Rules for My Classroom

1. Rules for My Classroom Theresa S. Price Jefferson Forest High School

2. JFHS Rules • All JFHS and Bedford County Rules apply in the classroom and on school grounds. • School hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

3. Class Rules: Have RESPECT • Take Responsibility for yourself & your actions. • Make an Effort in everything you do. • Follow all posted Safety rules. • Be Prepared for class each day. • Be a good Example for your classmates. • Comply with all JFHS rules • Finish all work in a Timely fashion.

4. That means . . . • You and you alone are responsible for your actions and will therefore suffer the consequences. • You will NOT eat or drink in class, it IS against the law • You will NOT get out of your seat and roam around the room, throw things, use foul language or bad mouth students or teachers, interrupt the speaker (student or teacher), sleep, draw on any books, desks or equipment

5. Safety • Fume Hoods • Fire Blanket • Fire Extinguisher • Eye Wash and Shower • Spill Kit • MSDS • Wash your hands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Consequences • 1st: Warning • 2nd: Movement of student • 3rd: Parent contact and/or detention with Mrs. Price (this may include cleaning lab stations, desks and lab equipment) • 4th: Administration referral

7. Rewards • You are college bound students and academic success should be your greatest reward. • If you keep me happy, you will be happy. It’s a win-win situation!

8. Three Before Me • I am trying to teach you to be self sufficient learners. That means, that you will need to learn to find the answers on your own. Before you come to me with a question, make sure you have consulted with: • your textbook or accompanying text, including notes • the computer • your friends and classmates

9. Completion of Homework Assignments • An assignment syllabus will be posted online and assigned at the beginning of each chapter. Due dates are clearly marked. • Due dates will be strictly adhered to. • No late assignments will be accepted! • I will not ask for work if you are absent, it is your responsibility to turn it in.

10. Absence Policy • If you are absent from class for any reason, it is your responsibility to get any notes or assignments from a classmate. • All assignments are on my website. • All worksheets can be accessed on my website and in the “worksheets” basket. • All work will be due 2 days after you return.

11. Testing Policy • Tests are scheduled at the beginning of each section. If you are absent from school the day of a test or quiz, you will be required to schedule a make-up NO MORE THAN 2 days after your return to school. • You must use your time to make up any missed assessments. • You will be given a “0” for all tests and quizzes not made up for whatever reason.

12. APES Test Format • APES tests will cover 2-3 chapters at a time. • Day One: 50 multiple choice questions • Day Two: 2 each 22-minute free response question • Extra time will NOT be given. • If we are interrupted by a fire drill or other unscheduled event, you may stay after class to finish at your own risk.

13. Test Corrections • After a test, you may come before school to make corrections. Points will be added to your test score. There is a limit on the amount of time you have to make corrections. Once I have gone over the test in class, you may not make corrections

14. Lab Policy • Labs are scheduled at the beginning of each section. If you are absent from school the day of a laboratory experiment, you will be required to schedule a make-up NO MORE THAN 2 days after your return to school. • If you cannot make up the laboratory experiment, you will still be required to obtain the data and complete the laboratory reporting requirements.

15. Turning in Paperwork • There is a tremendous amount of paperwork involved with the daily classroom and these are large classes. • In order to get credit for any homework assignment, you must turn it in to the “homework/class work basket” on the front desk.

16. Returning Graded Homework • Homework will not be returned in class. • I will place all homework, class work, laboratory and notebook assignments in the appropriate folder. • It is the responsibility of the student to reclaim his/her own homework paper.

17. Cheaters • Cheating will NOT be tolerated. You will be dealt with according to JFHS policy.

18. In-Coming Tests and Quizzes • After you complete a test or quiz, simply lay it face down on your desk. • You may read or work on something quietly. • DO NOT take out any notes or the textbook. • When everyone is finished, you will pass them down the row and up.

19. Tardy Slips • If a student has a tardy slip, he/she will place the excuse in the “basket” along with any homework or other paperwork, sit down, and begin the daily class procedures.

20. Getting My Attention • During lecture, if you have a question, raise your hand. • If we are having a classroom discussion, use parliamentary procedure (allow another student to finish speaking before you speak)

21. Class Format • Be in the room with materials ready for class and in your seat by the tardy bell; hand in any assignments or homework • Copy the objective and assignments in your notebook • Each lecture day, there will be either vocabulary words or other material for you to investigate using your electronic device, my computers, or a class textbook. This is the time that I will be taking attendance. • Lecture and/or activity • YES YOU MUST TAKE NOTES! • Wrap-Up & Dismissal

22. APES: Free-Response • Occasionally, you will write a free-response. • This is intended to prepare you to write educated responses to important questions. • You will also grade these responses so that you can learn from your mistakes.

23. Do I have to take notes? • YES! • If you want to pass this class, then you will need to take notes of some sort; however, It is ultimately your decision. • I will NOT be providing notes online for you.

24. End of Class Procedures • Class is not over when the bell rings. • At the end of class, I will give you last minute instructions and remind you of the assignment • Clean up desk and pick up all trash. Leave the classroom neater than you found it. • Return any pens, pencils or other borrowed materials • Leave in an orderly fashion after being dismissed by the teacher

25. What do I do with free time? • After a quiz, test or in-class assignment is completed, you may quietly work on homework or read from the materials in the room. • Computers can only be used with permission.

26. Bathroom Passes • If you need to use the restroom during class work time, laboratory time or free time, you write the pass and I will sign it. • During lecture, you may use the restroom ONLY if it is an emergency • Complete the pass in your agenda, • I will sign the pass if timing permits

27. Nurse & Guidance Visits • I have band-aids and ice packs • You may only visit the nurse if it is an emergency • If you do not have a scheduled guidance or administration visit, fill out the agenda during the last 10 minutes of class

28. Grading Policies • Each assignment has a point value. Your grade is based on the total points earned from each assignment. • Homework/Classwork 10% • Tests and Exams(x1.5 for APES) • Quizzes 90% • Lab Experiments • Free-Responses (APES)

29. What’s my grade? • You must keep up with your total points. I suggest you keep a running tab in your notebook. • I will not send out interims unless your parent does not have the Parent Portal passcode. • I do NOT like the question, “What’s my grade?”

30. Work Procedures • Show all work for full credit. • Numbers without units deduct 1 point • No name means no grade!

31. Additional Help • My planning period is my time, please respect it. • Remediation will be offered on an as needed basis. You may schedule a time after school.

32. Fire Drill Procedures • In the event of a fire drill, please leave the room quietly and orderly. Assemble in the assigned spot in the parking lot. • We will be having weekly drills in September, monthly afterwards

33. Online Assistance • The Bedford County Website can be accessed at: • http://bedford.sharpschool.net/ • The school website and mine can be accessed at: • http://bedfordjfhs.sharpschool.net/

34. 1st Period Only

35. Attendance • Bring a note within 5 days of absence. • Work can be made up ONLY if the absence is excused. • After 5 unexcused absences, parents will be contacted.

36. Afternoon Bus Lineup • Buses only from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the bus loop • All buses will load from the back.

37. Electronics • Electronics may be used before school, between classes and at lunch following the Acceptable Use Policy. They may also be used in the classroom as directed by your teacher. If you do not follow these policies, the electronics will be confiscated and a parent will have to pick them up. • 2nd Offense: MIP and parent must pick up the device • 3rd Offense: Out of School Suspension • Refusal to give up the devise will result in a 1-3 day suspension

38. Detention Procedures • After School: 3:45 – 4:45 • In Class Referrals • 1st Referral: MIP for 1 Class • 2nd Referral: MIP for 1 day • Horseplay, running in hallways, out of place at lunch • 1st Offense: Detention • 2nd Offense: Saturday School

39. Disruptive Behavior (MIP) • Failure to follow rules will result in out of school suspension and MIP

40. Dress Code • 1st Offense: Change clothes • 2nd Offense: Change clothes, MIP • 3rd Offense: 1 Day Saturday School

41. Fire Drill Procedures • Quiet and orderly. • Weekly drills in September, monthly afterwards

42. Food & Beverages • Water only with a cap!!!!! Identifying Yourself • State your full name when asked by a teacher or staff member. • 1-3 days suspension

43. Locker Guidelines • See book Parking Policies • Park in your assigned space ONLY! • Parking on school property is your right, not a privilege so if you break the parking rules, you will lose your privileges.

44. Public Display of Affection • Hand holding ONLY! • 1st Offense: Conference, parent contact • 2nd Offense: Detention, parent contact • 3rd Offense: MIP

45. Tardy • 1st & 2nd: Teacher conference • 3rd, 4th & 5th: After School Detention • 6th +: MIP or Saturday School

46. Schedule Changes • I have the forms. • Forms must be signed by the parent, student, guidance counselor and the principal. • Do not show up to a new class until you have a change of class form from Guidance

47. Lockers • Lockers will be on sale in the cafeteria during all three lunches.