Mrs. Stewart’s Classroom Plan(Copy the PowerPoint

in your notes)

August 7, 2013

Classroom Rules

• Be punctual to class.• Once entering a classroom, remain there until an adult

dismisses you.• Have appropriate materials out and ready to begin class.• Follow all adult instructions the first time given.• Raise your hands and wait for permission to speak or leave

your seat• Bring all books and required materials to class.• Sit and remain in assigned.

Consequences

• Warning• Relocate to an assigned area in the classroom• Conference• Expectation• After School Detention• Office Referrel

Consequences: Elective/Academic Detention/

Lunch Privileges• Passing my class is essential to you academic

progression. • My work is simple and I do not give much homework

because I know you have other classes. I am more than willing to assist with an assignment or a concept but if you choose to not complete an assignment…

• You will have academic detention• You will lose your elective• You will not be able to sit with your friends during lunch

Required Materials• 2 Pencils- or trade off your backpack or belonging of the

teacher’s choice. You must place the belonging in the teacher’s hand and allow the teacher to give you a pencil. You are not allowed to take pencils or pen from my desk. If you do it will be considered theft.

- Return Policy-After you put the pencil in my hands, I will allow you to get your possessions.

• Folder/Binder

Student materials• You must bring all materials to class.• If you do not have the required materials, you

must…. -raise you hand and receive permission to speak. - ask for a pencil/pen before class starts! - if I have the materials, then I have to use one of your items as collateral. Ex. Johnny must let Mrs. Stewart hold his backpack until she gets her pen.

Before the Bell rings…

• Walk Quietly to your seat• Go straight to your seat without talking.• If you need to sharpen your pencil, go straight

to the pencil sharpener and sharpen both (2) of your pencils.

• You must wait quietly without talking at the pencil sharpener.

• Read the Agenda • Take out bellwork & other needed materials• Start on your bellwork

After the transition is over (you are seated)…

NO TALKING!Read the AgendaComplete the bellwork Without talking, raise your hand and the teacher will choose someone to… a. read the bellwork b. answer the bellwork c. Read the word of the week d. Give a sentence with the work of the week.

After the transition is over (you are seated)…

• Assignments/homework will usually be passed to the front of each row during the bellwork.

• Quickly pass the sheets back without talking.

How to Label Notes/Assignments/Homework/Test

Labeling Format ExampleYour Name Leroy SmithPeriod Math 3rd Date January 3, 2012

Homework Procedure

• Label Homework Appropriately• Make sure your Homework is completed• Turn in your homework in a timely manner• Late homework will result in academic

detention

Homework ProcedureSometimes I will take it up and other times I will allow you to

check the work. - I will come around and check who has their homework. - You must have a red or black pen to check someone’s work. - Do not get out of your seat to exchange papers. - Exchange papers with the person beside you. - You can change papers more than once. - This procedure should take less than 15 seconds. - At the bottom of the paper write graded by: ___________ (and your name)

DURING INSTRUCTION

Listen to the teacher with full attention. Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. Make sure you are taking notes.Make sure you are taking notes.Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. Ask questions related to the subject. Other Ask questions related to the subject. Other

questions which are not related to the subject cannot questions which are not related to the subject cannot be asked. be asked.

After instruction, make sure you understand the After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.part you didn’t understand.

Participate!Participate!

Note taking/discussionYou will take notes in your notebookYou will need your notebook everyday!This will increases your grades.I give you what you give me! -If you don’t read when asked, participate in discussions, or do math problems, you will receive a “0” for the daySymbols-place your pencil on your desk so I know you are

done

Guidelines of Note taking & Discussion

• Raise your hand for permission to do anything… but do NOT ask to…

-Go to the restroom - Sharpen Pencil -Throw anything away (you will have the

opportunity to throw your items away as you walk out of class)

- Anything off topic---write it down and give the question to me at the end of class

Asking a question/listening to or responding to questions• Always raise you hand without talking and wait

for permission.• Tactfulness & risk taking environment - We will not bully or talk negatively to or about any student, teacher, or personnel. (anyone) - We all make mistakes - Bullying will not be toleratedDisclaimer: If you can’t talk respectfully to others in

your seat, you will not have the privilege to sit down. You will stand up and do your work.

How to ask for help during assignments…

• Raise your hand without talking and wait to receive permission to talk. I will come to you so you will not interrupt other students.

Passing in Assignments

• After we quickly go over assignment/homework we will pass it to the front and someone will take it up from the front.

• The person who takes up the work will put it in the proper location.

• If it is not at the front when everyone’s is to the front it will be considered late or not accepted.

• Do NOT walk to the front to give me your work.

Testing Procedure

• Once the test are out there will be no talking.• Talking during the test will result in a “0” for a

major test grade. You will make up the assignment during your elective time.

• Once you have completed your test, check over it. I will not collect the test until the period is over. If you choose to not check over your test and remain quiet, I will give you another test or assignment.

Lining up—Let’s Practice

• Come out without talking & by rows/sections• Single file Line• No Gaps in the line• Keep your hands & feet to yourself• No Horseplay In the hall• Place calculators in the appropriate socket with

the number face you.• You’re in the seventh grade; you know how to

walk in line!

Lining up: Pep Rally

• Same Hallway Procedure - Single File - Right Side - No Talking• If you want to be beside your friends during

the pep rally, you must behave in the hall.

Lining up: Picture Taking

• Same Hallway Procedure - Single File - Right Side - No Talking• Alphabetical order• Hold your Card• Sit in the instructed area

Lunch Consequences

• No Talking at Lunch• No Bathroom Break• Sitting along at Lunch• No Chair at Lunch

• Standing for Lunch & the rest of the period.

• Shortened lunch time

Restroom

• If we walk down the hall properly, we can use the restroom.

• We will line up in front of the restroom -1 boys -1 or 2 girls • The front will move up and the other students

will line up either against the wall or at the door post

• No talking or horseplay in the hall or you will go back in the room.

To get your attention-Let’s Practice

• Bell• Give me 5

IF THE TEACHER RAISESHER HAND (GIVE ME FIVE)

Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. Face the teacher and wait silently. Face the teacher and wait silently. Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the

teacher has raised her hand. teacher has raised her hand. No talking or whispering. All of your attention should No talking or whispering. All of your attention should

be given to the teacher.be given to the teacher.Eyes on the speakerMouth quietBody stillEars listeningHands free

Morning and Afternoon Announcements

• 1. Students will immediately become silent when announcements begin.

• 2. Students will be attentive to the speaker.• 3. Students will stand and be silent during

Pledge of Allegiance.

When someone’s at the door

• Always raise your hand quietly and receive permission to do anything.

• Do Not open the doors without permission (safety issue)

• Stay quiet & continue working on the current activity

• I will open the door or instruct someone close to the door to open it.

Questions about Leaving the Room…

• Your main priority is to learn and perform well in my class. You have numerous opportunities to go restroom, office, and other places before or after my class.

• I need a parent note/contact or email from another teacher before you can leave my class.

Absent Folder with work

• When you are absent, sign the folder and it will tell you your missing assignments.

• If there is only one copy left ask me for an extra ticket.

Group Activity

• You will be grouped in pairs. • You will be assigned different rolesYour grade in your group will be determined by

how well you do your role in the group.You must have a quiet “inside” voice. (Slightly

above a whisper. I should not hear your conversation.)

Think, Pair, Share• When we share what we have learned after research or instruction,

we must share our ideas in an orderly fashion.• I will say “go” when it is time to start. Make sure that when you are

sharing, that you stay in your seat. Converse with the neighbors nearest you about the content.

• Make sure that you are a little above a whisper. If you chose not to follow direction, you will have less time to talk to your friends.

• After we share what we have learned with our neighbor, we will have a class discussion. I will ask you what you have learned and what your neighbor has learned.

• No one likes to be embarrassed. Follow Directions so your classmates do not have negative thoughts about you wasting our time.

Collaborative Learning/Centers• I will give you directions before the activity. The directions

will be stated verbally or written on the smartboard.• The materials for the centers will be under your desk in a

ziplock bag or on butcher paper. Your attention should be on the teacher and you hands should be on or above you desk.

• During the individual centers make sure that you are quiet and focused on the assignment.

• After the center, we will review the assignment. Participate!

Collaborative Learning-Gallery Walk

• Gallery Walk-Activity where problems are posted on the board.

• We will split the room in half. Half of the class will rotate around room and solve problem. Put your answers on a sticky note.

• The other half of the class will be working on problems in pairs.

• The groups will switch and then we will go over the problem as a class.

Random Grouping

• When I say “go” you will take your pencil and the grouping sheet and quietly get out of your seat and walk around the room..1 group ( you must pick someone who is ). When I ring the bell stop and listen to instructions.

• You must pick someone different who is the opposite sex

• You can pick your frient

Collaborative Learning: Whiteboard & Active Game

• When we are using the whiteboard, they will be placed underneath your desk.

• You will receive a dry erase marker, if you do not have one during bellwork or during an assignment.

• Make sure that you continue your work while the material is being passed out.

• During the game, the class will be split into two teams. One person will volunteer to read the problem and then the class will write their answer on the dry erase board.

• Keep your boards down until I give the call (1, 2, 3 boards up). This will prevent the other team from seeing your answer.

Presentations

• Reading and speaking in front of one’s peers is both necessary and frightening

• positive listening• We will look at the speaker, not laughing

unless appropriate, and always applauding for each speaker at the end of the presentations.

When a substitute or visitor is in the room…

• You will be on your best behavior• I always believe the substitute over a student

so if he/she says you were misbehaving, then you were misbehaving and you will receive detention.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

• Your responsibilities in this class are to: be on time, be prepared, be productive. All team members are expected to be polite and respectful to one another---and that includes the teacher. No student will be allowed to disrupt the learning of his or her classmates.

Disrespect

• *Disrespect includes but is not limited to the following: getting loud with an adult or student, arguing, talking back, disrupting class, and noncompliant*

• It is your job to show respect at all times and with everyone

Quiz• How should we come in and conduct ourselves in

class?• What are the expectations for walking &

transitioning in the halls?• What are the guidelines for note taking &

discussion? (List 3 guidelines)• What are the required materials?• What are the expectations in the cafeteria? (List 5 expectations)

Exit Tickets

• Exit Tickets will follow the same heading procedure.

• You will turn the exit ticket in as you leave in the basket.

Exit Ticket

Let’s Practice-Write the answers. Do not write the questions.

1.How do you label assignments, notes, home- work, and exit tickets?

2. How do you get permission to do anything?3. When do you sharpen your pencil?4. What is the procedure for entering and

exiting the classroom?

Word of the Week

Procedure: A particular way of accomplishing something or of acting