CLASS ROOM RULES AND ROUTINES

The past -- shows us where we have been and Informs who we are… but does not determine where we are going or who we will be.

Learning takes place… Everyday Bell-to-bell Safe environment for all to learn… Safe to make mistakes Accountability and ownership Safe to ask questions/explore new learning Your right to learn and be in class does not outweigh another student’s rights to learn and be in class

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TEACHER: be on time have assignments ready to go keep up with grading STUDENTS: be awake ready to go on time to class turn in assignments on time use time wisely

TEACHER: point sheets completed assignments ready POD done resources/supplies available technology signed out get enough sleep eat a good breakfast lesson plans ready STUDENTS: bring pencil have lined paper and book at desk be in desk when class begins get enough sleep eat a good breakfast share your gifts and talents

TEACHER: positive stay in adult mode encouraging intentional interactions choose to be respectful have a sense of humor don’t take things personally celebrate student attempts and acomplishments STUDENTS: do what you are supposed to do be positive make the best of everything supportive encouraging

TEACHER: say please/thank you use manners don’t interrupt others listen when someone is speaking assist students if they need help STUDENTS: say please/thank you use manners don’t interrupt others listen when someone is speaking assist someone if they need help

TEACHER: engaged with students be in the moment involve all students circulating the room paying attention to student needs STUDENTS: have supplies at desk complete Jump Start activity when first come in be in the moment pay attention contribute to the learning

TEACHER: take care of business grading up to date missing assignments in student folders make a differences in students’ live and learning students can paraphrase learning targets students can work independently STUDENTS: do your own work do your best work complete all work required use time wisely

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 2 points per behavior  Earn points toward Cash Out for positive behavior choices  Earn points toward Cash Out by setting and meeting daily goals

EARNED FOCUS: Refusing to answer redirect, returning to fix attending skills, any act of aggression (gesture, words, actions) FOCUS PROCEDURE: minutes Focus will begin when you are quiet and ready to reflect Complete S.O.D.A. or Behavior Process Sheet

Voluntary Focus: To help you center yourself and get back to learning One per day Hallway Conferences: Problem solve, communicate Mediation: Problem solve, communicate, come to resolution Forgotten or Missing Point Sheets Will be unable to earn both points for being prepared for class.

WRITE-UPS: last resort…after redirects, focus, hallway conferences automatic… Level 3 write-ups blatant disrespect, defiance, dangerous situations, after being asked 3 or more times to comply with staff, possession or use of illegal substances*

8:30 Restroom 8:40-9:40 First Block 9:40-9:55 Break 9:55-11:00 Second Block 11:04-11:40 Lunch 11:40-12:10 Third Block: Fitness 11:30-12:45 Third Block: VDL 12:50-12:57 Bathroom Break 1:00-2:05 Fourth Block 2:25-3:20 Fifth Block 3:20-3:35 Break 3:35-3:40 Clean up/Point Sheets 3:40-3:45 Dismissal

1. Reread directions: circle verbs, underline important information; try again 2. Ask a friend to explain the assignment or problem 3. In adult mode, ask teacher for help 4. If available, be specific in your request 5. If unavailable, go on to the next step or problem or question

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1. Clean up your personal space (desk/floor) 2. Neatly return all supplies to rightful place 3. Leave finished assignments in blue hanging chart – with name, date and assignment 4. Store unfinished assignments in your folder

Cell phones/Personal Tech: In cafeteria before announcements and during lunch  Will be collected after announcements, given out at lunch  Collected after lunch break, given out at 3:40 Classroom phone: to be used only by teacher or with teacher permission  “Good report” phone calls done at 3:30  Teacher permission for other phone calls  May not be used to make “going home” arrangements