1. Classroom Procedures
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2. Before entering the classroom
Students will silently form two straight lines with all students facing forward if classroom door is closed when the bell rings.
Quietly wait for Mrs. Maye or guest teacher to open the classroom door.

3. Entering the classroom
Quietly
Walk to your assigned seat
Take a seat
Take out your supplies
Place your book bag on or under your desk
Begin the dispatch

4. Dispatch Criteria Each dispatch is worth 5 points.
In order to receive full points, you must copy the question, show your work and have an answer.
The dispatch is an independent activity, so NO TALKING during the dispatch.
Always TRY your best on the dispatch problems.

5. Tardiness
I expect you to be in your seat and working on your dispatch before the tardy bell rings.
Three(3) tardies = “U” in cooperation
Sign-in on the TARDY LOG located in the back of the room and quietly walk to your assigned seat.

6. Dismissal The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell.
Teacher will dismiss the class by rows,
checking for clean desks and floor area. Take all items with you (books, PE clothes,etc). If you leave anything behind, it will be sent to the lost in found or it will be trashed by the end of the day!
Everyone in the row must be ready in order for the row to be dismissed.

7. Passes Passes will not be given during class.
Take care of business during the five minute passing time or during lunch.
Each student will receive ONE BATHROOM PASS per semester. If you choose to not use the pass, it can be redeemed for 10 extra points at the end of the semester.

8. Sharpening Sharpen pencils before class only.
No pencil sharpener is available during class time.
Bring your own covered sharpener
Sharpen pencils at your desk and not on the floor.

9. Absent Procedures
When absent, it is your responsibility to check with a classmate or with Mrs. Maye for assignments that you need to make-up.
Always check the side file cabinet for activity sheets that must be glued into your notebook.
Have an in-class math buddy that you can contact regarding assignments when you are absent.

10. Homework Collection
Homework will be completed in your Interactive Notebook.
All homework assignments must have a title and a date.
Homework will be checked everyday using the Homework sheet for completion
Homework Points:
10 Completed all problems in the assignment.
05 Completed half of the assignment.
0 Did not complete the assignment.
Homework will be corrected in class by YOU, using red ink only.
Use corrected homework to study for quizzes, tests, and assessments.

11. Interactive Math Notebook
Mistakes are ok! That is how we learn.
Fill in table of contents everyday!
Pages must be glued in correctly.
Take PRIDE in your work!
All missed pages must be completed.
DO NOT rip out pages!

12. Cornell Notes All information given to you goes on the right side.
Questions go on the left side. Work on creating higher level thinking questions.
Summary must be 2-3 sentences only.
In order to receive full credit for Cornell Notes, the questions and summary sections must be complete.

13. Turning in Classwork
All class work will be completed in your Interactive Notebook.
All assignments must have a title, a date and be corrected in red ink.
Use corrected classwork to study for quizzes, tests, and assessments.

14. Talking in Class Use indoor voices in the classroom
Remain silent while working independently.
Only get out of your seat with permission.
Students must always raise their hand, and wait for Mrs. Maye to call on them before speaking out or leaving their seat.

15. Be Respectful!
Stop whatever you are doing when you hear the PA system. No talking during announcements.
Do not talk to visitors unless they are here to see you.
Continue working quietly when Mrs. Maye is talking to a guest.

16. Inappropriate Behavior
Consequences

17. Inappropriate Behavior
Coming in the classroom too loud
Consequence
Go out and re-enter the room

18. Inappropriate Behavior
Trash on the floor
Consequence
Pick up all trash

19. Inappropriate Behavior
Gum chewing
Food in the classroom
Beverages
Consequences
Immediately throw gum, food, or drink away

20. Inappropriate Behavior
No supplies
Consequence
Parent note home or phone call home

21. Inappropriate Behavior
Play – fighting
Talkative
Disruptive
Consequence
Phone call home, Lunch detention or Parent conference

22. Inappropriate Behavior
Electronic devices
(cell phones, ipods, mp3 players, etc.)
Consequence
Confiscated and returned only to a parent and or guardian.

23. I’m done, Now what?
If you finish your work early or you have some “down" time, you are to update your table of contents or review your notes by adding color, highlighting, underlining, boxing the important things.
Always make sure you are ready for the next NOTEBOOK CHECK!

24. All class work, homework, Cornell Notes, and dispatches must be completed in pencil only. All Problems of the Month must be typed.

25. Math About Me (page _______)
5 number facts about myself
5 pictures to illustrate each fact
5 colors or more

26. (page _______) Dispatches: Week of August 31, 2015
Monday, 8/31
Wednesday, 9/2
Thursday, 9/3
Minimum Day
Friday, 9/4
No School