A Quick Reference to for Parents and Students

Rules and Expectations

Rules

1. Be in your seat doing bellwork when the bell rings (with all needed materials).
2. Allow others the right to learn, and the teacher the right to teach.
3. Follow all routines and procedures regardless of who is teaching.
4. Follow all other rules as outlined in the student handbook.

Consequences

1. Verbal Warning (private).
2. A twenty minute detention to be served with me after school.
3. A formal one hour detention.
4. A trip to the principal's office.

   Sever interruptions are sent immediately to the principal's office.

Rewards

1. Special treat from teacher.
2. Positive referral to office.
3. Special SSR time.
4. Homework pass.

Tardies

• All tardies receive a formal detention unless excused with a note from a teacher or the office.

Homework:

• You have one day for every day of excused absence to make up your work. According to the handbook, late homework will not be accepted.

Passes:

• You have only two bathroom passes per six weeks. Please try to do your business during passing periods. If you do not use your passes, they can be traded at the end of the six weeks to drop homework grade.

Material:

• Please come to class with your needed materials. You will be allowed only one warning, and after that I will give you tardies s you are having to return to your locker after the bell rings (which results in a detention).

Entering the Classroom:

The bell does not begin the class. Students begin the class by entering the classroom and immediately starting on their bellwork.

1. Enter the room quietly and orderly.
2. Sit at your assigned seat.
3. Begin your bellwork.

Leaving the Classroom:

The bell is the signal for the teacher that he/she needs to make a decision about dismissing the students.

1. When the bell sounds, remain seated and quiet.
2. Wait for the teacher to dismiss the class before gathering materials and leaving.

Signal:

The signal is "May I have your attention please?"

1. Stop whatever you are doing.
2. Put your hands on your desk.
3. Keep your eyes on the teacher.
4. Maintain attention on the teacher.

Finishing Work Early:

If you finish your work early, do not disturb others around you. They are trying to finish their work, too. Please make one of the following choices:

1. Read a book.
2. Write a letter (Do NOT pass notes).
3. Draw.
4. Work on an assignment from another class.

Make-up work:

When you are absent, the class does not stop and wait. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make it up in the appropriate time. I am NOT responsible for reminding you of make-up work.

1. Ask a friend for any notes, or assignments.
2. Check with me after class or, before/after school for handouts/assignments.

Handing in Papers:

Papers must be handed in for grades to be recorded. Please make sure you hand in all assignments requested in the proper place (NOT on my desk).

1. Make sure you have a heading at the top. I will take off 5 points for no heading.
2. Quietly and without disruption, pass your paper to the person in front of you after you have received the papers behind you.
3. No talking.