1. Procedures and Guidelines Welcome to Mrs. Reed’s Classroom

2. Am I in the right room?

3. Where am I supposed to sit?

4. Who is this teacher as a person?

5. Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes!!! Always.

6. What will I be doing this year?

7. How will I be graded?

8. What are the rules in this classroom? Be Courteous Be Prepared Be on Time Follow ALL Policies and Procedures

9. Mrs. Reed’s Classroom Guidelines Procedures

10. Guideline # 1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings.

11. Daily Bell Work

12. Guideline # 2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

13. Guideline # 3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

14. Guideline # 4 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

15. Guideline # 5 Follow all procedures and policies in the CCHS and Christian County Schools handbooks.

16. Guidelines Infraction Notice Read it Sign it Keep it until the end of class

17. Following Guidelines will result in… Verbal acknowledgement A stress-free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

18. Not Following Guidelines will result in… 1 st –Warning and documentation 2 nd –Action Plan and Parental Involvement 3 rd –Disciplinary Referral

19. Mrs. Reed’s Action Plan 1. What’s the problem? 2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors) 3. What plan will you use to solve the problem? Sign and date and get parent signature

20. Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity against someone, fights, damages school property, (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher), and any other safety issue will be sent to ICE and will be written up IMMEDIATELY.

21. Classroom Procedures Explained Rehearsed Reinforced

22. Entering the Room Please enter quietly Have a seat in your assigned desk Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin Bell Work assignment

23. When you are tardy…. Enter quietly Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk Unexcused: Sign tardy log on the clipboard Have a seat and take out your materials

24. Getting Your Attention I will… Stand in front of the class Wait for everyone to be quiet Begin speaking

25. Paper Heading Placed on all assignments

27. Finish Classwork Early What do I do next?

28. Activities Work on unfinished English assignments. Read your “Choice” novel Review your vocabulary words Start working on tonight’s homework Work on one of the Bingo writings

29. After an Excused Absence Check with a classmate Copy the homework Retrieve or ask for any handouts Sign the Absence sheet

30. Turning in Papers When asked, pass your paper to the front of the row. I will collect from each row. Or….turn your folder in to the drop box.

31. Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate. I want to hear what you have to say. Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion. If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

32. Moving Around the Room Stay in your assigned seat. You must ask permission. Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

33. Cell Phones Outside the door I will post the color code that designates cell phone use for the day. Green means that we will be using our cell phones or iPad for research or dictionary.com, if you are on any other application you will receive an automatic zero Orange means we will not have our phones out for any reason. If you have your phone out on these days it is a automatic zero for class participation.

34. Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell. Do not start packing prior conclusion of class assignments. Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you.

35. Special Procedures These will be introduced on a “as needed” basis. Library Computer Lab Special Guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill/Tornado Procedures Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher

36. “I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed! Have an awesome year!” --Mrs. Reed