Classroom Guidelines (Rules) Mrs. Nicholson’s 6 Grade ELA Class

Guideline # 1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the tardy bell rings.

Guideline # 2 Bring all books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Guideline # 3 Treat each person in this room with dignity (worth/honor) and respect (admiration/detail).

Follow ALL directions the first time they are given. Guideline # 4 Follow ALL directions the first time they are given.

Guideline # 5 Follow ALL procedures and policies as outlined in the Scarborough Model Middle School (SMMS) and Mobile County Public Schools (MCPS) handbook.

Special Guideline This classroom is a “Profanity Free Zone”, that means it is not welcomed in this room. Every thing I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “Profanity Free Zone” this school year!

Guideline Infractions (Consequences) The following are the steps that will be taken if guidelines are not followed.

One to One Conference Infraction Notice (1st warning) Please: Correct your behavior and return to task.   See me after class: Signature:_________________________ Date: _______ Offense: _______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Conference result: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Infraction Notice (1st warning)

Action Plan (2nd Warning) To be completed by student and parent/guardian and returned to teacher within 24 hours. Guideline Action Plan: To be completed by student and parent/guardian and returned to the teacher within 24 hours. Date Received: _____________ What is the problem? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is causing the problem? (List all factors) What plan will you use to solve the problem? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________   Date: __________________ __________________________ ______________________________ Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Action Plan Continued Failure to return the plan will result in AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION ON FRIDAY (30 minutes)

Parent/Student/Teacher Conference 3rd Warning A conference will be scheduled with ALL team teachers, the student, and the parent/guardian.

Discipline Referral 4th Warning A discipline referral will be sent to administration to further evaluate the issue.

Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes property of the teacher and other students) will be immediately dealt with by administration.

Classroom Discussions/Procedures

Classroom Discussions Please participate! We want to hear what you have to say. Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. If your questions is off the topic write it down in your journal and ask it later.

Classroom Procedures Bathroom Breaks We will only go during assigned times If there is an emergency RAISE 3 FINGERS in the air and WAIT for me to acknowledge you.

Classroom Procedures Turning in papers Place your papers on the top right hand corner of the desk to your left (top of the stack)

Classroom Procedures THE BELL DOES NOT DISMISS MY CLASS! Transitioning to the next class Step 3 Method Step 1 Remain in desk and gather All materials Step 2 Stand by desk quietly with materials in hand Step 3 Line up at the door starting with the row closest to the door NOTE: NO ONE IS TO WALK OUT OF THE ROOM UNTIL DIRECTED BY THE TEACHER.

Classroom Procedures Absence (excused/unexcused) Communicate with the assignment recorder to get any missed notes, handouts, and homework. Sign the homework sheet All make up work is to be complete during P.E. or Elective time with a written excuse from the coach or teacher.

Classroom Procedures If you have finished all daily classwork Work on unfinished/missing assignments Read a “choice” novel Update journal If study buddy is finished study over notes/vocabulary for up coming test quietly Complete tonight’s homework

You’ve been Pink Slipped! Classroom Procedures Date: _____________ Class Period: ______ Printed Name: ______________________________________ You’ve been Pink Slipped! Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a student.   Missing Assignment: ________________________________________________ I do not have my homework today because ____ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class. ____ I chose not to do my homework. ____ I forgot to do my homework. ____ I did not have the appropriate materials at home. ____ Other ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ No Homework (Pink Slipped)

Classroom Procedures Student Responsibility Card (for students not on task)