Mrs. Tatum’s Classroom
GGet to class before the bell rings! EEnter the classroom quietly, go directly to your assigned seat and begin the daily Warm-Up. CCome into class ready to learn!
If you get to class after the bell, you are tardy. Report to the Tardy Sweep teacher and get your tardy. Quickly and quietly, return to class and begin Warm-Up.
First 5 minutes of class = QUIET TIME Write assignments in your planner. Complete the warm-up. When you finish the warm-up, read independently. During this time ONLY, you may leave your seat to use the pencil sharpener or get any supplies you don’t have.
You may use the electric pencil sharpener at these specific times: o During the FIRST 5 MINUTES of class o During the 5 MINUTE BREAK o OR During independent time
You will generally do a Warm-Up every day. o In addition, you will copy each day’s agenda in your student planner. o There will be planner checks! It is your responsibility to bring your student planner and an AR book EVERY DAY. Complete Warm-Ups quietly and then wait for instruction to begin. Use any extra time to read your AR book.
If you need to use the restroom or go to your locker, do this during the 5 minute break between our first and second hour together. (Of course, emergencies are the exception!) If you get to class and forget any necessary supplies (planner/AR Book), you will need to punch your card. If you are given permission to leave the room during class time, fill out the orange hall pass and go quietly. Return as quickly as possible!
Ex: You do not have a pencil/paper o Address the issue within the first 5 minutes! o Borrow from a neighbor. o Punch your card and go to your locker.
Do not talk or get out of your seat while I am instructing or making announcements. If you have questions or need assistance, please wait to raise your hand until after I have finished instructing.
When working in groups or pairs: o Talk to group members only o Stay on topic! o Talk in low “inside voice” o Be co operative o Raise your hand for help
If you have something to share, quietly raise your hand and wait to be called on. State your answer or opinion loud enough for everyone to hear. There is no reason to make any comments other than your answer. Do not call out answers unless given permission to do so! Do not interrupt others who are answering a question.
Check to make sure your NAME and HEADING are on your paper. Quietly pass your paper to the person to the right of you. I will collect papers from each cluster. Remain facing front ready for instruction. Turning in Work
Talk to me during first 5 minutes of class. o There will be notes/worksheets for you from the day you were absent. o It is in your best interest to attend tutoring before or after school. o Return make-up work to me within designated time frame.
Warning (This is your chance to correct the behavior) Document - Parent/Guardian Contact Office Referral “3 Strikes ---You’re out!”
You can EARN Longhorn Pride Awards for various reasons. Examples include: o Following Longhorn Pride/Classroom Rules o Random Acts of Kindness o Class Participation o Spirit Shirts on Fridays o Good Grades/Grade Improvement o Many More!!
You may redeem my Longhorn Prides for points and privileges in the classroom. LHPs must be given and signed by me in order to be redeemed by me.
2 = Small bag of candy 2 = Package of paper 5 = Big bag of candy 1 = Candy (after School) 10 = Leave class 1 minute early! 10 = 5 Points on a Test (1 test/six weeks)
You may checkout a book from my library in addition to the school library. o Remember: Check that your book is AR!
Wednesday Morning- 7:50 – 8:25 Wednesday Afternoon– 4:05 – 4:30
No one leaves the room until dismissed by the teacher, NOT the bell. The bell is a signal for teachers, not students! You will not be dismissed until area is clean and you are seated. If you are tardy to your next class, it is your responsibility unless you are given a note by the teacher.