Mrs. Matchett’s Classroom
My School, Room ___
FOREWORD
 Welcome to Mrs. Matchett’s class.
 I am here to teach; you are here to
learn. I will do my job; you will do yours,
and together we will use this year wisely
and beneficially.
 Positive attitude is the key of success.
Let’s keep it all the time.
WHY PROCEDURES?
 A procedure is the way we do things effectively.
 To do things easily, we always follow some simple
procedures, for example:
 To open your locker, you have to select your
combination as directed by the lock manufacturer.
 To place a call on your phone, you need to enter the
number in the right order.
 So, to be successful in learning, we will follow
some simple procedures.
ENTRANCE
 Make sure you have all necessary materials
before you enter class.
 Enter the classroom quietly.
 Go directly to your assigned seat.
 Get ready to do some Math!
 Sharpen pencils if you need to before class begins.
 Get out your math journal and your homework.
 Clear your desk of other items.
AND THEY’RE OFF!!
(THE BELL RINGS)
 Open and date the next page in your journal.
 Immediately start the warm-up that will be
written on the board.
 Do the warm-up in your journal.
 When you finish, wait quietly for the next
direction.
DURING THE LESSON
 Give the teacher (me!) your full attention. No pencil
sharpening, talking, or whispering.
 Take notes as you are directed.
 Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.
 Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions
which are not related to the subject can be asked after
instruction.
 Make sure you understand the concept.
If not, ask
questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.
WHILE YOU ARE
WORKING
 Read or listen to the directions about your work.
 Ask for help from near-by students before asking the
teacher .
 If you are asked to help, be polite and helpful.
 Use your inside voices to talk about your assignment.
 Respect each other and be friendly.
 Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to
finish your work on time.
KEEPING YOUR JOURNAL
 Your math journal is a spiral notebook that is used only for this
math class.
 Use pencil (and only pencil) to write in your journal.
 Use the inside cover as the title page. Write your full name and
section on it. Write your name on the outside, too.
 Number the pages in the top right corner.
 Each day, put the date in the top left corner. If you have been
absent, put ABSENT at the top left corner and list the dates
you were gone.
 Keep your journal clean and organized.
 Your journal will be collected and checked from time to time as
part of your daily grade. You will need it each day of class.
ATTENTION, PLEASE!
 When I need your attention, I will move to the
front of the class and raise my hand.
 I will wait a moment for you to notice.
 Give me your attention:
 Raise your hand to indicate you have noticed me.
 Stop talking and working.
 Turn to face me and listen to my words.
ATTENTION
Please, Mrs. Matchett!
 When you need my attention, raise your hand.
 Raise your hand with 3 fingers up if you need to
leave the classroom & have your pass ready for me
to sign.
 You have ___ hall passes for each grading period
 Use them wisely.
 If it is an EMERGENCY call out my name when you
raise your hand.
WHEN YOU FINISH
 Check your work and the directions to make sure
everything is correct.
 Turn in the assignment or put it with your class
notes (as per the directions!).
 Start your follow-up work:
 Check for & complete missing or late assignments
 Work on your POW (problem of the week)
 Start your homework
DISMISSAL
 One to two minutes before class ends
 I will ask/tell you to finish up any work and pack up
 I will ask/tell you to pick up any trash around you
and put it in the trashcan
 Stay seated until dismissed
 The bell does not dismiss you
 The clock does not dismiss you
 The teacher dismisses you – it is not my intention to
make you late for your next class
HOMEWORK
PROCEDURE
 TBD - 1
 TBD - 2
TARDY?
(Surely not)
 Excused – put the excuse in my in-box and
begin class as normal
 Not Excused -
 Sign the tardy log
 Take your seat and begin class as normal
 First Infraction – you owe me 30 seconds at the
end of class + dog-house ticket report
 Second Infraction – 30 seconds + dog-house ticket
report + 30 minute Friday detention
ABSENT?
(I hope you’re OK)
 Check my website before you come back to class
if you have access to the internet
 Check the notes & assignments folder for each
day you were gone
 Pick up the notes & classroom activities
 Pick up or copy and sign for any assignments
 Fill out a ‘Pink-Slip’ for your missing assignments
CLASSROOM RULES
 Be Prompt
 To class & with your assignments
 With an apology or thanks when appropriate
 Be Prepared
 Bring your book, paper, (sharpened) pencil, eraser to class every day
 To ask questions about your class work or homework
 To answer questions about your class work or homework
 Be Respectful
 To your teacher (ME‼)
 To your classmates
 To any visitors we happen to have in this room
 Be Responsible
 For your learning success
 For the area around your desk
 For your personal belongings and textbook
 Follow the Student Handbook
CONSEQUENCES
 Verbal reminder about our procedures
 Dog-house ticket (appropriate level) & 30 seconds
after class
 SAC Lunch & Parental Contact
 After school student/teacher conference –
Friday detention
 Office referral
 Parent/teacher conference
GRADING
• Exams
30%
• Classwork and Participation 25%
• Homework
25%
• Quiz and Warm-ups
20%
HAVE A WONDERFUL,
ENJOYABLE YEAR!
Mrs. Matchett