Classroom Rules and Procedures The following discipline procedures will be used in class!

Classroom Rules 1. Students are to bring all required materials and supplies to class each day. 2. Students are to be in their seats, quiet, and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. 3. Students are to follow directions the first time they are given. 4. Students are to raise their hand to be recognized before speaking. 5. Students are to remain in their seats unless given permission to get up. 6. NO CELL PHONE USE

Disciplinary Procedures 1 st offense- Warning 2 nd offense- Parent Notification 3 rd offense- Detention 4 th offense- Referral to the office This procedure may be altered according to the severity of the offense!!!!

Incentives 1. Praise 2. Parent contact 3. Nomination for student of the month award 4. Homework passes

Classroom Procedures

Being Prepared and Writing Utensils Being Prepared Bring required materials each day. (3-ring binder, loose leaf paper, writers notebook, pen and a pencil Writing Utensils a.Students may use a pencil or a pen (blue or black ink) b. Blue or black ink should be used for formal writing assignments.

Entering and Exiting Class Entering Class A.After entering the room, students may not leave without permission. B. Come in and start on your starter C. Upon entering, students should go to their assigned seats and prepare for class. D.Put your cell phone away. Exiting Class A.The teacher will dismiss the class Not The Bell. B. Do not pack books to exit class until instructed to do so by the teacher. C. Students will be dismissed by rows. D. Students are responsible for cleaning the area around their desks before leaving the room.

Maintaining Your Notebook Your Notebook a.Keep the following in your notebook: Class notes and starters b. All materials must be dated and in the right order. c.Notebooks will be checked every nine weeks. This grade will count as a test grade.

Papers Heading Papers Write your name and date in the top- right hand corner of the first page. Write your last name and number any following pages in the upper right hand corner. Do not fold papers!!! Passing in papers Each student should place their paper on top of the paper beside you and pass them across the row. The student on the last seat should collect all papers place them on the teachers desk.

Restroom and Water Restroom a.Students should use the restroom before class. b. After entering the classroom, students will not be allowed to leave unless it is an extreme Emergency. Water a. Students should get water before class and you may bring a water bottle.

Pencil Sharpening and Trash Pencil Sharpening a.Students are to sharpen pencils upon entering the classroom b.If your lead breaks during class and if your have no other writing utensil, raise your hand and wait for further instructions. Trash a.Trash will be thrown away when your are dismissed from class. Keep it at your desk until you are dismissed. b.Pick up all paper around your desk before leaving the room.

Walking In The Hallways As A Class A.Students are expected to walk together in the hall. B.There may be whispering. Other students are still in class. C.All class rules apply in the hallway.

Homework Homework will receive full credit if it is complete and turned in on time. If you turn in homework late, full points will not be given. No homework is due after the test.