Classroom Expectations and Procedures Ms. C. Jones Room 413 6th Grade Science Classroom Expectations and Procedures Ms. C. Jones Room 413

Student Behaviors/Expectations Come in Quietly Take out your conduct card. This is a good time to sharpen your pencils. Write down the homework in your agenda. Start the “Do Now” assignment. Be Prepared Have your materials with you. (Take out last night’s homework.) Be Positive and Polite Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. You would want others to do the same for you! Participate Turn in work on time, and ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST!

Show Respect Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values. Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect. Honor the ideas and opinions of others. Offer to help. Be responsible with property and belongings. Keep all of yourself to yourself at all times. This is our school’s “Hands Off” policy.

What do you do when you come into class? You are to come in quietly, and place your conduct card on your desk. 2. Get all materials out and ready to go (sharpen pencils). 3. Write down homework in your agenda. 4. Start the “Do Now” assignment. 5. Get HW out for me to check. ** Study your notes or read quietly until you are instructed to do otherwise. **

Responsibility for Coursework Bring binder (with agenda and supplies) to class. Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time. All assignments are posted on the board and on the school web site. http://jacksonville.nc.ocm.schoolinsites.com/ Handouts missed due to absence are available in folders on the wall between the desktop computer and the bell schedule.

Grading Policy Grades are based on the following: 25% tests Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Below 60% = F Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible. Grades are based on the following: 25% tests 20% quizzes 20% notebook 20% projects/labs/demonstrations 15% homework Late work is NOT accepted after 1 week or 5 school days. Each day late drops the score of the assignment a 5 points. Expect Ms. Jones to call home to get assignments completed. The minimum grade given on an assignment is a 40.

Cooperative Orderly Responsible Efficient Expectations Classroom Follow directions at first prompt Always raise hand before speaking Orderly Stay in seat at all times Stay on task and participate Responsible Arrive to class on time Have materials needed for class Begin work upon entry Efficient Complete work to the best of your ability Responsible for own belongings

Classroom Procedures Attendance Absentees/leaving early Tardy Make-up Work Announcements Pledge/Anthem/Moment of Silence Student Movement Bathroom/Water Breaks Lockers Headings for papers Finished with work early Dismissals Cues for getting quiet: Volume Levels Lining up Hall Movement Fire/Disaster Drill Agenda Do Nows Homework Science Safety

Welcome to JCMS Have a Great Year! Ms. Jones