1. Classroom Rules

2. Wir sprechen Deutsch!
Our classroom is a total immersion environment. You are encouraged to speak as much German as possible and as little English (or any other language) as necessary.

3. Wir sind eine Lerngemeinschaft
We are a learning community in which each student is equally important and where everyone has responsibilities:
To make the learning experience enjoyable and successful
To work together and interact with respect for each other and for individual differences

4. Coming to Class
Be on time!
More than 2 tardies: Loss of privileges

6. Classroom Materials Binder Folder Spiral notebook Composition book
Writing utensils (pen or pencil –
black or blue only!)
Utensil boxes (SHS only)

7. Student’s responsibility!
Binder
Student’s responsibility!
Completed individual three-week learning plans
I can - statements
Learning log
Important resources

8. Folder Stays in the classroom Individual three-week learning plan
Work to be completed
Completed work ready to be reviewed and graded

9. Spiral Notebook
Student’s choice
Writing assignments

10. Composition Book
Student’s choice
Vocabulary
Concepts

11. Electronic Devices
Electronic devices must be turned off and stored away before entering the classroom.
The use of laptops, notebooks, iPhones, iPads etc. is permitted and encouraged at the teacher’s discretion.

12. Getting Ready for Instruction
Quietly walk into the classroom
Get materials ready
Be prepared for an initial oral activity
Study the lesson’s objective and tasks:
Vista dashboard
Individual learning plan (Lernplan) in
the folder
Start working at an assignment or wait for the teacher’s directions

13. During Direct Instruction
Observe hand signs:
1. Teacher’s hand up: Look and
listen!
2. Teacher’s hand dropped: Repeat!

15. Listen to each other
Refrain from having side conversations
Raise hand to make oral contributions

17. Respect materials:
Open and close books quietly!
Cover textbooks and keep them clean
and neat!
Quietly pass out or take materials
Return all materials
Pick up anything you dropped

18. Listen!
Follow directions!
Apply yourselves and do a little more than your best: 110!

20. Homework Homework assignments are part of the learning plan
The purpose of homework is to consistently practice skills
Homework reinforces what was learned in class or prepares for the next class
It is not an option!
Homework counts for 10% of the grade

21. Homework Hall
WAIS has created homework hall to help students meet the goal of completing all homework. Homework Hall is an open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:05-4:05 p.m. A late bus is provided that takes students to the elementary school closest to their home.

22. Tutorials Westchester Academy Before school
After school on Mondays or Tuesdays
(A-Days only)!
Stratford HS
After school on B-Days

23. General Grading Rules Summative Assessments (2/3) 40%
Formative Assessments (6/9) %
Class work/Participation (2/3) %
Independent Study (2/3) %

24. Re-Testing
Students may request to retake summative assessments / tests and quizzes they failed.
They must re-test within three days of making the formal request.
Before re-testing, they are required to attend a tutorial.

26. Using the Restrooms Always use the restroom before you come to class
No RR break the first 15 minutes of class!
You need a pass!

27. After Instruction Gather and pack personal materials
Close utensil boxes
Pick up paper or anything else under your desk
Wait for the dismissal ritual:
- „Tschüs! Bis .....“

28. Leaving the Classroom Quietly and directly leave the classroom
Take personal belongings with you
Act respectfully and responsibly in the hallways

29. Consequences Verbal reminder Verbal warning Conduct mark Conference
Parent contact
Detention
Referral to a counselor
Referral to an administrator

31. Rewards
Verbal praise
Privileges
Parent contact

32. Have a successful and enjoyable year!