Procedures and Guidelines

 Microsoft Word 2007  Microsoft Power Point 2007  Microsoft Excel 2007  Skills Bank  Holt’s Science  Plato  Think link  River Deep  Math Facts in a Flash  Research

Doing your best means trying Grading Scale  A =  B = 81 – 90  C = 71 – 80  D = 61 – 70  F =

Mrs. Baird’s Classroom Rules Mrs. Baird’s Classroom Rules Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself at ALL times BE COURTEOUS BE PREPARED BE ON TIME FOLLOW ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES No food, drinks, or gum permitted in computer labs Assigned seating arrangement required; Each student is responsible for his/her work station Report equipment problems to instructor ASAP LOG IN USING YOUR PASSWORD ONLY Do Not access inappropriate websites or chat lines

Mrs. Baird’s Lab Rules Continued… Mrs. Baird’s Lab Rules Continued… Exit computer program and logout before leaving computer Lab Clean your work station and place chairs neatly under table before leaving lab WAIT for instructor to dismiss you from lab Choosing to follow the rules will result in: Verbal acknowledgement A stress free learning environment A pleasant and secure atmosphere Not choosing to follow the rules will result in: 1 st Warning and documentation 2 nd Loss of 5 minutes from break 3 rd Loss of 10 minute break/ parental contact 4 th Write up and referral for after school detention *Please choose to make this a Great year!

 Guidelines  Procedures

 Upon entering classroom, be seated in your assigned seat, log-in to your computer workstation and begin working on bell ringer assignment (math facts).

 Bring AGENDA and pencil or pen to Lab and take them with you when you leave.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Follow ALL procedures and policies as outlined in the Whitley County Middle Schools handbook/agenda.

This lab is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best Interest, so please respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester. No Whining

 Verbal acknowledgement  A stress-free learning environment  A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

 1 st Warning and documentation  2 nd Action Plan, Parental Contact, and loss of break  3 rd Disciplinary Referral

Mrs. Baird’s Action Plan 1.What’s the problem? 2.What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors) 3.What plan will you use to solve the problem? __________________ Date ______________________________ __________________________________ Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

 ANY student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY. Ms. Rickett

 Please enter quietly.  Sit in your assigned seat.  Log on to your workstation.  Begin bell work assignment while attendance is taken.

 Enter quietly.  Excused: Place excuse on my desk  Unexcused: Break detention  Have a seat and log-on to your computer and begin your assignment.

I will…  Stand in front of the class  Wait for everyone to be quiet  Begin speaking

 Fill it out  Sign and date it  Turn it in with the homework/classwork papers

Date:____________________ Printed Name:___________ Home Room:____________ Student Responsibility Card 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 – Please explain below _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature________________________________________________________________________________________

“What do I do next?”

 Work on unfinished classroom assignments.  Read an AR book  Work on a research assignment or project  May work on any homework assignment.

 Go to your working folder  Retrieve any handouts and Assignment  Sign and date folder  Make-up work for unexcused absences is not available.

 PLEASE participate.  I want to hear what you have to say.  Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.  If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

 You must ask permission.  Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

 The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.  Do NOT start logging off or packing up prior to the bell.  Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with “Have a nice day!”

 Special guests  Working Cooperatively  Fire, Severe Weather and Bus Drills  Intercom Announcements  Assemblies  Substitute Teacher