Classroom Policies and Procedures Mathematics Mrs. Driesch

Classroom Policies and Procedures

MathematicsMrs. Driesch

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Welcome to My Classroom!

A few things about me:I grew up in West Hartford and

live in Old LymeI am the oldest of four childrenI enjoy skiing, yoga, and

readingMy favorite color is greenI really enjoy math!

Classroom Expectations


You can expect me to:• be prepared at the start of each class• treat all of my students with respect• accept your individual differences• develop a comfortable learning

environment • explain mathematical concepts to the

best of my ability• help you realize how you learn best• help you learn to work cooperatively

with others• attempt to make the class informative,

interesting, and enjoyable• prepare you for the CMT• be available for extra help


You are expected to:(Classroom Rules)

• Respect yourself, your teacher, your peers, and your surroundings

• Come to class on time with a positive attitude and the materials that you need for learning

• Follow directions• Stay Seated• Keep your hands, feet, and materials to

yourself• Put forth your best effort in all that you do• Have Fun!


Consequences:Expectations are in place to ensure that a safe and

comfortable learning environment exists. When these expectations are not being met, the following consequences may be issued:

1st offense: Warning (verbal or written)2nd offense: Classroom Consequence (move seat,

behavior sheet last student to leave the room, etc.)3rd offense: Detention or Behavior Situation Sheet;

possible phone call home

Extreme circumstances that compromise the safety of oneself or others may require an immediate detention or

removal from the classroom.


Behavior Situation SheetAt times it may become necessary

for students to reflect upon classroom behavior that does not reflect the five core ethical values (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness and Courage)

Students should be thoughtful in an attempt to identify the problem that is occurring in class and how it can be fixed.

When a student accumulates three Behavior Situation Sheets he/she will be assigned a detention.


Rewards

Just as negative behaviors incur consequences, positive behaviors may incur rewards including the following:

• Listening to music during lesson practice

• Choice time• Sit at teacher desk• Choose seat for a class• Stickers, pencils, erasers

Daily Procedures


Daily Schedule

• Warm-up Activity• Questions and Review• Daily agenda• Teacher Instruction/

Discussion/Group Activity• Independent/Partnered

Practice• Closure


When you enter my classroom you should:

• enter quickly and quietly• pick up any materials that have been left on

the counter for you• check the board or easel for announcements• sharpen pencils if necessary• sit in your assigned seat • take out the assignment that is due • begin the daily warm-up activity• wait quietly and patiently for instructions• decide whether you have any questions or

concerns to bring up during the daily review


Dismissal

• When class is over please stay seated and quiet for last minute instructions

• Occasionally you will be able to pack up beforehand; however, you may not line up at the door! (Those who line up at the door will be the last students to leave the classroom)


TardinessIt is your responsibility to make it to class on time! Tardiness to class is a disruption of the

learning environment.

You have two minutes to pass from class to class You should be in the classroom by the

time your class is scheduled to begin. Students who arrive after instruction may be

given a consequence. Students who are chronically tardy will be referred to the office.

You should be seated and working on your warm-up activity until given further instructions

(We will practice this for the first two weeks of school)


Tardy Policy: (according to your student handbook)

• Students who arrive after 7:20 are considered tardy and should report to the office.

• Three tardies within a thirty-day calendar period will result in lunch detention.

• Excessive tardies to school will result in progressive disciplinary action by the administration.


If you are late…

• Come in quietly• If you have a pass, leave it on

the teacher’s desk• Assimilate into the class in the

least disruptive way possible• At the end of class, approach

the teacher to explain your tardiness. If you did not have a pass, you will be issued a consequence.


What to do if you are absent:

• Check on-line or call a friend to get the missing assignment. If you can, attempt the assignment.

• Check the appropriate “While you were out…” box upon your return.

• All homework is due one day after your return to school

• If you missed any class work, the teacher will let you know what you need to make-up

• All missed classwork must be handed in by the end of the week


Independent Work

• Most classes will include independent work that will challenge you and allow you to practice new skills

• Unless otherwise stated, you are expected to work quietly, on your own

• I will circulate around the room to answer questions and assist with difficulties

• Please wait patiently for assistance


Cooperative Learning:

• When we are working on a cooperative activity, you will move your desk into designated clusters

• Each student will have a specific job for that day, which will be assigned by the teacher or determined as a group

• You will receive a participation grade for that class, which will be a zero if you do not complete your job or you make it impossible for a peer to complete his/her job


Materials• There is a designated area for materials

available to students. Please do not take materials from other areas of the classroom (especially the teacher’s desk)

• If you use any of these materials, please return them before leaving the classroom or you may lose the privilege of borrowing supplies

• When materials are passed out during class, you will be given specific instructions on what to do for the collection of those materials

• Mathematical tools have an intended purpose. You will be instructed on how to use these tools and may only use them in the indicated manner.


Distruptions:As already stated, students should remain seated at all times unless otherwise instructed. However, there are a few scenarios in which students may quietly get up from their seats without permission:

• to use a tissue• to get an emergency pencil (if your

pencil breaks when a teacher or student is talking, you can get up and exchange your pencil for a sharpened one)

• to sharpen a pencil at the beginning of class or during a quiet work time


Homework:• Homework will be assigned most nights• It is your responsibility to put forth your best effort

and attempt each problem• Each day your homework will be checked for

completion. Occasionally, homework will also be corrected and graded to check for understanding.

• If there is work to be shown, you must show it to receive full credit

• Homework quizzes will be given so you need to date and number the problems appropriately

• If you have an excused absence you are allowed to hand in the assignment one day after your return

• If your homework is not completed on the date that it is due, you will get a stamp in your agenda and you must fill out a pink slip form to indicate that you have not fulfilled your responsibility as a student.

• Failure to complete homework assignments may result in a teacher detention.

Academic Evaluation


Types of Assessment:

• Tests• Quizzes• Checks• Activities• Labs• Projects• Homework• Participation


Grading Policy• Each graded assignment will be given a point value. A student’s

accumulated point value will be totaled at the end of the marking period and a percentage of the total possible points will be calculated

• All graded assignments will remain filed in a folder in the classroom. Students will be instructed how to fill out the attached assignment sheet.

• Graded Assignment folders can go home at any time upon request

• In general, tests will be worth more points than quizzes• Graded assignments will be assigned a point value that

correlates to the amount of time that was dedicated to the assignment

• The Following scale will be used to determine letter grades for each trimester:

100-97=A+ 96-93=A 92-90=A-89-87=B+ 86-83=B 82-80=B-79-77=C+ 76-73=C 72-70=C-69-67=D+ 66-63=D 62-60=D-

59 and below =F


Retake ConditionsYou may retake one test (to improve upon a poor score) per quarter subject to the following conditions:– The retake must be taken no more than five

days after the original was returned– The highest score that can be earned is an

70%– If the retake is lower, the retake score will

still count– A student may not have missed more than one

homework assignment on the material leading up to the test

– If a student received more than one zero or does not make up the zero, he/she is not eligible for a retake

Special Conditions


When you need to leave the classroom…

• You must fill in the passport page in your agenda.

• I will sign the passport and you may proceed to your destination. If you are using the restroom, you may leave the agenda on your desk. Otherwise, you must bring your agenda with you.

• You should use the bathroom between classes. In an emergency situation, you may use the restroom during a non-instructional time. Those who abuse the bathroom policy may lose privileges.


If you suddenly feel ill…

• Tell your teacher immediately• Let him/her know if you need to go

to the nurse or restroom• Let him/her know if you need an

escort to the nurse


When the fire alarm sounds…

• Stay calm and quiet• Follow your teacher outside using the

door between the Science and Social Studies Classroom

• Line up in designated space• Listen for attendance• Remain there until you are told to move• Walk quickly and quietly into the

classroom• Sit down and listen for further

instructions


If the school goes into lock-down mode…

• Stay calm and silent• Move away from windows and

doors• Sit on the floor so that no one

in the hallway would be able to identify that the room is occupied

• Wait for further instructions


When there is an intercom

announcement…

Stop what you are doing and listen! Any announcement that is made during a class

holds some type of urgency; all student’s must be able to

hear it!


When there are guests in the classroom…

• You may smile and greet the guests

• You should continue to follow directions and follow general classroom procedures (this is also true if there is a phone call to the classroom)

• Guests are usually there to observe your success. Impress them!


When you have a substitute teacher…

• All policies and procedures must be followed

• Assist this teacher to the best of your ability

• Individuals who do not cooperate will receive an immediate consequence upon the teacher’s return. (Repeat offenders will be referred to the office)


Thank you!

The outlined policies and procedures are in place to help our classroom run smoothly and to maximize learning.It may seem that there is much to remember, but after a few weeks, all of this will become second nature!

Are there any other policies or procedures that you think would create a more positive learning environment?


Your First Assignment:I am hoping to link this PowerPoint Presentation to my class page so that you will be able to review it with your parents.

“I,_________, have reviewed the classroom policies and procedures for Mrs. Driesch’s math class. I agree to uphold these policies and procedures for the entire 2009-2010 school year.”

(Sign your name and date)

This signed sheet should remain in the notes section of your notebook for the remainder of the school year!!!

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Classroom Policies and Procedures Mathematics Mrs. Driesch