Entering the Classroom 1 Quietly and Calmly walk

Entering the Classroom 1. Quietly and Calmly walk in 2. Find your seat 3. At the beginning of class, do not come to the teacher’s desk unless you are asked to do so. 4. Attendance has to be done first thing.

Leaving the Class • The teacher dismisses you NOT the bell. • I will release you after everyone: – Gathers their belongings – Pick up paper & trash around your seat/table. • Put trash in the trash can as you exit.

Hall Passes • 2 passes per 9 weeks • Teacher issues a GREEN pass • Go to nearest AP office (C 202) • AP/AP Secretary will stamp the back • Go to restroom/destination • Return ASAP

Nurses Pass • • • Must have a Red Pass There must be a medical reason. Go straight to Nurse Come back as soon as you can. Nurse will not see you for: – Tattoos – Piercings

Sudden Illness • Tell me if you are not feeling well. • Red pass will be filled out at the beginning of class. • If you think you will vomit, take the pass and go to the nurse or bathroom. • Come back as soon as you can.

Conference • Arrive daily by 7 AM • Leave daily between 3: 30 PM – 3: 45 PM • Conference daily is 5 th period

Classroom Expectations • Quietly and Promptly enter the room Prepared before the tardy bell stops ringing. • Avoid shouting • Have a blue/black pen • Paper • Have assignments ready to turn in on time.

Classroom Expectations • Show Respect – Allow others the right to learn. – Allow teachers the right to teach. – One person speaks at a time. – Keep your hands to yourself and your own belongings or ask first.

Be Professional No profanity or derogatory language. Automatic detention. Avoid, “SHUT UP”. Apologies and compliments will be expected if you say, “Shut up”.

Classroom Expectations Continued • Follow the MISD Student Handbook. – Dress Code – Cell Phone Etiquette • Follow all routines and procedures regardless of who is teaching.

Consequences • 1 st Warning – Called down by name • 2 nd Warning – Called down by name • Stay after class for 2 minutes • parent notification • A second 2 minutes after class: • detention • parent notification • A third 2 minutes after class: • Face to Face parent conference with me, you and an administrator.

Consequences (Continued) • After face to face parent conference: – 1 warning will be given in class. – Sent to your principal’s office with a referral. Respect others by not disrupting.

Dress Code PROHIBITED CLOTHING: • Clothing, including tee shirts, which displays, sex, violence, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, death, gang or hate slogans or pictures • Short shorts, skirts (must be fingertip length) • Pants, shorts, and skirts with holes or tears above the knee • Pants, shorts, and skirts worn below the waist (“sagging” garments are not acceptable)

Dress Code PROHIBITED CLOTHING: • Pajamas • Underwear as outerwear, exposed underwear (appropriate undergarments will be worn at all times) • Exposed midriff or cleavage • Trench coats or dusters • See through shirts (e. g. , thin or mesh) • Spaghetti straps, tank tops, basketball jersey (unless worn over an appropriate garment, such as an acceptable tee shirt)

Dress Code PROHIBITED GROOMING: • Non-natural colored hair (green, blue, purple, orange, cherry-red, etc. ) • Hats, caps, sunglasses • Hairstyles that are distracting or disruptive (head and facial) • Bandanas, hairnets, skull caps • Body piercing jewelry (other than jewelry in the ears) • Jewelry – swastika’s, pentagram, spoons, drug related items • Heavy or spiked jewelry (e. g. , dog collars, heavy chains) • Body paint • Tattoos with provocative, profane or offensive pictures or writing

Consequence: 1 st Violation • Option to change or call parent for a change of clothes. • May not be out of class more than 30 minutes. • Change into Bronco Blues

Consequence: 2 nd-4 th Violations Change into Bronco Blues or ISS Consequence: 5+ Violation Considered a failure to follow district and campus policy and will be handled accordingly.

Tardies • A tardy is when you are not across the threshold when the tardy bell stops ringing. • Go directly to the C 202 to get a Tardy Pass. • First 2 Tardies you will only receive a warning. • On the 3 rd Tardy you will be assigned a detention.

Tardy Summary First 2 tardies per semester is a warning 3 or more Detentions, ISS, DAEP (Principal will explain consequence if there is an issue. ) Attend detention on the date assigned. Note: 3 Tardies in one class are equal to one absence.

Grades • Daily Work = 30% at least 10 daily grades ØClass Assignments ØHomework (very little) ØPower. Point Notes ØVideo Questions ØParticipation Ø

Daily Grades Consist of… Class Activity/Participation 100 • Bring your own supplies • Eyes on the teacher • Take notes • Contribute to discussion ØAsk questions ØAnswer questions ØShare experiences 75 • Bring your own supplies • Eyes on the teacher • Do not take notes 60 80 • Bring your own supplies • Eyes on the teacher • Take notes • Come to class • Do not take notes • Off Task

• Tests = 70% Ø at least 3 tests a 9 week grading period Test Grades Consist of… Written Tests Large Projects RST Classes: Dress code and Attendance

Absences & Make Up Work Students are responsible for obtaining and completing the makeup work. • Make up work will be DUE on the 3 rd day after the day of the absence. Example: Absent on Tuesday Return on Wednesday Work due on Friday

Teacher Stepping Out / Visitors • This should only happen in an emergency. • Please stay quiet by reading notes or working in your group on assignment. • After visitor leaves, I’ll ask questions.

• • • Fire Drills / Natural Disasters Stay calm Don’t talk Exit quickly Stay together as a class. Teacher will take role. Fire Drill: go to the fence at the football field. Tornado: F 112 is a safe room. F 113 & Daycare will join us.

Headings • Should be on ALL assignments • TOP RIGHT hand corner – First & Last Name – Date Heading Here!

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