señorita o’donovan spanish west essex middle school room 210
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Señorita O’DonovanSpanish
West Essex Middle SchoolRoom 210
Procedures & Guidelines
Where am I supposed to sit?
Please be sure to sit in the seat that was assigned to you on the first day of school.
Will this teacher treat me fairly?
Yes,Always!
What will I be doing this year?
How will I be graded?
Formative – 20%(Classwork, Homework, Oral activities (presentations/conversations), Listening
activities, Written activities, Exit tickets, “Do now,” etc.)
Summative – 80%(Tests & Quizzes (both oral and written), Projects, Oral & Long-term
assessments)
Señorita O’Donovan’sClassroom Contract
•Guidelines
•Procedures
Classroom Guidelines
Guideline #1RESPECT teacher, students, and
school property
To create and preserve a classroom atmosphere that optimizes teaching and learning, students are expected to conduct themselves
at all times in this classroom in a manner that is not disruptive. Behavior that is rude, disruptive, intimidating, or demeaning will
not be accepted. Courteous behavior and responses are expected at all times.
Guideline #2
Arrive to class on time, i.e., be in your assigned seat and ready to work.
Pick up a textbook from the book shelf.
Immediately begin working on the “DO NOW” listed on the board.
Guideline #3Come to class prepared
(bring a pen, notebook/three ring binder daily homework
assignment, Spanish dictionary)
Textbooks will be kept in the classroom.
Guideline #4Take notes and maintain a
complete, organized notebook.
Guideline #5Follow directions the first
time they are given.
Guideline #6
Always raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking and to ask any questions relevant to the
lesson.
Guideline #7
Speaking Spanish in class is an important requirement.
Guideline #8
Participate whenever possible in classroom discussions, activities, etc.
Guideline #9Maintain appropriate classroom
behavior (shouting out, chewing gum, eating, interrupting, or leaving your seat
without permission are all considered unacceptable behaviors).
Guideline #10Follow all procedures and policies as
outlined in the West Essex Middle School handbook.
Following Guidelines will result in:
Verbal Acknowledgement
A Stress free learning environment
A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere
Not Following Guidelines will result in:
1st
Warning and documentation
2nd
Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention
3rd
Disciplinary Referral
Guideline Infraction Notice
If you choose not to follow these guidelines, you will be given an infraction notice.
Read it
Sign it
Keep it until the end of class
Guideline Infraction Notice
Severe Clause
Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.
Classroom Procedures
Entering the roomEntering the room
Please enter quietly Check the board for
instructions Pick up your textbook
from the book shelf and your “DO NOW” (if
necessary) Take out your materials
Begin bell work assignment
When you are late:When you are late:Enter quietly
Excused: Place excuse in
the basket on my desk
Unexcused: See me at the end of class.
Have a seat and take out
your materials
Getting your attentionGetting your attention
I will:
Stand in front of the class
Raise my hand
Wait for everyone to be
quiet
Begin speaking
After an After an excusedexcused absence absence
Go to my homework page
Print and complete any handouts
See me to schedule make-up exams, quizzes, assignments.
Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have
the assigned homework
Fill it out
Sign and date it
Turn it in with the homework
papers
Student Responsibility Report
Finish Classwork EarlyFinish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
What Do I Do Next?Activities
Work on unfinished Spanish assignments
Review vocabulary words (i.e. flashcards)
Start working on tonight’s homework
Scheduled check outScheduled check out
Please let me know as you enter the classroom.
I will be at the door Quietly raise your hand to get my
attention
Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time
If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.
Turning in papersTurning in papers
Place your paper in the center of your table or group.
I will come by and collect all stacks
Classroom Classroom DiscussionsDiscussions
PLEASE participate
I want to hear what you have to say
If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.
Moving around the roomMoving around the room
You must ask permission
Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency
Hall passes
If you need to leave the classroom, please raise your hand and ask to be excused.
You will then need to sign in and out on the log located in the front of the classroom.
The pink hall pass must be kept with you at all times while you are outside the classroom.
Only one student may leave the classroom at a time.
Class DismissalClass Dismissal
The teacher dismisses you, not the bell
Do not start packing up prior to the bell
Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you.
Have an great year!Señorita
O’Donovan