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How OurHow OurClassroom Classroom WorksWorks

Desk Clear

All Eyes on Teacher

No Talking

Questions after Explanations

Ready to Learn

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Teacher CreedTeacher Creed

As your teacher, I cannot allow any student to stop me from teaching

As your teacher, I cannot allow any student in this classroom to stop another student from learning.

As your teacher, I can only allow student behavior in this classroom that is in your best interest and the best interest of the class.

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RulesRules

We will follow all class policies and procedures

We will come prepared and ready to learn physically and mentally

We will respect ourselves, others, their property, and ideas

We will follow and enforce all school policies and rules in this class

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Positive Positive ConsequencesConsequences

(Some things we can earn for exemplary (Some things we can earn for exemplary behavior) (subject to teacher discretion)behavior) (subject to teacher discretion)

Good grades and success in my class

CapsulesHomework passDrop a low gradeFree answerCall homeConsideration for

Award NominationsLetters of

Recommendation for scholarships and jobs

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ConsequencesConsequences(Things we can earn for unacceptable (Things we can earn for unacceptable behavior)behavior)

WarningDetention and call home

Referral and Parent conference

3rd referral results in removal from class.

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Immediate ActionImmediate Action

FightingVandalismOvert DefianceStopping class from functioning

Refer directly to Administration for

severe consequences

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Administrative Administrative Support SystemSupport System

May include but is not limited to the following:

DetentionParent ConferenceClass IsolationSuspensionExpulsion

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ProceduresProcedures

Entering Class & BellworkAttendanceTardiesGradingPencil Sharpening /

BathroomAnnouncements & PledgePre-dismissalDismissalHomeworkMake-up workSubstituteEquipment/Lab WorkComputer UseClean-up

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Voice LevelsVoice Levels

0 – Silence is Golden1- Whisper2 – Calm and Normal

Voice3- Presenting to Class4 – Outside

Voice Level should be appropriate for situation and remain at 3 or below while in Classroom or Lab

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Entering ClassEntering Class

Go directly to your seatGet out materialsBegin BellworkVoice level 1 until bell

ringsVoice level 0 once bell

rings

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AttendanceAttendance

We will be mentally and physically present every day

Attendance is an employability skill and will be graded

We must make up work missed within 2 days of returning

Awards given for perfect attendance

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TardyTardy

Being on time is defined as: Being in your seat and doing bellwork at Voice Level 0 when the bell rings

If I am tardy:◦If the student fills out the

detention or referral form – there will be regular consequences. If the teacher has to fill out the form, there will be more severe consequences.

◦The student will serve detention or otherwise accept the consequences of the referral.

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GradingGrading

◦A=90% and above◦B = 80% - 89%◦C = 70% - 79% ◦D = 60% - 69%◦F = >60%

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Pencil Sharpening Pencil Sharpening & Bathroom& BathroomIf teacher is talking: DO

NOT GO.If someone else is

there: DO NOT GO.

If #1 and #2 are clear: GO!

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AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Stay in your seatsDo not talk (Voice level

0 )Listen to

announcementsStand for Pledge of

AllegianceParticipate in the

Pledge in accordance with your beliefs.

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Pre-DismissalPre-Dismissal

Check for assignmentsLow voice level (1 or 2)Clean-up lab and/or

classroomSee teacher if:

◦Tardy◦Absent Previous Day◦You got a “See me after class”card handed to you during

class.

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DismissalDismissal

The teacher (not the bell) dismisses class.

Students will be dismissed when all desks are returned their position, books returned to the shelf, equipment is counted and put away, room is clean and orderly, and all papers have been collected.

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HomeworkHomework

Used to expand on the lesson

Used for remediationTwice per week will be

maximum. Always worth pointsWon’t usually exceed 30

minutes.

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Make-up workMake-up work

It is STUDENT’S responsibility to see the teacher to get make-up work.

You have 2 days upon return to complete missing assignments .

Amnesty Day is one week before end of quarter and any work may be submitted for 70% maximum credit.

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SubstituteSubstitute

Always sit in assigned seatSubstitute procedure is

followed without deviationPerfect behavior is

expected regardless of the personality or behaviors of the substitute.

If your name is on the substitute report as having been off task, talkative, disruptive, in wrong seat, unproductive etc… you will receive a referral (strike)

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EquipmentEquipment

No equipment may be used unless:◦Teacher has taught the

safe use of the equipment◦Student has passed a

safety test with 100% accuracy

◦Teacher grants permission to use equipment

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Computer useComputer use

Only students with signed Technology Use Agreement may use school computers

Only with permission of teacher

Only for class related workAlways within the

guidelines of the Technology Use Agreement

No food or drinks in computer area

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Clean-upClean-up

Every student will have a job based on chore wheel

No one is dismissed until teacher dismisses lab/shop

Teacher will not dismiss until shop or lab is clean and orderly with all tools, materials and equipment accounted for.

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