Classroom Expectations Welcome to Ms. Sansoni’s 8th Grade Social Science Class

My Goal My goal, as an educator, is to provide an organized, structured, and positive environment where students can feel safe and confident in their abilities to learn

Student Behaviors Be timely Be prepared Be respectful Be to class on time and turn in assignments on time. Be prepared Have materials with you, know due dates, complete assignments, and pay attention Be respectful Treat others and classroom materials with respect.

Student Behaviors You will receive warnings to behave appropriately and if necessary lunch detentions will be issued. If the inappropriate behavior continues your parent will be contacted and the necessary disciplinary actions will take effect. Of course, school rules apply at all times and the school wide discipline plan will be followed.

Daily Procedures Enter room appropriately. Be in your seat by the bell. Get out class materials. (pencil, planner, notebook) Put your backpack against the wall. Complete the Do Now! Follow instructions for lesson. Write homework in planner. Teacher dismisses the class --- not the bell.

Negative Consequences 1. Group Warning 2. Personal Warning/ Loss of points (LOP) 3. Behavior Action Plan/Parent Contact/(LOP) 4. Misconduct Assignment/ Lunch detention/ (LOP) Referral / (LOP) * Each step of the negative consequences may be skipped depending on severity of the behavior

Positive Consequences Self Respect Good Grades Positive Parent Contacts Pride in your accomplishments Tickets that can be use for class raffles and classroom supplies

Supplies You are expected to bring your planner, notebook and a pencil. Blue or black ink pens are also acceptable. No writing in other color ink will be accepted except for special assignments. Composition notebooks will provided. It would be very helpful to have colored pencils at home.

To Receive Credit for Assignments Complete heading or title Pencil or blue or black ink only, assignments colored if required. Neat and complete Late work only accepted with prior approval

Absences If you miss class for any reason it is your responsibility to get the missed assignments or schedule a make-up test. Where to look – The Assignment Chart posted in class. Handouts – On the clipboards with your name on it. Missed a test – Schedule a time with Mrs. Hogue to make-up. How much time – Same amount of days to make up work as the number of days missed.

Grading Grades are based on the accumulation of points. Points weighted and are based on: 30% Major projects & exam 30% Work (Notebook & complete assignments 25% Participation (effort) 15% Vocabulary (weekly Quiz) Grades are posted online and updated every Monday. Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A+/- 80-89% = B+/- 70-79% = C+/- 60-69% = D+/- Below 60% = F

My Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Course Outline Due Date In your planners please write that your signed Course outline is due by this Friday.