The document outlines classroom expectations and procedures for a class. It includes expectations for student behavior, bell ringer activities, classroom core values of efficiency, consistency and confidence. Procedures are described for before class, during class and at the end of class. Students are expected to attend every day and procedures are outlined for making up missed work or tests. The teacher pledges to respect students, provide feedback and help students meet learning goals.

1. Classroom Expectations

2. Student Behaviors
• The Code of Student Conduct will be enforced in class. This
includes the uniform and electronic device policies, as well
student behavior.
• Students should be IN THEIR SEATS AND PREPARED
(please take a folder in the middle of the table and put your
name on it, have a notebook, assignments, pen/pencil) to start
class when the bell rings. Student should wait for the teacher to
dismiss the class before leaving the classroom.
• Respect the right of others to speak. Please raise your hand
and receive permission to talk. Follow SLANT
• Eating, Drinking, and Gum Chewing are not permitted in class.
• The teacher may add any rule or rules that may become
necessary to maintain a functional classroom.

3. Bell Ringer
• Take a folder in the middle of your tables. Put
your NAME and CLASS PERIOD on your
folders (this will be collected every day at the
end of class).
• Wait for your group to be called on to get your
class binder. Put your NAME and CLASS
PERIOD on a label and put it on your binder.

4. Ice Breaker
• Please state your FIRST and LAST name
• Answer the following question:
Ø “If you were stranded on an island what book or
series of books would you have with you?

5. Purpose and Objectives
• Why is reading important?
• “By the end of the year, we will be strong,
independent, and confident READERS!!”

6. Classroom Core Values
• Efficiency: understanding and practicing the
classroom standards of high level performance
and function in the best possible manner with
the least waste of time and effort
• Consistency: Following our Rules, Procedures,
and Expectations for every single class.
• Confidence: to have a strong belief in one’s
own abilities

7. Classroom Expectation: Show
Respect
• “6. Respect yourself and others. This means
NO Put-Downs, Teasing, or other
inappropriate words.”
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
practice strong moral 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.

8. Procedures, Routines, and
Rituals
• BEFORE:
Ø Greet the TEACHER
Ø Get your class binder and book, go directly to
your assigned seat silently, grab your class
folder in the middle of the tables, put your
homework in your class folder, copy Homework
Assignment in your planner
Ø Take out any necessary supplies for class
Ø Begin Bell Ringer

9. Procedures, Routines, and
Rituals
• During Class:
Ø Take notes for every class with your name, date,
and class period written on the top right of the
paper
Ø Place all personal items underneath your desk
Ø Be ready to learn!

10. Attendance
Every student will be expected to attend
class everyday. If you are absent for any reason,
you will be expected to see another student or
myself the day you return to school in order to
make-up any work that you may have missed. It
is the responsibility of the student to find out
what work has been missed. If you are
excused absent (i.e. you have a note from a
doctor, court, or a parent), on the day of a Test/
Quiz, you will be given 5 (FIVE) school days to
make-up the Test/Quiz. Chronic absences may
result in changes to this policy. Failure to follow
this policy will result in a zero for any work or test
that is not submitted.

11. My Pledge to my Scholars
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
think critically when reading.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative
assessments should you require them.
• “Knowledge is the greatest weapon you can
use to change the world.”
~Nelson Mandela

12. EXIT TICKET
Please take out a blank sheet of paper and put
your First and Last name, the date, and your
class period on the top right corner.
1. What is our vision / BIG GOAL for the end of
the year?
2. What do you do before class?

13. At the END of class…
• Put your homework from the following night,
class worksheets, exit tickets, and any
achievement points you have received during
class in your CLASS FOLDER
• If I do not get your folder, you will receive a “0”
for that day.