Classroom Rules and Guidelines 7 th Grade Mathematics

Classroom Rules and Guidelines 7 th Grade Mathematics 2019 – 2020 Mr. Warner’s Class

Materials: • Agenda • Pencils. Sharpened! • Paper. Notebook and graph. • Colored pencils • Pencil sharpener • Dry erase marker

Expectations…. Just to Name a Few • We are Family • Respect • Eyes on Me • All materials will be brought to class daily • Follow directions the first time. • Words: – Polite – Kind – Constructive • Listen before doing anything first • Remain seated unless given permission by the teacher

Entering the Classroom • Students will line up and enter class once given permission • Students will come in: – Quietly – Utilize quickest route possible – Have any assignments due out on desk • Students will copy homework, complete bell ringer and silently wait for further instruction • Entering as the bell rings or after? . . Tardy!

Dress Code • Full dress code required to enter classroom – Lanyard worn properly everyday – Shirt entirely tucked in – Belt worn • Leadership Days – Vest worn properly – Tie tied and worn properly

Tardy to Class? • If tardy, a pass is required from previous teacher or front office • No pass = no entry to class • If tardy, student will enter – Silently – Place pass on teacher desk – Sit in assigned seat and join in on activity • If unsure, raise hand teacher will help at appropriate time

Absent? • Responsibility of STUDENT to check for missed assignments or handouts when missing a day of school • A student can: – Ask a classmate – Check website – Check Class Dojo – Check Absence Crate • Highly recommended a student ask for an assignment beforehand is absent – Please try to submit before absence

Moving Around the Classroom • Ask for permission before leaving seat – Raise your hand! • Students may be allowed out of their seat if required for class activity • If it is an emergency, please raise your hand get up quietly without disrupting the class • Do not throw anything to another student, across the classroom or in to trashcan. – Place it or drop it in.

Exiting the Classroom • Class is dismissed by teacher, not the bell – If one student tries to leave before dismissed by teacher, it will delay the entire class – To be dismissed, class must: – Have desks in order – Floor clean – Students seated silently • Lunch Period: To be dismissed to lunch, students must be silent and lined up straight

Electronics and Technology • Electronics are to be turned OFF and away in the student’ backpack • It is HIGHLY recommended electronics remain at home to reduce the risk of being lost, stolen or confiscated • If an electronic is confiscated, it will be turned in to the front office where it will be picked up by a parent. • Only permitted technology use allowed in the classroom

Using the Hall Pass • Only ONE student permitted to use the restroom at a time • It is recommended that bathroom is used for emergencies only – Missed class time = missed golden material • A student may only use the bathroom when the teacher has: – Finished the lesson – Class working in pairs, groups or independently – Has NOT abused privilege of leaving class

Food and Drink • Absolutely no food or drink permitted in class • Food is to be eaten only in the cafeteria • If a student would like to drink water, it needs to be in a bottle that can seal • No gum at any times.

Interactive Notebooks (Binder) • Interactive notebooks need to be brought to class every day to organize notes and handouts • Table of Contents and notes must be kept current, in order and ORGANIZED • HIGHLY recommended that students keep their binders organized and completed as they will be quizzed on it once per quarter

Cheating • NO TOLERANCE policy when it comes to cheating • If student is found copying answers or work for independent practice, it will automatically be marked as a zero • Students eyes on THEIR OWN paper during assessments • During assessments: – Clear Desk – No Talking – No looking through backpack • If student is found cheating during an assessment, it will be marked as a zero and proper disciplinary action will take place

Grades • Assessments: All material from series of chapters and lessons • Quizzes: – Shorter in length from 5 – 6 questions • Exit Slips: – 2 to 3 questions – Can be combined by teacher to create exit slip quiz totaling 5 questions – Focuses on lesson taught that day • Notes are NOT PERMITTED on any of the above

Test Retake • Students who earn a 59% or lower will be given the opportunity to retake the test – Student must make the effort of setting up a time to retake – A review packet must be completed in order to retake the test – All problems must be completed with work shown • If retake packet is not complete and work is not shown, retest will not be allowed

Independent Practice • Assignments checked and graded on accuracy • Problems and number of problems checked decided by teacher • Answer and work shown must be clearly marked on each problem • To receive FULL CREDIT, assignments must be turned in on time

Late Independent Practice • All assignments given before progress reports are due beforehand • All assignments given before report cards due beforehand • If assigned the week of progress reports, student has until report cards to turn in • If turned in late, student can turn in assignment for a 75% – All work must be shown – Graded on accuracy • Students have one school day for each day they are absent to complete missed assignment

Late Assessments • Assessments are not allowed to be completed during indoor or outdoor suspensions • Responsibility of STUDENT to speak with teacher in order to make up any missed assessments • Students who miss class for any school business must still complete any missed assignments • HIGHLY RECOMMENDED students turn in assignment prior to an event • Assessments due 48 hours prior to grades closing