8th Grade CCCBy: Ms. Ratcliffe

Behavior Expectations

Ms. RATCLIFFE’S RULES

• Be Respectful

• Be Responsible

• Be Resourceful

Standard Classroom Procedures

VOICE LEVEL

0 = Silence, No talking

1 = Whisper

2 = Normal conversational voice

3 = Presenting voice(Teachers instructional voice)

4 = Outside voice

Standard Classroom Procedures(Continued)

BEGINNING OF CLASS

• Enter room quietly

• Get Grade Check form & materials

• Find seat and sit down

• Set out Agenda

• Start on Do Now

• Raise hand for help, if needed

DIRECT TEACH

• Eyes on speaker

• Voice level = 0

• Students following along

• Taking notes, if appropriate

• Raise hand to speak

Standard Classroom Procedures(Continued)

INDEPENDENT WORK

• Voice level = 0

• Focus on assigned activity until complete or

otherwise directed.

• Stay in seat

• Raise hand to speak

END OF CLASS/DISMISSAL

• Remember that teachers release students. Not the

bell.

• 5 minute pack-up/clean-up

What If’s

TARDY STUDENTS

• Enter room quietly

• Sign into tardy log

• Get warm-up & materials

• Find seat and sit down

• Catch up to class, complete Do Now during own

time

TARDY POLICY

• 1st Offense – Copy ½ Tardy Essay

• 2nd Offense – Copy Entire Essay

• 3rd Offense – Phone call home

• 4th Offense – Referral

** No Tardy Rewards**

What If’s(Continued)

RESTROOM

• 10/10 Rule.

• Wait for appropriate time.

• Have agenda pre-filled out.Teacher will place time &

initial

• Upon returning, replace wooden pass. Leave paper pass

on Teacher’s desk

LEAVING THE CLASSROOM WITH A PASS

• Keep pass visible

• Go directly to location

• Be polite if stopped by adults

• Enter new location quietly

• Return directly to classroom

What If’s(Continued)

PARTNER/ GROUP WORK

• Pick a partner wisely

• Stay on taskTake turns speaking

Use Accountable TalkVoices = 2

• Listen to cues from teacher

RETURNING AFTER AN ABSENCE

• Fill out agenda for entire day missed

• # of days missing +1 to complete in CCC or during

personal time

• Set time to make-up tests with teacher

Ms. Ratcliffe’s Rewards

Individual Rewards

• Positive phone call home.

• Positive note home.

• Treat from the treat box.

• Free or Computer Time

Whole Class Rewards

• Preferred Activity Time on Fridays.

• Music while you work.

Classroom Consequences

• First offense: Non-Verbal Warning.

• Second offense: Verbal Warning

• Third offense: Reflection Pass with half essay AND call parent

• Fourth offense: Reflection Pass with full essay

• Fifth Offense: After school detention with phone call home.

• Sixth Offense: Referral.

Syllabus

The End

8th Grade CCCBy: Ms. Ratcliffe