1. Classroom Procedures 2016-2017
Mrs. Kelley
Language Arts
Team Perseverance

2. Directions for Guided Notes
The organizer has 2 columns:
Left= pictures related to the classroom procedure
Right= where you take notes (what you should remember or know for class)
*Pay attention to each slide and write what belongs in each space. These are notes, so don’t feel like you have to write everything. Focus on the IMPORTANT bits of information.

3. Where should I be lined up for language arts?
Along the wall by the library (across from my
doorway)
Single file (1 behind the other)
Facing the front
*Voice level 0

4. What should I be doing when language arts begins?
Sitting in your ASSIGNED seat
Doing the bell ringer (a task displayed on the screen for you to write on your paper)
Copying your homework in your agenda…if there is no homework, write NONE
*Voice level 0

5. Pencil sharpening and throwing away trash
Please raise your hand to get permission to sharpen your pencil or throw away trash (same thing for getting tissues)
A great time to sharpen your pencil is at the beginning of class during bell ringer time
Only 1 person at a time at sharpener
Electric sharpener: may only use when teacher is not talking
Try to always have extra pencils sharpened and ready to go in your pencil organizer

6. Supplies for class FSMS Agenda
3-ring binger (filled with loose leaf paper)
5 dividers (Bell Work, Spelling, Vocabulary, Data, Homework/Daily)
Pencil pouch with plenty of pencils
Composition notebook (will stay in class)
Bring these to class every day!

7. Computer rules Use only your assigned computer number
Treat computers carefully and respectfully. They are
expensive. Carry with TWO hands!
Work on ONLY tasks you have been assigned
When using the Internet, go to only approved websites
When finished, shut down, put in appropriate slot in the cart, and plug it up
If you have computer problems, be patient until they are
resolved

8. If I am absent, how do I find out what I missed?
First, look at the Agenda section of the board to see what homework you missed (copy it down in your Agenda)
Second, check the “Absent” folder for any worksheets or handouts
Third, copy the bell ringer that you missed from a neighbor, along with any notes that were given
Last, ask Mrs. Kelley if there is anything else that you missed
You have 3 class days to turn your completed work. Turn it into the “late basket,” fill out the late work sheet, and staple it on top of your assignment
It is your responsibility to turn in your missed work…I will not ask for it!
If your work is not turned in by the 3rd day, you will receive a “0”

9. Agenda…what should I write in it every day?
Write your homework assignment in your agenda every day (it will be posted in the “Agenda” section on the board)
In order to leave class…you MUST HAVE YOUR AGENDA
When I sign an Agenda, all I want to do is sign my name
Before bringing an Agenda to me, please fill it out with the date, the time you are leaving, and your destination
Please do not interrupt my talking or instruction(unless it’s an emergency)

10. Where do I turn in completed work?
Turn in your completed work in the baskets
If your work is LATE, turn it into the basket that is labeled “Late Work” at the front of the class
If you are turning in LATE work, complete the “late work” sheet, staple it on top of your assignment, and place it in the basket
***Late work will only receive ½ credit
***Late work will not be accepted upon completion of that unit’s summative assessment

11. What should I do if I do not understand something?
If at any time you are confused or do not understand something, please raise your hand and ask for help
However, I want to spend my time helping students who need it. I don’t like repeating myself to people who just didn’t pay attention
Please do not leave class unsure of concepts
It is YOUR job to speak up and ask for help
Don’t put extra stress on your parents by expecting them to teach you something that they were not in class to hear themselves

12. How can I get some after school help?
I always am willing to stay after school with you if you
need a quiet place to work, if you want to complete
work with me so you can ask for help, if you need to
complete missing work, or if you need to take a make-up test
To sign up for after-school help, see Mrs. Kelley
After school help is from 3:00-4:00 (Tuesday & Thursday)
If you don’t signup, I may not be here after school that day

13. How are inappropriate behaviors handled?
If a student does not follow classroom procedures, classroom rules and expectations, or our Guidelines for Success policy, students will be given a T-3 card
Major behaviors will be an automatic office referral (Examples: fighting, major defiance that disrupts the learning of others, threatening with a weapon, malicious bullying, destroying property, threat to harm)

14. Consequences
If a student receives a T-3 card, 3 points will be deducted from their conduct grade
Students receiving 2 or more T-3 cards will not be allowed to participate in our team’s bi-weekly reward (free time outside, movie, Cokes, and snacks)

15. How can I check out a book from Mrs. Kelley’s shelf?
To borrow a book, sign a Post-It Note and stick your Post-It under your class period number
Write your name, book title, AND date
Return books promptly!
Return the book to your classroom librarian…they will mark your name off of the list at that time

16. How do I earn CATS cards?
Any time you demonstrate Guidelines for Success behaviors, you will be rewarded with a CATS card
I will sign the CATS card, and you will fill everything else in (first and last name & date)
Drop them in the blue boxes in the hallway
They can earn you prizes and treats if your CATS card is drawn out for our weekly drawing
I LOVE to give out CATS cards, so every day show
me your best behaviors and participation!

17. When “nature” calls…
You have 2 scheduled restroom breaks in your day, so please plan accordingly
At times, I realize that an “emergency” may occur
In the event of an emergency, fill out your agenda (date, time, and destination)
If you leave class to go to the restroom, you will have to use your hall pass

18. When can I use my “hall pass?”
You will receive 1 hall pass each 9 weeks
If you forget something in your locker or have a bathroom “emergency,” you may use your hall pass to leave with no penalty
Fill out your hall pass (your name and date) and give it to me
If you do NOT use your hall pass during the 9 weeks, it will turn into bonus points!

19. What do I do if our class has a visitor?
If someone enters the classroom while I am teaching, you need to remain at a voice level 0
If I have to stop instruction to talk to the visitor, remain in your seat at a voice level 0
If you are working on something (group work or independent work), continue your task and remain at the appropriate voice level

20. Phone calls or announcements
I will answer my classroom phone. In the event that I am in the hallway and the phone rings, please step out in the hall to let me know
When the classroom phone rings, you are to immediately go to voice level 0
I need to be able to clearly hear the person calling, so there should be no talking
The same applies for when an announcement is made…voice level 0

21. Expectations for emergency drills
We will practice fire, tornado, earthquake, and lock-down drills throughout the year
All drills are to be taken seriously
You are expected to practice these drills at a voice level 0

22. What if I finish my classwork early?
If you finish your classwork before language arts is over, you may study your spelling/vocabulary words for the week, read AR, or work on homework
You are expected to keep yourself busy the entire time
Sitting in your seat doing nothing, drawing pictures, or chatting with neighbors is not acceptable behavior

23. How do I know when class is dismissed?
I dismiss you…NOT the bell
Before you leave the room, please do the following:
In a timely fashion, gather all of your things
Push your chair in
Exit the classroom

24. Classroom Procedures…
Keep your guided notes sheet in the FRONT of your language arts binder!