1. WELCOME! Ms. Kate LaMachia lamachia@robbinsville.k12.nj.us 8 th Grade RAS

2. AM I IN THE RIGHT ROOM? 8th Grade RAS Room B102 We will meet here everyday!

3. WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO SIT? Sit in a desk where you feel the most comfortable and will be the most productive.

4. WHO IS THIS TEACHER AS A PERSON?

5. WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM?  Students must come to class prepared with all proper materials  Students are to work quietly  Be a “positive learner” Treat others with respect Respect your environment Listen to all directions before you ask questions Be honest Be confident

6. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES ? We will work by a three strikes system– You will receive a strike as a consequence of choosing to break a rule  Zero strikes in one day = A chance to roll the die for a reward  One strike in one day = Will receive a Stop token as a warning, and does not get a chance to roll the die that day  Two strikes in one day = Fill out an Action Plan and contact parents

7. WHAT’S AN ACTION PLAN?  If you break a rule, you are not being punished. You have consciously made a choice to break a rule and that means you have to accept the consequences  If you receive 2 strikes for the day, you will move to the back of the room and fill out an Action Plan. This will help us to problem- solve how to improve your behavior. We will then share this Action Plan with your parents via e-mail

8. WHAT ARE THE REWARDS?  Roll the dice and receive one of these rewards: 1 = 1 Knight’s Pledge 2 = 10 minutes computer time pass 3 = iPod listening pass 4 = Leave RAS 2 minutes early 5 = Choose your reward 6 = 1 point towards a movie day in RAS (need a class total of 50)

9. PROCEDURES  We will use several procedures in our RAS class to help us be the most organized and successful…

10. ENTERING THE CLASSROOM PROCEDURE  If you arrive before Ms. LaMachia, line up against the wall outside of the classroom  Once Ms. LaMachia greets you and asks you to come in, go get your folder  Set your goal for the day, and circle what kind of assistance you are going to need  Give your folder back to Ms. LaMachia  Go to your seat and get to work! Ms. L

11. Date My goal today is to… I need Ms. LaMachia to… Today I… Initials Work one-on-one with me Check-in with me Let me work independently Did/Didn’t accomplish my goal. I do/don’t need help tomorrow.

12. WORKING PROCEDURE  Work independently at your desk  Talking is permitted as long as it’s a low volume and its not distracting you from being productive  Work on whatever you set your goal on. If you circled that you need assistance, work on what you can until Ms. LaMachia can conference with you

13. WHAT DO I DO NEXT PROCEDURE Finished all your homework? Check in with Ms. LaMachia and then you can: Read your independent reading book Organize your binders Vocabulary review on the computer Educational game on the computer

14. LEAVING THE ROOM PROCEDURE  Raise your hand and ask for permission to leave the room  Fill out the hall pass completely  Have Ms. LaMachia sign it  When you return write down the time on the hall pass  Get right back to work

15. END OF THE PERIOD PROCEDURE  With 5 minutes left in the period, Ms. LaMachia will say “Folder time!”  Put all of your supplies away and get your folder  Fill out your folder and return it to Ms. LaMachia  Rewards/Consequences for the day will be given out when all folders are collected  After you receive your reward/consequence, sit quietly in your seat and wait for dismissal

16. I’m looking forward to a successful year together!