Welcome to Mrs. Ernst’s Classroom Guidelines and Procedures

Am I in the right room? Science 8 Room 42 – Mrs. Ernst

Where am I supposed to sit?

Who is this teacher as a person?

Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes,Always!

What will I be doing this year?

How will I be graded?

What are the rules in this classroom?

Mrs. Ernst’s Classroom Contract Guidelines Guidelines Procedures Procedures

Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned P.O.D. when the late 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 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Lazar Middle School handbook.

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. WHINING

Guideline Infraction Notice Read it Read it Sign it Sign it Keep it until the end Keep it until the end of class of class

Following Guidelines will result in.. Verbal acknowledgement Verbal acknowledgement A stress-free learning environment A stress-free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in... 1 st 1 st – Warning and documentation 2 nd 2 nd – Action Plan, Parental Contact, and lunch detention 3 rd 3 rd – Disciplinary Referral

Mrs. Ernst’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 SignatureParent/Guardian Signature

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 Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

Entering the Room Please enter quietly. Please enter quietly. Have a seat. Have a seat. Take out your materials. Take out your materials. Copy HW. Copy HW. Begin P.O.D. assignment. Begin P.O.D. assignment.

When you are tardy... Enter quietly. Enter quietly. Excused: Place excuse in Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk. the basket on my desk. Unexcused: Sign detention Unexcused: Sign detention list on top of file cabinet. list on top of file cabinet. Have a seat and take out Have a seat and take out your materials without talking. your materials without talking.

Getting Your Attention I will... Stand in front of the class. Stand in front of the class. Raise my hand. Raise my hand. Wait for everyone to be Wait for everyone to be quiet. quiet. Begin speaking. Begin speaking.

Paper Heading NamePeriod NamePeriod DateLab Group DateLab Group – plus unique number given by Mrs. Ernst Place on all homework assignments Place on all homework assignments

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

Activities Read a science magazine. Read a science magazine. Review vocabulary words. Review vocabulary words. Assist another student who may be having problems with activity or concept being taught. Assist another student who may be having problems with activity or concept being taught. Create review sheet for test/assessment. Create review sheet for test/assessment. Create a comic strip, puzzle or activity to help review chapter concepts. Create a comic strip, puzzle or activity to help review chapter concepts.

After an Excused Absence Go to the homework website. Go to the homework website. Copy the homework. Copy the homework. Retrieve any handouts. Retrieve any handouts. Make-up work for unexcused Make-up work for unexcused absences is not available. absences is not available.

Scheduled Early Dismissal Please let me know as you enter the classroom. Please let me know as you enter the classroom. – I will be at the door. Quietly raise your hand to get my attention. Quietly raise your hand to get my attention. Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time. Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time. If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you. If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in Papers Place your paper in the middle of the lab table. Place your paper in the middle of the lab table. I will come by and collect all stacks or I will stamp with green “checked off” stamp. I will come by and collect all stacks or I will stamp with green “checked off” stamp.

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

Moving Around the Room You must ask permission. You must ask permission. Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency. Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

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

“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis. Library/Media Center Library/Media Center Special guests Special guests Progress Reports Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Intercom Announcements Assemblies Assemblies Substitute Teacher Substitute Teacher

“Have an awesome year!” – Mrs. Ernst “You have the potential to succeed; all you have to do is try!”