1.Quietly and Calmly walk in 2.Find your seat 3.Do not come to my desk unless you are asked to do so. 4.Attendance must be taken at the beginning of class. Entering the Classroom

Leaving the Class The teacher dismisses you NOT the bell. I will release you after everyone: –Gathers their belongings –Pick up paper & trash around your seat/table. Put trash in the trash can as you exit.

Hall Passes 2 passes per 9 weeks Teacher issues a GREEN pass Go to nearest AP office (C202) AP/AP Secretary will stamp the back Go to restroom/destination Return ASAP

Nurses Pass Must have a Red Pass There must be a medical reason. Go straight to Nurse Come back as soon as you can. Nurse will not see you for: –Tattoos –Piercings

Sudden Illness Tell me if you are not feeling well. Red pass will be filled out at the beginning of class. If you think you will vomit, take the pass and go to the nurse or bathroom. Come back as soon as you can.

Conference Arrive daily by 7 AM Leave daily between 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM Conference daily is 7 th period

Classroom Expectations Be in your seat working (with all necessary supplies) when the tardy bell stops ringing. Allow others the right to learn and teachers the right to teach. (no talking while others are talking)

Classroom Expectations Continued Raise your hand and be acknowledged before speaking. Follow all routines and procedures regardless of who is teaching. Follow the MISD Student Handbook.

No profanity or derogatory language. Automatic detention. Please do not say, “SHUT UP”. You will have to apologize and give one compliment to the person to whom you said, “Shut up”.

Consequences 1 st Warning – Called down by name 2 nd Warning – Called down by name 2 minutes after class parent notification A second 2 minutes after class: detention parent notification A third 2 minutes after class: Face to Face parent conference with me, you and an administrator.

Consequences (Continued) After face to face parent conference: –1 warning will be given in class. – Sent to your principal’s office with a referral. Respect others by not disrupting.

Dress Code PROHIBITED CLOTHING: Clothing, including tee shirts, which displays, sex, violence, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, death, gang or hate slogans or pictures Short shorts, skirts (must be fingertip length) Pants, shorts, and skirts with holes or tears above the knee Pants, shorts, and skirts worn below the waist (“sagging” garments are not acceptable)

Dress Code PROHIBITED CLOTHING: Pajamas Underwear as outerwear, exposed underwear (appropriate undergarments will be worn at all times) Exposed midriff or cleavage Trench coats or dusters See through shirts (e.g., thin or mesh) Spaghetti straps, tank tops, basketball jersey (unless worn over an appropriate garment, such as an acceptable tee shirt)

Dress Code (Cont.) PROHIBITED Clothing Continued Oversize, or overlong baggy pants (pants with pant legs that totally cover or hide the shoes are inappropriate) Leggings without appropriate clothing which extends over and covers the hips House shoes, slippers Bare feet Chains on clothing or wallets, or as necklaces Any inappropriately worn or mode of clothing that is disruptive (tops or pants that are too tight)

Dress Code PROHIBITED GROOMING: Non-natural colored hair (green, blue, purple, orange, cherry-red, etc.) Hats, caps, sunglasses Hairstyles that are distracting or disruptive (head and facial) Bandanas, hairnets, skull caps Body piercing jewelry (other than jewelry in the ears) Jewelry – swastika’s, pentagram, spoons, drug related items Heavy or spiked jewelry (e.g., dog collars, heavy chains) Body paint Tattoos with provocative, profane or offensive pictures or writing

Consequence: 1 st Violation Option to change or call parent for a change of clothes. May not be out of class more than 30 minutes. Change into Bronco Blues

Consequence: 2 nd -4 th Violations Change into Bronco Blues or ISS Consequence: 5+ Violation Considered a failure to follow district and campus policy and will be handled accordingly.

Tardies A tardy is when you are not across the threshold when the tardy bell stops ringing. Go directly to the nearest Principal’s Office to get a Tardy Pass. First 2 Tardies you will only receive a warning. On the 3 rd Tardy you will be assigned a detention.

Tardy Summary First 2 tardies per semester is a warning 3 or more Detentions, ISS, DAEP (Principal will explain consequence if there is an issue.) Attend detention on the date assigned. Note: 3 Tardies in one class are equal to one absence.

Grades Daily Work = 75%  at least 10 daily grades Tests = 25%  at least 3 tests a 9 week grading period

Daily Grades Consist of… Class Activity 100 Bring your own supplies Take notes Eyes on the teacher Contribute to discussion  Ask questions  Answer questions  Share experiences 80 Bring your own supplies Take notes Eyes on the teacher 75 Bring your own supplies Eyes on the teacher Do not take notes 60 Come to class Do not take notes Off Task

Daily Grades Also Consist of… Class Assignments Homework (very little) PowerPoint Notes Video Questions

Test Grades Consist of… Written Tests Large Projects

Absences & Make Up Work Students are responsible for obtaining and completing the makeup work. Make up work will be DUE 3 days after the day of the absence. Example: Absent on Tuesday Return on Wednesday Work due on Friday

Classroom Visitors Please stay quiet by reading notes or working in your group on assignment. After visitor leaves, I’ll ask questions.

Teacher Stepping Out This should only happen in an emergency. Please stay quiet by reading notes or working in your group on assignment. After visitor leaves, I’ll ask questions.

Fire Drills / Natural Disasters Stay calm Don’t talk Exit quickly Stay together as a class. Teacher will take role.

Headings Should be on ALL assignments TOP RIGHT hand corner – First & Last Name – Date Heading Here!