This document outlines the rules and expectations for students in 7th grade homeroom. It provides instructions on entering the classroom quietly, putting away belongings, and following announcements. The document also details behavioral expectations like being prompt, prepared, polite, productive, and respectful. It discusses responsibilities for coursework like bringing materials, meeting deadlines, and recording assignments. Important policies on food, gum, restrooms, lockers, and incentives are outlined. Procedures for absences and makeup work are also summarized.

1. WELCOME TO 7TH GRADE

2. HOMEROOM RULES
• ENTER THE ROOM QUIETLY
• SHARPEN YOUR PENCIL IF NECESSARY
• PUT YOUR LUNCH MONEY IN THE
ENVELOPE.
• START WORKING ON THE ASSIGNMENT ON
THE BOARD.
• GO TO THE BATHROOM AND YOUR
LOCKER BEFORE ENTERING THE ROOM.
• STOP WORKING AND PUT YOUR PENCIL
DOWN DURING ANNOUNCEMENTS.
• HOMEROOM IS NOT SOCIAL TIME!

3. 7TH Grade Classroom
Expectations
2010-2011

4. Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
 Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen
attentively.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
 Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
they escalate.

5. Show Respect
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
practice strong values.
• Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.

6. Responsibility for Coursework
• Bring notebook, textbook, agenda, and
pencils to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework
on time.
• Assignments for all classes are posted on the
whiteboard and on the class Web site.
• It is your responsibility to write down all
assignments in your agenda book.
• If you lose your agenda book, you must
purchase a new one from the office.

7. IMPORTANT POLICIES
• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom.
• Gum will result in an automatic office referral.
• Please be in your seat when the morning bell rings.
• Your agenda must be used as a hall pass.
• Use the restroom at appropriate times unless it is an
extreme emergency.
• LOCKER TIMES: morning (get 1st, 2nd period, and
related arts books), after 2nd related arts (get 6th and 7th
period books), and at the end of the day.
• ANY STUDENT THAT RECEIVES A TEAM
DETENTION, OFFICE REFERRAL WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO ATTEND INCENTIVE AT THE END OF
THE 9 WEEKS.

8. ABSENCES
• A note is required for all absences.
• It is your responsibility to ask for all makeup
work and due dates.
• It is your responsibility to turn in the work
without the teacher asking for it.

9. Grading
• Grades are based on the accumulation of
points.
Our Grading Scale
• Points are based on: • 93-100% =A
 Completion of assignments • 85-92% =B
• 77-84% =C
(daily work) • 76-70% =D
• Below 70% =F
 Major projects, exams, and
homework. Grades are calculated
on cumulative
percentage and are
• Progress reports are sent rounded up whenever
possible.
home at midterm.

10. DRESS CODE
• Read your handbook and
the information on the letter
given to you today.

11. My Pledge to Students
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help as needed.

12. BE A STAR!
STUDENT TAKING
ACADEMIC
RESPONSIBILITY

13. LET’S WORK TOGETHER
AS A TEAM TO MAKE
THIS A GREAT YEAR!!!!