Ms. N . Walters Driftwood Middle School 8th grade CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Ms. N . Walters Driftwood Middle School 8th grade

WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES? A procedure is the way that we do things. To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example: To open your locker, you have to select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe. To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order. So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures.

ENTRANCE Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. Enter the classroom quietly. Abide by the 10/10 RULE Go directly to your assigned seat. Get ready for your work/ Take out necessary materials~ Pencil, pen, paper book, folders, text book etc

RIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGS Immediately start the bellwork that will be written on the board. Do the bellwork in your Notebook/Folder. When you are finish, wait quietly for the next direction. 10 mins to complete

DURING INSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. You will be given time for taking notes during instruction. Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

WHILE YOU ARE WORKING Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand them. If you didn’t understand, ask the teacher to explain it. Respect each other and be friendly. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

IF THE TEACHER RAISES HER HAND (GIVE ME FIVE) Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. Face the teacher and wait silently. Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised her hand. No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

Give me “5“ Eyes on the speaker Mouth quiet Body still Ears listening Hands free

DISRUPTION *Disruptions include, but are not limited to the following: yelling out, arguing with teacher, excessive talking, making noises during class, being loud, walking around without permission and aggressive behavior toward other students * First(1st) time…call home Second(2nd) time…parent call and lunch detention Third(3rd)time…parent conference and team meeting Fourth(4th)time…parent call to inform of referral given It is your job to allow others and yourself, to get the best possible education we can provide.

KEEPING YOUR FOLDERS You should have two folders which will be used for only your Reading class. One for your Warm Ups and Stamina which will be checked weekly and graded, and the other for hand outs. Use pen or pencil to write in your folder. Write your full name, period, and school name on it. Number the pages in the right bottom corner. Always write the titles with capital letters. Each day, put the date first Keep your folder clean and organized. Your Warm Up folder will be collected and checked from time to time. Turn it in on time when you are asked. Take good care of your folder. Do not lose it.

DISMISSAL Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can. Wait for Ms. Walters or any other Adult to dismiss you. The ring of the bell or the clock does not dismiss you. Always walk on the right side of the hall single file with your hands kept to yourself.

HOMEWORK PROCEDURE You will be given homework on certain days of the week. It will be collected the next day. Sample Heading: Name: Date: Period: HOMEWORK TITLE:

HOMEWORK *You must come to class with all homework completed, when assigned* Three(3) times to class without it, will get a call home Fourth(4th) time will result in lunch detention Fifth(5th) time will result in an Academic referral It is your job to come to class prepared daily. It is your job to get work that was assigned while absent.

WHEN YOU ARE TARDY Stand by Ms. Walters desk. Inform her of your excuse or give her your tardy pass, a Referral might be given. Go to your seat after you are given permission to do so. You will not be excused from any work you missed. Get the assignment from a classmate and do it at home.

TARDY *Every teacher will have a tardy log for each class period.* Three(3) tardies in a class or combination of classes will get a call home Fourth(4th) tardy will result in lunch detention Fifth(5th) tardy will result referral

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT Get the assignments from your classmates and the worksheet from Ms. Walters. Do the work at home. If you missed a test because of your excused or unexcused absence, inform Ms. Walters and arrange a time to make up the test.

CLASSROOM RULES Classroom rules are posted on the wall: Bring all necessary materials to class. Always carry your planner, that is also your hall pass and you must write your Homework in your Agenda Always act and speak in an appropriate way. You must come to class dressed in the appropriate clothing/Pants must be worn on waist No gum, food, or drink allowed. (unless given permission)

UNPREPARED *You must come to class with all materials daily to include: textbook, planner, notebook, pencils and folders* Three(3) times in class will get a call home Fourth(4th) time will result in lunch detention It is your job to come to class prepared daily

DISRISPECT *Disrespect includes but is not limited to the following: getting loud with an adult or student, arguing, talking back, disrupting class, and noncompliant* First(1st) time…call home/conference Second(2nd) time…administrative referral It is your job to show respect at all times and with everyone

FOR 8TH CLASSROOM RULES Reading Be in the room when the bell rings! 10/10 Bring supplies: paper, notebook, book, pencil. Follow directions. Accept group role and responsibility. Hand in all assigned work. Speak appropriately. Speak without using any negative comments. Call people by their proper names. Follow procedure for bringing class to order.

8TH GRADE EXPECTATIONS Reading Class Ms. Walters Respect for Self I will always do my best I will positively participate in all classroom activities Respect for Others I will stay on task without disturbing or distracting others I will not use ‘put downs’ or harass others I will respect other people’s differences and opinions Respect for School I will raise my hand to speak I will enter and exit the room quietly I will complete all assignments on time I will actively listen when the teacher is speaking