THE MAJOR QUESTIONS STUDENTS
ASK THEMSELVES
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
•Am I in the right class?
•Where am I suppose to sit?
•Who is the teacher as a person?
•What are the rules in this class?
•What will I be doing in this class?
•How will I be graded?
•Is the teacher going to care about me?
RESPONSIBILITIES
MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOUR TEACHER
1. To treat you with respect and care as an individual
2. To provide you an orderly classroom environment
3. To provide the necessary discipline
4. To provide the appropriate motivation
5. To teach the required content
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS MY STUDENT
1. To treat me with respect and care as an individual
2. To attend class regularly
3. To be cooperative and not disruptive
4. To study and do your work (Success = Effort)
5. To learn and master the required content
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RULES AND PROCEDURES
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Students will be in the room before the final bell rings.
2. Food and drinks other than water are not allowed in class.
3. Cell phones and iPods are not permitted in class.
4. Students will listen and not talk when another person is speaking.
5. Students will listen to instructions, directions, procedures the
first time they are given.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Students will complete Bell Work immediately after entering the
classroom.
2. Students will request permission from the teacher if it is an
emergency to use the restroom. The student will sign a pass and carry
the restroom pass.
3. Students will remain seated at their desks at the end of the period until
the teacher dismisses the classes.
4. Students will raise their hands and wait for their turn to speak
during the class period.
5. BE THE THREE
– RESPECTFUL
– RESPONSIBLE
– RELIABLE
PROCEDURES FOR QUIETING THE CLASS
SIGNAL WORDS
Purpose of Signal Words
The teacher uses the signal words to get the students’ attention.
Signal Words – JAGUARS in 5,4,3,2,1 = Stop, Look and Listen
- Rhythm Clap = Stop, Look and Listen
Steps for Signal Word: JAGUARS in 5,4,3,2,1 and Rhythm Clap
1. Stop all activities, movements, and talking.
2. Look at the teacher (make eye contact with the teacher.)
3. Listen until the teacher releases the students to return to
work.
CELL PHONE AND ELECTRONIC USE
Cell Phones – As per school policy, cellular phones are allowed on campus; however, they
are not allowed to be used during academic classroom time. We all know that it is very
difficult to regulate the use of cell phones between classes, but they can and will be
regulated during instructional time Ms. Basurto-Dagnino’s class. The cell phones will be an
opportunity for Ms. Basurto-Dagnino to teach you the responsibility of having an important
piece of equipment.
PROCEDURE:
1. Upon arriving to class before the bell rings, you are to give Ms. BasurtoDagnino your cell phone to be placed in the “valuable’s strong box” for five
participation points each day. They will total up to almost 500 points at the
end of each semester (worth an exam).
CONSEQUENCES:
1. If you do not make it to class on time, you are responsible for turning off
your phone and placing it in a place where you will not be tempted to use it. If
it goes off or is heard by anyone in the class and disrupts the instructional
environment, your phone will be confiscated and sent to the Assistant Principal
of Student Behavior, to be picked up by your parents only.
2. Also, if you have accrued any amount of points throughout the semester
of participation, you forfeit those points upon having your cell phone
confiscated.
EXCEPTION(S):
1. THERE ARE NONE! However, if you are the type of student that cannot
function or breathe without the cell phone on you, you must also follow
the procedure of turning off your phone during class and not having it out in
plain sight. THE REASON FOR THE PROCEDURE IS TO TEACH
STUDENTS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HAVING A CELL PHONE
AND WHAT ACTIONS ARE APPROPRIATE AND WHICH ARE NOT.
Welcome to Honors Geometry!
1ST DAY DIRECTIONS
Please complete the following directions. After you have completed each task, place your initials on the
appropriate blank indicating you have finished. If you do not understand the directions, you may ask
anyone EXCEPT Ms. Basurto-Dagnino for help. GOOD LUCK!
____________ 1. Being filling out the front and back of the worksheet completely.
____________ 2. When you walked in the door, you were given a blank sheet of paper, fold this paper in
thirds to look like a tent. Write your first name (the name you wish to be called) and
last name on both sides . Please be sure to write large enough so your name can be
read from anywhere in the classroom.
(A model of the name card can be seen in the front of the room.)
____________ 4. You were also given a syllabus, briefly read over the syllabus as we will cover the
information today.
_____________ 5. Introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you. Get to know their name because in
this class we address everyone by their name.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS / DISCIPLINE PLAN
What will you need to do?
1. Behavior • You are expected to demonstrate yourself and for your fellow
classmates by being supportive and positive, by using
appropriate language, by being prepared, by treating school
property and each other’s property appropriately, and by
following school rules and policies.
2. Student Responsibility For Learning • In order for your teachers to help, you must accept the
responsibility for your learning. You are entitled to the best
education Desert View and your teachers can offer. Very little
learning takes place in a chaotic classroom. You are expected
to work quietly and pay attention in class.
PARTICIPATION
Each day students can earn up to 100 points for simply being prepared for class and
participating in the daily lessons. The following list shows the breakdown for these
points. Not participating in one of the categories results in zero points.
Laptop and Charger: 20 points
This year, each student will have a laptop. It is the students responsibility to bring this
laptop fully charged to school each day. Students should also bring their charger cords
incase laptops need to be recharged. We will often be using the Agile Mind, Gmail,
and Learn websites.
Pencil: 10 points
Students should come to class equipped with a pencil that they can use for the entire
period. Multiple students cannot share one pencil.
Binder : 10 points
It is mandatory that every student have a Math Binder on a daily basis. Good
organization skills are essential to your success as a student. In math class, it is
important to have a place for handwritten work. Random binder checks will be given
for points throughout the year. If you cannot get a three ring binder, please see me
after school for available materials or to discuss alternative options.
Paper: 10 points
In math class, it is necessary to take notes and show your work on paper. You can
choose for this paper to be in a notebook or loose leaf. I would suggest getting
graphing paper.
Cornell Notes: 10 points
Each unit, students are required to take notes on the material. At the end of each unit,
the notes will be submitted and graded.
Staying on Task: 15 points
Students are often given class time to work on class work/homework. This is not a
time to socialize.
Asking Questions: 15 points
In order to understand the material and the world around ourselves, individuals must
ask questions and explore their curiosities. I strongly encourage students to question
what they are learning on a daily basis.
Bathroom: 10 points
Bathroom privileges are for emergencies only and students MUST sign out. Students
are expected to go the bathroom during the breaks throughout the day, not during
class. Each student will be given 3 quarterly bathroom passes. If a student goes more
than that, they will earn zero points in this category for the day, parents contact will be
made and the student will be sent to the nurse for further evaluation
HONORS GEOMETRY SYLLABUS
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• No student will be allowed in class without a pass:
•
The only time you will be permitted into Mrs. Dagnino’s class will be with a
signed pass from another teacher, counselor, or administrator on an “Official
Campus Pass”. No “other” passes will be accepted. You will not be
penalized if you have a signed official pass. If you do not have an official
pass, you will be required to take a tardy pass from the folder outside of Ms.
Basurto’s door. You are to fill it out in the hallway so as not to disrupt class,
and then hand it to the teacher; you will be penalized one tardy strike if you
use Ms. Basurto-Dagnino’s pass.
• WARNINGS!
•
Warnings are just that; they are a reminder that you must be on time to class.
However, they are a strike against you. When you arrive to the 3 rd strike in each
stage, you will have to pay the appropriate consequence.
• Owe Me:
•
When you owe Mrs. Dagnino, you will have to come in after school and stay for
35 minutes. During that time, you will either stay for tutoring, depending on
your grade, you will have work detail that can constitute of many different
menial activities in order to keep our educational environment clean and proper,
or you will have some quite “thinking time”.
• You owe your parents:
•
When you owe your parents, you will owe them an apology for Ms. Basurto
calling your home because of your lack of responsibility and inability to arrive
to class on time.
• You owe the Asst. Principal:
•
When you owe the Assistant Principal, you will owe him/her an apology for
taking up their valuable time because Mrs. Dagnino had to write you a referral
for your lack of responsibility and inability to arrive to class on time.
• ON TIME:
• Mrs. Dagnino will be greeting students at the door and
when the last bell rings Mrs. Dagnino will close the door
and class will begin. If you are inside the class and seated
in your assigned seat to be considered ON TIME! You are
TARDY otherwise.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT /
DISCIPLINE HIERARCHY
Stage 1:
Discipline with Dignity Techniques
Stage 2:
A personal, verbal warning will be issued which states the inappropriate
social or academic behavior and the appropriate behavior required.
Stage 3:
Student will be given a written warning regarding inappropriate behavior
future consequences if inappropriate behavior continues.
Stage 4:
Student will have MANDATORY TUTORING / DETENTION after
school with the teacher in the classroom. At this time the student will
conference with Ms. Basurto-Dagnino personally. The inappropriate
behavior will be specifically documented, and the appropriate behavior
will be discussed. A TEACHER / STUDENT CONFERENCE FORM
will be completed and signed by the student and teacher.
Student may receive a referral to the Assistant Principal in charge of
Discipline and/or parent contact may be made at this time at the
discretion of the teacher based on the severity and frequency of the
inappropriate behavior.
Stage 5:
Student will be referred to the Assistant Principal in charge of Discipline,
and parent / guardian contact will be made.
*** Severe Inappropriate Behavior will always be referred to the Assistant Principal
in charge of Discipline whenever it occurs. ***
Any time there is a Substitute Teacher and the Substitute leaves a note stating that a
student / students misbehaved and should be disciplined, a referral to the Assistant
Principal in charge of Discipline will be written. The student / students will have the
opportunity to explain the situation to the Assistant Principal. I would be unable to
make a judgment because of my absence from the school environment.
STAGE 3 - DISCIPLINE HIEARCHY
WARNING NOTICE
Date of Issue ____________________
Student Name ___________________________________________ Period _________
Recently, I have become concerned with your:
___________________ lack of bringing the required materials to class
___________________ behavior during Bell Work
___________________ behavior during class time
___________________ inappropriate / personal grooming during class time
___________________ disregard of school rule of not eating or drinking in the
classroom
___________________ lack of completing assigned HOMEWORK
I have attempted to use Discipline with Dignity, and I have given you an Adult/Verbal
Warning hoping that the inappropriate behavior or lack of individual responsibility
would not continue.
Unfortunately, these steps in the Discipline Hierarchy have not been successful. As a
result, I am providing this Written Warning as explained in the DISCIPLINE
HIERARCHY. I am confident after receiving this written reminder, you will
demonstrate the appropriate behaviors and live up to your personal and academic
responsibilities required to be successful in our class.
Subsequently, if your behavior continues to be inappropriate, or you continue not to live
up to your academic responsibilities, I will issue to you an AFTER SCHOOL
DETENTION NOTICE. During that time, you and I will have a formal conference
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discuss specifically what behaviors are inappropriate, how to behave appropriately, and
how to live up to your personal and academic responsibilities.
TEACHER / STUDENT CONFERENCE
Name of Student _______________________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Reason / Reasons for Conference: (inappropriate social or academic behaviors)
Appropriate behavior / behaviors required:
Student Plan:
I realize if the appropriate behaviors are implemented, I will be successful. However,
I also realize if the inappropriate behaviors continue, the next logical consequence for
the decisions and choices that I make will be a referral to the Assistant Principal in
charge of Discipline, and my parents/guardians will be notified. A Parent Conference
may have to be held.
Student Signature ______________________________________________________
Teacher Signature ______________________________________________________
STAGE 4 - DISCIPLINE HIERARCHY
MANDATORY TUTORING NOTICE
Date of Issue ________________________
Student Name _________________________________________ Period ___________
For whatever reasons, you need special assistance in order to be successful in this class.
I am more than willing to assist you in being successful; however, I will best be able to
help you during tutoring time. Sometimes teacher need to make this tutoring
mandatory, and this, in my opinion, is one of those special situations. I must provide
you the opportunity to learn what is necessary to pass this class.
As a result, you are being assigned MANDATORY TUTORING for the following
reason(s):
_________________
too many absences from class
_________________
being behind in your work and assignments
_________________
lack of understanding demonstrated on mastery tests, quizzes,
lessons, or assignments
_________________
incomplete Assessments that must be monitored by the
teacher during class time
The date of your Mandatory Tutoring is: ______________________________________
You are to meet with Ms. Dagnino at ______________________________________
in Room _____________.
THE END….LETS
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