Classroom Procedures, Expectations, and Disciplinary Actions Quarter 2

Procedures for Quarter 2 Bell Ringers and Homework/Workbook Make-up Exams/Quizzes Power School issues Tutoring and Meetings Participation Assessment Bell to Bell expectations Disciplinary Actions Weekly Plan

Bell Ringers and Homework/Workbook Bell Ringers – Weekly bell ringer sheet – Begin bell ringers promptly (individual assignment) – Bell ringers checked on Fridays in class Homework – Homework for week posted on board as well as online (see course website; subject to change) Homework for following week will be posted on classroom website by Friday the week before – Homework due for days assigned, checked on Fridays.

Make-up Exams/Quizzes Make-up exams and quizzes – Make-up exams and quizzes available for excused absences only (illness, emergencies, ISS or OSS) – It is the student’s responsibility to request a make-up exam/quiz – Must occur within a week from student’s re-admission to class – Make-ups available most Mondays and Wednesdays immediately after school by appointment only – Use make-up request sheet – Quizzes and Exams not made up within 1 week will result in a score of “0”

Power School issues and student/teacher meetings or tutoring Questions regarding grades or attendance: – Use appropriate form to lodge questions or concerns for teacher regarding grades, attendance, etc. Meetings and tutoring – Mr. Lara is available most Mondays and Wednesdays after school for tutoring or meetings (by appointment only) – Request meeting or tutoring using appropriate form

Participation Assessment Participation will be assessed weekly (5pts/week) – Based on a 5pt scale; “0” being completely disengaged (i.e., sleeping in class) or absent to “5” being outstanding participation (engaged, on-task, using Spanish appropriately, and non-disruptive)

Classroom Expectations Come prepared – Bring necessary supplies (textbook, workbook, notebook, bellringer sheet, pencils, pens, etc.) – Know what is due and what assignments/exams are coming up (see course website) – Know what you’ve missed and when and how to make it up (see course website) Be on time – Tardies require a note from teacher or administrator to be excused – Excessive unexcused tardies will result in disciplinary action – If arriving after bell, sign-in using appropriate form (whether excused or not)

Classroom Expectations (bell to bell) Remain seated until bell rings – Students shall be excused for emergencies only – Plan appropriately (bathroom and water breaks) Raise hand to be recognized (unless instructed otherwise) Listen for and follow promptly directions (first time given)

Classroom expectations (bell to bell) Respect your teacher, classmates, and classroom – Use respectful language – Refer to teacher as Señor Lara – Leave attitude at door! – Manage self (hands to self, stay on task) – Place (not throw) garbage in garbage can (pick up after self) – Put away food items and electronic devices (no eating, texting, websurfing, photo or video taking) – Observe dress code and other school policies – Leave windows and desks as are (unless instructed to open/move them) – Pick up and put away unclaimed textbooks at end of class – Put forth best effort (using Spanish as much as possible!)

Disciplinary Actions Disciplinary action will be taken for the following types of offenses: – Excessive tardies – Disruptive Behavior – Insubordination – “Other” Escalation of disciplinary action will be cumulative over the course of quarter, culminating in administrative referral

Disciplinary Actions Tardies – First tardy: Name recorded Note: sign in using appropriate form if admitted after the bell (whether excused or not) – Second tardy: Parent call/ – Third tardy: referral for disciplinary action – Subsequent tardies: immediate referral (escalated disciplinary action)

Disciplinary Actions Disruptive Behavior (excessive talking; inability to manage self) – First offense: Verbal redirection – Second offense: name recorded; seat change (if appropriate) – Third offense: parent call/conference – Fourth offense: referral for disciplinary action (i.e., detention, ISS, or OSS)

Disciplinary Actions Insubordination (i.e., talking back, attitude, language, not following directions – includes repeated warnings to put away electronic devices and headphones) – First offense: verbal warning – Second offense: name recorded – Third offense: parent call/conference – Fourth offense: school referral for disciplinary action (i.e., detention, ISS, OSS) Severe disrespect toward teacher, students, or classroom will result in send-off to appropriate administrator and an immediate referral for disciplinary action

Weekly Plan Culture days – Fridays are no longer designated solely for discussions/explorations of culture – Will integrate exploration of culture in lessons throughout week and semester as appropriate Exam and Quiz dates – Teacher reserves right to give exams and quizzes when appropriate, regardless of what day of the week it is (including Mondays and Fridays)