Mrs. Cranford’s Classroom Management/Procedure Plan Instructor Name: Mrs. Stephanie Cranford Course Title: ELA7 Contact Information: Stephanie.Cranford@killeenisd.org or Liberty Hill Website I. Beginning Class Homework Policy Students will be given homework on a regular basis. Students will be expected to return their homework to the homework tray upon entering or leaving the classroom. Upon Entering the Classroom “On time” means that students are in their seat, with materials ready when class begins. The students will, immediately, sit down in their seats and do the writing prompt on the board. Specific students will be assigned to disburse materials to all students when entering the class. *Time between classes and/or during lunch time is an appropriate time to take care of bathroom stops, phone calls, and office visits, etc. Absent Students When a student is absent, upon entering the room the next day they must pick up assignments from the absent folder in the student file! This also applies to students in ISS or on a field trip. Bathroom Policy Bathroom breaks are a privilege, and they will be earned. Any student with any medical condition must submit a doctor’s note expressing the medical condition desiring frequent bathroom breaks. Students will not be aloud to go to the restroom TEN minutes before the bell or TEN minutes after the bell. Students who wish to go to the restroom MUST demonstrate a substantial amount of work completed before exiting the classroom. Materials Policy Student should come to class every day with desired materials (paper, pencils, markers, glue, scissors, etc). I allow students to borrow materials when they submit to me their Liberty Hill Middle School Identification Card as collateral. Tardy students There will be no classroom penalty to students that are late to my class. Students who are late to my class will receive an MOR from the campus. Tardy students are still responsible for completing his/her daily assignments. Upon arrival, the tardy slip will be entered into the student profile folder for further reference. If tardiness is continuous for one particular student then his/her parents will be contacted. Distributing Materials Each student is responsible for supplying pencils, markers, crayons, and erasers. When materials such as rulers, scissors, and glue are needed, then the tables’ material manger will receive those items. When handouts are being given out, I will give each material manager the appropriate amount of handouts to take to the group. Group Work Norms 1. Use your inside voices 2. Use upper level thinking questions (blooms pack) 3. Write Cornell notes (right side) 4. Breath, Communicate, Think, Plan, Create 5. Encouraging words ONLY! II. Classroom Rules Discipline procedures Continuously reflect upon… 1. How you interact, speak, and respond to the teacher 2. How you share, pair, think, and treat your neighbor and group mates 3. How you handle, utilize, and deal with another person’s belongings. When the above rules are violated... First Second Third Fourth Fifth Student will receive one warning Student will be moved to a location more favorable for learning (MOR) Student will receive a letter/email/phone call for their parent. Student will receive an MOR After multiple MOR’s and parents contact student will receive a referral Campus MOR Plan: to be added SLANT The slant method will be used through out the class period. When a student is prepared physically for information, then the mind will follow. S-Sit up straight L-Lean forward A-Activate thinking N-Note important points T- Track the speaker Expected student behavior All students are expected to follow classroom rules. They must exhibit appropriate behavior throughout the day. When any student begins to interfere with teaching act, interfere with other students’ right to learn, does something physically or psychologically unsafe, or damages school property, they will face the consequences put in place by the teacher. The following items are NOT permitted in my classroom unless specifically instructed by me, the teacher. - Cell phones - Game systems - Food items including chewing gum - Music Players such as Ipods or mp3 players - Rubber bands or any toy objects III. Academic Feedback Teacher/Student Conference Students will be required to meet one on one with the teacher for any of the following reasons: struggling in academics or classroom behavior, tutoring sessions, too many absent or late slips, conference at parents request, and most importantly a job well done! Grading A rubric will be submitted by me, the teacher, and signed by each student for ALL big assignments. Expectations will be made clear to all students before beginning an extensive assignment. The district grading policy is as follows; Assignment Type Formative Summative Regular Course 45% 55% Pre-AP/TAG 40% 60% Rewards and Incentives When doing something appropriate, like following a rule or listening to the teacher’s directions, the student will be given a ticket. Every nine weeks that child will be able to use their tickets for the Cranford Flea Mark. Items in the store will be donated by the teacher, students and parents. Posting Student Work Every child will get the opportunity to be recognized for a job well done. Their work will be posted on the “Our Work,” wall. Communicating with Parents No conference time has been set aside to speak vocally with the parents of students. Parents who desire to speak with the teacher can set an appointment to do so. Progress Reports Parents will be given the opportunity to know their child’s progress by checking the campus site, home access. Progress reports will not be sent home in the mail by the teacher but sent by Liberty Hill Middle School. IV. Work Requirements Due Dates Students will be required to meet due dates for all assignments. When a due date is missed a certain penalty will apply depending on the assignment and how late the assignment was turned in. All my homework assigned for the week will be due on Thursday of every week. Neatness and Legibility The student will be required to write legibly on all assignments. If the teacher is unable to comprehend what the student writes, then the student will be required to rewrite the assignment using their best penmanship. Incomplete or Late Work Students are required to complete all assignments in their entirety. When assignments are continuously turned in incomplete the students will be required to meet one on one with the teacher (mandatory tutoring) and a phone call will be made to the parent. V. Monitoring, Assessing, Grading, Student Work In-class Participation Participation points will be a small portion of quarter grades. Student participation will be based on student interaction during group activities, having desired materials for class, and volunteering during lesson instruction, and class work inside their interactive notebooks. Completion of In-class Assignments All in-class assignments will be required to be filled out in their entirety. Once a student finishes an in-class assignment it will be turned in to the daily bin or neatly arranged in their composition notebook. All in-class assignments will be graded and inserted into the student’s writing portfolio or given back to the student for feedback. Completion of Stages of Long-term Assignment When a long term assignment is issued, the child will receive a checklist for daily progress. A set amount of criteria will be assigned for each day. The student will turn in their checklist on a daily basis for teacher approval. Monitoring all Students Students will be monitored through weekly quizzes, unit tests, and standardized test given by the state. During the year a writing portfolio will be kept for every student with their best writing. Parents can view this portfolio at any time in the school year. Students Exchanging Work With Other students When a student is correcting a paper the student must use the revising code set by the teacher. Correct answers must be left untouched. The grading students must sign their name on the bottom after posting the grade or positive comments in the top left corner of the assignment.