1. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Ms. Loeffler English II Honors

2. Welcome to Ms. Loeffler’s Class  I am here to teach; you are here to learn. I will do my job, you will do yours, and together we will use this year wisely and beneficially.  Positive attitude is the key to success. Let ’ s keep one at all times.  I am here to teach; you are here to learn. I will do my job, you will do yours, and together we will use this year wisely and beneficially.  Positive attitude is the key to success. Let ’ s keep one at all times.

3. What Are Procedures And Why Do We Have Them?  A procedure is the way that we do things.  To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example:  A procedure is the way that we do things.  To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example:

4.  To open your locker, you have to select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.  To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe.  To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order.  To open your locker, you have to select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.  To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe.  To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order.

5.  So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some procedures.

6. ENTRANCE  Make sure you have all necessary materials for class each day.  Enter the classroom quietly.  Go directly to your assigned seat.  Start Bellwork immediately.  Make sure you have all necessary materials for class each day.  Enter the classroom quietly.  Go directly to your assigned seat.  Start Bellwork immediately.

7. WHEN THE BELL RINGS WHEN THE BELL RINGS  Finish Bellwork and write down any homework assignments and important dates.  When you finish, read or wait quietly for the next direction.  Attendance will be taken during this time.  Finish Bellwork and write down any homework assignments and important dates.  When you finish, read or wait quietly for the next direction.  Attendance will be taken during this time.

8. DURING INSTRUCTION  Listen to the teacher with full attention.  No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering.  Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.  Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. (Including asking to go to the restroom.)  Listen to the teacher with full attention.  No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering.  Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.  Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. (Including asking to go to the restroom.)

9. HALL PASSES  If you have an EMERGENCY, raise your hand and let me know.  Fill out the Sign out log. You must have a hall pass to leave.  Be sure to sign back in when you return.  Yellow pass is for the bathroom in the 700 building only. If you are going some place other than the 700 building I will write you a pass.  If you have an EMERGENCY, raise your hand and let me know.  Fill out the Sign out log. You must have a hall pass to leave.  Be sure to sign back in when you return.  Yellow pass is for the bathroom in the 700 building only. If you are going some place other than the 700 building I will write you a pass.

10. Bathroom PASSES  You will receive 4 bathroom passes per quarter.  Any passes not used can be submitted at the end of each quarter for extra credit.  Do not ask to go to the bathroom during direct instruction.  You must fill out and submit your bathroom pass and hall pass before you leave.  You will receive 4 bathroom passes per quarter.  Any passes not used can be submitted at the end of each quarter for extra credit.  Do not ask to go to the bathroom during direct instruction.  You must fill out and submit your bathroom pass and hall pass before you leave.

11. DISMISSAL  Pick up around your desk and take garbage to the trashcan  Wait for Ms. Loeffler to dismiss you. The ringing of the bell does NOT dismiss you.  Do NOT line up at the door. Remain in your seat until you are dismissed.  Class will not be dismissed until class materials are away and all trash is picked up.  Pick up around your desk and take garbage to the trashcan  Wait for Ms. Loeffler to dismiss you. The ringing of the bell does NOT dismiss you.  Do NOT line up at the door. Remain in your seat until you are dismissed.  Class will not be dismissed until class materials are away and all trash is picked up.

12. ASSIGNMENTS  All assignments are located on the front board and on my website.  It is YOUR responsibility to keep track of assignments and due dates.  Assignments will be collected on the due date.  NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.  All assignments are located on the front board and on my website.  It is YOUR responsibility to keep track of assignments and due dates.  Assignments will be collected on the due date.  NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

13. ABSENCES ABSENCES  If you are absent, it is still YOUR responsibility to get and complete assignments. * Look at Ms. Loeffler’s website * Ask a friend *Email Ms. Loeffler at loefflerm@manateeschools.net IIf you are absent, it is still YOUR responsibility to get and complete assignments. * Look at Ms. Loeffler’s website * Ask a friend *Email Ms. Loeffler at loefflerm@manateeschools.net

14. LATE WORK  Absolutely NO late assignments are accepted.  Long term Projects, Writing, and UPA’s must be turned in the day they are due, even if you are not in class. It is your responsibility to get them to school.  Absolutely NO late assignments are accepted.  Long term Projects, Writing, and UPA’s must be turned in the day they are due, even if you are not in class. It is your responsibility to get them to school.

15. FIRE DRILL FIRE DRILL  During a fire drill, walk out the door, turn left and exit the building through the front doors of the Media Center.  Wait in the parking lot in front of the building until the drill is over.  Return to class promptly. DDuring a fire drill, walk out the door, turn left and exit the building through the front doors of the Media Center. WWait in the parking lot in front of the building until the drill is over. RReturn to class promptly.

16. Required Supplies  3-ring binder with pockets  Set of 5 tabs for binder  Notebook paper  Pencils (#2)  Pens  Highlighters  3-ring binder with pockets  Set of 5 tabs for binder  Notebook paper  Pencils (#2)  Pens  Highlighters

17. Are there any questions?