Welcome to Mrs. Dobbs’ Classroom Procedures and Guidelines Science Room 607

Will Mrs. Dobbs treat me fairly? Yes, Always!

Guidelines Have all materials needed at your table and be seated when the bell rings. Follow the directions the first time they are given. Stay in your assigned seat unless given permission to move. NO personal grooming during class! Don’t be a BULLY, or a BYSTANDER to bullying!

Classroom Procedures

Why do we need procedures? Procedures are part of life. We follow procedures when we use a phone, get on the school bus, tie your shoes and go through the lunch line. There are procedures for just about EVERYTHING!!! The reason we have procedures in life, is so that people can function in society knowing the acceptable and efficient ways other people do things. There are also procedures in THIS classroom. These procedures establish our classroom culture. Our culture will be one of academic emphasis, positive attitude, cooperative effort and a safe and supportive environment.

Beginning of Class Please enter the classroom quickly and quietly. Make sure that you have all materials needed such as your ISN, Science Starter, pencil, and paper. If you need to sharpen your pencil, please get this done before class starts. Make sure homework assignments are ready to be checked. After you have entered the room, you may NOT leave the room again without permission. Go directly to your seat, get out your Science Starter and be prepared to get started!

When you are tardy . . . Enter quietly. If excused: Bring me your WRITTEN excuse as soon as you enter the classroom. If unexcused: Recorded as such in JCampus Have a seat and get to work.

Getting Your Attention If I say, "Stop talking” or “if you can hear clap twice…” It means… your mouth stops moving, all sound stops coming from your area and your attention goes to ME. I will wait for everyone to be quiet. I will begin speaking.

Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate. If you know the answer, have comment or question, raise your hand and wait to be called. Remember: No calling out. If no one volunteers to answer a question, I will choose a student. He or she will answer the question. 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.

If work has been completed… If your work is to be turned in, then it should go to the appropriate basket for your class period, when it is complete. If you finish early…work on an Early Finisher activity, a Discovery assignment, AR reading, etc.

Sharpening of Pencil. You may sharpen pencil one at a time EXCEPT during Teacher Direct Instruction. If you need to borrow a pencil, you may check one out in exchange of your student ID. If my pencil is not returned, you will be required to pay 10 cents to replace the pencil.

Smart board/Whiteboard I will assign a students to come up and use the board during class time. If you have not been called on, you should not be at the boards OR out of you seat!!! Use of Phone If you need to use the phone to call parent/guardian, you must ask for teacher’s permission first.

Out of Room Policy Restroom Policy YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PLANNER AT ALL TIMES!!!! This planner must be filled out before coming to my desk. Please get your planner out NOW and lets go over how to fill out the planner. My initials must be on the planner for you to leave the room. This also includes going to the restroom. Restroom Policy YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PLANNER AT ALL TIMES!!! You will have to use the adopted restroom policy of the entire 6th grade.

Going to the office, library etc. If the hall pass is at designated place, you can ask permission by raising your hand. Remember: Not on teacher-directed instruction.

Asking to see the nurse. You can ask permission by raising your hand. I will call to inform the nurse and then, give you a note to go see her.

When walking as a group in the halls… Students will walk at voice level 0-1 voice level to their designation, without disrupting others in the halls or in classroom.

When a student is absent… His or her seatmate will… prepare the missed work by completing “Missed Work for Ms. Thompson”, attach all the classwork handouts for that day, staple them together and, place them on the missed work folder.

Scheduled Check Out Please let me know as you enter the classroom. I will be at the door. Quietly raise your hand to get my attention. Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time. If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

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

When there is an announcement… When a school wide announcement is made the students will stop whatever the activity is and listen at voice level 0.

When there is a visitor… Any visitor who comes in the classroom should be treated with respect. If somebody knocks on the door, the student nearest to the door may open it. Students will responds in a polite greeting, listen silently for instruction and or continue working.

When there is drills… Students will calmly and silently follow the procedures of each drill.

Class Dismissal “Have a nice rest of the day!” 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 rest of the day!”

“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis. Library/Media Center Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Assemblies Substitute Teacher Assignment: Does music bother anyone? Turning in Papers: p.190 MLA: Double space for word processed papers Questions: PLEASE ask. No such thing as stupid questions. If you don’t understand, please let me know. Announcements: Complete silence. Resume work.

“I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed! Have an awesome year!” – Mrs. Thompson