F.K. White Middle SchoolWolverines

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

7thGRADE AMERICAN HISTORY

MRS. SUGANDI

Entering the classroom:

Enter the classroom quietly, and have a seat in your assigned seat.

Sharpen pencils at this time. You should keep 2-3 sharpened pencils on you at all times in case a pencil breaks.

After sharpening pencils you need to get out your homework and have it ready for when I give instructions.

After sharpening you pencils, you are to begin the “DO NOW” activity. It will be displayed on the promethean board or written on the board or on your desk.

After you have completed the “DO NOW”, check the “Did You Miss Something?”, copy down the homework, and then wait for my instructions.

When you are tardy:

Remember, you are automatically tardy if you are not in your desk when the tardy bell rings.

Enter the classroom without talking and disrupting the class.

Go straight to your desk, place your admit on your desk, and get out your materials quietly.

Proceed with whatever the class is doing.

End-of-period dismissal:

Please keep in mind that the bells are a signal for teachers, notifying them that instructional time has come to an end.

You are to remain in your seat until I dismiss the class.

No one may leave if there is anything on the floor.

I will dismiss the class one table at a time.

Leave the classroom quietly.

Checking out materials in class (pencils, paper, books, etc.)

This must be taken care of when you first enter the classroom.

Extra pencils are provided, however, you are to return them to the correct area. These are not yours to keep.

Extra paper will be provided for you. You may take enough paper to use in my class only.

You must give collateral to the teacher. This can include one of the following: binder, other textbook, (or shoe, as a last resort) etc.

When item is returned collect your collateral.

Asking questions during instruction

Raise your hand and wait quietly until you are called upon.

Remember, every time you speak, you interrupt the class.

Turning in papers:

This requires absolutely no talking.

Responding to my request for attention:

When I raise my hand or give you a signal, this means I want your undivided attention.

You are to freeze, smile, give me five; turn and face me; pay attention and keep your eyes on me.

Be ready for instruction; I will have something to say.

When someone knocks and comes into the classroom:

The door greeter answers the door only if they recognize the person.

If I am teaching the class, you are not to talk at all.

If you are working in groups or independently, you are to continue with your assignment.

Getting into and out of groups:

I will assign everyone to a group.

When told to get into groups, this should be done without talking.

You should get into your assigned groups as quickly as possible to begin your assignment.

When told to get out of groups, you are to stop what you are doing.

When in groups:

Sit in your assigned group only. No group swapping or talking to other groups.

Use 6 inch voices. Talk quietly.

Each group member will be assigned a job.

No walking during group activities. Stay in your assigned seat unless directed otherwise.

I will walk around during group activities taking notes as to who is working and who is not. I will deduct 5 points each time the student is off task.

No one leaves until your work station is clean.

When you are absent:

It is your responsibility alone to make up your missed work.

You may come to me during your scheduled time on the assigned day.

You have 3 days to complete your missed work.

Your work will be in the “Did You Miss Something?” folder with your class period labeled on the front.

Homework and class assignments:

All homework and class assignments are due the day after being assigned and at the beginning of class, unless stated.

Homework and class assignments will be graded.

Student expectations for intercom announcements/ calling students to the office:

When announcements are made, you will listen carefully.

There will be no talking during announcements.

Calling a student to the office does not require a comment.

Student writing or passing notes:

Writing or passing notes in class is not allowed.

Any notes found will be confiscated and mailed home to the parents.

Remember, if you write notes during class, you are missing quality learning time. Don’t forget that the iLEAP test is our worst enemy.

Throwing away paper:

You are responsible for keeping your work area clean.

You may not get up during class to throw things away.

Trash may be thrown away at the end of class as you exit the room.

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