Thank You For… Coming in calmly and quietly Sitting in your assigned seat Please take out the Classroom Procedures from the sheet protector you were given yesterday

3-2-1 List 3 important points discussed yesterday List 2 rules that are most important to you and why List 1 question or make 1 comment about the rules for this class

Classroom Procedures Procedures are not rules. They are methods for how things are done. In this classroom, efficiency and academic success are of great importance.

Classroom Procedures Entering the Classroom Walk in calmly and quietly. Sharpen pencils if necessary, sit in your assigned seat, and begin the math review or daily activity immediately. If there was homework, it should be on your desk.

Classroom Procedures Tardy Policy You are considered tardy if you are not in your assigned seat when the bell rings. If you have an excuse, place it in the Inbox on my desk, sit down in your assigned seat, and begin the current assignment. If you do not have an excuse, sit down in your assigned seat and begin the current assignment. It is your responsibility to complete the math review or daily activity whether the tardy is excused or unexcused. The school tardy policy will be followed as stated in the Student Code of Conduct.

Classroom Procedures End of Class Dismissal The teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class. The area around your desk, on top of your desk, and underneath your desk must be clean no matter the circumstance. All students must be seated and all rows/tables must be straight. Only then will the teacher dismiss the class. Noise Level The expectation is to use inside voices and whispering. If at any time I ask for your attention, you should be able to hear me. Yelling is not permitted.

Classroom Procedures Coming to Attention When I ask for your attention or you hear the timer buzz, you will stop what you are doing, all noise and talking will cease, and every student will look at and listen to the teacher. Listen carefully to and follow all directions from the teacher quickly.

Classroom Procedures Class Discussion You will participate by listening, taking notes if necessary, and contributing comments and questions. All contributions made to class discussion must be relevant to the topic. Be respectful of others when they are speaking and do not talk while they are talking. Equity sticks will be used to ensure that all students have equal opportunity to contribute to class discussions. Occasionally, I will ask for volunteers. A student may volunteer by raising his or her hand.

Classroom Procedures Obtaining Teacher’s Attention This procedure will assign meaning to hand signals in order to communicate nonverbally which will minimize distraction. Raise 2 fingers if you need to leave your seat for tissue, supplies, or to sharpen pencils. Refrain from sharpening pencils during teacher-led instruction. Raise your hand if you wish to speak otherwise, which includes questions and comments during class discussion or instruction. In all cases, you must wait until you have permission from the teacher before you speak or leave your seat.

Turn & Talk Topic: Summarize 2 procedures discussed so far Remember 1-2 minutes, stay on topic Be prepared to share

Classroom Procedures Class Supplies With permission, by raising 2 fingers in the air and being acknowledged by the teacher, you may use classroom supplies. All materials, with the exception of consumable items such as paper, stay in the classroom in the designated area. If you need to borrow a pencil, put it back at the end of class. If the supplies end up broken or missing, they will not be replaced. This is a privilege, not a requirement. It is your responsibility to have ALL needed materials, including extra paper and pencils.

Classroom Procedures Trash You may not get up to throw things in the garbage. Any trash accumulated during the class period will be thrown away on your way out the door at the end of class.

Classroom Procedures Passes You will be given 4 Emergency passes for each semester. All 4 passes will be on one sheet of paper and the paper must remain whole. Use them wisely! If you do not use them, you will receive 4 extra credit grades of 25 points each. Lost passes will not be replaced. Stay organized. No passes will be given to leave the room during teacher led-instruction. (Illness only permitted)

Classroom Procedures Finished Work Early If you finish an assignment early, you are to work on homework for this class, organize your notebook for this class, review starters, or study. You may also create mental math problems to add to the pool of questions. Do not disturb others.

Classroom Procedures Movement of Papers When distributing and collecting papers during class, the papers will be passed to the front and collected from the end of each row. No papers will be passed to the person beside or behind you. Tests and quizzes will be turned into the designated basket. You will then start the next assignment. Talking is not permitted during tests or quizzes.

Turn & Talk Topic: How can you earn extra credit? Remember 1-2 minutes, stay on topic Be prepared to share

Classroom Procedures How to Head Your Paper In the top right hand corner above the lines, your first and last name, the date, and your class period should be clearly written in three lines. Left adjusted on the top line, you should write the assignment title and/or page number. Papers with no name will receive a zero.

Classroom Procedures Make Up Work It is the student’s responsibility to check the missed assignments folder for handouts and/or ask the teacher for missed assignments. Students will have 3 days to complete missed assignments after an excused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to copy the starter from a classmate. If a student misses a test or quiz, they will have to schedule a time before or after school to make up the grade. Students are not allowed to make up graded assignments with an unexcused absence.

Classroom Procedures Late Work/Missing Work Late assignments will not be accepted and will result in a zero. Missing assignments will result in a zero. Tests or quizzes that are not turned in at the end of the designated testing time will result in a zero. Extra Credit Bonus points and extra credit assignments are built into the class. The student may or may not choose to take advantage of the assignments. No other extra assignments will be given.

Classroom Procedures Writing and Passing Notes Writing notes during class expresses that you are off task and therefore missing instruction. Passing notes expresses that you are off task and disturbing others, causing them to miss instruction. Writing notes and passing notes are not allowed. Working on Other Assignments Working on other class assignments during instructional time is not allowed.

Classroom Procedures Textbooks and Class Materials Respect textbooks and class materials. Remember these items are not your property. You are borrowing them for the school year. Do not graffiti or damage textbooks or class materials. You may become financially responsible if you choose to do so.

Classroom Procedures If You Are Suddenly Sick Illness is serious and I expect everyone to act accordingly. If you have a pre-existing condition, documentation should be on file at the office and you should ensure that your teacher is aware of the situation. If you are suddenly sick (i.e. nose bleed, nauseated near vomiting), tell the teacher if possible. Go to the nurse or the nearest restroom and follow up with the teacher when you are better. You should not be suddenly ill often.

Classroom Procedures Visitors in the Classroom If a visitor enters the room, continue working unless I call for your attention. You should, at all times, continue to follow the classroom rules and procedures. If the visitor asks you questions, be polite. You want to make a good impression. If the Teacher Steps Out If the teacher must step out for a moment, continue to follow the classroom rules and procedures as normal. You will stay in your seats and keep the noise level down. Continue working on the current assignment.

Classroom Procedures Announcements Stop working and remain silent while any announcements are made. Returning to a Task after a Disruption After an announcement you will go back to work. If it is a drill or other type of disruption, you will, as with all things, listen to and follow your teacher’s instructions.

Exit Card Explain the difference between rules and procedures in 2-3 sentences. Why are rules useful? Why are procedures useful? List and explain 2 procedures we covered today.