8 th Grade CCC By: Ms. Ratcliffe

Behavior Expectations Ms. RATCLIFFE’S RULES Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Resourceful

Standard Classroom Procedures VOICE LEVEL 0 = Silence, No talking 1 = Whisper 2 = Normal conversational voice 3 = Presenting voice (Teachers instructional voice) 4 = Outside voice

Standard Classroom Procedures (Continued) BEGINNING OF CLASS Enter room quietly Get Grade Check form & materials Find seat and sit down Set out Agenda Start on Do Now Raise hand for help, if needed DIRECT TEACH Eyes on speaker Voice level = 0 Students following along Taking notes, if appropriate Raise hand to speak

Standard Classroom Procedures (Continued) INDEPENDENT WORK Voice level = 0 Focus on assigned activity until complete or otherwise directed. Stay in seat Raise hand to speak END OF CLASS/DISMISSAL Remember that teachers release students. Not the bell. 5 minute pack-up/clean-up

What If’s TARDY STUDENTS Enter room quietly Sign into tardy log Get warm-up & materials Find seat and sit down Catch up to class, complete Do Now during own time TARDY POLICY 1 st Offense – Copy ½ Tardy Essay 2 nd Offense – Copy Entire Essay 3 rd Offense – Phone call home 4 th Offense – Referral ** No Tardy Rewards**

What If’s (Continued) RESTROOM 10/10 Rule. Wait for appropriate time. Have agenda pre-filled out. Teacher will place time & initial Upon returning, replace wooden pass. Leave paper pass on Teacher’s desk LEAVING THE CLASSROOM WITH A PASS Keep pass visible Go directly to location Be polite if stopped by adults Enter new location quietly Return directly to classroom

What If’s (Continued) PARTNER/ GROUP WORK Pick a partner wisely Stay on task Take turns speaking Use Accountable Talk Voices = 2 Listen to cues from teacher RETURNING AFTER AN ABSENCE Fill out agenda for entire day missed # of days missing +1 to complete in CCC or during personal time Set time to make-up tests with teacher

Ms. Ratcliffe’s Rewards Individual Rewards Positive phone call home. Positive note home. Treat from the treat box. Free or Computer Time Whole Class Rewards Preferred Activity Time on Fridays. Music while you work.

Classroom Consequences First offense: Non-Verbal Warning. Second offense: Verbal Warning Third offense: Reflection Pass with half essay AND call parent Fourth offense: Reflection Pass with full essay Fifth Offense: After school detention with phone call home. Sixth Offense: Referral.

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8 th Grade CCC By: Ms. Ratcliffe