Classroom Procedures and Rules:

Mrs. Allemand

Getting to/Starting class:

You should make sure that your arrive to class ON TIME and with all necessary MATERIALS.

When you arrive in class you must get out all of your materials and sit in your assigned seat.

Begin working on your bell ringer immediately. They are timed, once time is up they will be picked up whether you are finish or not. (The bell ringer will be posted on the white board or promethean board.)

Bell ringers will be picked up for a grade.

Tardies Be on time. Unexcused tardies will result in

detention and/or administrative referral. You will be allowed three unexcused tardies

per grading period. The following are consequences for excessive tardies:o 4th tardy- 15 minute after school detentiono 5th tardy and subsequent tardies- discipline referral to

the appropriate administrator

Announcements/Guests:

When ANYONE comes over the intercom your are to cease all talking!

I need to be able to hear what is being said and you probably do as well.

It is not your job to speak to whom ever is on the intercom, just remain quiet.

I will give the class one warning about announcements and then you will be issued a detention.

Seating Arrangement

Seating is assigned; you will stay in your assigned seat unless told to move.

Seating arrangements will remain the same unless I determine changes are required.

Do not move your desks, the desks are to remain in the same spot.

Classroom Instruction Procedures:

Instructional Time: During instructional time you should be paying full attention

and taking notes. You will be receiving the majority of the lessons information during this time. I expect everyone to be looking forward and giving me their undivided attention. TAKE NOTES!

If you are not paying attention you might miss important information. You will be utilizing the information I am giving you to do group projects, work independently, for quizzes, for testing, and for major projects.

Talking: There is NO talking while I am talking! If you talk while I am talking you will miss important information which might help you PASS this class.

BE ON TASK: You must be on task at all times. Class time is very important. If you miss an assignment you will be behind. If you are behind you might FAIL. MAKE THE CONNECTION! (Sleeping, talking, drawing, laughing, passing notes, and grooming are all considered being off tasks!)

Movement during Class Time:

Everyone should remain seated, unless otherwise instructed.

You should have gotten any and all materials prior to class starting.

Trash: the trash can is located by the door, save your trash for on your way out. DO NOT GET UP to throw something away (especially during instructional time).

Tissue: if we have tissue and its an emergency, you may quickly and quietly get a tissue and return to your seat.

Participation: If you are on my roster you are considered an

active participant in this classroom. Participating is not an option, it is a requirement. I call on students often and randomly. I believe in respectful open discussion amongst

students. Which means listening to your classmates and respectfully responding to their ideas and comments.

Procedures during Small Group Work:

Group Work: I will put you into groups. I will let you know when it is okay to move to your

groups. I will dismiss you group by group. Please wait for me to dismiss you before you move to

your groups. If your group talks excessively or misbehaves, I will

penalize the group by subtracting points, and I will penalize the individuals by giving detentions.

Remember, everyone works with people they don’t like. Be an adult and not a child and DON’T COMPLAIN!

Class Binder: Everyone should have a class binder. Binder’s will be checked throughout each grading

period. It should be divided into 5 sections.

o BELLRINGERS (always headed and dated)o HANDOUTS o NOTES/VOCAB (always headed and dated)o MAPS (in pocket page protectors)o STUDY GUIDES/TESTS (in pocket page protectors)

Late Policy Class work, handouts, and small assignments will

be accepted within 24 hours of the due date for half credit, after the 24 hours it will count for a 0.

I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE BELL RINGERS! Major assignments, essays, and projects must

complete a missing assignment form in order for it to be accepted late. You will lose 10% of your grade each day until the grade equals a 0.

Absences: If you are absent it is your responsibility to get the work that

you have missed. If you are absent or tardy, you are responsible for the work you

missed. Being absent or tardy DOES NOT excuse you from completing

work in my class. Being out of the room does not excuse you from completing

work in my class. If you are absent all of the assignments you missed will be in a

file box. Look for the date you missed and collect the items you need. If a PowerPoint was covered you must get the notes from one of your classmates, or copy them from me at lunch or after school. Depending on your absences and whether it is excused or not will determine how long you have to make up the assignment.

Turning in Assignments:

All homework will be picked up at the beginning of class, while you are completing your bell ringer (and not a moment later). You are to place your work in your class periods file drawer when you arrive. Once I pick up the classes work, I will not accept anymore.

If class work is due at the end of class…place it in your class periods drawer when I direct you or on your way out of the classroom.

Tests/Quizzes: will be picked handed into me directly once you have completed.

Ending Class: We will work from bell to bell. Do not start

packing up five minutes before the bell rings. I will instruct you when to start packing up. The bell will ring to let us know class is over…I

WILL DISMISS YOU! If you fail to comply the whole class will have to

wait or I will give bonus points to those who have followed classroom procedure.

If an exit slip was assigned…place it in the basket before you leave or you will not receive credit.

Leaving Class: I do not allow students out of class unless you are

called by the office or have a bathroom emergency.

Bathroom emergencies do not occur everyday or every week. Go before class starts, the bathroom is a short distance from the classroom.

Unless you are called directly by the office/student services you will not be allowed to leave (not to finish a test, if you forgot something, need to turn something in, etc.)

Bathroom/Water: You are allotted two emergency bathroom passes

per nine weeks. I will provide you each with bathroom tickets, after you use both of these tickets you will not be allowed to leave so use them wisely.

You will have 5 minutes to go to the bathroom and return, if you do not return in a timely manner you will be marked skipped and not be allowed to leave again.

You are not allowed to leave for water under any circumstances!

Other Procedures: Food/Drinks: No food or drinks are allowed, except for bottled

water and gum. Unless you earn it or I provide it, you should have nothing except for water.

Quality of Work: Work should be completed neatly and in ink (unless it is a scantron).

Desk Area: you are required to keep your area neat and clean, if you are not picking up after yourself then water/gum allowance will be revoked.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Not allowed at all during class. They will be confiscated.

I.D’s: you are required to wear your I.D as long as you are on campus, if you do not have one you will be sent to the office to get a temporary.

Cheating: cheating is a serious offense and will result in a zero for both parties as well as me contacting your parents.

Conference time: If you need to meet with me you can schedule an appointment for before school, during 2nd lunch, or after school.

When Someone Visits The Classroom: When someone visits the classroom to observe our class.

I expect you to be on your best behavior. Be a model student. This behavior will be significantly REWARDED!!

Looking like respectable students: No Grooming (this includes mirrors, brushes, and combs)! No spoons, toothpicks, straws, or other chewing devices. Others Belongings: you are not allowed to

touch/borrow/remove anything that do not belong to you without permission.

Classroom Rules: Be Prepared Be actively involved in learning at all times.

o To be actively involved, students need to be in class. I understand that life happens and things will occur out of your control. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they turn in the appropriate documentation to ensure an excused absence. (make up policy for work is below)

o If for some reason a student needs to leave during the class period, they must have a hall pass signed by the teacher.

Be Respectful to yourself, others, and property. Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to yourself Do not adjust the air conditioners/ heaters at any time. My desk and beyond is off limits, including the computer on my

desk. Obey and follow all MHS and St. Tammany Parish School Board

policies, rules, and regulations.

Consequences: 1st offense: Warning 2nd Offense: 15 minute detention (written

essay) 3rd offense: 25 minute detention and a

phone call to the parent/ guardian 4th and subsequent offenses: Discipline

referral to the appropriate administrator and the parent must meet with the teacher before the student will be allowed to return to class

S.A.I.L Cards:

5 = bathroom pass 5 = 1 day on sofa 10 = 1 week on sofa 10 = late assignment with no

penalty

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