You are a THINKER Mrs. Faison-johnson 8th Grade Social Studies Class Rules & procedures (Classroom Culture)

CLASSROOM QUIZ What is the name of your team? Who is your science teacher? Who is your LA teacher? Who is your math teacher?

class Rules Come to class prepared and ready to learn Respect yourself, others & property Use Appropriate language Stay in your seat Raise your hand & wait for acknowledgement before speaking TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LEARNING!!!!!

consequences First warning Second Warning Silent Lunch Parent phone call Team Conference Administrative Contact

A Lowe’s Grove Dream Thinker is someone who… Conducts themselves with pride and has integrity. Pride: having a sense of high esteem Integrity: doing what is right at all time; even when you think no one is looking b. Is positive even when others are negative You are a Thinker!

Represent the good standards of our team inside and outside of the classroom. Helps those in need. A peacemaker rather than a troublemaker. Follows directions. A leader of good morals not a follower of bad judgment.

Mrs. Faison-Johnson Law’s You will line up outside the classroom in a straight line and when signaled go to your seats Once you are in the classroom sit in your assigned seat, take out your supplies (homework, homework log, paper, writing utensils) Neatly copy the homework from the board in your LGMS homework log Copy and complete your Do Now silently; there is no talking during the Do Now When you have finished your warm-up place your writing utensil on your table signifying that you are done.

You are a Dream Seeker! CLASSROOM JOBS The class work manager will collect all papers and place them in the class work bin. The pencil sharpener manager will collect all pencils that need to be sharpened and sharpen them at the beginning of the period. At the end of class make sure all of your books are stacked at the top right portion of your table. All trash should be placed in the waste bin. The Desk Manager will inspect all areas and dismissal will follow. You are a Dream Seeker!

When we working in a group remember to: When visitors are in our classroom continue to do your work and be respectful. Remember we want our visitor(s) to leave our class saying “those thinkers are excellent students!” When we working in a group remember to: talk at a low level Complete your task Listen to everyone’s opinion Stay on task (discuss on class work only)

Class Webpage: http://mrsfaisonsocialstudies.weebly.com/ My Grading Policy My Homework Policy Participation 10% Warm ups 5% Quizzes 15% Class work/ Homework 25% Test 25% Projects 20% Total = 100% Homework is placed in the same location on the board daily. Homework is given at least several times a week. Homework will be recorded in the LGMS homework log daily. Any student who has not completed their homework will risk receiving a low grade in the class. Class Webpage: http://mrsfaisonsocialstudies.weebly.com/

Being Prepared for Class: Movement in Class All students must come to class prepared with all their materials. Students can’t go to their lockers whenever they please so make sure you have all needed materials. For this class, you will need your 3-ring binder, paper, a blue or black pen or pencil and your homework log. No other color pen is acceptable and you will not receive credit for assignments written in colors other than what is permitted. You must be in your seat unless you have been given permission to move around the room. Once I start talking, the class is beginning and you should be in your seat. When we are in classroom discussion or lesson mode, you must raise your hand, wait for me to recognize you, and then ask permission to move around. If you need to sharpen your pencil during a class time, then you need permission first. You are a Thinker!

You are a Thinker! MAKE UP / LATE WORK ABSENT If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to get any missing assignments/notes and make up any tests or quizzes that you missed. Late Work: Late work will not be accepted after the chapter test is taken. If you do turn in an assignment late, you are still able to redo the assignment until you master the concept. All late work must be turned into the “Late Work” tray. Please turn late work into the tray marked “Late,” even if it is absent work You are a Thinker!

Success is the only option in this class! CLASS DISMISSAL LEAVING THE ROOM The clock, or bell does not dismiss the class. You will be dismissed after all materials have been collected, the room is clean and the class is quiet. You will not be given a pass to the next class so move quickly and quietly when you are told to get ready to leave the class. When it is time, I will tell you to line up and you will be dismissed.   Students will not be allowed to leave the room except for an emergency. Class time is not the time to call parents, go to you lockers or go to the bathroom. If you must leave the room, I will write you a pass. When the student is out of the room, they must go quickly and quietly to their destination and return to the room as soon as possible. Success is the only option in this class!

ADDITIONAL CLASS PROCEDURES Pencil Loan Class Paper Homework Turn in Coming in classroom Back of the Room (OFF LIMITS) Refrigerator/Microwave Bathroom Breaks Locker Breaks

TARDIES 1st warning 2nd phone call home 3rd team consequence FINAL write up

Lowe’s Grove Mantra: At Lowe’s Grove Middle School, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you came from, what matters is who you can become and where you can go.

You are truly on the best team at LGMS You are truly on the best team at LGMS! I sincerely care about you and your academic SUCCESS. Today marks a new beginning at LGMS. We are starting a new school year filled with endless possibilities and fun! The Best Team!