Welcome to Mr. Stone’s Classroom Procedures and Guidelines

FAQ

Am I in the right room?

“Can you turn down the air?”?

Where am I supposed to sit?

What will I be doing this semester?

How will I be graded?

Grade Breakdown Notebook Checks / Minor – 20% Classwork – 50% Test – 30%

What are the rules in this classroom?

Classroom Guidelines

Rule #1a There are to be NO cell phones out during class time for any reason. Phones out in the classroom WILL be taken and turned in to the office!

Rule #1b Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the tardy bell rings. If you are not in the room when the tardy bell rings you WILL be marked absent. In order to change this to a tardy, you must get a slip from the office before you will be allowed in the room. Remember 2 Tardies = Office Referral!! 3 unexcused absences = No Credit!! Only 4 parent notes allowed in a semester class.

Rule #2a Stay seated. There is no reason for you to be up wandering the room. If you need to get out of your seat, ask permission.

Rule #2b There is to be no talking during the pledge or morning announcements. Continue working on your bellwork, and listen to the announcements. The time for socializing was BEFORE CLASS!!

Work on assignments given. Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave. If you must borrow from me, collateral will be required! Rule #2c

Rule #2d No passing notes.

Rule #2e No writing or drawing on assignments, other than assigned work.

Rule #3a Do not write on the furniture, walls, etc… Pencil will be considered disrespectful. Pen or marker will be considered vandalism!!

Rule #3b No physical contact of any kind.

Rule #3c Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Rule #3d Do not write on the boards without permission.

Rule #3e No feet on the furniture or sitting on tables or desks.

Other Guidelines When calculators are allowed on assignments, replace them on the wall before you leave.

Other Guidelines NO CHEATING!!! Students caught cheating on any assignment will receive a zero on the assignment, as well as a discipline referral. Parents WILL be contacted.

Other Guidelines The area behind the teacher’s desk is off-limits to students without the express permission of the teacher.

Rule #4 Demonstrate a positive attitude.

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Following Rules will result in...  A stress-free learning environment  A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere  More time to work on assignments

Not Following Rules will result in...  1 st Verbal Warning  2 nd Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention  3 rd Disciplinary Office Referral

Severity Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is deliberately disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom Behavior Expectations Read it Sign it

Classroom Procedures

Entering the Room  Please enter quietly.  Have a seat.  Take out your materials.  Review the agenda.  Begin bellwork assignment.

When you are tardy...  Enter quietly.  Hand your office slip directly to me. Do not place it on my desk or projector stand.  If you do not have an office slip… go get one!  Have a seat quietly and take out your materials.

Where’s Waldo?  Papers with no names will be put on the Waldo Board.  You will be expected to prove the paper is yours.

After an Excused Absence  It is your responsibility to ask me about any missed work.  You are still responsible for the ACT bellwork for missed days.  You will receive an extension of EXACTLY the number of days you were absent. Work not turned in on time will be recorded as a 0. Make-up tests: 3:30p.m.

Student Responsibility Card This is for students who do not have assigned work when it is due.  Fill it out.  Sign and date it.  Turn it in with the homework papers.

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

Activities  Work on make-up work.  Work on unfinished assignments for other classes.  Read a novel.  Draw/color.  Sleep  Talk  Play games on phone/device

Turning in Papers  Papers should be turned in in the clear “mailbox” on my desk.  1 st period top shelf  2 nd period – middle shelf  4 th period – bottom shelf  Once papers are graded, they will be returned to you in your mailbox at the back of the classroom. Check frequently.

Classroom Discussions  PLEASE participate.  I want to hear what you have to say.  Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.  If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving Around the Room  You must ask permission.  Do not ask during a classroom discussion or lecture unless it is an emergency.

Leaving the Classroom  Only 1 person is allowed out of the room at a time.  You MUST have a pass with you or you may not leave.  If you want to go to another teacher’s room you must ALREADY have a pass from that teacher.  You must sign out on the exit sheet any time you leave the room.  Nobody may leave during Channel One for ANY reason.

Food & Drink  Food is not allowed in the classroom. You are given ample opportunities to eat in the cafeteria and get snacks between classes. Food seen open in the classroom will be thrown away.  Drinks are allowed, preferably in resealable containers. If there is an issue with spills, this can be revoked at any time.  Do not ask to go to the snack or drink machine. The answer is NO.  Food and drink of any kind are not allowed in the computer lab, or near the computers in the classroom.

Class 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.

“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.  Library/Media Center  Special guests  Progress Reports  Working Cooperatively  Drills  Intercom Announcements  Assemblies  Substitute Teacher

Have an awesome year! Mr. Stone I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed!