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Welcome to Dr. Barber’s Room. Rules. 1. Follow directions the first time. 2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before talking. 4. No fighting, teasing, or name calling. 5. Come to class prepared (paper,
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Rules • 1. Follow directions the first time. • 2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. • 3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before talking. • 4. No fighting, teasing, or name calling. • 5. Come to class prepared (paper, sharpened pencils, and completed homework).
Consequences • 1st time – clip down “Think about it” • Warning • 2nd time – clip down to “Teacher’s Choice” • Sign “The Book” • 5 minutes time out or • Lunch alone • Email to parent • 3rd time – clip down • Sign “The Book” • Out of the group • Note home to parent
Grading policies • In all Subjects • Subtract 1point for punctuation • Subtract 2 points for no name • Subtract 10 points if not turned the day the assignment was due. • After 5 days late, grade is a zero. • No points subtracted, but clip down if not turned into box by 8 AM.
Take Home Folder • Your child will have one folder designated for taking home important information. • One side will be labeled, “Please keep.” • One side will be labeled, “Send back.” • It is your child’s responsibility to give this folder to you when necessary.
Homework Folder • Your child will also have one folder designated as a homework folder. • One side will be labeled “Not Done.” • The other side will be “Done.” • All work should be kept in the folder when your student is not working on it. • All completed homework is due the next morning by 8AM. • Lost workbook pages will not be replaced.
Additional Grading Issues • Most subjects • Homework • Classwork • Tests/Quizzes • Participation • Grades circled in red are averaged toward report card grades
Teacher’s Expectations for Parents • Support from home of the classroom rules and consequences • Contact me first if there is a problem or concern • Including personal/family problems that may affect your child’s performance at school • Make sure help is available at home for your child if he/she needs help
Take Home Binders • Wednesday nights • Contents: • All corrected papers from present 9 weeks • Review graded papers with your child, leave papers in binder, sign the parent sheet, and return binder to school • Contact karen.barber @ sumnerschools.org if you have concerns.
Agenda • Please check your child’s agenda every night. • It is the student’s responsibility to copy homework and upcoming tests every day from the board.
Homework Routine • Homework will usually be started during class • Set aside time every night • No distractions • Encourage good study habits