Classroom Procedures and Expectations

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Classroom Procedures and Expectations

• Ms. Hutchins

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Who is Ms. Hutchins?
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What will I be doing this year?
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Student Guidelines

• Be prompt
• Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
• Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
• Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen
  attentively.
• Be productive
• Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
• Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
  they escalate.

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Procedure for Entering a Classroom

• Enter the classroom quietly, move quietly to your
  seat and sit down.
• Have your writing utensil in hand, paper on your
  desk and science/math book on your desk and begin
  working on your warm up prior to the end of
  todays song.

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Questions??

• When should I sharpen my pencil?
• What if I dont have all of materials?
• Why is it important to enter quietly?

• There are pencil sharpeners located on your
  desks. You should always be ready to work when
  Ms. Hutchins begins class.
• Spare pencils are located in the new pencil can
  by the door. Please borrow one and replace it at
  the end of class.

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Procedure for Leaving a Classroom

• Write down your homework assignment in your
  agenda.
• Look around your area and throw away any trash in
  the trash can nearest your desk.
• Return any classroom materials borrowed or used
  for the days lesson to the proper place.
• Gather all your materials, place them in their
  proper place, and wait to be dismissed by Ms.
  Hutchins.

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Procedure for Students Seeking Help

• If you need help and I am teaching or talking,
  then write down your question and wait until I am
  finished. Raise your hand and quietly wait to be
  acknowledged.
• If you are working in a group or independently,
  utilize the ask three, then me rule. Ask three
  classmates around your area, then me.
• Anytime you need my help, please raise your hand
  and quietly wait be to acknowledged.

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Procedure for the Movement of Students and Papers
in Classroom

• Every group of tables has a classroom manager.
  The classroom manager is responsible for
  collecting papers and passing back papers to
  group members.
• While I am teaching, your attention should be on
  me. No students should be moving while I am
  talking or giving directions.
• Any other movement that is necessary must have my
  permission.

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Procedure for Getting Your Attention

• I will
• Stand in front of the class.
• Raise my hand.
• Wait for everyone to be quiet.
• Begin speaking.

• You will
• Stop what you are doing (including talking) and
  raise your hand.
• Start listening.

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Special Procedures

• Library/Media Center
• Distance Learning Lab
• Video Conferences
• Special guests
• Progress reports
• Working cooperatively
• Fire drill
• Intercom announcements
• Assemblies
• Substitute yeacher

• These will be introduced on an as needed basis.

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Quick Check.

• What if I need to sharpen my pencil?
• What if I dont have all of materials?
• Why is important to enter the room quietly?
• How should you ask for help?
• How are papers passed in class?
• What is the sign for students to be quiet?

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Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical.
• Treat all members of the school community and all
  visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.

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Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, textbook, paper, and appropriate
  writing tools to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework on
  time.
• All assignments are posted on the white board and
  on the class Web site. You will also receive a
  course calendar.

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Promote Lifelong Learning

• You can develop lifelong learning traits
• By showing curiosity about human nature and how
  the world works.
• By seeking and valuing diversity.
• By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
• By using your unique talents and intelligence to
  promote positive change.
• By learning and applying technology tools to
  solve problems.

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Classroom Policies

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the
  classroom unless it is a designated snack time.
• Please be in your seat when the teacher walks in
  the room, as class begins at that time.
• Major assignments and projects can be
  resubmitted. They will be scored at a 10
  deduction.
• Absences
• Ask team members or a classmate first for
  assignments.
• Each absence has a one-day grace period.
• You will receive two emergency bathroom passes.
  It is your responsibility to keep up with your
  passes. At the end of the nine weeks you may turn
  in your passes for 5 bonus points to be added to
  your lowest grade.

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How will you be graded?

• Our Grading Scale
• 90-100 A
• 80-89 B
• 70-79 C
• Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage
  and are rounded up whenever possible.

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.
• Points are based on
• Class work and assessments
• Major projects, labs, tests/quizzes, and
• self-reflection (science journals)
• Grades are posted online and updated every
  Friday. Check on Saturday morning for your grade
  to allow time for the system to update.

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My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
  otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
  problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
  your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative
  assessments should you require them.