Classroom Procedures  Classroom Rules 

 Discipline

Homework

Classroom Rules

Respect others

Enter classroom quietly

Stay seated during class time except with permission

Prepare: bring homework, books, notebooks to class.

Enter assignments in notebook daily

Control actions (hands, feet, objects to yourself)

Talk with permission, not while others are talking.

Students are expected to follow all school and classroom rules.

Classroom Procedures

Assignments

Students assume responsibility for their assignments by:

• Keeping their student planner updated with daily assignments

• Keeping assignments/papers in a binder or in folder for use in portfolio.

• Developing quality study skills using the B.E.E (Bring Everyrhing Everyday) System

                       Parents assume responsibility by reviewing your child's planner at least once a week and signing it.

Homework

Always includes twenty minutes of silent reading I consider reading to be the most important piece of homework. Student work is completed and neat with a proper heading. If your child does not finish work assigned during the school day they will miss recess to complete the missed work.. Projects and book reports will be assigned throughout the school year as they tie into curriculum. 

PLEASE NOTE: Homework is meant for practice and reinforcement, not frustration. Let me know immediately if frustrations occurs so we can work together to get to the root of the frustration.

Homework Expectations

Usually, homework should not take more than 30 minutes a night though it could take up to 45 minutes. In addition, time should be set aside daily for independent reading, studying spelling, and studying math facts.

Please encourage your child to do his/her best work. Homework should be neat. All written work should be done in pencil. Homework will not be accepted if written in pen (math), crayon, marker, etc. When completing work on notebook paper the heading should include name, date, subject, and the page number of the assignment.

Late Assignments

Students are encouraged to turn in all assignments, as a late score will be more beneficial to their final grade in comparison to a zero in the grade book.

          If your child does not finish work assigned during the school day it is his/her responsibility to complete it outside the school day, generally this is done at recess.

     Daily planners will be used to record all assignments and projects. I will use it to communicate missing assignments and will ask parents to sign the book each Friday.

Absences

Attendance is important in the methods I use to teach various subject matters such as, small group work, hands-on activities, thinking skills, class discussion, etc. Regular attendance is vital to the academic growth of your child. Refer to the Handbook for specifics.

Discipline

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PLAN

I firmly believe that lifelong success depends on self-discipline, I have developed a Classroom Discipline Plan that gives every student the opportunity to mange his or her own behavior. The guidelines for this plan were created to foster a positive, peaceful learning atmosphere. Behaviors are reinforced with affirmations and acknowledgement. Children who make poor choices are lead through a process of self reflection, which may end in a process of apologies or amends. See poster on wall for specifics of Academic Rules of Conduct and Classroom Rules of Conduct.

Rules of Conduct:

z     Be Respectful

z     Be Responsible

z     Use time well 

z     Do your best work

When a student breaks a rule:

First Occurrence: Green card pulled (warning)

Second Occurrence: Yellow card pulled (fill out a think sheet signed by student and teacher and kept on file)

Third Occurrence: Blue card pulled (miss a recess to write a letter to parents explaining behavior, sent home for parent signature)

Fourth Occurrence: Red card pulled (school detention)

Severe Clause: any or all of the above; parents called; sent to principal.

When a student follows all the rules:

ü      Receives a BEE ticket (10 = extra recess)

ü      Compliment from the teacher

ü      Certificate or note home to parent

ü      Reward coupon

ü      Extra Computer Time

ACADEMIC RULES OF CONDUCT

Class discussion:

Raise your hand

Wait to be called on

Listen attentively and respectfully

Everyone is to participate

Seat work activities:

Indicate you need help and continue working

Clear your desk of unneeded supplies

Sharpen pencils at the appropriate time

Read a book when work is completed

Coming to class prepared:

Bring binder everyday

Bring books, pencils, pen (red), paper

How to ask for assistance:

Ask your neighbor quietly

Raise your hand

Completed work:

Place in un-graded basket

Math papers go in your math folder

Homework:

Place in un-graded basket at the start of the day

Math homework is on your desk ready to correct

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

Arrival to class:

Go directly to your seat and remove everything from your backpack

Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings

Pencil Sharpener:

Check for a sharpened pencil in the basket

Sharpen only if it is independent work time.

Drinks:

At recess

During lunch

Water Bottles:

 Water bottles must be clear and contain only water

Toys are not allowed in class. If played with the bottle will be considered a toy and taken away

Those without a water bottle, for whatever reason can still get drinks at the appropriate time.

If condensation and dripping off the water bottle occur, you are responsible for placing a tissue or paper towel under the bottle to prevent the work area from getting wet.

Bathroom:

At recess unless it’s an emergency

Sign log sheet before and after

Entering the classroom:

Walk quietly on the right side of the hall

After lunch recess enter and begin to read quietly

Exiting the classroom:

Clear your desk

Sit quietly

Wait for dismissal by the teacher

Response to teacher’s signal:

Stop what you are doing

Put everything down

Eyes on the teacher

Sit quietly