Policies & Procedures
Policies
Our Classroom Guidelines
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Resourceful
Rewards
1. Praise (verbally in class and/or website postings)
2. Emails or calls to parents for a job well done
3. “Teacher Treats”: Positive perks throughout the year to be determined by the teacher
Consequences for Negative Behaviors
1. Verbal Warning: A verbal warning will be issued to the student.
2. REFOCUS: Student will be given a “Refocus” form that will help them to understand why their behavior is not acceptable.
3. Teacher/Student Conference- A conference will be held between the student and teacher to discuss the behavior issue.
4. Parental Contact- The student’s parents will be contacted by the teacher to discuss the behavior.
5. Office Referral- Students will be referred to the Principal with an office referral.
Steps may be skipped depending on the seriousness of the discipline problem (example: disrupting class will be handled different than a physical altercation or threat)
Procedures
Entering the classroom
You will enter the classroom in an orderly manner and place your backpack against the back wall. At your desk, you should have your notebook, book, paper, and pen or sharpened pencil. Participation points will be lost if you are not prepared for class with all supplies. Student expectations will be clearly stated on the board or in a handout at your desk. Sit down and quietly begin working immediately. You must be in your seat working on your assignment when the tardy bell rings.
On-Task Activity / Bell Ringer
At the beginning of the class, the students will have an on-task activity. The instructions for the activity will be on the board or at their desk. Students will come into the classroom and begin directly on the on-task activity. If you are not in your seat working quietly on the activity when the tardy bell rings, you will be tardy. Roll will be completed by the teacher during the students’ on-task activity. Bell ringers will be collected and graded every Monday.
Tardy Students
Students are tardy if they are not in their seats quietly working on their assignment when the tardy bell rings. . Parents will be contacted after 4 Tardies, and student’s will receive an office referral after 8 Tardies. Tardies reset after each SEMESTER.
Seating arrangement
Students will be assigned seats. This arrangement is flexible to meet the needs and requirements of the students and the teacher. Students must remain in their assigned seats during the entire class unless otherwise directed. All conversations should be completed and all pencils should be sharpened before class begins.
Class dismissal
Students will be dismissed by the teacher when the class has been completed and the classroom is in an orderly manner. The area around the desk should be completely free of trash and clutter.
Leaving class
Students are expected to remain in the classroom during class. Bathroom visits and personal business should be taken care of before or after class. However, if an Emergency situation arises, students must raise their hand and have their planner ready for the teacher to sign. 1 free pass out of class every 4 weeks (progress report grading period). These passes may be bathroom or other. After pass has been used, students may be allowed to leave class with a 5 point reduction in the work ethics grade. The teacher will determine if it is an appropriate time to leave the classroom. If a student has to leave the class and does not have their planner, they will not be allowed to leave the classroom. Whatever reason the student has for leaving class, they must sign out/in on the clipboard by the door. If a student is out of the class for an extended period of time, they will be reported to the office for skipping.
Asking questions
To ask a question, students must hold up their hand, keep their eyes on the teacher, and wait to be called upon. No student should interrupt the teacher or another student while talking.
Lecture Procedure
It is required and essential that students take notes during lectures. All notes must be kept in their notebook. Lectures will be posted online at www.forlines.weebly.com for students to refer back to.
Group discussion
In group discussions, students must respect each opinion presented. They will wait to make their statement until the student currently speaking has made their point, finished speaking, and been called upon by the teacher. Please note that if students are not prepared to discuss the assigned topic, an essay assignment will be assigned.
Group work
When in groups, students will work collectively but will be required to submit their own completed work unless otherwise specified. Each student will be assigned or delegated a role to accomplish within the group. Group evaluations will be part of the assessment.
Homework
Homework will be collected by the teacher after the bell ringer.
Test / Exams
Students can expect some form of assessment every week throughout the semester. Exams may consist of matching, fill in the blank, multiple choice, true false, short answer, and essay. Students will be given adequate time to complete the exam. When the exam has been completed and turned in, students will have an After Assessment Assignment (AAA) that they are to immediately begin working on. If a student has finished their AAA and the test is still being administered, students may read at their desk, work on the next assignment, or retrieve an activity from the resource area. Students will not be allowed to talk while the test is being administered.
Completion of in-class work
At the teacher’s approval, students may work on homework or read at their desk when they have completed their assignments for the day.
Incomplete/Missing Assignments
If a student has more than three incomplete or missing assignments in a week, they will be assigned mandatory tutoring. Tutoring will take place after school on a day that is TBA. The time spent after school will be used to make up missing or incomplete assignments.
Absent students
If a student has been absent the previous day, they must check the assignment crate to see what they have missed. It is here that they will get any handouts or notes that they might have missed. They can then borrow another student’s notes and/or look at the lecture which will have been posted on the class website. I will remind the students once to check the folder and turn in missed assignments, but it will be their responsibility to collect their missed work and turn in any assignments. Students have THREE school days to turn in any missed assignments. If a student missed a test, they must schedule a time with me for the test to be made up after school.
When the teacher is absent
Procedures will be followed accordingly. The Substitute will have a copy of the Policies and Procedures along with the day’s assignments.
My goal, as a teacher, is to help you learn! If you have any questions concerning materials covered in class or assignments, feel free to email or contact me at school. I will be available to offer further assistance every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Please let me know ahead of time if you need a specific assignment or test. The best possible way to contact me is by email ([email protected]).
Our Classroom Guidelines
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Resourceful
Rewards
1. Praise (verbally in class and/or website postings)
2. Emails or calls to parents for a job well done
3. “Teacher Treats”: Positive perks throughout the year to be determined by the teacher
Consequences for Negative Behaviors
1. Verbal Warning: A verbal warning will be issued to the student.
2. REFOCUS: Student will be given a “Refocus” form that will help them to understand why their behavior is not acceptable.
3. Teacher/Student Conference- A conference will be held between the student and teacher to discuss the behavior issue.
4. Parental Contact- The student’s parents will be contacted by the teacher to discuss the behavior.
5. Office Referral- Students will be referred to the Principal with an office referral.
Steps may be skipped depending on the seriousness of the discipline problem (example: disrupting class will be handled different than a physical altercation or threat)
Procedures
Entering the classroom
You will enter the classroom in an orderly manner and place your backpack against the back wall. At your desk, you should have your notebook, book, paper, and pen or sharpened pencil. Participation points will be lost if you are not prepared for class with all supplies. Student expectations will be clearly stated on the board or in a handout at your desk. Sit down and quietly begin working immediately. You must be in your seat working on your assignment when the tardy bell rings.
On-Task Activity / Bell Ringer
At the beginning of the class, the students will have an on-task activity. The instructions for the activity will be on the board or at their desk. Students will come into the classroom and begin directly on the on-task activity. If you are not in your seat working quietly on the activity when the tardy bell rings, you will be tardy. Roll will be completed by the teacher during the students’ on-task activity. Bell ringers will be collected and graded every Monday.
Tardy Students
Students are tardy if they are not in their seats quietly working on their assignment when the tardy bell rings. . Parents will be contacted after 4 Tardies, and student’s will receive an office referral after 8 Tardies. Tardies reset after each SEMESTER.
Seating arrangement
Students will be assigned seats. This arrangement is flexible to meet the needs and requirements of the students and the teacher. Students must remain in their assigned seats during the entire class unless otherwise directed. All conversations should be completed and all pencils should be sharpened before class begins.
Class dismissal
Students will be dismissed by the teacher when the class has been completed and the classroom is in an orderly manner. The area around the desk should be completely free of trash and clutter.
Leaving class
Students are expected to remain in the classroom during class. Bathroom visits and personal business should be taken care of before or after class. However, if an Emergency situation arises, students must raise their hand and have their planner ready for the teacher to sign. 1 free pass out of class every 4 weeks (progress report grading period). These passes may be bathroom or other. After pass has been used, students may be allowed to leave class with a 5 point reduction in the work ethics grade. The teacher will determine if it is an appropriate time to leave the classroom. If a student has to leave the class and does not have their planner, they will not be allowed to leave the classroom. Whatever reason the student has for leaving class, they must sign out/in on the clipboard by the door. If a student is out of the class for an extended period of time, they will be reported to the office for skipping.
Asking questions
To ask a question, students must hold up their hand, keep their eyes on the teacher, and wait to be called upon. No student should interrupt the teacher or another student while talking.
Lecture Procedure
It is required and essential that students take notes during lectures. All notes must be kept in their notebook. Lectures will be posted online at www.forlines.weebly.com for students to refer back to.
Group discussion
In group discussions, students must respect each opinion presented. They will wait to make their statement until the student currently speaking has made their point, finished speaking, and been called upon by the teacher. Please note that if students are not prepared to discuss the assigned topic, an essay assignment will be assigned.
Group work
When in groups, students will work collectively but will be required to submit their own completed work unless otherwise specified. Each student will be assigned or delegated a role to accomplish within the group. Group evaluations will be part of the assessment.
Homework
Homework will be collected by the teacher after the bell ringer.
Test / Exams
Students can expect some form of assessment every week throughout the semester. Exams may consist of matching, fill in the blank, multiple choice, true false, short answer, and essay. Students will be given adequate time to complete the exam. When the exam has been completed and turned in, students will have an After Assessment Assignment (AAA) that they are to immediately begin working on. If a student has finished their AAA and the test is still being administered, students may read at their desk, work on the next assignment, or retrieve an activity from the resource area. Students will not be allowed to talk while the test is being administered.
Completion of in-class work
At the teacher’s approval, students may work on homework or read at their desk when they have completed their assignments for the day.
Incomplete/Missing Assignments
If a student has more than three incomplete or missing assignments in a week, they will be assigned mandatory tutoring. Tutoring will take place after school on a day that is TBA. The time spent after school will be used to make up missing or incomplete assignments.
Absent students
If a student has been absent the previous day, they must check the assignment crate to see what they have missed. It is here that they will get any handouts or notes that they might have missed. They can then borrow another student’s notes and/or look at the lecture which will have been posted on the class website. I will remind the students once to check the folder and turn in missed assignments, but it will be their responsibility to collect their missed work and turn in any assignments. Students have THREE school days to turn in any missed assignments. If a student missed a test, they must schedule a time with me for the test to be made up after school.
When the teacher is absent
Procedures will be followed accordingly. The Substitute will have a copy of the Policies and Procedures along with the day’s assignments.
My goal, as a teacher, is to help you learn! If you have any questions concerning materials covered in class or assignments, feel free to email or contact me at school. I will be available to offer further assistance every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Please let me know ahead of time if you need a specific assignment or test. The best possible way to contact me is by email ([email protected]).