1. Welcome to the 2nd half of the 2017-2018 school year!

2. Rememinder… I am here to teach. You are here to learn.
I will do my job and you need to do yours, and together we will utilize the rest of the year wisely and beneficially.
A positive attitude is the key to success – only positive attitudes in this classroom.

3. Point Sheet

4. Procedures: Entering the Classroom
Once in, Stay in..
Have your materials
Enter the classroom quietly
Go directly to your seat
Get your materials out promptly
Book bags under desks, not blocking any aisles
Sharpen pencils or ask for a pencil at this time
Begin recording the bellringer immediately
Have practice work out, ready for checking
Violation codes: b – not engaged / d – missing p/w

5. Procedures: During Instruction
Pay attention!
No pencil sharpening, talking, or moving about the classroom during instruction
Do not leave your seat without raising your hand to get permission
Ask permission to speak by raising your hand and waiting to be called on – no blurting anything out
But do ask questions to ensure understanding
Do not ask questions not related to my instruction
Violation codes: a – being disruptive / b – not engaged / c – missing materials

6. Procedures: Getting Your Attention
I will either count down from FIVE or raise my hand
Stop what you’re doing
Direct your attention on me
Quietly, notify classmates who have not noticed me
All attention on me, not doing so is considered disrespectful
Violation codes: a – disruptive / b – not engaged

7. Procedures: While You Are Working
Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work
Make sure you understand the directions
You are expected to apply yourself and stay on task/engaged in the work assigned
If you didn’t understand, quietly ask for help from other students sitting around you
If you are asked to help, be polite and help
Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper … voice levels at a TWO
Respect each other and be friendly
Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.
Violation codes: a – disruptive / b – not engaged

8. Procedures: Dismissal
Clean your area and place garbage in the trash
Wait in your seat for the teacher to dismiss you
Leave quietly after being given permission to do so
Packing up early WILL result in point deductions
Violation code: b – not engaged early

9. Classroom Rules
No technology unless you get one-on-on approval from me.
You WILL be written up if you are spotted on your phone.
No food/drink allowed*
No Profanity. Remember: School = Church
Refrain from throwing objects, let’s keep this classroom safe for all.
Do not deface desks or anything else in this room.
*Medical wellness is the ONLY exceptions*

10. Returning this signed will earn you a 100 for a quiz grade!!

11. EXTRA CREDIT

12. Any Questions??