Please choose to make this a Great year!

Guidelines Procedures

Mrs. Baird’sClassroom Contract

Upon entering classroom, be seated in your assigned seat, log-in to your computer workstation and begin working on bell ringer assignment (math facts).

Guideline #1

Bring AGENDA and pencil or pen to Lab and take them with you when you leave.

Guideline #2

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #3

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #4

Follow ALL procedures and policies as outlined in the Whitley County Middle Schools handbook/agenda.

Guideline #5

This lab is a “No Whining Zone”.That means that there will be no

whining, for ANY reason.

Everything that I do is in your bestInterest, so please respect the

“No Whining Zone” this semester.

No Whining

Special Guideline

Verbal acknowledgement

A stress-free learning environment

A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Following Guidelines will result in..

1st Warning and documentation

2nd Action Plan, Parental Contact, and loss of break

3rd Disciplinary Referral

Not Following Guidelines will result in…

Mrs. Baird’s Action Plan

1. What’s the problem?

2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors)

3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?

__________________Date

______________________________ __________________________________Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

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 the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Severe Clause

Ms. Rickett

Classroom Procedures

Please enter quietly.

Sit in your assigned seat.

Log on to your workstation.

Begin bell work assignment while attendance is taken.

Entering the Lab

Enter quietly.

Excused: Place excuse on my desk

Unexcused: Break detention

Have a seat and log-on to your computer and begin your assignment.

When you are tardy…

I will… Stand in front of the class Wait for everyone to be quiet Begin speaking

Getting Your Attention

Fill it out

Sign and date it

Turn it in with the homework/classwork papers

Student Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have the assigned homework/classwork.

Date:____________________Printed Name:___________Home Room:____________

Student Responsibility CardYou’ve been Pink-Slipped!

Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a student.

Missing Assignment:__________________________________________________________

I do not have my homework today because:

_____I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class._____I chose not to do my homework._____I forgot to do my homework._____I did not have the appropriate materials at home._____Other – Please explain below

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________________________________________________

Finish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

Work on unfinished classroom assignments. Read an AR book Work on a research assignment or project May work on any homework assignment.

Activities

Go to your working folder Retrieve any handouts and Assignment Sign and date folder

Make-up work for unexcused absences is not available.

After an Excused Absence

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 later.

Classroom Discussions

You must ask permission.

Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

Moving Around the Room

The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.

Do NOT start logging off or packing up prior to the bell.

Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with “Have a nice day!”

Class Dismissal

Special guests Working Cooperatively Fire, Severe Weather and Bus Drills Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

“Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.

Questions