1. Orientation for the Resource Learning Center Day 2 Part 1 2014-2015

2. What about talking in class ? There is no talking in class without the teacher’s or aide’s permission There is no talking in class without the teacher’s or aide’s permission When talking is permitted it is to be in a soft whisper so as not to disturb others who are working When talking is permitted it is to be in a soft whisper so as not to disturb others who are working

3. What about absence from class? If you are absent from class it is your responsibility to get make up work and then do it in a prompt manner If you are absent from class it is your responsibility to get make up work and then do it in a prompt manner

4. How can I miss this class for the work of another? If you are going to miss this class you must have a signed pass or sign out sheet signed by the instructor who want you to miss If you are going to miss this class you must have a signed pass or sign out sheet signed by the instructor who want you to miss It MUST be in writing OR by phone from the regular classroom teacher. It MUST be in writing OR by phone from the regular classroom teacher.

5. Can this class be interrupted? Yes Yes The class is to remain quiet until the interruption has finished and then resume its’ activity The class is to remain quiet until the interruption has finished and then resume its’ activity

6. How do I enter the classroom? In a quiet manner; taking your seat In a quiet manner; taking your seat No horseplay No horseplay No showing of affection No showing of affection No slamming of books No slamming of books No playing tag No playing tag No entering the classroom and then leaving without permission No entering the classroom and then leaving without permission

7. What do I do before I enter the classroom? Make restroom stops Make restroom stops Get drinks of water Get drinks of water Visiting with friends BEFORE you get inside the classroom Visiting with friends BEFORE you get inside the classroom

8. Where is my goal sheet, assignment and textbook? All these are located where you sit in the room. All these are located where you sit in the room.

9. What do I do before I leave the classroom? If using a lap top save all work to your student file. If using a lap top save all work to your student file. If using a lap top properly shut down. If using a lap top properly shut down. If using a lap top, place it in the lap top cabinet. If using a lap top, place it in the lap top cabinet. Make sure you plug in the power source. Make sure you plug in the power source.

10. What do I do as I leave the classroom? Turn in homework to the big black box on the black credenza. Turn in homework to the big black box on the black credenza. Place text by subject on the metal blue cart by the door. Place text by subject on the metal blue cart by the door.

11. What about late work? I do not accept late work without a grade penalty unless it is due to an excused absence I do not accept late work without a grade penalty unless it is due to an excused absence

12. What is making noise? Anything that you do that draws attention to yourself by way of an auditory sound is making noise Anything that you do that draws attention to yourself by way of an auditory sound is making noise The classroom needs to be as quiet as possible to maximize the learning experience taking place here The classroom needs to be as quiet as possible to maximize the learning experience taking place here

13. What are happy feet? Moving your feet and making noise in such a manner that it draws attention to yourself while you are seated is happy feet Moving your feet and making noise in such a manner that it draws attention to yourself while you are seated is happy feet Again, quite is needed for better learning to take place Again, quite is needed for better learning to take place

14. What happens if I make inappropriate remarks or gestures? First time: conference with you the student and 1 copy of citizenship rules First time: conference with you the student and 1 copy of citizenship rules Second time: conference with your parents and 5 copies of citizenship rules Second time: conference with your parents and 5 copies of citizenship rules Third time: conference with the principal and 10 copies of citizenship rules Third time: conference with the principal and 10 copies of citizenship rules Fourth time: referral to the principal Fourth time: referral to the principal

15. What happens if I sleep in class? You get to stand for the rest of the hour and work You get to stand for the rest of the hour and work

16. When do I sharpen my pencil? BEFORE class starts. BEFORE class starts. If your lead breaks ask para or instructor to sharpen it for you. If your lead breaks ask para or instructor to sharpen it for you.

17. How do I sit in my seat? With all four legs of your chair on the floor With all four legs of your chair on the floor Not to do this will result in you standing for the remainder of the period Not to do this will result in you standing for the remainder of the period

18. What do I do with my chair at the end of the hour? Chair goes quietly under the table where you were seated Chair goes quietly under the table where you were seated Failure to do this may result in a tardy as you will be asked to come back and put the chair away properly natural consequence a tardy. Failure to do this may result in a tardy as you will be asked to come back and put the chair away properly natural consequence a tardy.

19. What about leaving the classroom during class? Illness with notification of the nurse’s office Illness with notification of the nurse’s office Excused by an official person Excused by an official person You must have your black book! You must have your black book!

20. What about going to the restroom? Use the time between classes Use the time between classes Only if there is a medical emergency Only if there is a medical emergency You must have permission to go to the restroom You must have permission to go to the restroom

21. How do I get a tardy in this class? If you are not quietly in your seat ready to begin to work when the bell rings If you are not quietly in your seat ready to begin to work when the bell rings This means you have all needed materials and do not have to leave your seat after the bell rings This means you have all needed materials and do not have to leave your seat after the bell rings

22. How do I share Mr. M and the paraprofessionals in the room. Be Patient! Be Patient! Raise your hand and stay in your seat. Raise your hand and stay in your seat. Do not interrupt. Do not interrupt. Mr. M. or the paraprofessional will come to you as soon as they can. Mr. M. or the paraprofessional will come to you as soon as they can. You can go on and do other work while you are waiting. You can go on and do other work while you are waiting.

23. What is good hygiene? Some of you are entering a period of your life known as puberty Some of you are entering a period of your life known as puberty There are chemical changes occurring in your body There are chemical changes occurring in your body These changes require you keep your self and your clothes clean These changes require you keep your self and your clothes clean The by product of unclean clothes and non-bathing is SMELL The by product of unclean clothes and non-bathing is SMELL

24. Why is hygiene important? Smell can create problems in the classroom’s attempts at learning Smell can create problems in the classroom’s attempts at learning It is therefore important to bathe and wear clean clothes daily It is therefore important to bathe and wear clean clothes daily If you are having a problem see the school nurse, principal, counselor, teacher or paraprofessional If you are having a problem see the school nurse, principal, counselor, teacher or paraprofessional