This document outlines classroom expectations, rules, procedures and schedules for Mr. LaFrossia's class. It details 5 expectations for student behavior, 5 rules to follow, the discipline policy with consequences for offenses, procedures for entering the classroom and completing assignments. It also includes the daily schedule, special class days, grading policy and overviews for the religion and social studies curriculums being taught.

1. Mr. LaFrossia

2. CLASSROOM
EXPECTATIONS
1. I will be positive
2. I will be engaged
3. I will be responsible
4. I will show respect
5. My actions, my consequences

3. CLASSROOM
RULES
1. Follow directions
2. Be prepared for class
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
4. No talking in class.
5. Always raise your hand and stay in your
seat unless given permission to get up.

4. ST. MARY SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE POLICY
1. First Offense ­Verbal
Warning
2. Second Offense ­Demerit
signed by
your parent
3. Third Offense ­Referral,
signed by
principal and teacher *
* This includes after­school
detention
Accumulation of 3 referrals will result in in­school
suspension, and record on file

5. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Enter classroom quietly and stand by
your desk
2. Wait until teacher greets you, then
have a seat
3. When your table is called, sign in and
put your things away
4. Write your heading, Aim, Do Now, and
Homework

6. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
· All classwork, homework, and tests
missed due to absence must be made
up within two days of returning to class
· No late work will be accepted beyond
that date.
· Assigned work may not be made up
during class.
· YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP
ALL MISSED WORK (check website for
missing assignments)

7. School Schedule
8:00 ­8:
45 Religion
8:45 ­9:
30 Social Studies
9:30 ­10:
15 Math
10:15 ­11:
00 Science
11:00 ­11:
15 Homeroom
11:15 ­12:
00 Lunch
12:00 ­12:
45 ELA
12:45 ­1:
30 Reading
1:30 ­2:
15 Homeroom
2:15 ­2:
40 Dismiss

8. Special Subjects
Tuesdays 8:00 ­8:
45 Art
Wednesdays 1:45 ­2:
30 Gym
Thursdays 8:45 ­9:
30 Music (A)
Fridays 1:30 ­2:
00 D.E.A.R. Time

9. Grading Policy
Test/Quizzes 70%
Classwork 10%
Homework 10%
Projects 10%
Test Folders

10. Grade 7 Religion
We Live Our Faith As Disciples of Jesus
centers on Jesus' life, his teachings, and
the sacraments he instituted. It presents
Jesus' call to each person to become his
disciple and the ways in which his
teachings, his sacraments, and his
Church nourish people for discipleship.

11. Religion Overview
· Unit 1 Who is God?
· Unit 2 Who is Jesus?
· Unit 3 How Is Jesus Christ Alive in
the Church Today?
· Unit 4 How Does the Church Live
as the Body of Christ?

12. Grade 7 ­Religion
Aim: God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit ­the
Blessed Trinity (p. 34)
Do Now: Read the DISCOVER activity on
page 32 and complete in your
notebook.
Homework: What message about
relationships would you like to tell others?
Write your own poem, short story, or skit
that conveys this message.

13. Grade 7 Social Studies
The goal of the Social Studies curriculum
is to help create historically literate and
well informed citizens who actively
participate in a democratic society.

14. Social Studies Overview
· Unit 1 Different World Meet
· Unit 2 Colonial Settlement
· Unit 3 Creating a Nation
· Unit 4 The New Republic
· Unit 5 The Growing Nation

15. Grade 7 ­Social
Studies
Aim: A Changing
World (p. 38)
Do Now: Define Key
Terms and use in a
sentence.
Homework: Study
for exam tomorrow.

16. Where to begin...
Power button
LCD Screen
Screen
selection
buttons
Full
QWERTY
keyboard
Symbol button Menu (space bar) Scroll buttons

17. Class Blog
mrlafrossia.com
email:
plafrossia@stmaryschoolbx.org