1. Class Procedures What are they?

2. Entering class  Enter class quietly  Go directly to your assigned seat. Be in your seat when the bell rings.  Get ready for work. Pencil sharpened, paper & notebook, folder ready.

3. During Instructions: What am I supposed to be doing?  Listen to the teacher with full attention  Stay in your seat.  No pencil sharpening, talking or whispering. Listen for what you are to learn  Don’t write during instructions. Time later for note taking

4. Instructions:contd  Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. Don’t yell across the room  Ask questions related to the instructions or subject. Other kinds of questions can be handled later  Make sure you understand the concept, task or instructions. Can you explain it to someone else?

5. Instructions:  If you don’t understand, ask questions. Begin by stating what part you don’t understand.  Not understanding because you were not listening is not acceptable.

6. While you are working:  Stay on task. Work without talking across the room.  Make sure you read or listen to directions about your work.  If you don’t understand, ask for help from those at your table. If no one understands, raise your hand to ask teacher to come to table to explain

7. Working:  Respect each other and be friendly. For 90 days, we are a team. We all need to work together to get the job done.  Talking should be no louder than a whisper.(6” voices)  Stay in your seat unless you have asked permission (raise hand to ask teacher) or it is part of your job description  Use time wisely. Put forth best effort to finish quality work on time.

8. Dismissal  Clean your work area. Trash goes into the trashcan or recycling bin.  Wait for Ms Baxter to dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss you.  Stay in your seat until bell rings.  After you are given permission to leave, push your chair in and leave quietly.

9. Hall Passes  You will receive a ticket for 6 passes for the semester. Once they are gone, you get no more. Use of a pass after the 6 results in detention.  No ticket, no pass.

10. If you are absent  Get assignments from tablemates and check the table folder for handouts. Do the work at home.  It is your responsibility to find out what you missed.

11. Class Rules  1. On time & in your seat when bell rings.  2. Stay in your seat unless you have permission  3. No playing  4. No food, drinks, candy  5. Respect others & their property  Remember the guidelines!

12.  Remember our guidelines: Always do the right thing Treat others the way you want to be treated Always take responsibility for what you do Learn something new everyday