Classroom Procedures 2017-2018 Mrs. Kelley Language Arts Team Perseverance

Directions for Guided Notes The organizer has 2 columns: Left= pictures related to the classroom procedure Right= where you take notes (what you should remember or know for class) *Pay attention to each slide and write what belongs in each space. These are notes, so don’t feel like you have to write everything. Focus on the IMPORTANT bits of information.

Where should I be lined up for language arts? Along the wall by the library (across from my doorway) Single file (1 behind the other) Facing the front *Voice level 0

What should I be doing when language arts begins? Sitting in your ASSIGNED seat Doing the bell ringer (a task displayed on the screen for you to write on your paper) Copying your homework in your agenda…if there is no homework, write NONE *Voice level 0

Pencil sharpening and throwing away trash Please raise your hand to get permission to sharpen your pencil or throw away trash (same thing for getting tissues) A great time to sharpen your pencil is at the beginning of class during bell ringer time Only 1 person at a time at sharpener Electric sharpener: may only use when teacher is not talking Try to always have extra pencils sharpened and ready to go in your pencil organizer

Supplies for class FSMS Agenda 3-ring binger (filled with loose leaf paper) Glue sticks 1 box of coloring pencils Pencil pouch with plenty of pencils Composition notebook (will stay in class) Bring these to class every day!

If I am absent, how do I find out what I missed? 1. Copy homework assignment from AGENDA section 2. Check the “Ketchup Folder” (located on front table) for handouts 3. Copy the bell ringer that you missed from a neighbor, along with any notes that were given 4. Ask Mrs. Kelley if there is anything else that you missed You have 3 class days to turn your completed work. Turn it into the “late basket” It is your responsibility to turn in your missed work…I will not ask for it! If your work is not turned in by the 3rd day, you will receive a “0”

Agenda…what should I write in it every day? Write your homework assignment in your agenda every day (it will be posted in the “Agenda” section on the board) In order to leave class…you MUST HAVE YOUR AGENDA When I sign an Agenda, all I want to do is sign my name Before bringing an Agenda to me, please fill it out with the date, the time you are leaving, and your destination Please do not interrupt my talking or instruction(unless it’s an emergency)

Where do I turn in completed work? Turn in your completed work in the baskets If your work is LATE, turn it into the basket that is labeled “Late Work” If you are turning in LATE work, complete the “late work” sheet, staple it on top of your assignment, and place it in the basket ***Late work will only receive ½ credit ***Late work will not be accepted upon completion of that unit’s summative assessment

What should I do if I do not understand something? If at any time you are confused or do not understand something, please raise your hand and ask for help However, I want to spend my time helping students who need it. I don’t like repeating myself to people who just didn’t pay attention Please do not leave class unsure of concepts It is YOUR job to speak up and ask for help Don’t put extra stress on your parents by expecting them to teach you something that they were not in class to hear themselves

How can I get some after school help? I always am willing to stay after school with you if you need a quiet place to work, if you want to complete work with me so you can ask for help, if you need to complete missing work, or if you need to take a make-up test To sign up for after-school help, see Mrs. Kelley After school help is from 3:00-4:00 If you don’t signup, I may not be here after school that day

How are inappropriate behaviors handled? If a student does not follow classroom procedures, classroom rules and expectations, or our Guidelines for Success policy, students will be given a behavior card Major behaviors will be an automatic office referral (Examples: fighting, major defiance that disrupts the learning of others, threatening with a weapon, malicious bullying, destroying property, threat to harm)

Consequences If a student receives a behavior card, 3 points will be deducted from their conduct grade Students receiving 2 or more cards will not be allowed to participate in our team’s bi-weekly reward (free time outside, movie, Cokes, and snacks)

When “nature” calls… You have 2 scheduled restroom breaks in your day, so please plan accordingly At times, I realize that an “emergency” may occur In the event of an emergency, fill out your agenda (date, time, and destination) If you leave class to go to the restroom, you will have to use your hall pass

When can I use my “hall pass?” You will receive 1 hall pass each 9 weeks If you forget something in your locker or have a bathroom “emergency,” you may use your hall pass to leave with no penalty Fill out your hall pass (your name and date) and give it to me If you do NOT use your hall pass during the 9 weeks, it will turn into bonus points!

What do I do if our class has a visitor? If someone enters the classroom while I am teaching, you need to remain at a voice level 0 If I have to stop instruction to talk to the visitor, remain in your seat at a voice level 0 If you are working on something (group work or independent work), continue your task and remain at the appropriate voice level

Phone calls or announcements I will answer my classroom phone. In the event that I am in the hallway and the phone rings, please step out in the hall to let me know When the classroom phone rings, you are to immediately go to voice level 0 I need to be able to clearly hear the person calling, so there should be no talking The same applies for when an announcement is made…voice level 0  

Expectations for emergency drills We will practice fire, tornado, earthquake, and lock-down drills throughout the year All drills are to be taken seriously You are expected to practice these drills at a voice level 0

What if I finish my classwork early? If you finish your classwork before language arts is over, you may read your library book, work on homework, or study for an upcoming test You are expected to keep yourself busy the entire time Sitting in your seat doing nothing, drawing pictures, or chatting with neighbors is not acceptable behavior

How do I know when class is dismissed? I dismiss you…NOT the bell Before you leave the room, please do the following: In a timely fashion, gather all of your things Push your chair in Exit the classroom

Classroom Procedures… Keep your guided notes sheet in the FRONT of your language arts binder!