CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Ms. N . Walters Driftwood Middle School 8th grade

WHY DO WE HAVEPROCEDURES?

• A procedure is the way that we do things. A procedure is the way that we do things. • To do things right, we have to follow some simple To do things right, we have to follow some simple

procedures, for example: procedures, for example: • To open your locker, you have to select your To open your locker, you have to select your

combination as directed by the lock combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. manufacturer.

• To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe. steps in the recipe.

• To place a call on your phone, you need to To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order. dial the number in the right order.

• So, to be successful in learning, you need to So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures.follow some simple procedures.

ENTRANCEENTRANCE

• Make sure you have all necessary materials Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. for the class.

• Enter the classroom quietly. Abide by the Enter the classroom quietly. Abide by the 10/10 RULE10/10 RULE

• Go directly to your assigned seat.Go directly to your assigned seat.• Get ready for your work/ Take out necessary Get ready for your work/ Take out necessary

materials~materials~• Pencil, pen, paper book,Pencil, pen, paper book,

folders, text book etcfolders, text book etc

RIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGSRIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGS

• Immediately start the bellwork that will Immediately start the bellwork that will be written on the board. be written on the board.

• Do the bellwork in your Do the bellwork in your Notebook/Folder. Notebook/Folder.

• When you are finish, wait quietly for When you are finish, wait quietly for the next direction.the next direction.

10 mins to 10 mins to

completecomplete

DURING INSTRUCTION

• Listen to the teacher with full attention. Listen to the teacher with full attention. • No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. • You will be given time for taking notes during You will be given time for taking notes during

instruction.instruction.• Ask permission to speak by raising your Ask permission to speak by raising your

hand. hand. • Ask questions related to the subject. Other Ask questions related to the subject. Other

questions which are not related to the questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. subject can be asked after instruction.

• After instruction, make sure you understand After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t mentioning which part you didn’t understand.understand.

WHILE YOU ARE WORKING

• Make sure you read or listen to the Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and directions about your work and understand them. understand them.

• If you didn’t understand, ask the If you didn’t understand, ask the teacher to explain it. teacher to explain it.

• Respect each other and be friendly. Respect each other and be friendly. • Use your time wisely. Put forth your Use your time wisely. Put forth your

best effort to finish your work on time.best effort to finish your work on time.

IF THE TEACHER RAISESHER HAND (GIVE ME FIVE)

• Stop whatever you are doing at that Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. moment.

• Face the teacher and wait silently. Face the teacher and wait silently. • Notify any classmates who haven’t Notify any classmates who haven’t

noticed that the teacher has raised her noticed that the teacher has raised her hand. hand.

• No talking or whispering. All of your No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the attention should be given to the teacher.teacher.

Give me “5“

• Eyes on the speaker• Mouth quiet• Body still• Ears listening• Hands free

DISRUPTION

• *Disruptions include, but are not limited to the following: yelling out, arguing with teacher, excessive talking, making noises during class, being loud, walking around without permission and aggressive behavior toward other students *

• First(1st) time…call home• Second(2nd) time…parent call and lunch detention• Third(3rd)time…parent conference and team

meeting• Fourth(4th)time…parent call to inform of referral

given• It is your job to allow others and yourself, to get the

best possible education we can provide.

KEEPING YOUR FOLDERS

• You should have two folders which will be used for You should have two folders which will be used for only your Reading class. One for your Warm Ups and only your Reading class. One for your Warm Ups and Stamina which will be checked weekly and graded, Stamina which will be checked weekly and graded, and the other for hand outs.and the other for hand outs.

• Use pen or pencil to write in your folder.Use pen or pencil to write in your folder.• Write your full name, period, and school name on it. Write your full name, period, and school name on it. • Number the pages in the right bottom corner. Number the pages in the right bottom corner. • Always write the titles with capital letters. Always write the titles with capital letters. • Each day, put the date first Each day, put the date first • Keep your folder clean and organized. Keep your folder clean and organized. • Your Warm Up folder will be collected and checked Your Warm Up folder will be collected and checked

from time to time. Turn it in on time when you are from time to time. Turn it in on time when you are asked. asked.

• Take good care of your folder. Do not lose it. Take good care of your folder. Do not lose it.

DISMISSAL

• Clean your work area and take all Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can. garbage to the trash can.

• Wait for Ms. Walters or any other Adult Wait for Ms. Walters or any other Adult to dismiss you. The ring of the bell or to dismiss you. The ring of the bell or the clock does not dismiss you.the clock does not dismiss you.

• Always walk on the right side of the hall single file with your hands kept to yourself.

HOMEWORK PROCEDURE

• You will be given homework on certain You will be given homework on certain days of the week. It will be collected days of the week. It will be collected the next day. the next day.

• Sample Heading:Sample Heading:

Name: Date:Name: Date: Period:Period:

HOMEWORK TITLEHOMEWORK TITLE::

HOMEWORK

• *You must come to class with all homework completed, when assigned*

• Three(3) times to class without it, will get a call home

• Fourth(4th) time will result in lunch detention• Fifth(5th) time will result in an Academic

referral• It is your job to come to class prepared daily.

It is your job to get work that was assigned while absent.

WHEN YOU ARE TARDY

• Stand by Ms. Walters desk. Stand by Ms. Walters desk. • Inform her of your excuse or give her Inform her of your excuse or give her

your tardy pass, a Referral might be your tardy pass, a Referral might be given.given.

• Go to your seat after you are given Go to your seat after you are given permission to do so. permission to do so.

• You will not be excused from any work You will not be excused from any work you missed. Get the assignment from you missed. Get the assignment from a classmate and do it at home.a classmate and do it at home.

TARDY

• *Every teacher will have a tardy log for each class period.*

• Three(3) tardies in a class or combination of classes will get a call home

• Fourth(4th) tardy will result in lunch detention

• Fifth(5th) tardy will result referral

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT

• Get the assignments from your classmates Get the assignments from your classmates and the worksheet from Ms. Walters. Do the and the worksheet from Ms. Walters. Do the work at home. work at home.

• If you missed a test because of your excused If you missed a test because of your excused or unexcused absence, inform Ms. Walters or unexcused absence, inform Ms. Walters and arrange a time to make up the test.and arrange a time to make up the test.

CLASSROOM RULESCLASSROOM RULES

Classroom rules are posted on the wall: • Bring all necessary materials to class. • Always carry your planner, that is also

your hall pass and you must write your Homework in your Agenda

• Always act and speak in an appropriate way.

• You must come to class dressed in the appropriate clothing/Pants must be worn on waist

• No gum, food, or drink allowed. (unless given permission)

UNPREPARED

• *You must come to class with all materials daily to include: textbook, planner, notebook, pencils and folders*

• Three(3) times in class will get a call home• Fourth(4th) time will result in lunch detention• It is your job to come to class prepared daily

DISRISPECT

• *Disrespect includes but is not limited to the following: getting loud with an adult or student, arguing, talking back, disrupting class, and noncompliant*

• First(1st) time…call home/conference• Second(2nd) time…administrative

referral• It is your job to show respect at all

times and with everyone

FOR 8TH CLASSROOM RULES Reading

• Be in the room when the bell rings! 10/10 • Bring supplies: paper, notebook, book,

pencil.• Follow directions.• Accept group role and responsibility. • Hand in all assigned work. • Speak appropriately. Speak without using

any negative comments.• Call people by their proper names. • Follow procedure for bringing class to order.

8TH GRADE EXPECTATIONSReading ClassMs. Walters

• Respect for Self• I will always do my best• I will positively participate in all classroom activities• Respect for Others• I will stay on task without disturbing or distracting

others• I will not use ‘put downs’ or harass others• I will respect other people’s differences and opinions• Respect for School• I will raise my hand to speak• I will enter and exit the room quietly• I will complete all assignments on time• I will actively listen when the teacher is speaking