This document outlines classroom policies and procedures for a class. It details what materials students need to bring, how they should enter and exit the classroom in an orderly fashion, expectations for behavior in the halls and during emergencies, and consequences for violating rules around food, gum, and personal devices. It also discusses the classroom behavior management system, library visits, homework and absentee policies, and how students will be graded.

2. Materials needed for class
 1 3-subject Notebook (this is to stay
organized at all times!)
 1 composition Notebook (For writing)
 Glue Sticks (you will need these to
glue in papers and handouts)
 Student scissors (for projects)
 Colored Pencils (for projects)

3. Procedures
 We have silent transitions– this means
you should be SILENT while outside
waiting for class.
 You will line up outside along the wall–
do not touch the doors, fire alarm case,
or fire extinguisher.
 When all students from the previous
class have left, you will be let into the
classroom. Please don’t socialize with
those leaving because you hold up other
from class.

4. Procedures
 When you enter class, you will go
straight to your assigned seat.
 Take out all needed materials for the
day and put your book bag away.
 You are to fill out your homework in
your agenda immediately.
 Then, you will start your warm up in
your notebook.

5. Leaving class
 You will push in your chair and pick up
any trash/paper on the floor.
 You will line up one behind another on
the side of the classroom and wait to
leave.
 Please make sure all your belongings are
in your possession.
 Please ensure you are not using this time
for socialization– it holds up your
classmates and my next class.

6. Hall Behavior
 Students are to stay in a straight line and
face forward at all times.
 Remember- you represent yourself, your
peers, and your team. You are to be
respectful and behave appropriately in
the halls.
 You do not stop for water or the restroom
without permission from your teacher.
 You do not touch, write upon, or rip any
thing posted on the walls– be respectful.

7. Emergency Procedures
 Fire alarms will occur once a month as
mandated by the county
 If you hear an alarm, you are to quickly
move to your seat and await further
instructions
 You will line up and follow the evacuation
plan
 All students are to remain SILENT for the
duration of any emergency drill or actual
event
 You will be expected to follow all directions
given to you by any adult.

8. Food, Gum, Drinks
 There is no food in any class. NO FOOD. Food
is not supposed to leave the lunchroom. If this
is observed, you will receive consequences.
 Water bottles are more than welcome in class,
however no soda, no sports drinks, no colored
drinks--which is a school policy. (Propel is okay)
 GUM IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL- I
don’t care what other teachers allow you to do.
 You will be required to spit it out in a if you
are caught with it!

9. Restroom Breaks
 You have assigned restroom breaks with
Academic #1 & Academic #3.
 You also will have a chance to use the restroom
before or after lunch.
 This is the time you take to get water and use
the restroom.
 This time is not used for playing, putting on
make up, correcting your appearance.
 You will wait in the hall silently and in a straight
line. There is no socializing while we wait on
your peers to finish.
* If you don’t have to go to the restroom- TRY!

10. Book bags
 You are allowed to carry around book bags in
your classes.
 Book bags are expected to stay in your
possession.
 They are to be placed under your chair or on
the back of your chair. You WILL NOT leave
them in the middle of the floor.
 If you leave anything in class, you cannot
return to retrieve it until the following day.
 Do NOT leave anything under or on the
tables; unlike elementary school, you will not
stay in a class all day.

11. Personal Devices
 You are allowed personal devices as long as
a waiver has been signed by your parent/
guardian.
 Each teacher has different rules about
devices- however, one rule that we all have-
USE IT WISELY!
 Do not leave it, do not let others use it, do
not let it out of your possession. We will not
stop classes because it is missing or some
one you loaned it to has passed it off to
someone else.

12. Hidden Rules
1. I try to follow the golden rule– “Treat
others how you wanted to be treated!”
2. You teach me how to treat you based
upon the way in which you behave.
3. Each teacher has different behaviors
they deem unacceptable under any
circumstance… These are mine!

13. Hidden Rules
 No name calling
 Do not put your hands or objects on anyone
(even if you are playing!)
 No lying
 Do not steal!
 Do not use/take/touch my possessions without
my permission.
 Sucking teeth– !
 No hitting
 Don’t fight with each other
 Do not yell at me
 Don’t interrupt, especially if I am talking with an
adult
 Please do not talk while I am talking– it is rude!

14. Class Dojo
 To monitor behaviors, I use a program called
Class Dojo. You will have papers coming
home so your parents can see what it is.
 It is a behavior management system in which
I can record your behaviors on a point
system 5 to -5.
 Every two weeks, students can redeem
points for prizes. These prizes include candy,
“No homework” passes, restroom passes,
“Get out of Silent Lunch” passes, pencils,
sharpeners, erasers, etc.

15. Class Dojo Prize Points
Erasers = 3 points
Pencils = 5 points
Pencil Sharpener = 8 points
Candy = 5 points
Bathroom Pass = 10 points
“Get out of Silent Lunch” Pass = 15 points
“No Homework” Pass = 20 points
“Leave me alone” Pass = 50 points
Time on technology can
be earned = 1 minute for
every point!

17. Language Arts
 Every day you need to have both notebooks
for Language Arts.
 Each student will receive an interactive
reading- LA workbook.
 If you lose or destroy the work book, you will
have to pay to replace it ($20?)
 You need to have a pen/pencil every day
 You must have your agenda daily– this is
non-negotiable. If you lose it, you must
replace it ($5)

18. Library
 Middle school students are expected to
read 30 minutes every evening.
 I don’t care what you read as long as you
are reading (magazine, graphic novel,
etc.)
 We visit the media center every two
weeks. You are expected to check out a
book at this time. If you forget your
library book, this means you are
breaking a school rule/ classroom policy
and you will receive consequences.

19. Library
 When we enter the library, you are expected to
place any overdue books in the overdue book bin or
on top of the counter.
 If you are renewing a book, you are to keep it with
you.
 You will have 10 minutes to look for a new book to
read– this time is not for socialization or talking.
 Once you have located a book, you must go to the
circulation desk and check your book out or renew
your books.
 Then, you will sit at the tables and read silently until
it is time to leave.
 Be respectful of other classes which may be
working.

20. Review Syllabus! Retake Policy– you will be allowed to retake
2 assessments each semester.
 However, if you want to retake an
assessment there are some requirements
first!
 You must submit a retake within 3 days of the test
being returned to you
 It MUST be student initiated
 You must retake the test within 2 weeks of the
original test date
 Retest applications must be completely filled out
and signed by a parent
 You must have no missing work for the unit or you
will be ineligible to retake an assessment
 You must attend ONE tutoring session

21. Grading
Grading Percentages:
Classwork = 25%
(Daily work)
Quizzes = 10%
(Diagnostic checks)
Summative Assessment = 48%
(Unit Test/Major Assignments)
Interim Assessments = 2%
(Midterm Assessment)
Homework = 5%
(Practice/Reinforcement)
Comprehensive Final = 10%
(End of each semester)

22. Absences
 It is the responsibility of the student to obtain
their missed work.
 All make up work can be found on the back
wall!
 You will have one school day for every
EXCUSED absence to make up your missed
work.
 Be sure to check my eClass page for missed
work and any documents or notes you missed.
 If you miss multiple days, you will need to see
me individually to get your missed work (we will
make a plan together for your to make up your
work)

23. Homework
 Students will be assigned homework on a
daily basis.
 Students are not allowed to turn in
homework late unless it is due to an
absence.
 Any late homework will result in a zero.
 Homework is not allowed to be completed
in other classes, during homeroom, or
copied.
 Any of the above will also result in a zero.
 Plagiarism is not allowed– Copying is
Cheating!

24. QUESTIONS?