Señorita O’DonovanSpanish

West Essex Middle SchoolRoom 210

Procedures & Guidelines

Where am I supposed to sit?

Please be sure to sit in the seat that was assigned to you on the first day of school.

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes,Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded?

Formative – 20%(Classwork, Homework, Oral activities (presentations/conversations), Listening

activities, Written activities, Exit tickets, “Do now,” etc.)

Summative – 80%(Tests & Quizzes (both oral and written), Projects, Oral & Long-term

assessments)

Señorita O’Donovan’sClassroom Contract

•Guidelines

•Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1RESPECT teacher, students, and

school property

To create and preserve a classroom atmosphere that optimizes teaching and learning, students are expected to conduct themselves

at all times in this classroom in a manner that is not disruptive. Behavior that is rude, disruptive, intimidating, or demeaning will

not be accepted. Courteous behavior and responses are expected at all times.

Guideline #2

Arrive to class on time, i.e., be in your assigned seat and ready to work.

 Pick up a textbook from the book shelf.

Immediately begin working on the “DO NOW” listed on the board.

Guideline #3Come to class prepared

(bring a pen, notebook/three ring binder daily homework

assignment, Spanish dictionary)

Textbooks will be kept in the classroom.

Guideline #4Take notes and maintain a

complete, organized notebook.

Guideline #5Follow directions the first

time they are given.

Guideline #6 

Always raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking and to ask any questions relevant to the

lesson.

Guideline #7

Speaking Spanish in class is an important requirement.

Guideline #8

Participate whenever possible in classroom discussions, activities, etc.

Guideline #9Maintain appropriate classroom

behavior (shouting out, chewing gum, eating, interrupting, or leaving your seat

without permission are all considered unacceptable behaviors).

Guideline #10Follow all procedures and policies as

outlined in the West Essex Middle School handbook.

Following Guidelines will result in:

Verbal Acknowledgement

A Stress free learning environment

A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in:

1st

Warning and documentation

2nd

Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention

3rd

Disciplinary Referral

Guideline Infraction Notice

If you choose not to follow these guidelines, you will be given an infraction notice.

Read it

Sign it

Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction Notice

Severe Clause

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.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the roomEntering the room

Please enter quietly Check the board for

instructions Pick up your textbook

from the book shelf and your “DO NOW” (if

necessary) Take out your materials

Begin bell work assignment

When you are late:When you are late:Enter quietly

Excused: Place excuse in

the basket on my desk

Unexcused: See me at the end of class.

Have a seat and take out

your materials

Getting your attentionGetting your attention

I will:

Stand in front of the class

Raise my hand

Wait for everyone to be

quiet

Begin speaking

After an After an excusedexcused absence absence

Go to my homework page

Print and complete any handouts

See me to schedule make-up exams, quizzes, assignments.

Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have

the assigned homework

Fill it out

Sign and date it

Turn it in with the homework

papers

Student Responsibility Report

Finish Classwork EarlyFinish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next?Activities

Work on unfinished Spanish assignments

Review vocabulary words (i.e. flashcards)

Start working on tonight’s homework

Scheduled check outScheduled check out

Please let me know as you enter the classroom.

I will be at the door Quietly raise your hand to get my

attention

Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time

If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in papersTurning in papers

Place your paper in the center of your table or group.

I will come by and collect all stacks

Classroom Classroom DiscussionsDiscussions

PLEASE participate

I want to hear what you have to say

If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving around the roomMoving around the room

You must ask permission

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

Hall passes

If you need to leave the classroom, please raise your hand and ask to be excused.

You will then need to sign in and out on the log located in the front of the classroom.

The pink hall pass must be kept with you at all times while you are outside the classroom.

Only one student may leave the classroom at a time.

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

Do not start packing up prior to the bell

Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you.

Have an great year!Señorita

O’Donovan