1. Procedures & Routines Ms. Tipton’s

2. Entering the Classroom  Shake hands at the door.  Sharpen your pencil. Have all supplies.  Class “BOSS” is responsible for getting the journals and folders passed out at the beginning of class.  Begin working on bell work.

3. Sharpening your Pencil  Do this before class starts as you enter the room.  If you do not have a pencil, borrow one from a friend. I will not give out pencils!  Do not sharpen pencils while I am talking to the class.

4. Supply Tubs  The supplies in the tubs are for your table only.  There needs to be 4 pairs of scissors and 2 glues at all times  DO NOT break or steal the supplies.

5. Quieting the Class  I will clap.  You will clap in the same rhythm then make the timeout sign with your hands.  Stop. Be still. Be quiet. Look. Listen for important information.

6. Turning in Science Journals/Folders/Workbooks  When instructed by me, pass your journals/folders/workbooks to the person closest to the center isle on your row.  The class “BOSS” will put them into the cabinet with the correct class period.

7. Restroom  Restroom breaks are allowed only if you have not used your pass 3 times already this six weeks.  Restroom breaks are at my discretion.  Do not interrupt me during a lesson to ask for the restroom.  Only 1 student is allowed to go to the restroom at a time.

8. Group Work  Do not get into groups until instructed by Ms. Tipton.  Gather all supplies needed for group work.  If you have questions, ask 3 neighbors before asking Ms. Tipton.  Keep voices to an inside noise level.

9. When you are absent…  Take your make-up work from the folders on the right side of the room. Also, make sure to copy any missed notes from a neighbor.  You have the number of days absent plus one day to complete this work.  Make-up work not turned in will result in a zero.

10. When Ms. Tipton is absent…  Follow the regular classroom procedures.  Listen and follow the directions given by the substitute teacher.  Be respectful.

11. Working with Whiteboards  Write only Science.  No names, pictures, words, or any other writing but the problem you are given.  The felt squares are your erasers. Please do not write or draw on them.  Use a light touch. Pressing down on the markers ruins them.

12. Leaving at the end of Class  Ms. Tipton will dismiss you at the appropriate time.  Do not pack up until instructed to do so.  You will be dismissed through the exit door only if you are in your seat and quiet.