Rules,+Policies+and+Procedures



Classroom Rules: Be Kind. Be Prepared. Show Respect, to Yourself, Each Other, Property and Me.

Classroom Routines: Enter room ON TIME and orderly. Check board for opening activity Follow directions. Open or close laptop as directed. Working independently, you may listen to music with headphones, as long as it does NOT disturb your classmates. Papers to be turned in go in your class period bucket. Sign out AND back in to use the restroom after direct instruction is completed. Limit 2 per week unless emergency.

Noise levels may vary. Pay attention to non-verbal cues. Teacher instruction = no talking. Independent work = low voices. Test taking = total focused concentration. Quiet please. Group activities = fun excitement with controlled voices. Bell rings = I need your attention. Lights off = TOO LOUD!

Fire drills or Emergencies: Follow my lead, stay together, stay quiet and calm.

Classroom procedures: Attendance is crucial. Be in class to learn. Be seated until you are dismissed. Time out = seat in foyer to regroup. Volunteers are welcome to help with classroom tasks.

Consequences: Tardies: 3 = 1 hour detention* + Phone Call Home. Continuous distraction after Time Out = 1 hour detention* + Phone Call Home + Suspension from class. Severe interference = 2 hours detention + Phone Call Home + Suspension from class + Administrative Referral

However, know that you will be copying the rules, procedures and routines each time. You must agree to next-morning detention when it is assigned.
 * Alternative detention: You may serve these hour detentions for only 15 minutes with me in my room in the morning when you arrive instead of after school.

Absences policy: Check Wiki from home: http://bethelsmathspace.wikispaces.com Homework is due within 3 days of your return. Leave space in your notebook for absent days. Notebooks will be collected and graded after each chapter.