Classroom Rules, Procedures, and Other

Helpful Hints

Ms. Shermulis2010- 2011

Rule #1: Follow All Directions

• Follow teacher instructions for the bell ringer, classroom activities, and pre-dismissal.

I will always make my expectations clear

in terms of classroom assignments, volume, and other factors that contribute to a smooth, meaningful lesson; I expect you to meet my expectations!

Rule #2: Be In Class Before the Bell Rings

• Follow Directions for Entering the Classroom

• Make Every Effort to Use the Pencil Sharpener Before the Bell.

• If Tardy, Sign Log, Sit Down, and Start Classroom Activity. See Me at Pre-Dismissal.

• Put Passes Under Clip Board (No Need to See Me at Pre-Dismissal With Pass).

Rule #3: Follow All District 206 Rules

No Cell PhonesNo HoodiesNo Backpacks or XL PursesNo Electronics (MP3s, IPODs, Etc.)No Food/Candy or DrinkNo Outerwear (Coats, Gloves,

Sunglasses)Always Wear Your ID

Rule #4: Be Prepared for Class

Rule #5: Respect Everyone and Everything

• Mutual Respect• No Put-Downs• Keep the Classroom Clean• Maintain a Positive Classroom

Environment

Consequences

Step 1: Warning and Teacher Conference

Step 2: Above + PGC + Last Out

Step 3: Above

Step 4: Above + Stay One Minute After

Class

Step 5: Dean’s Referral

Rewards

• Reward Points (Extra Credit)• Verbal Praise• Positive Notes• Free Time At Pre-Dismissal

Severe ClauseSevere Clause

Fighting, Gang Fighting, Gang Activity, or Overt Activity, or Overt

Defiance Will Result Defiance Will Result In An Immediate In An Immediate Dean’s Referral!Dean’s Referral!

Procedure for Entering the Classroom

1. Grab In-Class Folder2. Sit in Assigned Seat 3. Get Homework Ready to Turn In4. After the bell rings, start bell ringer

immediately or wait for teacher directions.

5. No Talking During the Bell Ringer6. If You Finish Early, Work On Something

Quietly

Procedure for Classroom Activities

• Follow Teacher Directions In Regards To Voice Volume, Raising Hand v. Speaking Out, and Activity Instructions.

• No Talking While I Am Talking• No Talking While Your Peers Are Talking• Work Hard!• If You Finish Early, Work On Something

Else.

Procedure for Pre-Dismissal

See Me At Pre-Dismissal If…• You Were Absent the Previous Period• You Want To Discuss Something• You Need To Sign the Behavior-Log

1.Class Will Continue To Work Until Dismissal.

2.Follow Teacher Instructions for Volume.3.Be Sure to Put In-Class Folder Away.

Pet Peeves1. Talking During Bell

Ringer2. Paper On The Floor3. Talking While Someone

Else Is Talking

Absent Work

• Your Responsibility to Check Online• Print Assignments and Follow

Directions Posted• Check Absent Folder• See Me At Pre-Dismissal Upon Return• One Week To Turn Absent Work In• Write “ABSENT” on Absent Work

Late Work

• Second Semester No Late Work Will Be Accepted.

• Check/ Print Assignments Online From Home.

• Turning It In After I Collect It Is Considered Late.

• Write “LATE” On Late Work.

Unexcused Absences

I Will Only Accept Late Work Due To Unexcused Absences on a Case By

Case Basis!

Don’t Risk Unexcused Absences At the End Of A

Grading Period!

Suspensions

• Follow Absent Work Policy• Email Me With Any Questions/

Concerns• Do Not Expect Homework Requests

to Be Honored; You Are Expected to Check Online.

Channel One, Bloom Scene, Announcements

100% SilenceThese Programs Are

Important and They Must Be Able To Be Heard.

Pledge Policy

Everyone Stands

If You Cannot Adhere to This Because of Religious Reasons, Please Make

Me Aware of This.

Do You Have Any Questions, Comments, or

Concerns?

Let’s Have a Great Year!