CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Mrs. Connie Neal Sharyland North Jr. High Sharyland ISD

FOREWORD • Welcome to 7th grade math. • Positive attitude is the key of success. Let’s keep it 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 select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. • To place a call on your phone, you need to enter 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. • Get ready for your work. • Work on the Bell Ringer on your loose-leaf paper.

WHEN YOU ARE TARDY • Stand by Mrs. Neal’s desk. • Give her your tardy pass. • Go to your seat after you are given permission to do so. • You will not be excused from any work you missed. Get the assignment from a classmate or see Edmodo and do it at home.

RIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGS • Immediately start the bell work that will be on the board. • Do the bell work on loose-leaf paper. • When you finish, wait quietly for the next direction.

DURING INSTRUCTION • Listen to the teacher with full attention. • No talking or whispering. • Give a slow down symbol or/and an over your head symbol if you need help. • Ask permission to speak by raising your hand after Mrs. Neal is done teaching the lesson. • Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after class or during independent practice time. • 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 help from other students sitting around you. If they also don’t understand, ask to the teacher to explain it. • If you are asked to help, be polite and kind and offer your best. • 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.

KEEPING YOUR Notebook • You should have a composition math notebook which will be used for only your math class. • Use pen or pencil to write in your notebook. Using two different colors, one for the title and a different one for the body of the text, will make your notebook look better and more organized. • Write your full name, and your math section on the cover of your notebook. • Keep your notebook clean and organized. • Your notebook will be collected and checked from time to time. Turn it in on time when you are asked. • Take good care of your notebook. Do not lose it. • IT WILL BE A MAJOR GRADE.

IF I RAISE MY HAND and STATE “Give me Five” (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 his hand. • No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

AFTER YOU ARE DONE • Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. • If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. • Start your reading session. (Read your book, magazine, etc.)

DISMISSAL • Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can. • Wait for Mrs. Neal to dismiss you. The ring of the bell does not dismiss you. • After you get permission to leave exit the room quietly. Thank You.

HOMEWORK PROCEDURE • You will be given homework on a daily basis. • Sample Heading: Albert Einstein Lesson Title Date

Late Work LaLate Workte Work Late work will be accepted 1 day after the due date with a 30 point deduction from the original grade For example: original grade 92 -deduction -30 grade recorded 62

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT (class work) • It is your responsibility to get any make up work. (class work & homework) • You will be responsible to make up all work the class has completed together. Whether it counts for a grade or not. • It is important to be in math class each and every day. Making up class work is very difficult without the instructions.

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT (homework) • For Homework: check Edmodo • If the work is not posted, get the work from me as soon and you get back. You will only have one day to make up the assignment. • If you missed a test because of your excused absence, inform me and arrange a time to make up the test after school. You will have 3 days to complete a major assignment. • You will not be able to make up any work if you have an unexcused absence. You will get a “0” for those assignments or exams.

CLASSROOM RULES • CLASSROOM RULES • 1. Bring all needed materials to class. (see materials to have in class each and every day for a list) • 2. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. (Pencils should be sharpened before the bell rings, paper and pencils should be out and ready for work, and warm-ups are to be started as soon as possible after entering the room.) • 3. Respect and be polite to all people. • 4. Respect other people’s property. • 5. Obey all school rules.

CONSEQUENCES • Warning • Conference with Student • Detention Point • Parent Contact • Referral to Administration

Type of Assignment Grading • Major Assignments 60% Minimum Number 3 • Tests • Composition Notebook • Essays / Reports • Presentations • Minor Assignments 40% Minimum Number 9 • Daily classwork/homework • Quizzes • Binder Checks

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES