1. Policies and Procedures
Team 8A - Gemini
Policies and Procedures

2. 8A Team Line Up Mrs. Kelly-Writing Mrs. Crawford – Reading
Mrs. Witt – Science
Mrs. Winfrey – U.S. History
Miss Smulkaitis- Math
Mrs. Rowe – Exploratory Spanish
Ms. Goff- Read 180
Mrs. Heywood – Writing/ U.S. History

3. Required Classroom Materials for Each Class (daily)
Writing utensil
Textbook/Novel
Student planner
School supplied I.D.
Specific subject area supplies (make sure you have a scientific calculator)

4. Student Planner Bring to each class daily Use to record assignments
Use to track school events
Use as a pass when needed

5. Classroom Procedures - Entering
Read board for daily schedule
Pick up posted supplies
Sharpen pencil if needed
Sit down in assigned seat
Begin bell-work
Follow class-specific procedures

6. Classroom Procedures - Exiting
Turn in any completed assignments or exit slips
Write down homework assignments in planner
Stay in your seat until bell rings and/or teacher dismisses

7. Grades
You may check your grades online using the access ID from the district. These grades are updated weekly.

8. DO IT!!! Homework Procedures
Homework assignments are to be turned in as specified by each classroom teacher.
Please see the Crete-Monee Middle School Handbook for additional information regarding the building homework policy.

9. Absent Work
If you are absent, leave early, or arrive late, it is your responsibility to obtain the work you missed.
Missed work is in a designated area in each classroom
According to the Student Handbook, students will be given a minimum of one school day for each excused absence to make up assignments and/or tests.
Turn in work that was due the day of your absence when you return from your absence.

10. Out-of-Class Procedures
Must have student planner or teacher pass to leave the room

11. Passing Time
You have 3 minutes (2 minutes between Advisory and 2nd hour) to pass between class periods. Use your time wisely!!!
Use this time to visit the restroom.
Only stop at your locker if absolutely necessary.
Do not stop at others’ lockers.

12. Do NOT share lockers or locker combinations

13. Tardy Policy (per class)
1st – Warning
2nd - Warning
3rd – Parent contact
4th – Parent contact and teacher directed consequence (i.e. detention)
5th+-Referral to Assistant Principal

14. Positive Behavior Rewards
Positive parent contact
Comet Stamps
Individual teacher incentives
Team-wide incentives

15. Consequences for not meeting behavior expectations
Team 8A uses a citation system for behavior management. Students will receive citations for violating classroom behavioral expectations.
Citation protocol: Students will be given two warnings prior to receiving a citation. The consequences are as follows:
1st citation: Student – teacher conference
2nd citation: Phone call home
3rd citation: Team consequence and phone call home
4th citation: Team consequence and phone call home
5th citation: Parent conference
6th + citation: Referral to Assistant Principal
*Severe infractions may result in immediate disciplinary action.
** Citations are cumulative across team, not on a per teacher basis.

16. Special Activities (Field trips, Assemblies, Celebrations, etc.)
You must meet behavioral, academic, and attendance expectations in order to participate

17. Team Classroom Expectations Large Group Discussion
Give your full attention to the speaker.
Remain quiet, eyes on speaker, sit up in your chair.
Raise your hand to participate and wait for your turn to speak.
Ask questions that are relevant to the discussion.
Respond positively and constructively. It is okay to disagree with someone, but it must be done in a respectful manner.

18. Team Classroom Expectations Small Group Work
Form group quickly and quietly.
Each group member must contribute equally and as directed by teacher.
Keep conversation related to the assignment.
Use appropriate voice level.
Stay seated in your assigned group and raise your hand for help.
Respond positively and constructively to others’ ideas.

19. Team Classroom Expectations Individual Seat Work
Read and follow directions on your own before asking for help.
Stay quiet and focused on work.
Raise your hand quietly if help is needed.
Double check your work before turning it in.
If you finish early you may read or work on other assignments.

20. Quality Writing Essentials
Please see back of student handbook for our CMMS Quality Writing Essentials. It is an expectation by all team teachers that students follow these standards for any assignment turned in.
This year QWE will be included in your grade.

21. Welcome to Team 8A Gemini
“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
Abraham Lincoln