1. Classroom Procedures
Mr. Heath
ELA/MATH

2. Entering the classroom
Greet the teacher by name
Respond with “Yes/No Sir/Ma’am”
Enter the room quietly
Get your materials
Go directly to your seat
Begin work immediately

3. Entering the classroom during class
Knock on the door
If lights are turned off, do not enter for any reason.
Wait to be “waved” into the classroom
Enter quietly
Go directly to your station
Get to work immediately

4. Getting to work immediately
Have all your materials
Read the assignment on each station
Begin working on assignment
If you don’t understand, quietly ask a neighbor
Being on time is important. Five unexcused tardies equal an office referral.

5. Coming to attention Look at the teacher Stop talking
Listen for instructions
Continue working when instructed

6. Asking a question or participating in class discussions
Raise your hand
Wait to be called on
Ask your question or give your comment succinctly

7. Getting materials without disturbing others
Quietly walk directly to where the materials are located
Get your materials
Return directly to your seat
Continue work

8. Indicating whether you understand
Look at the teacher
If you don’t understand, raise your hand, wait to be call on, then ask your question
Respond with “sir”

9. When you need a writing utensil or paper
Ask at the beginning of the class
Bring collateral to exchange for your supplies

10. Saying “thank you” Look the person in the eye who you are thanking
Say “thank you,” followed by the person’s name
Explain why you are thanking them
Smile
Thank you should be said whenever someone does something nice for you

11. Exchanging papers Exchange papers with the person at your table
If you don’t have a partner, exchange with the closest person to you
If groups of 3, exchange your paper so each one has a different paper

12. If you finish early Read your reading book
Work ahead on other assignments
Finish any missing assignments
Work on an assignment from another class

13. When given an assignment
Write the assignment in your agenda
Ask questions if you have any
Accept the homework assignment

14. When you are absent You are responsible for missing work
You will have 2 days to complete the missing work
If you are planning on being absent, notify the teacher ASAP to get the assignments beforehand

15. End of class dismissal
The teacher dismisses the class, not the clock or the bell
Push in your chair (chairs around you)
Put your materials away
Exit quietly
Say goodbye to the teacher and other students

16. When a school-wide announcement or class page is made
Stop talking
Listen to the announcement
Then continue working quietly

17. When visitors are in the classroom
Continue with your work
Be polite to the guest, answer questions if asked
Maintain work if the teacher is called away
If appropriate, engage in conversation with the visitor
DO NOT EMBARRASS YOURSELF OR OTHERS WITH FOOLISHNESS!

18. If the teacher is out of the classroom
Continue with your work
Maintain the classroom guideline and procedures

19. Walking in the hallway during class time
Line-up single-file in the classroom
Be quiet
Proceed out the door, without talking, in a single-file line
Listen for instructions while walking in the hallway
Walk on the right side of the hallway
Wait outside the destination until you have permission to enter

20. If you are suddenly ill If time, ask the teacher for a pass
If no time, go directly to the restroom
If you cannot make it to the restroom, please grab the waste basket on your way out
Report back when you are done to get a pass to the nurse’s office

21. Responding to a fire drill
Line-up at the door
Listen for the teacher’s instructions
Exit the room to the left
Go down the hallway, past the office, proceed `out the front door.
When you get outside, go toward the church and line up by the pear trees.
Be Quiet until Fire Drill is Over!

22. Things that will not be tolerated here!
Profanity- You will speak to others with respect.
Respect my willingness and sacrifice to help you. If you want to be treated fairly, be respectful. Teachers have emotions too. I will make bad calls. Being respectful allows me to rethink situations for your benefit.

23. MORE
Threats- Nobody will threaten others. All threats will be taken seriously and be grounds for an immediate office referral.
Physical assault will be referred to the office immediately and law enforcement if appropriate.
I will not let discipline matters take over instruction. We want you here at Jackson, but there are other places that can meet those needs if you decide to continue to make bad choices.

24. Rewards/Given Outside Fridays/Business Bucks Treats Homework Passes
Notes/Calls Home