Classroom Rules and Procedures The following discipline procedures

Classroom Rules and Procedures The following discipline procedures will be used in class!

Classroom Rules • 1. Respect is a must for this class; respect for yourself and others. • 2. Be polite. Manners are a must for this class. Do not speak while I am speaking, or while other students in the class are participating. It is rude. • 3. Raise your hand to be acknowledged. Do not yell out. • 4. Do not get out of your seat for any reason, unless given permission by me. • 5. Be honest. No lying and no cheating. I am here to help you so ask for help if you need it.

Classroom Rules • 6. Come to class with a willing and positive attitude. No complaining. • 7. Come to class prepared (homework completed, supplies ready, brains turned on). • 8. Grades are ACHIEVED not RECEIVED. Do your best. • 9. Time management is a must for this class. • 10. Class participation is a must for this class. • 11. Science is FUN, enjoy it.

Disciplinary Procedures • You will receive one warning if any rules are broken. • If the behavior continues a 10 minute conference with me will be handed out. • If the behavior continues a 1 -hour detention will be given. • This procedure may

Disciplinary Procedures • If detention is not served, an in-school suspension will be given. • If this is not served, a referral to administration will be made and parents will be asked to come in for a conference to remediate behavior. This procedure may be altered according to the severity of the offence!!!!

Incentives • 1. Praise • 2. Parent contact • 3. Nomination for student of the month award • 4. Homework passes

Classroom Procedures

Being Prepared and Writing Utensils • Being Prepared Bring required materials each day. (Loose leaf paper, writers notebook, pen and a pencil) • Writing Utensils a. Students may use a pencil or a pen (blue or black ink) b. Blue or black ink should be used formal writing assignments. c. Typed or computer generated work will be accepted with prior approval of the teacher.

Entering and Exiting Class • Entering Class • Exiting Class A. B. C. D. After entering the room, students may not leave. Students may not leave books and materials outside the classroom for any reason Upon entering, students should go to their assigned seats and prepare for class. Begin working on bellringer. B. C. The teacher will dismiss the class Not The Bell. Do not pack books to exit class until instructed to do so by the teacher. Students are responsible for cleaning the area around their desks before leaving the room.

Maintaining Your Notebook and Writers Notebook • a. b. c. Your Notebook and Folder Keep the following in your notebook: Class notes, vocabulary, assignments, bellringers, homework. All materials must be dated and in the right order. Notebooks will be checked every nine weeks. This grade will count as a test grade. • Writers Notebook a. b. This will be a spiral notebook. This notebook will be used for private entries as well as class assignments and writing starts.

Papers Paper usage • • Writing on the back of homework and class work is permitted and encouraged. Do not write on the bottom line of the paper, go to next page. Heading Papers Passing in papers • Each student should place their paper on date in the top-right top of the paper hand corner of the first beside you and pass page. them across the row. • Write your last name • The student on the and number any last seat should collect following pages in the all papers place them upper right hand in the appropriate corner. class drawer. • Do not fold papers!!! • Write your name and

Restroom and Water • Restroom a. Students should use the restroom before class. b. After entering the classroom, students will not be allowed to leave unless it is an extreme Emergency. • Water a. Students should get water before class. You may have water at your desk. •

Pencil Sharpening and Trash • Pencil Sharpening a. Students are to sharpen pencils upon entering the classroom b. If your lead breaks during class and if your have no other writing utensil, raise your hand wait for further instructions. • Trash a. Trash will be thrown away when your are dismissed from class. Keep it at your desk until you are dismissed. b. Pick up all paper around your desk before leaving the room.