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This document outlines the rules, procedures, and expectations for 8th grade students in Mrs. DeGraw and Mrs. Vidal's class, including guidelines for behavior, grading, privileges, consequences, and the concept of fairness. Students are reminded of the importance of following these guidelines to have a successful and enjoyable year.

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Welcome Back

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  1. Welcome Back 8th Grade Mrs. DeGraw Mrs. Vidal

  2. Code of Conduct • No Hats/ Head Gear • No Gang Wear (Flags, Beads, Colors, etc.) • No Hoods • No Jackets/Coats • Cover the 3 B’s • No Weapons, Tobacco or Alcohol • No Cell Phones, MP3, Gaming

  3. Classroom Procedures • Enter Classroom Appropriately • Get Needed Items (point sheet, homework, books, pencils etc.) • Leave Book Bag and Jacket in your nook • Hand in Point Sheet/Homework • Sharpen Pencils • Begin Work

  4. Level System • Daily Grades are averaged on Thursday • Weekly Grades translate to levels • Level 4: 85% or higher • Level 3: 75% - 84% • Level 2: 65% - 74% • Level 1: 69% or lower

  5. Level OneFailing • Lunch/Breakfast Detention • No Snacks/Hot Chocolate etc. • No Friday Activity • Hall Restriction

  6. Level TwoPassing • Friday Activity • Social Breakfast/Lunch

  7. Level ThreeAverage • Snacks • Hot Chocolate • Free Computer Time • Friday Activity

  8. Level FourAbove Average • Level 2 and 3 Privileges • Dollar Store Box • Principal’s Lunch (3 out of 4 weeks )

  9. Monthly Principal Lunch • No Referrals • Level 4 for three out of four weeks in the month • 95% Attendance

  10. Detention Lunch • Eat in Classroom • No Socializing

  11. Use of Time Out • Minimal time served is 5 minutes • Time out may result in lunch detention • Cannot put yourself in time out without approval from teaching staff

  12. Use of ALC • Fighting • Leaving classroom w/o permission • Time Out is ineffective • Written referral and -25 on point sheet (general behavior) • 0% for that class

  13. Absent Procedure • Bring a note the NEXT day • Check the hanging folders for missed work • YOU are responsible for ALL missed work and will not be able to participate in Friday Activity until ALL work is completed. • You will have a REASONABLE time to make up the work before consequences are given on point sheet.

  14. “You’re Not Fair!” • Does fair mean equal? • Size 5 Shoe • Wearing Glasses • Using a wheelchair • Stairs vs. Elevator • Need vs. Wants • I will be Fair not Equal. • Treating Everyone the Same is the Most Unfair Thing I can do. • I will give you what you Need not always what you Want.

  15. Have a Great Year!!!!

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