Classroom Guidelines Rules Mrs Nicholsons 6 Grade ELA

Classroom Guidelines (Rules) Mrs. Nicholson’s 6 Grade ELA Class

Guideline # 1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the tardy bell rings.

Guideline # 2 Bring all books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Guideline # 3 Treat each person in this room with dignity (worth/honor) and respect (admiration/detail).

Guideline # 4 Follow ALL directions the first time they are given.

Guideline # 5 Follow ALL procedures and policies as outlined in the Scarborough Model Middle School (SMMS) and Mobile County Public Schools (MCPS) handbook.

Special Guideline This classroom is a “Profanity Free Zone”, that means it is not welcomed in this room. Every thing I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “Profanity Free Zone” this school year!

Guideline Infractions (Consequences) The following are the steps that will be taken if guidelines are not followed.

One to One Conference Please: Correct Infraction Noticeyour (1 stbehavior warning) and return to task. See me after class: Signature: _____________ Date: _______ Offense: ______________________________________________ Conference result: ___________________________________________________

Action Plan (2 nd Warning) To be completed by student and parent/guardian and returned to teacher within 24 hours. Guideline Action Plan: To be completed by student and parent/guardian and returned to the teacher within 24 hours. Date Received: _______ 1. 2. 3. What is the problem? a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is causing the problem? (List all factors) a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What plan will you use to solve the problem? a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Student Signature _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature

Action Plan Continued Failure to return the plan will result in AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION ON FRIDAY (30 minutes)

Parent/Student/Teacher Conference 3 rd Warning A conference will be scheduled with ALL team teachers, the student, and the parent/guardian.

Discipline Referral 4 th Warning A discipline referral will be sent to administration to further evaluate the issue.

Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes property of the teacher and other students) will be immediately dealt with by administration.

Classroom Discussions/Procedures

Classroom Discussions Please participate! We want to hear what you have to say. Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. If your questions is off the topic write it down in your journal and ask it later.

Classroom Procedures Bathroom We If Breaks will only go during assigned times there is an emergency RAISE 3 FINGERS in the air and WAIT for me to acknowledge you.

Classroom Procedures Turning Place in papers your papers on the top right hand corner of the desk to your left (top of the stack)

Classroom Procedures THE BELL DOES NOT DISMISS MY CLASS! Transitioning to the next class Step 3 Method Step 1 Remain in desk and gather All materials Step 2 Stand by desk quietly with materials in hand Step 3 Line up at the door starting with the row closest to the door NOTE: NO ONE IS TO WALK OUT OF THE ROOM UNTIL DIRECTED BY THE TEACHER.

Classroom Procedures Absence (excused/unexcused) Communicate with the assignment recorder to get any missed notes, handouts, and homework. Sign the homework sheet All make up work is to be complete during P. E. or Elective time with a written excuse from the coach or teacher.

Classroom Procedures If you have finished all daily classwork Work on unfinished/missing assignments Read a “choice” novel Update journal If study buddy is finished study over notes/vocabulary for up coming test quietly Complete tonight’s homework

Classroom Procedures Date: _______ Class Period: ______ Printed Name: ___________________ No Homework (Pink Slipped) You’ve been Pink Slipped! Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a student. Missing Assignment: ________________________ I do not have my homework today because ____ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class. ____ I chose not to do my homework. ____ I forgot to do my homework. ____ I did not have the appropriate materials at home. ____ Other __________________________________________________________________________ ____________

Classroom Procedures Student on task) Responsibility Card (for students not