MRS. SAMPLE

Materials needed for class 1 3-subject Notebook (this is to stay

organized at all times!) 1 composition Notebook (For writing) Glue Sticks (you will need these to

glue in papers and handouts) Student scissors (for projects) Colored Pencils (for projects)

Procedures We have silent transitions– this means

you should be SILENT while outside waiting for class.

You will line up outside along the wall– do not touch the doors, fire alarm case, or fire extinguisher.

When all students from the previous class have left, you will be let into the classroom. Please don’t socialize with those leaving because you hold up other from class.

Procedures When you enter class, you will go

straight to your assigned seat. Take out all needed materials for the

day and put your book bag away. You are to fill out your homework in

your agenda immediately. Then, you will start your warm up in

your notebook.

Leaving class You will push in your chair and pick up

any trash/paper on the floor. You will line up one behind another on

the side of the classroom and wait to leave.

Please make sure all your belongings are in your possession.

Please ensure you are not using this time for socialization– it holds up your classmates and my next class.

Hall Behavior Students are to stay in a straight line

and face forward at all times. Remember- you represent yourself,

your peers, and your team. You are to be respectful and behave appropriately in the halls.

You do not stop for water or the restroom without permission from your teacher.

You do not touch, write upon, or rip any thing posted on the walls– be respectful.

Emergency Procedures Fire alarms will occur once a month as mandated by the county

If you hear an alarm, you are to quickly move to your seat and await further instructions

You will line up and follow the evacuation plan

All students are to remain SILENT for the duration of any emergency drill or actual event

You will be expected to follow all directions given to you by any adult.

Food, Gum, Drinks There is no food in any class. NO FOOD. Food

is not supposed to leave the lunchroom. If this is observed, you will receive consequences.

Water bottles are more than welcome in class, however no soda, no sports drinks, no colored drinks--which is a school policy. (Propel is okay)

GUM IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL- I don’t care what other teachers allow you to do. You will be required to spit it out in a if you are

caught with it!

Restroom Breaks You have assigned restroom breaks with

Academic #1 & Academic #3. You also will have a chance to use the restroom

before or after lunch. This is the time you take to get water and use

the restroom. This time is not used for playing, putting on

make up, correcting your appearance. You will wait in the hall silently and in a straight

line. There is no socializing while we wait on your peers to finish.

* If you don’t have to go to the restroom- TRY!

Book bags You are allowed to carry around book bags in

your classes. Book bags are expected to stay in your

possession. They are to be placed under your chair or on

the back of your chair. You WILL NOT leave them in the middle of the floor.

If you leave anything in class, you cannot return to retrieve it until the following day.

Do NOT leave anything under or on the tables; unlike elementary school, you will not stay in a class all day.

Personal Devices You are allowed personal devices as long as

a waiver has been signed by your parent/ guardian.

Each teacher has different rules about devices- however, one rule that we all have- USE IT WISELY!

Do not leave it, do not let others use it, do not let it out of your possession. We will not stop classes because it is missing or some one you loaned it to has passed it off to someone else.

Hidden Rules1. I try to follow the golden rule–

“Treat others how you wanted to be treated!”

2. You teach me how to treat you based upon the way in which you behave.

3. Each teacher has different behaviors they deem unacceptable under any circumstance… These are mine!

Hidden RulesNo name callingDo not put your hands or objects on anyone

(even if you are playing!) No lyingDo not steal! Do not use/take/touch my possessions without

my permission. Sucking teeth– ! No hittingDon’t fight with each otherDo not yell at meDon’t interrupt, especially if I am talking with an

adultPlease do not talk while I am talking– it is rude!

Class Dojo To monitor behaviors, I use a program called

Class Dojo. You will have papers coming home so your parents can see what it is.

It is a behavior management system in which I can record your behaviors on a point system 5 to -5.

Every two weeks, students can redeem points for prizes. These prizes include candy, “No homework” passes, restroom passes, “Get out of Silent Lunch” passes, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, etc.

Class Dojo Prize PointsErasers = 3 points

Pencils = 5 points

Pencil Sharpener = 8 points

Candy = 5 points

Bathroom Pass = 10 points

“Get out of Silent Lunch” Pass = 15 points

“No Homework” Pass = 20 points

“Leave me alone” Pass = 50 points

Time on technology can

be earned = 1 minute for

every point!

Language Arts Every day you need to have both notebooks

for Language Arts. Each student will receive an interactive

reading- LA workbook. If you lose or destroy the work book, you will

have to pay to replace it ($20?) You need to have a pen/pencil every day You must have your agenda daily– this is

non-negotiable. If you lose it, you must replace it ($5)

Library Middle school students are expected to

read 30 minutes every evening. I don’t care what you read as long as you

are reading (magazine, graphic novel, etc.)

We visit the media center every two weeks. You are expected to check out a book at this time. If you forget your library book, this means you are breaking a school rule/ classroom policy and you will receive consequences.

Library When we enter the library, you are expected to

place any overdue books in the overdue book bin or on top of the counter.

If you are renewing a book, you are to keep it with you.

You will have 10 minutes to look for a new book to read– this time is not for socialization or talking.

Once you have located a book, you must go to the circulation desk and check your book out or renew your books.

Then, you will sit at the tables and read silently until it is time to leave.

Be respectful of other classes which may be working.

Review Syllabus! Retake Policy– you will be allowed to retake 2

assessments each semester. However, if you want to retake an assessment

there are some requirements first! You must submit a retake within 3 days of the test

being returned to youIt MUST be student initiatedYou must retake the test within 2 weeks of the

original test dateRetest applications must be completely filled out

and signed by a parentYou must have no missing work for the unit or you

will be ineligible to retake an assessmentYou must attend ONE tutoring session

GradingGrading Percentages:

Classwork = 25%

(Daily work)

Quizzes = 10%

(Diagnostic checks)

Summative Assessment = 48%

(Unit Test/Major Assignments)

Interim Assessments = 2%

(Midterm Assessment)

Homework = 5%

(Practice/Reinforcement)

Comprehensive Final = 10%

(End of each semester)

Absences It is the responsibility of the student to obtain

their missed work. All make up work can be found on the back

wall! You will have one school day for every

EXCUSED absence to make up your missed work.

Be sure to check my eClass page for missed work and any documents or notes you missed.

If you miss multiple days, you will need to see me individually to get your missed work (we will make a plan together for your to make up your work)

Homework Students will be assigned homework on a

daily basis. Students are not allowed to turn in

homework late unless it is due to an absence.

Any late homework will result in a zero. Homework is not allowed to be completed in

other classes, during homeroom, or copied. Any of the above will also result in a zero. Plagiarism is not allowed– Copying is

Cheating!  

QUESTIONS?