Classroom Procedures and
Expectations
Ms. Hutchins
Who is Ms. Hutchins?
What will I be doing this year?
Student Guidelines
• 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.
Procedure for Entering a Classroom
• Enter the classroom
quietly, move quietly
to your seat and sit
down.
• Have your writing
utensil in hand,
paper on your desk
and science/math
book on your desk
and begin working on
your warm up prior to
the end of today’s
song.
Questions??
• When should I
sharpen my
pencil?
• What if I don’t
have all of
materials?
• Why is it
important to enter
quietly?
• There are pencil
sharpeners located on
your desks. You should
always be ready to
work when Ms.
Hutchins begins class.
• Spare pencils are
located in the new
pencil can by the door.
Please borrow one and
replace it at the end of
class.
Procedure for Leaving a Classroom
• Write down your homework assignment in your
agenda.
• Look around your area and throw away any
trash in the trash can nearest your desk.
• Return any classroom materials borrowed or
used for the day’s lesson to the proper place.
• Gather all your materials, place them in their
proper place, and wait to be dismissed by Ms.
Hutchins.
Procedure for Students Seeking Help
• If you need help and I am teaching or talking,
then write down your question and wait until I
am finished. Raise your hand and quietly wait to
be acknowledged.
• If you are working in a group or independently,
utilize the “ask three, then me” rule. Ask three
classmates around your area, then me.
• Anytime you need my help, please raise your
hand and quietly wait be to acknowledged.
Procedure for the Movement of
Students and Papers in Classroom
• Every group of tables has a classroom
manager. The classroom manager is
responsible for collecting papers and passing
back papers to group members.
• While I am teaching, your attention should be
on me. No students should be moving while I
am talking or giving directions.
• Any other movement that is necessary must
have my permission.
Procedure for Getting Your Attention
I will:
You will:
•Stand in front of the • Stop what you are
class.
doing (including
talking) and raise
your hand.
•Raise my hand.
•Wait for everyone
to be quiet.
•Begin speaking.
• Start listening.
Special Procedures
• Library/Media Center
• Distance Learning Lab
 Video Conferences
• Special guests
• Progress reports
• Working cooperatively
• Fire drill
• Intercom announcements
• Assemblies
• Substitute yeacher
• These will be
introduced on an
“as needed”
basis.
Quick Check….
• What if I need to sharpen my pencil?
• What if I don’t have all of materials?
• Why is important to enter the room quietly?
• How should you ask for help?
• How are papers passed in class?
• What is the sign for students to be quiet?
Show Respect
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical.
• Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
Responsibility for Coursework
• Bring notebook, textbook, paper, and
appropriate writing tools to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework
on time.
• All assignments are posted on the white
board and on the class Web site. You will
also receive a course calendar.
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.
Classroom Policies
• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom
unless it is a designated snack time.
• Please be in your seat when the teacher walks in the
room, as class begins at that time.
• Major assignments and projects can be resubmitted.
They will be scored at a 10% deduction.
• Absences
 Ask team members or a classmate first for
assignments.
 Each absence has a one-day grace period.
• You will receive two emergency bathroom passes. It is
your responsibility to keep up with your passes. At the
end of the nine weeks you may turn in your passes for 5
bonus points to be added to your lowest grade.
How will you be graded?
• Grades are based on the accumulation
of points.
• Points are based on:
 Class work and assessments
 Major projects, labs, tests/quizzes, and
self-reflection (science journals)
• Grades are posted online and
updated every Friday. Check on
Saturday morning for your grade to
allow time for the system to update.
Our Grading
Scale
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•
•
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90-100% = A
80-89%
=B
70-79%
=C
Grades are
calculated on
cumulative
percentage and
are rounded up
whenever
possible.
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.