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MRS. LEONARDENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CLASSROOM 305

SEAFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

~Policies and Procedures~

CREATE A THREE COLUMN FOLDABLE TO TAKE NOTES

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

TAKE OUT A SHEET OF NOTEBOOK PAPER

Take any additional notes on a sheet of notebook paper.

At the conclusion of this note taking activity, you will be responsible for a writing assignment explaining the ELA classroom policies and procedures. The more notes you have, the better prepared you will be for your writing assignment.

ELA STANDARDS National Common Core Standards

Reading Literature Reading Informational Text Writing Speaking and Listening Language

POLICIES

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN

Rules are designed to create a positive and structured environment where learning can take place.

The rules are expectations of EVERY student in the class.

CLASSROOM RULES

Be respectfulBe responsibleBe safe

In partners, identify two or more examples for each rule.

CONSEQUENCES

Verbal Warning Time Out Parent Contact Detention Parent Conference Parent Sitting in On Class Office Referral

Note: Order may vary according to the offense!

STRIKE SYSTEM

For each rule broken, a strike (name with a checkmark) will be given.

When students get three strikes, they receive a detention.

Ex. Getting up without permissionTalking during instructionHorseplayDisrespectNot following directionsOff taskSleeping/Head down

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety• Think Before You Speak and Act • Horseplay is Unacceptable• 1’s tell 2’s – give an example of

why it’s important to think first• 2’s tell 1’s – give an example of

horseplay and a consequence of horseplay

Acceptable Written Material

• Pencil

Homework

• Due at the Beginning of the Class Period & Placed in Folder

• When absent, turn it in the next day you return.

• Ask for missed work and check on the website

• Will receive homework 3-4 times a week.

• Warning after 3 zeros• After warning = detention (if still

missing the assignments)

HEADING FOR EVERY PAPER

• Heading on First Two Lines – Not the blank space at the top of the paper.

ELA & Period #Name

Assignment TitleDate

Example:

ELA Pd. 6 Sally Roberts Classroom Expectations Notes August 27,2012

Make Up Work

• Student Responsibility to Ask

• One Day Allowed for Every Absent Day

• http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jleonard

TEXTBOOKS

• One Per Desk-Stays in Room

• One for Home (General Education ELA)

• Must Pay for Lost/Stolen Book

Sensitive Matters

• In School=In Class OR Class Cut (Office Referral)• Use Time in Between Class for Restroom & Drink

or Use a Bathroom Pass (if you have any left).• Once in the classroom, you may not leave unless

it’s an emergency.• You must sign out if you need to leave the

classroom.• You may not leave the classroom during the first

10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of class.• No Food, Gum, book bags, or coats in classroom.

GRADING 40% Major

Assessments (i.e. projects, tests)25% Quizzes25% Class work10% Homework

COLLABORATIVE PAIR SHARE

2’s summarize policies regarding…. Grading Absences Homework Textbooks Make-up work Acceptable written materials Sensitive matters

PROCEDURES

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS

Binder Notebook paper 2 Pencils Homework Independent Novel Agenda

Note: Students who are unprepared three days will receive an after school detention.

ENTRANCE ROUTINEEntering Classroom• Quickly & Quietly – Pick up warm-up• Take Assigned Seat – immediately and

using direct route• Unpack Items Needed – pencil, binder• Take out Completed HW & put in folder• Write HW in Agenda• Sharpen Pencils – one student at a time• Begin Warm-up • Volunteer to demonstrate???

Fire Drill• Remain calm and whisper• Line up at the door• STAY TOGETHER as a class & with

teacher• Exit together through the stairwell,

Exit B. If that is blocked, our alternate exit is Exit C.

• Exit the building on the first floor and form a line outside. I will take attendance.

• By not following these rules, consequences will result!

CODE BLUE – INTRUDER ALERT

Students move quietly to the front of the classroom.

Teacher will…cover the window of the door, cut off lights, and pull down blinds

There should be complete silence.May be an attempt to open the door

– Expect it.

COLLABORATIVE PAIR SHARE 1’s summarize these procedures…

Fire drill Code Blue

2’s report out.

ASSEMBLIES AND LIBRARY

• Follow directions for personal belongings

• Walk in an orderly manner through the hall – single file according to how you were lined up

• Be seated in the specified area outlined by the teacher

• Be respectful to the speaker by listening and refrain from talking.

Announcement/Phone Call/Visitor

• As soon as you hear these, remain SILENT.

• Teacher will answer phone unless a student is directed to do so

• Continue to work silently• I should only hear the person

whom is talking to me.

ATTENTION TO TEACHER

• Remain silent for

directions.• Talking stops because

your attention was called for a very important reason.

Teacher Directed Lesson/Discussion

• Attention is on the Speaker• Raise Hand for a ? or Comment –

No calling out• Remain SEATED throughout

Lesson – You must raise your hand in order to get out of your seat for anything.

• Clean up all Materials from the Desks, Floor, and Chairs in Your Area Before End of Class

Major Assessments

• Clear Desks Except for Pencil• No Additional Notebook Paper

May be Out• Once the Test/Quiz is Handed

Out, No Talking or ZERO!• Remain Seated Throughout the

Entire Test/Quiz Unless Directed to Get Up

• Raise Hand to Ask a Question

COLLABORATIVE PAIRS

2’s summarize appropriate classroom behavior. (Dos and Don’ts)

1’s report out to the class

Early Finishers

• Check the overhead for directions.

• Work on unfinished assignments.

• Read silently.• Complete activity folder.• Study vocabulary.

EXIT ROUTINEEntering Classroom• Double check that you have homework

and have it written down.• Return all borrowed materials• Organize your belongings to take home• Pick up all trash and throw trash away• Straighten your desk and row• Wait for the teacher to dismiss you• Push your chair in• Exit the room quietly

Class Dismissal

(Early Packers = Last to Leave)

Remain Seated While Packing Up

When In Doubt…

ASK!