Señorita O’Donovan Spanish West Essex Middle School Room 210

Procedures & Guidelines

Where am I supposed to sit? Please be sure to sit in the seat that was assigned to you on the first day of school.

Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes, Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded? Formative – 20% (Classwork, Homework, Oral activities (presentations/conversations), Listening activities, Written activities, Exit tickets, “Do now,” etc.) Summative – 80% (Tests & Quizzes (both oral and written), Projects, Oral & Long-term assessments)

Señorita O’Donovan’s Classroom Contract Guidelines Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1 RESPECT teacher, students, and school property To create and preserve a classroom atmosphere that optimizes teaching and learning, students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in this classroom in a manner that is not disruptive. Behavior that is rude, disruptive, intimidating, or demeaning will not be accepted. Courteous behavior and responses are expected at all times.

Guideline #2 Arrive to class on time, i.e., be in your assigned seat and ready to work. Pick up a textbook from the book shelf. Immediately begin working on the “DO NOW” listed on the board.

Guideline #3 Come to class prepared (bring a pen, notebook/three ring binder daily homework assignment, Spanish dictionary) Textbooks will be kept in the classroom.

Guideline #4 Take notes and maintain a complete, organized notebook.

Guideline #5 Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #6 Always raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking and to ask any questions relevant to the lesson.

Guideline #7 Speaking Spanish in class is an important requirement.

Guideline #8 Participate whenever possible in classroom discussions, activities, etc.

Guideline #9 Maintain appropriate classroom behavior (shouting out, chewing gum, eating, interrupting, or leaving your seat without permission are all considered unacceptable behaviors).

Guideline #10 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the West Essex Middle School handbook.

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

Not Following Guidelines will result in:  1 st  Warning and documentation  2 nd  Action Plan, Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention 3 rd  Disciplinary Referral

Guideline Infraction Notice  If you choose not to follow these guidelines, you will be given an infraction notice.  Read it  Sign it  Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction Notice

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 the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom Procedures

Entering the room  Please enter quietly  Check the board for instructions  Pick up your textbook from the book shelf and your “DO NOW” (if necessary)  Take out your materials  Begin bell work assignment

When you are late:  Enter quietly  Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk  Unexcused: See me at the end of class.  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

After an excused absence  Go to my homework page  Print and complete any handouts  See me to schedule make-up exams, quizzes, assignments.

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

Student Responsibility Report

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next? Activities  Work on unfinished Spanish assignments  Review vocabulary words (i.e. flashcards)  Start working on tonight’s homework

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  If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in papers  Place your paper in the center of your table or group.  I will come by and collect all stacks

Classroom Discussions  PLEASE participate  I want to hear what you have to say  If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

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

Hall passes  If you need to leave the classroom, please raise your hand and ask to be excused.  You will then need to sign in and out on the log located in the front of the classroom.  The pink hall pass must be kept with you at all times while you are outside the classroom.  Only one student may leave the classroom at a time.

Class Dismissal  The teacher dismisses you, not the bell  Do not start packing up prior to the bell  Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you.

Have an great year! Señorita O’Donovan