1. Miss Stewart Classroom Policies and Procedures August 19, 2009 English I & II

2. Truth or Lies Divide into groups of three and decide which statements are true and which ones are false. Each group may only ask the teacher one question and they may not ask the teacher a direct question regarding one of the statements. Three of the statements are true, and three are false.

3. Truth or Lies I am a second year English teacher at Hamilton learning academy. I am a second year English teacher at Hamilton learning academy. I have traveled to Korea, Japan and Jamaica. I have traveled to Korea, Japan and Jamaica. I am an only child. I am an only child. I have a fear of flying. I have a fear of flying. I have a dog as a pet. I have a dog as a pet. I am in graduate school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I am in graduate school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

4. Classroom Rules Continued Students are not allowed on my desk or behind it. Students are not allowed on my desk or behind it. Students will use inside voices only in the classroom. Students will use inside voices only in the classroom. Students will not talk while I am talking. Students will not talk while I am talking. No gum, food or drinks allowed. No gum, food or drinks allowed.

5. Classroom Rules Students will not interrupt the learning of others. Students will not answer the door or telephone, for any reason. Students will not answer the door or telephone, for any reason. No profanity or horse playing. No profanity or horse playing. No sagging. No sagging.

6. Daily Procedures Students will enter the classroom quietly, sharpen pencils and get their notebooks off of the shelf. Students will be seated and begin writing in their notebook about the topic of the day using the CSRQ method. Students will enter the classroom quietly, sharpen pencils and get their notebooks off of the shelf. Students will be seated and begin writing in their notebook about the topic of the day using the CSRQ method. Once students have completed daily work, they are to select a book or novel from the shelf and read quietly. Once students have completed daily work, they are to select a book or novel from the shelf and read quietly. Return pencils to the student workstation at the end of the period. Return pencils to the student workstation at the end of the period. Leave all assignments in your folder and place folders back on the shelf at the end of the class period. Leave all assignments in your folder and place folders back on the shelf at the end of the class period. Make sure books are neatly placed under the desk, trash is picked up and desks are in order. Make sure books are neatly placed under the desk, trash is picked up and desks are in order.

7. Classroom Policies Restrooms: Students will go to the restrooms between class periods. If an emergency arises, students will ask permission, and sign out on the restroom log and take the hall pass labeled restroom. Students will go to the restrooms between class periods. If an emergency arises, students will ask permission, and sign out on the restroom log and take the hall pass labeled restroom.

8. Classroom Policies When students are tardy or late: They will need a pass from wherever they have been or they will not be allowed in the classroom. Skipping class is strongly discouraged. They will need a pass from wherever they have been or they will not be allowed in the classroom. Skipping class is strongly discouraged.

9. Classroom Policies When students are too noisy or when I need your attention: When students are too noisy or when I need your attention: I will ring the bell. That means you need to stop, look at me, and listen. I will ring the bell. That means you need to stop, look at me, and listen.

10. About the chairs Don’t sit in them without permission. Sit in a desk to complete assignments. These chairs are for the purpose of having a relaxed comfortable area for reading. Don’t sit in them without permission. Sit in a desk to complete assignments. These chairs are for the purpose of having a relaxed comfortable area for reading.

11. Make up Work and Missed Assignments It us your responsibility as the student to notify the teacher to get make up or missed assignments. When you are absent you have three days to make up the missed assignment or a zero will be given to you for the assignment. It us your responsibility as the student to notify the teacher to get make up or missed assignments. When you are absent you have three days to make up the missed assignment or a zero will be given to you for the assignment.

12. Computer Policy No one is allowed on the computers without permission. Computers of for the purpose of enhancing your educational experience. Inappropriate use of technology is a category II offense. (four day suspension) No one is allowed on the computers without permission. Computers of for the purpose of enhancing your educational experience. Inappropriate use of technology is a category II offense. (four day suspension)

13. End of the day dismissal Students will wait inside the classroom until they have been released by security. Students will wait inside the classroom until they have been released by security. Walk on the right side of the hallway only. Walk on the right side of the hallway only. Clean up your work area and put all materials away. Clean up your work area and put all materials away.

14. Cell phones and other Electronics IPods, MP3’s and cell phones are not allowed at school. This is a school rule. If found they will be confiscated and turned in to security. A parent will have to come and get the item on the first offense. The second offense, items will be turned in to an administrator and a parent conference will be held. Third offense, the items belongs to Hamilton until the end of the semester or school year. IPods, MP3’s and cell phones are not allowed at school. This is a school rule. If found they will be confiscated and turned in to security. A parent will have to come and get the item on the first offense. The second offense, items will be turned in to an administrator and a parent conference will be held. Third offense, the items belongs to Hamilton until the end of the semester or school year.

15. Consequences for not following the rules: 1. Warning- student may be asked to change seats or write an essay to address behavior. 1. Warning- student may be asked to change seats or write an essay to address behavior. 2. Student Conference-The teacher and the student will discuss behaviors and create a plan to resolve the issues. 2. Student Conference-The teacher and the student will discuss behaviors and create a plan to resolve the issues. 3. Parent Contact-If the behavior continues, a parent will be contacted by phone and a 3. Parent Contact-If the behavior continues, a parent will be contacted by phone and a conference may be requested before the student is allowed to return to the classroom. conference may be requested before the student is allowed to return to the classroom. 4. Referral-The student will be referred for out of school suspension or barred from the classroom. 4. Referral-The student will be referred for out of school suspension or barred from the classroom.

16. Miss Stewart’s expectations Students are expected to actively participate in class and group discussions. Students are expected to actively participate in class and group discussions. Students are expected to make up any work missed. Students are expected to make up any work missed. Students are expected to be on time for class, ready to learn. Students are expected to be on time for class, ready to learn. Students are expected to respect the opinion of others. Students are expected to respect the opinion of others. Students are expected to follow directions given from all adults. Students are expected to follow directions given from all adults.

17. My personal commitment to every student: I will do my part as your teacher to maintain an environment that is safe and conducive for every student to learn. I will do my part as your teacher to maintain an environment that is safe and conducive for every student to learn.

18. Any Questions? Once again welcome, and lets have a great year. Once again welcome, and lets have a great year. Please sign your syllabus for this class and place it in your folder. Do not write on these folders. My facebook:Christian Stewart My email:Christian.Stewart@lrsd.org