Classroom Rules Procedures and Expectations Mrs C Moore

Classroom Rules, Procedures, and Expectations Mrs. C. Moore Eagles Landing Middle School

WHAT AND WHY? ? ? l What does the word chaos mean? l What are rules? l Why do we need rules?

OUR RULES l Come to class prepared to learn. l Respect yourself, others, and the school. l Try your best in everything you do.

ONE SHOE ON THE BLUE This rule applies to every student walking in the halls. You MUST always have ONE shoe on the blue tiles as you walk down the halls.

Arrival to Class l l l Line up along the lockers, ONE SHOE ON BLUE, and facing forward in a single line. Quietly wait to enter the room. Quietly enter the room and proceed directly to your assigned seat so you can begin getting prepared for class. THERE SHOULD BE NO TALKING DURING THIS TIME.

Expectations During Instruction l l l Please give the teacher your full attention. Do not talk while the teacher is talking. Please wait to be recognized by the teacher before you begin speaking. Do not start assignments until the teacher asks you to begin. Do not interrupt others when they are asking or answering questions.

Classroom Etiquette l l l Raise your hand if you have a question or need to get my attention. Remain in your seat unless you have permission to move around the room. Do not distract others. Be polite and respectful to everyone. Do not touch anything on my desk or go behind my desk unless you have permission.

End of Class Dismissal l l I will inform you when it is time for class to come to a close. I will announce when it is time to pack up to leave. Put all of your work away and ensure the area around your desk is clean. We will line up in the room based upon your next class.

Heading Papers / Homework l The following heading should appear on anything that you will be submitting to the teacher: Name (First and Last) John Doe Today’s Date 8 -5 -18 Your class period 2 nd Period

Turning in Homework / Assignments l l Homework should be turned into your assigned classroom basket. Most assignments are found online. (USA Test Prep)

Notebook l l l Taking notes is very important. You should have a notebook & a binder dedicated for each class. A shelf will be assigned to your class where you can store your notebook IF you do not need to take it home. It is your responsibility to keep your notebook updated with all of the current material.

Technology / Internet l l l NO CELL PHONES/IPODS or similar device will be allowed in the classroom. Tablets and laptops are acceptable. Use technology appropriately and only when you have been given permission to do so. If you abuse the use of technology in the classroom, you will not be allowed to use it.

School Rules and Policies l l All school rules as outlined in your student handbook will be enforced. Attendance policy will be as defined in your student handbook.

Restroom & Lockers l Restroom breaks will only occur at our scheduled times. – – – l 8: 25 -8: 50 Lunch 2: 00 -2: 20 Locker breaks will occur only at our scheduled times. – – 8: 40 (tops will have two minutes / bottoms will have two minutes) Need all materials for both academic classes. 2: 00 You will need materials for connections and anything that is going home with you that evening.

End of Day Dismissal l Students are expected to remain in their seat until their bus / designated time has been announced. This means you wait in your seat until the group of buses have been announced. Whenever buses are being called over the speaker, EVERYONE IS TO BE SILENT. Quietly walk down the hall with one shoe on the blue.