Mrs. Seroyer, an English teacher at Bob Jones High School, outlines classroom procedures and guidelines for students at the start of the school year. The document includes expectations for behavior, grading policies, and special rules such as a 'no whining zone.' Important aspects include being prepared, respectful, and adhering to established procedures for classroom activities and discussions.

1. Chelonnda Seroyer
English Teacher
Bob Jones High School
Madison, Alabama

2. Welcome to
Mrs. Seroyer’s Classroom
Procedures & Guidelines
with
First Days of School
Page Numbers

3. Am I in the right room?
105 - 107

4. Where am I
supposed to sit?
105, 108, 116-120

5. Who is this teacher
as a person?
105

6. Will this teacher
treat me fairly?
Yes,
Always!
105

7. What will I be doing
this year?

8. How will I be graded?
105

9. What are the rules in this
classroom?

10. Mrs. Seroyer’s
Classroom Contract
•Guidelines
•Procedures

11. Classroom
Guidelines
141-165

12. Guideline #1
Be in your assigned seat and
working on the assigned bell work
when the tardy bell rings.

13. Mrs. Seroyer’s
Literature Lounge
Today’s Special
August 9, 2003
Bellwork:
“ If I could be principal for a day...”
Objectives:
Students will be able to understand the
classroom policies and procedures.

14. Guideline #2
Bring ALL books and materials to
class and take them with you
when you leave.

15. Guideline #3
Follow directions the first time
they are given.

16. Guideline #4
Treat each person in this room
with respect and dignity.

17. Guideline #5
Follow all procedures and policies
as outlined in the BJHS and
Madison City Schools handbooks.

18. Special Guideline
• This classroom is a “No
Whining Zone”. That
means that there will be
no whining, for ANY
reason.
Everything that I do is in
your best interest, so
please…respect the “No
Whining Zone” this
semester.

19. Guideline Infraction Notice
•Read it
•Sign it
•Keep it until the end
of class
Lawana Welt – Liberty Middle School

20. Guideline Infraction Notice

21. Following Guidelines
will result in:
• Verbal Acknowledgement
• A Stress free learning
environment
• A pleasant and orderly
classroom atmosphere
160

22. Not Following Guidelines
will result in:
• 1st
– Warning and documentation
•
2nd
– Action Plan , Parental
Contact, and 30 minute after
school detention
Fridays Only!!
3rd
– Disciplinary Referral
Action Plan - 161

23. Severe Clause
• Any student who uses
profanity, fights, damages
school property (this
includes the property of
the teacher and other
students), or is disrespectful
(as defined by the
teacher) will be sent to the
office IMMEDIATELY.

24. Classroom
Procedures
Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
(174)
167-194

25. Entering the room
• Please enter quietly
• Have a seat
• Take out your materials
• Review the agenda
• Begin bell work
assignment

26. When you are tardy
•Enter quietly
•Excused: Place excuse in
the basket on my desk
•Unexcused: Sign detention
list on top of file cabinet
• Have a seat and take out
your materials

27. Getting your attention
I will:
•Stand in front of the class
•Raise my hand
•Wait for everyone to be
quiet
•Begin speaking
181

28. Paper Heading
•MLA Format
–plus unique number
• Successful Teaching pg. 1
•Place on all homework
assignments

30. After an excused absence
• Go to the homework notebook
• Copy the homework
• Retrieve any handouts
• Sign the notebook
• No make-up work for
unexcused absences
Make-up tests: Wed. @ 7am in the AV Room

31. Student Responsibility Card
This is for students who do not have the
assigned homework
•Fill it out
•Sign and date it
•Turn it in with the homework
papers
Karla Henson – Liberty Middle School

32. Student Responsibility Card

33. Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
170

34. What Do I Do Next?
Activities
• Work on unfinished English assignments
• Read your “choice” novel
• Work on your poetry response
• Review vocabulary words
• Start working on tonight's
homework

35. After an excused
absence
• Go to the homework notebook
• Copy the homework
• Retrieve any handouts
• Sign the notebook
• No make-up work for
unexcused absences
Make-up tests: Wed. @ 7am in the AV Room

36. Scheduled check out
• Please let me know as you
enter the classroom.
– I will be at the door
• Quietly raise your hand to
get my attention
• Pack your materials and
leave at the scheduled time
• If it is an emergency, quickly
get my attention and I will
assist you.

37. Turning in papers
• Place your paper on the desk next to
you.
– Left side
• If/When you receive a paper,
place yours on top and
continue passing the stack
to your left
• I will come by and collect
all stacks
189-190

38. Classroom Discussions
• PLEASE participate
• I want to hear what you have to say
• Make all questions and
comments relevant to the
current discussion
• If your question is off the topic,
write it down and ask later.

39. Moving around the room
• You must ask permission
• Do not ask during a
classroom discussion
unless it is an emergency

40. Class Dismissal
•The teacher dismisses you,
not the bell
•Do not start packing up
prior to the bell
•Wait until the teacher
finishes and officially
dismisses you with:
“Have a nice day”

41. “Special” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed”
basis
• Library/Media Center
• Distance Learning Lab
– Video Conferences
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Special guests
Progress Reports
Working Cooperatively
Fire Drill
Intercom Announcements
Assemblies
Substitute Teacher

42. Remember…
I truly believe in your
potential and I want you
to believe in it too!
Have an awesome year!
Mrs. Seroyer