Classroom Rules

Wir sprechen Deutsch! Our classroom is a total immersion environment. You are encouraged to speak as much German as possible and as little English (or any other language) as necessary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1RRbupCxi0 https://youtu.be/-WLHr1_EVtQ  

Wir sind eine Lerngemeinschaft We are a learning community in which each student is equally important and where everyone has responsibilities: To make the learning experience enjoyable and successful To work together and interact with respect for each other and for individual differences

Coming to Class Be on time! More than 2 tardies: Loss of privileges

Classroom Materials Binder Folder Spiral notebook Composition book Writing utensils (pen or pencil – black or blue only!) Utensil boxes (SHS only)

Student’s responsibility! Binder Student’s responsibility! Completed individual three-week learning plans I can - statements Learning log Important resources

Folder Stays in the classroom Individual three-week learning plan Work to be completed Completed work ready to be reviewed and graded

Spiral Notebook Student’s choice Writing assignments

Composition Book Student’s choice Vocabulary Concepts

Electronic Devices Electronic devices must be turned off and stored away before entering the classroom. The use of laptops, notebooks, iPhones, iPads etc. is permitted and encouraged at the teacher’s discretion.

Getting Ready for Instruction Quietly walk into the classroom Get materials ready Be prepared for an initial oral activity Study the lesson’s objective and tasks: Vista dashboard Individual learning plan (Lernplan) in the folder Start working at an assignment or wait for the teacher’s directions

During Direct Instruction Observe hand signs: 1. Teacher’s hand up: Look and listen! 2. Teacher’s hand dropped: Repeat!

Listen to each other Refrain from having side conversations Raise hand to make oral contributions

Respect materials: Open and close books quietly! Cover textbooks and keep them clean and neat! Quietly pass out or take materials Return all materials Pick up anything you dropped

Listen! Follow directions! Apply yourselves and do a little more than your best: 110!

Homework Homework assignments are part of the learning plan The purpose of homework is to consistently practice skills Homework reinforces what was learned in class or prepares for the next class It is not an option! Homework counts for 10% of the grade

Homework Hall WAIS has created homework hall to help students meet the goal of completing all homework. Homework Hall is an open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:05-4:05 p.m. A late bus is provided that takes students to the elementary school closest to their home.

Tutorials Tutorials can be scheduled before or after school on days on which the teacher is available and on campus.

General Grading Rules Summative Assessments (2/3) 40% Formative Assessments (6/9) 20% Class work/Participation (2/3) 30% Independent Study (2/3) 10%

Re-Testing Students may request to retake summative assessments / tests and quizzes they failed. They must re-test within three days of making the formal request. Before re-testing, they are required to attend a tutorial.

Using the Restrooms Always use the restroom before you come to class No RR break the first 15 minutes of class! You need a pass!

After Instruction Gather and pack personal materials Close utensil boxes Pick up paper or anything else under your desk Wait for the dismissal ritual: - „Tschüs! Bis .....“

Leaving the Classroom Quietly and directly leave the classroom Take personal belongings with you Act respectfully and responsibly in the hallways

Consequences Verbal reminder Verbal warning Conduct mark Conference Parent contact Detention Referral to a counselor Referral to an administrator

Rewards Verbal praise Privileges Parent contact

Have a successful and enjoyable year!