Robin T. Dowdy Language Arts Teacher Stewart Middle School Douglasville, GA 30134

Welcome to Mrs. Dowdy’s Classroom with Procedures & Guidelines

Am I in the right room? Mrs. Dowdy’s class Room A107

Where am I supposed to sit?

Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes, always!!!

What will I be doing this year? Reading Writing Speaking Listening

How will I be graded?

Mrs. Dowdy’s Contract Guidelines Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

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

Mrs. Dowdy’s Literature Lounge Today’s Special Bellwork: “ The most fascinating thing that happened to me this summer was….”

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

Guideline #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4 Treat each person in this room with dignity and respect.

Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Douglas County Schools Handbook.

Special Guideline 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.

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

Guideline Infraction Notice

Following Guidelines will result in: Verbal Acknowledgement A Stress free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in: 1st Verbal Warning 2nd Parent Phone Call 3rd Classroom Isolation 4th Referral and Removal

Severe Clause 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.

Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce! Classroom Procedures Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

Entering the room Please enter quietly Have a seat Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin bell work assignment

When you are tardy Enter quietly Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk Unexcused: See Mrs. Dowdy at the end of class. Have a seat and take out your materials

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

Paper Heading MLA Format Place on all homework assignments

After an excused absence Go to the homework notebook Copy the homework Retrieve any handouts Sign the notebook

Student Responsibility Card This is for students who don’t have the assigned Homework Use a sheet of your own notebook paper. Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”

What Do I Do Next? Activities Work on unfinished English assignments Read your “choice” novel Review vocabulary words Start working on tonight's homework We work from bell to bell.

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 stack them in the center of your desk groups. I will come by and collect all stacks

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 unless it is an emergency

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 with: “Have a nice day”

“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis Library/Media Center Computer Lab Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

Mrs. Dowdy Have a fabulous year! Remember… I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too! Have a fabulous year! Mrs. Dowdy