Classroom Procedures/Expectations Plan

Teacher: Mrs. Feil

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3 R’s: Respect, Responsibility, Ready to learn

 

 

RESPECT:

* This classroom will be a risk-free environment; therefore, you will not be allowed to interrupt, insult, or disrespect the teacher, fellow students or substitute teachers.

* Common courtesy, common sense and appropriate behavior is expected of all (“please” and “thank you” are terms I should hear frequently).  Raise your hand and ask permission to speak, to move about the room, for hall passes, etc.

* Every student has the right to learn and the teacher has a right to teach.  My classroom is not run by democracy.  I am the boss (but I am also human)!

* Disrespect can be in the form of words, attitude, behavior, and appearance.

* Respect is a two-way street.

* Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself.

* Respect other people’s property.  Please do not touch, borrow, use, play with, or move the windows, computer, stereo, refrigerator, decorations, anything on my desk, or anything that doesn’t belong to you!

* Class is not over until I dismiss you (the bell does not determine what happens in my classroom).

* You are expected to listen politely and attentively to the teacher, class discussions and all school-wide announcements.

 

RESPONSIBILITY:

* You are responsible for your own actions and will be held accountable for them.

* You are responsible for knowing about, completing, and handing in (within two days) work missed due to an excused absence, and by your return for a school activity or a prior-arranged absence (ie: doctor appointments).  In the event of a test, special arrangements must be made between the teacher and the student within two days.  Assignments given during an unexcused absence cannot be made up, with a grade resulting in a “zero.”

* Honesty is expected in all circumstances.  Cheating will result in a grade of ZERO and an office referral (this includes plagiarism).

* You are responsible for keeping school property free of unwarranted damage (this includes cleaning up after yourself; do not leave trash, books or assignments on the floor).  Food and drink are only allowed in the classroom with my permission, and can/will be revoked if any person cannot handle the privilege responsibly.

* You are responsible for completing and turning in all assignments on time; late work will earn you a “zero.”

* You are expected to keep your planner up-to-date and bring it to class every day.  If you fail to do so, you will need to go get it and take a tardy. Weekly lesson plans will be posted in the classroom; copy them into your agenda!

* There will be no seating arrangement unless the class earns it.

* I will conduct my class fairly.  That does NOT mean I will be equal.  Make sure you understand the difference! 

 

 

READY TO LEARN:

* Leave all distractions at the door (this includes objects not necessary for the day’s lessons, problems with relationships, etc.).

* You will come to class ON TIME and with the appropriate materials (you must be in your seat when the bell rings!)

* Assignments will be only be counted IF they: have the appropriate heading, ‚are written in blue or black ink or pencil, and ƒhave all spiral fringes cut off.

* Unexcused tardies will always result in loss of 2 participation points.  If tardies are excessive (as deemed by me), further consequences may include detentions, office referrals, or communication with parents.     

* Restrooms, water fountains, and lockers are to be used between classes.  Hall passes will only be given at my discretion, and you will lose a portion of participation points for interrupting the learning process.  If excessive passes are used, they will be given for emergencies only, and will result in loss of points and/or time to be made up at the teacher’s convenience.  You must have your agenda to get a hall pass.

* In the event that class work is completed before the hour is over, be prepared with a book or alternate assignments, or additional work will be given.  Sleeping, drawing and conversation are not options.

* Extra credit is exactly that: “extra.”  It will be given on a case-by-case basis, but only when all other assignments have been attempted.

* Your personal best is expected at all times, under all circumstances.

 

EVALUATION:

90 - 100%  =  A

80 - 89%  =  B

70 - 79%  =  C

60 - 69%  =  D

59% and below  =  F

 

Although I do not “weight” my grades, daily assignments, tests, and projects will typically make up approximately 80% of your grade, and the other 20% will be comprised of participation and attitude (20 points a week).  These points are earned, not given.  I also will not announce every time I penalize a student, as appropriate behavior is simply expected.  Keep in mind that participation cannot happen in the event of an absence; unexcused absences result in complete forfeiture of points.  Missed points due to excused absences can be made up at the end of the semester by arrangement with the teacher.  Students gone due to a school activity will not be penalized by loss of participation points.      

 

 

CONSEQUENCES:

You will not be given any warnings; this IS your warning.

As a general rule, we will follow the guidelines set forth by the school’s handbook.  Depending on severity and frequency of undesirable behavior, discipline can take the form of loss of participation points, extra work, detention, formal apology, office referral, conference with student, teacher, administrators, and /or parents, or removal from the room.

 

REINFORCEMENTS:

Appropriate behavior and gaining knowledge often supply their own rewards.  Personal satisfaction will be reinforced by verbal and written approval and/or recognition from the teacher, special privileges, and/or contact with parents.