John Arnold 6 th Grade History Oakland Middle School

Welcome to Mr. Arnold’s Classroom!!!

Am I in the right room? Mr. Arnold Room 613

Where am I supposed to sit?

Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes,Always!

How will I be graded? You will be graded on a points system Extra Credit is always available Grading Scale:  93 – above = A  85 – 92 = B  75 – 84 = C  70 – 74 = D  Below 70 = F *Remember you are responsible for your grades

What are the rules of this classroom? Be Courteous Be Prepared Be on TIME Follow all Guidelines and Procedures

Mr. Arnold’s Classroom Contract Guidelines Procedures

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

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

GUIDELINE #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

GUIDELINE #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

GUIDELINE #4 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

GUIDELINE #5 Actively participate in class lectures by taking notes and not disturbing those around you.

GUIDELINE #6 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the OMS and Rutherford County Schools handbooks.

SPECIAL GUIDELINE This classroom 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 year.

Guideline Infraction will be sent home as a note in your Charger Planner

Guideline Infraction Notice These will be written directly in your Charger Planner and require a parent signature.

Following Guidelines will result in: Verbal Acknowledgement A Stress free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

NOT Following Guidelines will result in:

Severe Clause 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 teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Entering the room Please enter quietly Have a seat Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin bell work assignment

During announcements Stop what you are doing Listen silently

When you are tardy… Enter quietly Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk Unexcused: Sign tardy list on corner of my desk Have a seat and take out your materials

Getting your attention I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet Begin speaking

Paper Heading Place on all homework assignments John Smith Assignment # Period # Date

After an absence See me or check with your table Retrieve any handouts Check in with me

Student Responsibility Card This is for the students who do not have the assigned homework Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers

Student Responsibility Card

Finish Class work Early “What do I do next?”

What do I do next? Activities Work on unfinished assignments Read your library book Start working on tonight’s homework

Computer Procedures  You MUST ask a teacher before using the computer  No student is allowed on the computer if there is a substitute teacher  You MUST have your agenda OUT and OPEN to the computer agreement page while using the computer  You MUST sign the Computer User Log BEFORE using the computer and sign out when you are finished Signing the log will ensure continued computer use  Failure to sign the log will result in loss of computer use for a time  Remember – The Technology Support Services Department at the Rutherford County Board of Education is monitoring your Internet Activity

Scheduled check out Please let me know as you enter the classroom I will be at the door Quietly raise your hand to get my attention Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time (when the office calls for you) If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in papers Place your paper on the table in front of the person closest to the middle aisle If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to the middle aisle I will come by and collect all stacks

Classroom Discussions 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 me later

CPS Activities PLEASE participate All students will receive a daily grade based on their involvement Make sure you are taking some notes; I will be taking them up at the end of class This is not a time to work on other assignments, socialize, or simply not participate

Moving around the room You must ask permission Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell unless you have been instructed to do so Make sure you clean up around your area before you leave Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a nice day.”

Substitute Teachers Follow all of the substitute’s instructions the first time they are given Sit quietly and complete the assigned work Do not socialize with your classmates or get off task If your name is written down on the misbehaved list for any reason, you will be given a write off or “replacement” assignment that must be competed by the following morning, NO QUESTIONS ASKED If your name is put on the misbehaved list again you will be sent to early morning detention

Special Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis Library Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Tornado Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies

My Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Remember… “You can when you believe you can.” Have a great year! Mr. Arnold