Classroom Procedures and Expectations Ms. Quinn Sonoran Trails Middle School

WELCOME We’re going to have a Wonderful year together. Have Positive Expectations! The Procedures we learn today will help us create a Highly Efficient and Orderly Classroom.

Why Procedures? Without procedures, students do not know what is expected of them. Procedures facilitate efficiency. Human Nature is to have procedures.

Arrival to Class When you arrive at our class, I will greet you in the hallway. When you enter the classroom, find your materials and sit in your assigned seat.

When Class Begins (Bell) The bell ringing is a procedure to tell you that it is time to begin class. At the bell, you are to begin your warm-up exercise. There should be no talking or moving about during.

General Classroom Expectations Respect others personal space including not touching others. Be respectful of everyone and everything. Ask for permission, before using ANY technology. Allow others to finish speaking before you start speaking.

Expectations During Instruction Please give the teacher your full attention. Do not talk while the teacher is talking. Please wait to be recognized by the teacher before you begin speaking. Do not start assignments until the teacher gives you the signal to begin.

Technology Expectations No food or drink allowed while using technology Use technology appropriately You must have permission from an adult to use technology (including personal technology) Educationally relevant

Technology Expectations Continued No headphones/ student music usage in the classroom Headphones/ student music can be used before & after school, during passing periods, and lunch periods Misuse of technology can result in loss of privileges

“GIVE ME FIVE” Eyes on speaker Quiet Be still Hands free Listen NO EXCEPTIONS

End of Class Dismissal I will inform you when it is time for class dismissal. Upon dismissal, you should place your work in the designated folder. Clean-up your work area ( desk, chair, floor,...) I will then give you permission to leave the classroom. “The Teacher dismisses you, not the Bell.”

Behavior Discipline Procedures 1 st Offense - Verbal Warning 2 nd Offense - Written Warning and Consultation 3 rd Offense - Call to Parents 4 th Offense - Office Referral

School Rules and Policies All school rules as outlined in your student handbook will be enforced. Attendance policy will be as defined in your student handbook.

My Promise to You! We will have a great year together. Procedures and Expectations will enhance your learning experience. I will give you my very best everyday and ask the same from you in return.