1. MR. MITCHELL’S
Classroom Procedures

2. Beginning of class… Entering the room
Go quietly to your assigned seat.
If a problem should arise with your seat, see me after class and I
will make a judgment call as
to whether your seat needs to
be changed.

3. Supplies 3 ring binder Ear Buds Blue or black pens
Pencils with individual pencil sharpener
Highlighters
Colored markers
Ruler
Glue Stick, tape, small stapler
Pencil pouch

4. Homework
Although written homework may only be a couple times a week, studying vocabulary and in class information should be done every night.
Copy the homework from the board into your planner each day.
If “no” homework write NONE.

5. Classwork
Everyday class will begin with a routine “Do Now” Board Assignment.
You are expected to work on this
independently after you enter
the room. Answers can be found in homework or previous days notes.
These “Do Nows” will be graded and will part of your classwork
grade.

6. No one is to get out of their seat without permission for any reason.
Movement
No one is to get out of their seat without permission for any reason.

7. During class…
3 B’s
Be on time
Be on task
Be respectful

8. Heading First and Last Name Period All Headless papers go in
the trash.
Name Period

9. Grades You earn your grades; teachers do not randomly give them.
NGM’S grading system:
Homework 10%
Classwork 30%
Tests/Projects 40%
Quizzes 20%
10 point scale this year
A , B 80-89, C 70-79
D 60-69, F Below 59

10. Tests/Test Corrections
Students will be given a review sheet or play a review game before each test.
Students who score below 70, will get a chance to retake the test for a better grade. The highest grade possible will be an 70.

11. Cheating
Will not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade and a parent contact.
The testing environment is very important to the success of every student, therefore no student is to talk, gesture, or do anything that is distracting during a test.

12. Extra Credit/Late Work
Late work is accepted 1 day after the due date, however…70 points will be the highest grade possible.
Due to the late work and test correction policies,
NO EXTRA CREDIT IS GIVEN!

13. Contacting/Responding/Talking
Raise your hand to ask or answer a question without being accompanied by a verbal outburst.
The only stupid question is the one not on the topic discussed.
Talking is PROHIBITED during
fire drills, assemblies, when
announcements are made, while teacher is talking.

14. Quiet Signal My signal for getting students to
STOP, LOOK and LISTEN is a count
down from 5.
Whenever students hear the count
down, they should stop what they
are doing and give their
undivided attention by 1.

15. Behavior Formula for Success:
Be respectful, responsible, prepared, and safe.
Consequences:
First Time: Verbal and/or Written warning
Second Time: Time out and/or lunch detention/parent contact
3rd Time: Written up for ICS/referral sent home
4th Time: Written up for ISS/referral sent home
Note: Severe actions may constitute an
immediate referral!

16. Dress Code No over exposure or pants on the ground!
You come to school to learn &
clothing should reflect that
attitude.
Violators will not be tolerated & and sent to the office.

17. Prohibited Items NO GUM Candy Food Hats Electronic Devices
Bookbags, gym bags
Phones should not be in sight
and should be turned off.

18. Off Limit Areas Teacher’s Desk and computer Closets Cabinets Cart
Track out room

19. Ending Class
Finish work early: read a book, start homework, study, or work on next day’s lessons.
Do Not Talk or Disturb
others!

20. Dismissal The bell does not dismiss the class the teacher does.
You will be dismissed by teacher
Materials borrowed should
put back where they were
found.
Paper should not be left
under a desk or on floor.
Class is QUIET!

21. Bathroom
Bathrooms should be used during class changes before lunch. Use the bathroom during lunch. After lunch,
emergencies only !!!!

22. Lockers Students should go to lockers before 1st, and after 5th.
Do not share lockers or
exchange combinations.
A lost lock will cost you $5
to replace.

23. Absent
Students who miss class for any reason are expected to make up work. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO GET MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.
Check folders on the back wall for
missed work.
Check Blackboard for Homework.
Do Now Assignment questions can be gotten from a peer.

24. Subs & Visitors
The substitute is following the teacher’s directions. If you have a problem with the assignment, you discuss it with me when I return
not them.
Treat them with respect!
Any student on the Discipline Sheet will automatically will be given a consequence

25. Cafeteria
Students will walk in a quiet, straight line to the cafeteria.
Students are to stay quiet and in a single file line as they go through the food line. No breaking the line.
Once you are seated you may not get up without permission.
All areas must be clean before leaving the cafeteria. Table washers and sweepers will be assigned.