1. We are responsible for one another, so we must protect all classmates.

2. We are here to gain knowledge, so we must be ready to learn each day.

3. We will all be successful!

o Greet your teacher!o Take out ALL necessary

materials for the day.o Place your backpack in the

appropriate place.o Sharpen your pencils.

If you have a pass, show it to your teacher and join the class QUIETLY.

If you do not have a pass sit down quietly, and begin your daily work.

School policy for tardies will be followed.

3 tardies a quarter per class will result in a lunch detention.

Teacher: Cindy, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?

Cindy: You told me to do it without using tables!

You are responsible for having all supplies at school everyday.

This includes your ◦ Agenda◦ Pencil Pouch- pencils/grading pen/highlighters/colored

pencils/whiteboard markers◦ Homework◦ Silent Reading Book◦ Accordion Folder or 3-subject notebook

You have time in between class periods – Use it!

Students may not go to the restroom while your teacher is teaching.

If you do need to use the restroom during class, you need to have your restroom pass signed by your teacher and sign out in the book.

Upon returning to the classroom sign back in.

Only one student may use the restroom at a time.

A second grader came home from school and said to her mother, “Mom, guess what!

We learned how to make babies today”

The mother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. “That’s interesting,” she said. “How do you make babies?”

It’s simple, replied the girl. “You just change y to i and add es.”

• Students can not get up to get a drink, get supplies, etc…while your teacher is busy teaching.

• Students may have a water bottle at their desk. These can only contain water.

• Wait until individual work time to leave your seat.

• You may have a healthy snack the first 10 minutes of class

o Collect all materials and put them in the proper areas.

o Get your agenda out on your desk.o Fill out your homework and reminders.o Double check that you have all of your

homework and “things” you need for the night!

o Clean up your area.o DO NOT LINE UP AT THE DOOR!o Wait for your teacher to release you!

You should leave the classroom the same way you found it or better.

If you see something on the ground in your classroom, hallway, courtyard, etc… PICK IT UP!

Use the recycle basket whenever possible.

The difference between men and women:

A man is driving up a steep, narrow mountain road. A woman is driving down the same road. As they pass each other, the woman leans out the window and yells, "PIG!"

The man immediately leans out his window and replies, "Stupid!"

They each continue on their way, and as the man rounds the next corner he slams into a pig in the middle of the road.

o FIRST see a friend for additional information about what you missed and check the website.

o Copy necessary information into your agenda.

o See your teacher if you have questions.

NO extra credit will be available unless a special game or incentive is given.

This is your teacher’s discretion

Please do not ask for extra credit

o Homework will be assigned almost every night.

o Homework will be due the following day at the beginning of class unless otherwise stated.

NO Name work can be found in the Homeless Shelter or the NO Name bin.

No credit will be given for late class work or homework, however, projects, papers, etc… will lose 10% for every day the assignment is late.

The math teacher saw that little Johnny wasn't paying attention in class. She called on him and said, 'Johnny! What are 2 and 4 and 28 and 44?

‘Little Johnny quickly replied, 'NBC, FOX, ESPN and the Cartoon Network!'

Agendas are to be taken home each day.

You will need to bring your agenda to school each day.

Points for agenda use MAY be part of your classroom grade.

Cell phones must be in your backpack and turned OFF at all times.

Any cell phone violation will result in a referral to the office.

We are here to learn! Any behavior that takes away from the learning in our classroom will result in a consequence.

Inappropriate behavior will receive first a warning. In any following instance students will receive a consequence

Alternate assignments and refocus sheets will be provided when a student is unable to productively participate in the classroom activity.

Possible disciplinary actions include; ISI, after school or lunch detention, emails or calls home to parents, meeting with parents, referral to office.

Not all situations are the same and therefore each situation will be dealt with at the discretion of your teachers.

• Team 7A Dollars will be given to students who show pride in themselves and their school.

• Awards will also be given when students demonstrate quality life skills.

• The 7A Team Store while be open during team celebrations.