Classroom Procedures

Classroom Procedures Mrs. Nibbana and Ms. Taylor Murray Hill MS English Language Arts (ELA)

Welcome to ELA class.(English Language Arts) • We am here to teach; you are here to learn. we will do our job; you will do yours, and we will together use this year to the best of our abilities. • Positive attitude is the key of success. Let’s keep it positive all the time! :)

WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES? • A procedure is the way that we do things. • To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures. For example: • To open your locker, you have to use your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. • To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe. • To place a call on your phone, you need to dial the number in the right order. • So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures.

ENTRANCE • Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. • Enter the classroom quietly. • Go directly to your assigned seat. • Take out any homework that is due and write down homework posted. • Immediately begin the drill. • Once you are in the classroom, you may not leave.

RIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGS • Carefully work on the Drill independently. • When you finish, copy down homework posted on the board. • Wait quietly for the next instruction.

DURING INSTRUCTION • Listen to the teacher with full attention and follow her directions. • Please have an extra pencil or pen ready just in case. • Talking or whispering distracts others, so please refrain. • Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. • Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after class. • After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

WHILE YOU ARE WORKING • Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand them. • If you didn’t understand, ask for help from other students sitting around you. If they also do not understand ask to the teacher to explain it again. • If you are asked to help, be polite and kind. • Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper. The person sitting on the other side of the room should not be interrupted by your noise. • Respect each other and be friendly. • Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

IF THE TEACHER GIVES A “QUIET SIGNAL” • Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. • Face the teacher and wait silently. • Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised her hand. • No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher. • “Quiet signal” includes a verbal request, a hand raised, a bell or a whistle.

DISMISSAL • A duck alarm will quack ~3 minutes before the bell rings; when you hear it please wait quietly for directions. • Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can, recycling to the blue bin. • Wait for Mrs. Nibbana or Ms. Taylor to dismiss you (quiet). • After you get permission to leave, push in your chair and leave quietly.

If you have a problem in class… • Think about what might be a solution, and determine if you can solve it yourself or if you will need help. • When you ask a teacher for help, be specific about the problem so you can help her try to find a solution • Remember if you need to leave the classroom it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ask for the work you missed

HOMEWORK • When you are given homework, it is due the next class day unless there is a specific due date given. • Homework not turned in will be marked with a 0 (zero). This is MHMS school policy. • Homework will be collected in class on the date due.

Bathroom Procedure • You may not go to the bathroom in the first or last ten minutes of class. • Have your handbook out. • Raise your hand, wait for permission and the teacher to sign your handbook. • Bring your handbook with you as you: • sign out as you leave the room. • sign back in when done.

IF YOU ARE TARDY • You MUST HAVE A TARDY PASS! • Students w/o a tardy pass will be marked unexcused tardy. Consequences result after multiple tardies. • Show Mrs. Nibbana or Ms. Taylor your tardy pass. • Go to your seat after you are given permission to do so.

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT • Check with Mrs. Nibbana or Ms. Taylor to see if you need to make-up any work. You are responsible for asking. • If you missed a test because of your absence it is your job to arrange a time with Mrs. Nibbana or Ms. Taylor to make up the test. • Any missed work due the day you were absent must be turned in the day you return to school. Excused

MHMS RULES • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Ready • This includes: • Bringing all necessary materials to class. • Dispose of gum, food, or drink before you enter the room. • Always act and speak in an appropriate manner. • Appropriate attire must adhere to the school dress code – no hats! • Electronics should be left in your locker.

PBIS Pathways • Warning • Second Warning • Pause & Reflect • Concequence

HAVE A WONDERFUL, ENJOYABLE YEAR! Mrs. Nibbana and Ms. Taylor

Classroom Procedures