Classroom Expectations
Mrs. Flieg
Manners and the Golden Rule
What would be YOUR rules for a
classroom?
The Golden Rule
• What is the Golden Rule?
• Manners
 What does it look like?
• What doesn’t it look like?
 What does it sound like?
• What doesn’t it sound like?
 What will happen if I do not use good manners?
• Gossip
 It IS bullying
Toxic Words
• What words have a toxic effect on the
environment?
 Give some examples:
Positive (Nourishing) Words
• What words have a positive effect on the
environment?
 Give some examples:
Beginning of the Semester “Stuff”
What will I need?
• Folder
 Your folder is to remain in the school at ALL
TIMES
 If you plan to attend ELP, your folder should
contain all of the work you need for this class
 Do not get rid of anything from your folder until
you check first
• Pencils/Pens (sharpened BEFORE class
begins)
• What is NOT on this list?
 Headphones
How will I be graded?
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Attendance/Participation
 Bell-Ringers and Merit Card Points
Projects
 Research Papers, PowerPoint
 Friday Writing Activity
Tests/Quizzes (30% of Overall Grade)
 Weekly Vocab Quiz
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Our Grading Scale
90-100%
=A
80-89%
=B
70-79%
=C
60-69%
=D
Below 60% = F
Grades are calculated on
cumulative percentage and are
rounded up whenever
possible.
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Daily Classroom Assignments
 Bell-Ringers, Reading Guides, Study Guides, Vocabulary,
Note Packets
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Final Exam (ALL CLASSES)
 10% of Overall Grade
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End-of-Course Exam (Biology B)
 10% of Overall Grade
Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
 Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen
attentively.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
 Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
they escalate.
Showing Respect
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Use your best MANNERS
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
Merit Cards
• How do you earn points?
 Behavior – 2 points
 Participation – 2 points
 Arriving on time (ready to work) – 1 point
• What does a “Good Day” look like?
 Points are awarded when class time is used wisely,
when work is being completed, and when you are not
being a distraction to others.
 Your cell phone does not make any appearances.
 Bell-Ringer is completed during the first 5 minutes of
class.
• What do you do if you get points deducted?
 Learn from experience and have a better day
tomorrow
Passes
• If you need to leave the classroom for any
reason, please consider the following:
 Passes will not be given until your bell-ringer is
complete
 Do not interrupt a class discussion or lecture to
ask for a pass.
• All passes must be returned when you come
back to class.
• You may not go to any other location other than
what is noted on your pass.
Responsibility for Coursework
• Bring folder and appropriate writing tools to
class.
 Books are to remain in the classroom (copies
of chapters may be printed for you.)
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework
on time.
• All assignments are posted on the
SmartBoard.
 If you need a copy of something, check the
binder
Copying/Plagiarism
• Copying the work of others is NOT tolerated
• Copying another students will result in the following:
 A “0” for the assignment in the grade book
 An alternate assignment option (Mrs. Flieg’s
discretion)
• Examples:
– Textbook outline
– Essay
– Research Paper
• Research Projects
 You are not allowed to copy and paste of someone
else’s work and claim it as your own
• Summarize, reword, and paraphrase
 Use Proper Citations
Daily Classroom Procedures
Entering the classroom
• Merit Cards in BASKET
 Note: This does NOT say Mrs. Flieg’s desk
• Collect Folder and get materials ready
 Sharpen Pencil (if needed), collect missing
assignments
• Sit in Assigned Seat and Complete Bell-Ringer
Assignment
 5 Minute Limit
 Complete Sentences (discussion to follow)
• Begin working on Reading Guide until additional
instructions are given.
• If you are using a netbook, remember to sign it out
• Tardies (discussion prompt)
What do I do while I’m in class?
• Assignments (Learning Tasks) are posted on SmartBoard
• “Group Work” (discussion prompt)
• Turn in completed assignments in appropriate basket
 Please do not put your work on my desk
 Please do not hand your papers to me (put them into
the basket).
• Be attentive and participate in class discussions
• Focus and work diligently during independent work time.
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I should NEVER hear:
 I don’t have anything to work on
 You didn’t give me anything to do
Dismissal Procedures
• Please do not pack up materials until you are
given permission
 Bell-to-bell learning
• Return borrowed materials and put folder into
appropriate location
 Books NEVER leave the classroom
• Log off and power down your netbook
• Clean up your mess
• Push in your chair
• Merit cards will be returned to you at the door
• 4th Period: Commons/Bus Duty
What if I was absent?
• Check Binder for Missing Assignments
• Tests/Quizzes
 If you are absent on the day a test or quiz was
given, you will complete it on the day you return
to class
• Missing the review is not a reason to postpone
test
• Are there exceptions?
• Regularly check SISK12 Portal for Grades and
Missing Assignments
ELP
• ELP is offered to make-up minutes and to
provide time for you to complete work that was
not finished in class
• If you plan to attend ELP, it is your
responsibility to collect materials you need to
complete work and place them in the ELP
classroom.
 Classrooms will NOT be unlocked
• Books do NOT leave the classroom or go home
with you.
Complete Sentences
• When should I use complete sentences?
• What does a complete sentence look like?
Bell-Ringers
Learning Goal:
Monday:
Bell-Ringer:
Learning Tasks:
The Purpose
Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning traits:
 By showing curiosity about human nature and
how the world works.
 By seeking and valuing diversity.
 By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
 By using your unique talents and intelligence to
promote positive change.
 By learning and applying technology tools to
solve problems.
My Pledge to Students
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative
assessments should you require them.
Physical Education
• Classroom Binder
• Your Folder
 Do NOT write on this folder
 Stapled papers remain in the folder
• Achieve 3000 (20% of Final Grade)
 Logging Articles
• Research Project (30% of Final Grade)