Mrs. Moody’s Classroom Rules and Procedures
I. Introduction:
A. Rules and procedures are necessary in life. We follow rules and procedures in our daily lives for such things as
starting and driving a car, purchasing an item from the store, etc. There are also rules and procedures in this
classroom. These rules and procedures guarantee a positive atmosphere in the classroom and contribute to a
positive learning environment for everyone.
II. Procedures for Entering the Classroom:
A. There is a specific way I want you to enter the classroom. I expect you to follow these procedures:
1. You are not to stand or wait around in the hallway.
2. Enter the classroom quietly without running or pushing.
3. Take your assigned seat.
4. Complete the Bellwork assignment from the board.
5. Work quietly and be yourself.
7. Wait for further instruction from the teacher.
III. If You Are Tardy:
A. You are late to class if you are not inside the classroom when the bell
rings. If you are late to class you must:
1. Go to the office and obtain a tardy slip.
2. Come back to class and enter the room as quietly as possible.
3. Take your assigned seat.
4. Complete the Bellwork assignment and sit quietly for further
instruction.
B. Consequences for Tardiness:
1. See WMS Handbook for rules and consequences.
IV. If you are Absent:
A. It is your responsibility to obtain missed assignments from the
teacher.
B. Missed assignments or tests need to be made up in a timely manner –
1 day for each day missed.
V. Turning in Assignments:
A. The teacher will collect assignments daily. You will place the
assignments in the basket on the teachers desk. Make sure all work
has your full name, period number and date. This information should
be on the top right of the paper.
VI. Getting Your Attention:
A. When I need to gain everyone’s undivided attention for directions,
explanations, answer questions, etc. or if the noise level gets to loud.
I will need for everyone to stop talking and pay attention to me:
I will say “Class, your attention please” and raise my hand.
When you see me raise my hand you must:
1. Raise your hand and keep it up until I put mine down.
2. Stop talking and look at me.
3. Wait for me to speak.
This procedure should take us no more than 10 seconds.
VII. Procedure for the End of Class and Class Dismissal:
Right before the bell rings everyone should be:
1. In assigned seat.
2. Be quiet.
3. Gather all materials.
4. Check the floor and pick up trash.
5. Wait for the teacher to dismiss class.
VIII. When We Have a Visitor:
A. When someone enters our classroom who is not part of our class(ex.
teacher, administrator, student, parent) you are expected to follow
the same classroom rules and procedures. You are expected to be
polite to the visitor. Do not talk to the visitor unless he/she is
talking directly to you. Continue working on your assignment as usual.
B. If the visitor needs to speak to me privately, I expect you to remain
in your seat without talking until I finish speaking with the visitor.
IX. Classroom Rules:
A. Classroom rules are posted in the classroom. Let’s quickly review what
each rule means.
1. Have all appropriate material and supplies (ex. pencil, paper, etc.) at
your desk and be in your seat when the bell rings. (This means you are
to be sitting in your desk when the bell rings with your books, paper,
and pencils and be ready to start on Bellwork.)
2. Follow directions the first time given. Ask for clarification when
needed. (This means that you do whatever the teacher tells you do to
without complaining or arguing. For example, go back to seat, copy
from board, stop talking, etc. If you don’t understand the directions
then please raise your hand and ask.)
3. Complete all assignments and do your own work. (This means that you
are responsible for doing all required work that is assigned. You are to
complete the assignments by yourself. If you need help ask me. I
don’t want you copying from your friends. In order for you to learn
you must be able to understand the assignment and be able to
complete the work by yourself.)
4. Stay seated unless you have permission to get up. (This means do not
leave your desk unless you have raised your hand and asked the
teacher for permission to get up from your desk.)
5. Respect all individuals and classroom equipment. (You respect the
teacher when you do what is asked, don’t talk back, do not touch
property without permission, and follow all classroom rules and
procedures. You respect your classmates when you follow classroom
rules and procedures.)
6. Follow all rules of the WMS Handbook. (This means you are required to
follow all rules in the handbook.)
School Wide Expectations
B
Be the Manager of Your Own Behavior
U
Use Respect/Earn Respect
L
Lead and Learn in a Positive Environment
L
Learn from Your Mistakes
D
Demonstrate Your Responsibility
O
Organize Yourself
G
Give Compliments
S
Strive for Success
X. Consequences:
A. Everything in life has consequences. If you chose to run a red light,
you must accept the consequence of a traffic ticket, taking someone’s
life, crashing your car, etc. Consequences are what happen to you
when you choose not to obey a rule. If you choose to violate one of our classroom rules,
the following consequence will occur:
1. 1st Time – Name on board and verbal warning.
2. 2nd Time – Check beside your name and write 50 sentences on the rule
broken.
3. 3rd Time – Another check beside your name and lunch detention.
Parents will be called.
4. 4th Time – Another check and after school detention.
5. 5th Time – Another check along with discipline referral and sent to
office.
XI. Cell Phone Use:
There will be certain times that we may use cell phones for lessons. I will notify you when these
activities will occur otherwise cell phones are to be turned off and in your locker.
XII. Tracking Your Behavior:
A. In order to help you make responsible decisions. I will use a chart to track your behavior that looks something
like this:
Week of
____
Student Name
Mon.
John Deere
T
Barbara Knoll
L
Tommy Tuba
Y
Key to Violations
A-Arguing
B-Dress Code
D-Disruptive
F-Food or drink
G-Out of seat
I-Inappropriate Comment
Tues.
L, G
Wed.
Thurs.
L
D
T
O
L – Loitering
M – Making noises/
sounds/tapping.
N – Name Calling,
swearing, teasing.
O – Off task.
Friday
Totals
O
T=1
0=1
D, A
L=3
G =1
D=2
A=1
Y=1
T=1
O=1
P – Physical contact, throwing hitting
R – Failure to follow directions
T - Talking
V- Vandalizing/Liter
W – Cell phone or MP3
Y - Tardy
Rule Violations – You start a clean slate every week. Consequences will be enforced only for the repeated violations
committed during that week. If you reach the 4th step two weeks in a row you will be referred to administration
automatically.
A. Failure to Follow Procedures – See Classroom Rules & Consequences.
Rewards – I will recognize students who choose responsible behavior by offering them to select a reward if they
have no marks next to their name for two consecutive weeks.
Possible rewards are: (a) 5 bonus points on test or quiz (b) excused from one individual assignment or (c) turn in
assignment late for full credit.
*****IMPORTANT*****
Please Keep These Rules and Procedures In Your Binder.
Thank You
Please make sure you have read the Polices and Procedures for Mrs. Moody’s classroom then sign, date and return
to Mrs. Moody.
Students: I have read the Rules and Procedures for Mrs. Moody’s classroom and understand them. I will honor and
follow all rules.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________________
PARENTS: My child has discussed the classroom Rules and Procedures with me. I understand them and agree to
support them.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________________
TEACHER: I will be fair and consistent in administering the discipline plan.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________________