Welcome to our classroom… )

Sharpen Pencils

Sit close to where you were yesterday.

Sit down- clear desks except for a pencil and a note card.

Answer in 50-100 wordsHow was the first day of middle school? Was it what you expected? What was the worst part? What was the best part? What do you expect from today?

Fire Drill and Lock Down

Serious

Safety

Let‘s Review

Entering Class

Hallway walking

Fire Drill

Restrooms

Lunch Procedures

Leaving Class

Composition Notebook:

Starting tomorrow we will use our composition notebook for warm ups and other in class activities.

Only for LA

You will probably need two of them this year.

Be Professional

Respect your teacher and your peers- when someone is talking you should be listening silently.

Get supplies ready at the beginning of class- clear desk – notebook, sharpened pencil, silent reading book. NOTHING ELSE

Raise your hand to ask questions or make comments.

Raise your hand BEFORE leaving your seat for any reason- wait to be called on.

No name calling– no bullying– no shut up.

Our classroom Consequences

PositiveTickets- Given for positive behavior, good choices, and excellent work. Will be used for an auction quarterly.

Superb student of the week-

Raven Way Rewards

Raven WayWE ARE…

Responsible

Respectful

Motivated

SafeDiscuss with your partner what this looks like inside the classroom.

Ridge Road Middle School and CMSRules

Tier SystemTier One

Teacher Administered Consequences

Tier FourImmediate Teacher referral

to Administration. Possible long term suspension (up

to 365 days)

Tier ThreeTeam/House Referral to Administration. Possible

long term suspension (11-30 days)

Tier TwoTeacher referral to

Team or House. Short term suspension (1-10 days)

Tier Five=Expulsion

#1 - Attendance

You are expected to be here everyday!

Attendance will be taken each class

Once you are at school, you are expected to go to EVERY CLASS and be ON TIME to every class.

You MAY NOT miss more than 10 days for the entire school year.

#2 Food and Drinks

You may only have food and drinks where they are allowed throughout the school (cafeteria).

No food or drinks allowed in the classrooms or gym.

#3 Medication

If you need to take medication at school, it must be given to the school nurse.

DO NOT transport medication (prescription or over the counter) to or from school. Have your parent/guardian bring it to the nurse.

#4 Dress CodeWear shoes and shirts at all times

Do not wear clothing that contains abusive, suggestive or profane language, symbols of illegal drugs, or any other words, symbols or slogans that disrupt the learning environment

4. All clothing must be worn in an appropriate and tasteful manner as originally intended by the designer. For example, belts should be worn around the waist, shirts or headbands should not be around the neck, ect.

#4 Dress Code

The following items will NOT be worn at school:Flip flopsBedroom shoes/slippersPajamas

Pants worn below the waist or showing clothing beneath the main outerwear.

Shorts/skirts/dresses or slit above the fingertips when standing erect with shoulders relaxed. This means that shorts, shirts and dresses must be approximately knee length.

Shirts exposing the shoulders and stomach, being excessively tight, see-through or low-cut in the front or in the back.

#4 Dress CodeThe following items will NOT be worn at school:

Cut-off shirts, midriffs, tank tops, basketball jerseys with out a shirt underneath, tops with spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts/dresses/tops with straps thinner than 2-3 inches.

Headgear (scarves, bandannas, stocking caps, hoods, hats, towels, sunglasses, doo-rags, combs and other items worn on the head without direct permission from an administrator.)

Long chains/necklaces, rosary beads without explicit religious purpose and consent from parents, or carabineers.

#4 Dress CodeThe following items will NOT be worn at school:

Exposed undergarments

Extreme styles of hair color (i.e. bright red, green, purple, etc.)

Facial piercings with the exception of ear rings

Skinny jeans that fall below the waist

Leggings or jeggings

Bracelets with inappropriate messagesIf not properly dressed, students are subject to being sent home.

Repeated violations( more than 2) of the dress code policy will result in an out of school suspension.

#5 Personal PropertyYou should only bring supplies and items that are needed for the school day.

Cell phones should be off and out of sight for the entire school day. This includes the bus.

iPods, MP3 players, any other electronics or toys should be off and out of sight.

Any electronics being used during the school day will be confiscated and held at the office for 7 days.

Rules 5-10 are Tier I or Tier II Infractions

(Except where repeated violations of Rule 9 may

result in a Teir III infraction)

#6 MisreprensentationDo your own work!

Teachers know when the work you turn in is not yours. Ask for help if you need it!

Do not alter report cards or notes

Do not give any false information to anyone.

Cheating will not be tolerated! If you are cheating or helping someone cheat, the same consequences apply.

#7 InsubordinationFollow directs and instructions from all teachers and staff members at school.

Do not walk away when being spoken to.

Speak to all people in an appropriate manner.What is appropriate and inappropriate?

Complete all of your assigned work.

#8 Bullying/Profanity/Obscenit

ySaying, writing, implying, or gesturing any profanity, offensive language, or phrases is not allowed.

This includes texting, drawing, or speaking.

Do not use language/phrases that are racial, offensive, derogatory (put someone else down), bullying, or send an indecent message.

No bullying or harassing by any adult or student will be tolerated.

#9 Generally Disruptive Behavior

Do no be disruptive in class or on the school bus.

You should be prepared for instruction at all times.

Do not talk in class or move from assigned seat without permission.

Do not throw objects, horseplay,

harass or tease other students,

or make rude noises.

Keep you hand and feet to yourself at all times.

#10 TrespassingDo not enter school property or facility without permission.

This includes coming on school grounds while suspended or expelled.

Yellow Page Infractions

Rules 11-33 are Tier III, Tier IV, or Tier V

Infractions

Rule # 11-13

Unsafe Action/Vehicle Use/Gambling(Responsibility/Caring/Citizenship)

Rule # 11-13

Harm’s Way and Self Medication:

Keep yourself and others SAFE!

Sorry- you’re too young to drive….but when you’re old enough, BE SAFE!

A student will not play games of skill or chance for money or property.

Rule # 14-16

Vandalism/Fire/Theft(Responsibility/Caring/Citizenship/Respect)

Rule # 14-16

Do not destroy what doesn’t belong to you…be courteous!

Do not set fire or attempt to set fire to anything on campus.

A student will not steal or possess stolen goods.

Rule # 17-20

Breaking and entering/burglary/ robbery/extortion(Responsibility/Respect/Citizenship)

Rule # 17-20

A student will not break into any district property.

A student will not unlawfully enter any district property with the intent of committing a felony, to steal and/or take and carry away the property of another

A student will not take, threaten or attempt to take the property of others through intimidation.

A student will not take or attempt to take another person’s property by force or violence.

Rule # 21-22Unauthorized Use of the Computer/PORNOGRAPHIC, PROFANE AND/OR VIOLENT MATERIAL(Honesty/Respect/Citizenship)

Rule # 21-22

A student shall refrain from inappropriate use of school system computers or from using the CMS Internet site without proper authority.

A student shall refrain from having any pornographic or profane material in his/her possession

Rule # 23-25Counterfeit Currency/False Alarm/Bomb Threat(Honesty/Respect/Citizenship/Responsibility)

Rule # 23-25

A student shall not distribute, produce or use counterfeit currency.

A student shall not make any report or notification, knowing or having reason to know the report is false (verbal or written), indicating the presence of a bomb or explosive device on school grounds, school bus or at any school activity.

In the absence of an emergency, a student shall not call 911, signal or set off an

automatic signal indicating the presence of an emergency.

Rule # 26

AGGRESSIVE PHYSICAL/VERBAL ACTION(Respect/Caring/Justice and Fairness)

Rule # 26A. Verbal Confrontation/Provocation

~A student shall not approach another person in a confrontational, provocative

or bullying manner.

B. Fighting

~exchange of mutual aggressive physical contact between students, with or without injury, is prohibited. (It is not self defense to hit the attacker back and participate in the fight.)

C. Threatening/Intimidating

~A student shall not threaten to strike, attack or harm any person

D. Assault on a Student

~A student shall not physically attack another student.

Rule # 26, CTD…E. Assault on a Staff Member

~ A student shall not physically attack a staff member or adult.

F. Inciting to Riot/Chaos

~A student shall not engage in behavior of a violent or aggressive nature in an area that could result in a riot, widespread chaos or aggressive actions

G. Refusing to Disperse

~A student who witnesses an incident under this rule shall disperse (spread out) at the request of staff members

H. Participation in a Civil Demonstration

~A student shall not disrupt the school day by participating in a civil demonstration,

including leaving campus without permission

Rule # 27

SEXUAL BEHAVIOR(Respect/Caring))

Rule # 27A. Offensive Touching

~A student shall not engage in unwanted touching of an offensive or sexual nature

B. Sexual Harassment

~A student shall not engage in unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which may reasonably be regarded as intimidating, hostile or offensive.

C. Indecent Exposure

~ A student shall not intentionally expose private body parts, including but not

limited to “mooning.”

D. Consensual Sexual Activity

~A student shall not engage in consensual sexual activity.

E. Sexual Battery:

~A student shall not engage in sexual activity or attempt against another person by force, threat or fear.

Rule # 28

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS(Responsibility/Citizenship)

Rule # 28A. Alcohol

~A student shall not possess, use, distribute, or be under the influence of any kind of alcohol at a school function.

B. Marijuana

~A student shall not possess, use, be under the influence of marijuana or have any drug paraphernalia at a school function.

C. Drugs/Illegal Substances

~ A student shall not Use, influence, possess, sell, or distribute any illegal substance.

D. Tobacco

~A student shall not use, sell, distribute, or possess any tobacco product.

Rule # 29

Weapons and Dangerous Objects(Responsibility/Caring)

Rule # 29A Student must not possess, handle,

transport, or use any weapon.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

A. Toy knife

B. Weapon not capable of propelling a missile

C. Knife

D. Box cutter/ razor blade

E. Camouflaged weapon

F. Object thrown from a bus

G. Ammunition

H. Fireworks

I. Bomb

J. Air soft Gun

K. Any object that could cause injury

Rule # 30

Gang and Gang Related Activities(Responsibility/Caring/Justice and Fairness)

Rule # 30A. Clothing

~Wearing, possessing, using, distributing, displaying, or selling gang affiliated materials is not allowed.

B. Communication

~This includes verbal and non verbal communication related to gangs.

C. Vandalism or Destruction of Property

~For example- Tagging

D. Intimidation/Threats

E. Coercion

~Trying to get other students to intimidate others

F. Solicitation

~Trying to convince someone to join a gang

G. Conspiracy

~Planning with others to violate this policy,

Rule # 31Firearms (loaded or unloaded)(Responsibility/Caring)

A student shall not possess, handle, or transport any handgun, rifle, starter gun, shotgun, or other weapon

which will or is designed to expel a projectile.

Rule # 32Persistently Dangerous Students(Responsibility/Caring/Justice and Fairness)

Students that are 16 years or older shall not frequently be a part of violations of school policies or cause

danger to others in the school environment.

Rule # 33

Refusal to Allow Search(Responsibility and Honesty)

Rule # 33A. Search of an Individual

and his/her possessions

~ A student must cooperate with and may not get in the way of a reasonable and authorized search.

B. Search of Student Lockers and Desks

~These are the property of RRMS and may be searched when needed.

C. Search of a Vehicle

~Student vehicle’s may be searched when on property.

Talking Name Tag

All about you.

Follow the model.

Be neat and do your best!

Mrs. MooreFacts about me: This is my 10th year

teaching Middle School.

I am originally from Ohio and I have a BIG family.

My husband and I have two “babies”, Tater a 3 year old Beagle and Joshua a 9 month old human!

I love to cook, read books and watch TV!

Our voices can change the world…

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4AItMg70kg

Think- Pair-Share: Why do you think this is a famous speech?

Why do you think Martin Luther King was considered a leader?

What can we take • Procedure and Expectation: Use a 12-inch

voice. Only talk about the question that is being asked. Allow time for both partners to speak.

Student Code of Conduct

1- Rules 1-5

3- Rules 11-25

4- 26-27

5- 28-33

http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/Documents/2012-2013%20Code%20of%20Student%20Conduct%20(English).pdf