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English III Room W245 Cordova High School Mrs. J. Jones English III Room W245 Cordova High School

Who is Mrs. Jones?

What are we doing this year?

Mrs. Jones’ Classroom Contract Guidelines Procedures

Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the tardy bell rings.

Guideline #2 Bring ALL books and required materials to class AND take them with you when you leave.

Guideline #3 Treat each person in this classroom with dignity and respect. Do NOT use ANY profanity.

Guideline #4 Follow instructions the FIRST time they are given. Listen carefully to ALL directions.

Guideline #5 Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged before speaking. [Acknowledged=Mrs. Jones calling your name]

Guideline #6 Absolutely NO food, drink, gum, or candy permitted.

Guideline #7 This is NO COMPLAINING ZONE!!! This means there will be no complaining for any reason. Everything I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No Complaining Zone” this year.

Guideline Infraction Notice Guideline Infraction Notice

Guideline Infraction Notice Read it Sign it Keep it until the end of class

Following Guidelines will result in . . Verbal acknowledgement A stress-free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere Rewards/Incentives

Not Following Guidelines will result in . . . Warning and documentation Action Plan Parental Contact/Conference Disciplinary Referral

Mrs. Jones’s Action Plan   1. What’s the problem?  2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors) 3. What plan will you use to solve the problem? ______________________ Date ________________________ ________________________ Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Severe Clause Any student who 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 Mrs. Jones English III

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

When you are tardy . . . Have a seat and take out Go to Attendance for tardy slip Enter Classroom quietly Place tardy slip in basket in front of the room Excused or Unexcused: Sign Tardy sheet Have a seat and take out your materials.

Tardy to Class Students are expected to be in their 1st period/designated areas and seated by 7:15 a.m. Students with multiple (more than one) tardies in a day will be seen by the grade level administrator for more further consequences based on progressive discipline. Consequences Detention (If no show, then student will receive a Saturday School. If there are multiple no shows, then further progressive discipline measures will be issued.) Parent Conference 1 Day ISS 2 Days ISS Continued progressive discipline measures including suspension

MLA Paper Heading-Sample *Place on ALL Assignments Jane Doe Mrs. Jones English III-1st Period 10 August 2015 *This is in the top right corner of your paper

You’ve been Pink-Slipped! Date: _____________________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Class Section:_______________________ You’ve been Pink-Slipped! Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a student. Missing Assignment: ____________________________________________ I do not have my homework today because: _____ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class. _____ I chose not to do my homework. _____ I forgot to do my homework. _____ I did not have the appropriate materials at home. _____ Other—please explain below. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature _______________________________________

I WAS ABSENT, WHAT DO I DO?? COPY ASSIGNMENT/INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSENT DAY RETRIEVE ANY HANDOUTS SIGN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM IN ABSENT BINDER

Turning in Papers Place your paper on the desk next to you. [LEFT SIDE] If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left. Mrs. Jones will tell a volunteer to place it in the specific folder of the day.

Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate. I want to hear what you have to say. Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. Follow Guidelines for specific discussion types-Socratic Seminar and Philosophical Chairs. 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 unless it is an emergency.

Class Dismissal “You’re dismissed. Have a great day!” Mrs. Jones dismisses you, not the bell. Do not start packing up prior to the bell. Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with “You’re dismissed. Have a great day!”

From Mrs. Jones… Your past doesn’t determine your future! I expect you to do great things in this class and know the potential is inside each one of you!

Brief Review of Costa’s Levels of Questioning