Mrs. Olde’s Class Procedures/Survival Guide Back to School Strength * Tolerance * Responsibility * Integrity * Knowledge * Empathy

Class Code Of Conduct RESPECT: Everyone and everything EVERYONE: Must participate ALWAYS: Come prepared

Entering The Classroom Please line up outside the classroom and wait to be greeted by your teacher. You MAY NOT enter the room until your teacher has opened the classroom door. Have your signature page out and open as you enter the room. Once you have been greeted, quietly enter the classroom and sit in your assigned seat. The first thing you need to do is take out your planner to write down the homework assignment. Homework will almost ALWAYS be collected at the beginning of class. Begin working on Warm-up or Opener.

Asking A Question Raise your hand before speaking. Wait to be called on to answer.

We Need Your Attention…. Classroom quiet signal: countdown! Stop…Look…Listen All Eyes On Me!

Directions For Assignments Directions for all assignments will be given by the teacher and/or written on the board, and most directions will also posted on our team website and Edmodo. Always reread directions before beginning an assignment.

Heading On Papers In the upper right hand corner of all papers, please write the following: First and last name Date Class period

Upon Completion of an Assignment Check Your Work Before Turning It In! Ask yourself is it………. –Complete –Correct –Neat –Does it have the correct heading? –Did you show pride in your work? –Is it your own work?

Academic Integrity Cheating/Plagiarism Policy Cheating will result in the following consequences: –Student will receive a zero. –Phone call home will be made. –A drop in citizenship grade. * The person who allows someone to copy their work is just as guilty of cheating as the person who copies the work. Use INTEGRITY and this will not be an issue you have to worry about!

Obtaining Your Absent Work If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the makeup work. You must come in on your own time. That means; before school, advisory, during lunch, or after school. Do not ask for absent work during class time. Students have one additional day for each day of an excused absence to turn in assignments per Washoe County School District Policy.

Late Work Policy Homework is expected to be turned in on time; usually at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be accepted under the following conditions: –Turned in prior to unit test/assessment for 60% –Homework pass is being used properly BEFORE unit test/assessment

Class Discussions “Accountable Talk” will be used for most class discussions. General rules for accountable talk: For a given question, only the first student may say, “I believe….because”. After that, everyone has to respond by agreeing, disagreeing, building upon, or questioning the responses of others. The teacher may call on students or help to clarify a student’s ideas.

Accountable Talk I believe_____because… I want to agree with ____because… I would like to build on what ___said… I would like to disagree with what ___said.. I need clarification on… In other words, what you said was… Can you give me an example? I can give you an example of that…

Leaving The Classroom – Sign Out Sheet During class, all students must obtain permission before leaving the classroom. Once permission is given, complete the “Pass Log” located at the bottom of your planner for that day. Have the teacher sign your pass. Complete the sign out sheet located in the classroom. Sign back in upon your return to class. Violations of the sign out procedures will result in a loss of privileges.

Getting Needed Materials/Sharpening Pencils Students will have the privilege of sharpening their pencil or obtaining needed materials while working independently in class. Students may only get out of their seats at the appropriate time.

When A School Wide Announcement Is Made All talking and noise stops. Upon completion of the announcement all students will return to their work.

Fire Drills When the alarm sounds all talking/noise stops. Quietly line up at the classroom door. Exit the classroom in an appropriate manner. Proceed to our designated area and line up on the basketball courts – north side of building. Stand quietly in line while attendance is being taken. Any inappropriate behaviors will result in an automatic referral to the office!

Substitute in Class… Your very best behavior is expected! Follow the class code of conduct and live the words in the “Strike” Matrix. Consequences of inappropriate behavior: –Phone call home –Drop in social conduct –Office referral –Loss of reward trips and special class privileges

Planners and ID You are expected to bring your planner and ID everyday to every class. At the beginning of class, your teacher will expect you to write the homework in your planner in the Language Arts box. If there is no homework, you will write No Homework. You must have your planner to leave the classroom on a pass. You must have your planner to receive a S.T.R.I.K.E. Signature.

Leaving the Classroom Quietly clean up around your area – including table trays. Put away any materials/resources you may have used. Check to make sure you have all your belongings. Stand behind your chairs pushed in. I know how to tell time, so wait to be dismissed by me!

S..T..R..I..K..E.. S trength… We have self-confidence and determination to succeed. T olerance… We respect others and accept differences. R esponsibility.. We own our actions, decisions, and their outcomes.

S..T..R..I..K..E.. I ntegrity… We do the right thing even when no one else is watching. K nowledge… We are active participants in our education. E mpathy.. We seek to understand the feelings of others.

Mrs. Olde reserves the right to change or add policies/procedures when necessary

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