1. Mrs. Sony’s

2. GGet to class before the bell rings - EEnter the classroom quietly, go directly to your assigned seat and begin the daily Warm-Up. CCome into class ready to learn

3.  If you are not in your assigned seat when the bell rings, you are tardy.  Report to the Tardy Sweep teacher and get your tardy.  Quickly and quietly, return to class and begin Warm-Up.

4.  First 5 minutes of class = QUIET TIME  Write assignments in your planner.  Complete the warm-up.  When you finish the warm-up, read independently.  During this time ONLY, you may leave your seat to use the pencil sharpener or ask permission to leave the room.

5.  You may use the electric pencil sharpener at two specific times: › During the FIRST 5 MINUTES of class › During the 5 MINUTE BREAK › During independent time

6.  You will complete a Warm-Up every day. › In addition, you will copy each day’s agenda in your student planner.  It is your responsibility to bring your student planner and an AR book EVERY DAY.  Set up the heading and format of Warm- Ups properly.  Complete Warm-Ups quietly and then wait for instruction to begin. Use any extra time to read your AR book.

7.  If you need to use the restroom or go to your locker, do this during the 5 minute breaks. (Of course, emergencies are the exception!)  If you get to class and forget any necessary supplies (planner/AR Book), a tardy may result.  If you are given permission to leave the room during class time, fill out the orange hall pass and go quietly.  Return as quickly as possible.

8.  Ex: You do not have a pencil/paper › Address the issue within the first 5 minutes! › Borrow supplies from a classmate. › Ask the classroom aide. › If you do this frequently, you will not be very popular.

9.  Do not talk or get out of your seat while I am instructing or making announcements.  If you have questions or need assistance, please wait to raise your hand until after I have finished instructing.

10.  When working in groups or pairs: › Talk to group members only › Stay on topic! › Talk in low “inside voice” › Raise your hand for help

11.  If you have something to share, quietly raise your hand and wait to be called on.  State your answer or opinion loud enough for everyone to hear.  There is no reason to make any comments other than your answer.  Do not call out answers unless given permission to do so!  Do not interrupt others who are answering a question.

12.  Check to make sure your NAME and HEADING are on your paper.  Papers will be turned in to the basket at the front of the room unless I instruct you otherwise. Turning in Work

13.  Talk to me during first 5 minutes of class.  Check the “Absent Work” folder. › There will be notes/worksheets for you from the day you were absent. › Return make-up work to me within designated time frame.

14. 1. Warning (this is your chance to correct the behavior) 2. Sign “the book” 3. After the 3 rd time to sign, your parents will be contacted 4. Office Referral “3 Strikes, you’re OUT!”

15.  You can EARN Longhorn Pride Awards for various reasons. Examples include: › Following Rules (1) › Participating in class (1) › Celebrating your birthday (3) › Reading extra AR Points (1+) (per each set of 5 pts over AR goal)

16.  LHPs must be given and signed by me in order to be redeemed by me. 3 = Choose a piece of candy 4 = Leave class two minutes early! 10 = Add 5 points on a test (only once per 9-week grading period)

17.  You may checkout a book from my library in addition to the school library. Remember: YOU should check that your book is an AR book!

18.  8 th grade  8 th grade: Tuesday Mornings – 7:50-8:25 am 6 th grade 6 th grade: Wednesday Mornings – 7:50-8:25 am  You may test for AR any morning or afternoon as long as I am in my class.  If you cannot make these times, set up an appointment with me.

19.  No one leaves the room until dismissed by the teacher, NOT the bell.  The bell is a signal for teachers, not students!  You will not be dismissed until area is clean and you are seated.  If you are tardy to your next class, it is your responsibility unless you are given a note by the teacher.