1. Classroom Guidelines and Procedures

2. FOREWORD Welcome to Mrs. DeGrood’s class Positive attitude is the key of success. Let’s keep it all the time.

3. Please enter the room quietly and find your seating arrangement card on the front table. (Keep this card) Take a strip of colored blank paper from the basket on the same table that is labeled (Take One). Find the seat number on the card. This is your desk. Starter : Begin filling out the “student information” form. On the colored strip of paper, write down one or two adjectives that best describe you! EVERYONE should be in their assigned seat working quietly when the bell rings Welcome to World Literature

4. Welcome to Mrs. DeGrood’s Classroom Relax You will know everything needed for success in this class I am dedicated to your success You are in good hands

5. About Me I live in Lumberton Born in Ohio “Faith is taking the first step even when you cannot see the whole staircase”. My Family

6. What Will We Reading This Semester?

7. Class Guidelines 1.Be in your assigned seat quietly working on the bell work when the tardy bell rings. 2.Bring ALL books and materials to class AND take them with you when you leave. 3.Follow directions the FIRST time they are given. 4.Treat each person in this room with dignity and respect. 5.Follow ALL classroom policies and procedures including those outlined in the school’s handbook.

8. This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester. Special Guideline

9. Each time you violate a guideline or procedure, you will receive a “Guideline Infraction” 1 st Infraction Begins a two week probation period. 2 nd Infraction Parental contact 30 Minute working detention during learning center Thursday Action plan 3 rd Infraction Parental contact Written referral Consequences

10.  Read it  Sign it  Keep it until the end of class, then turn it in to me.  I will file this infraction in your student folder. What to do with Infraction Notices

11. 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. Severity Clause

12. Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce! Classroom Procedures

13. WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES? A procedure is the way that we do things. To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example: To open your locker, you have to select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. To place a call on your phone, you need to enter the number in the right order. So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures.

14. Please enter quietly. Have a seat. Take out your materials. Review the agenda. Starter will be either on the board or overhead Begin starter assignment There should not be large bags, book bags, or coats on your desk Entering the room…

15. Enter quietly. Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk. Unexcused: Sign the tardy log on the front table. Have a seat and take out your materials. When you are tardy…

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

17. Students should not begin until I am finished giving instructions This means: No moving No shuffling No opening books No talking When I am finished, I will give students the “start prompt” by simply saying “off you go.” When I’m giving directions…

18. All guidelines and procedures will remain in force. Students should be on there best behavior during these instances Office personnel Teachers Observers During phone calls Substitute teachers Interruptions and Visitors

19. MLA Format plus unique number Place on all homework assignments Paper Heading

20. 514 Jane Smith Mrs. DeGrood ENG II – 1 st Period Date Title of Assignment Example – Copy this on your index card

21. Students who do not turn in an assignment (for any reason) must turn in a student responsibility form or receive a guideline infraction. These forms must be turned in when I take up the assignment. Assignments must be turned in to me Students will not put them in baskets Failure to turn in an assignment

22. You can: Work on unfinished English assignments. Review vocabulary words. Catch-up on any reading for this class. Begin working on tonight’s homework. You cannot: Use your cellphones to text or surf the web. Leave this class to run errands. Sleep Begin talking with your neighbors. Finish Classwork Early? What do I do?

23. 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 with “Have a nice day! ” I will give you a couple minutes to pack up. Class Dismissal

24. Absences and missed work Grading scale Tutoring Notebook Checks NOW: Turn in student information sheet Turn in adjectives Homework: Open syllabus

25. DURING INSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. Don’t write anything during instruction. You will be given time for taking notes. Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

26. WHILE YOU ARE WORKING Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand them. If you didn’t understand, ask help from other students sitting around you. If they also don’t understand, ask to the teacher to explain it. If you are asked to help, be polite and kind and offer your best. Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper. The person sitting on the other side of the room should not be interrupted by your noise. Respect each other and be friendly. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

27. I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed! We are going to have an awesome semester, Mrs. DeGrood