Miss Barr’s Classroom Rules for Lang. Arts and Math
updated 8-27-14
I believe that the best learning environment is one that works to support good
study habits, social skills, and work habits. My classroom reinforces these habits
through the use of an action/consequence system that holds students responsible for
their choices. At the same time, the students learn a valuable life skill that will be useful
in the future. The students have the opportunity to earn classroom money. Students
can spend their money when the classroom store is open or save it to purchase a larger
item at a later time.
STUDENTS EARN OR LOSE MONEY FROM THEIR WALLET AS NOTED:
EARNINGS
PENALTIES
+ $1.00 homework on time
- $1.00 for each √ mark
+ $1.00 individual goals met
- $1.00 missing homework
+ $1.00 for no √ marks
- $1.00 notes in classroom
+ $ ??? for BONUS days
- $1.00 missing supplies
CHECKMARKS ARE RECEIVED FOR BREAKING CLASSROOM OR SCHOOL
RULES. EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THE STUDENT
HANDBOOK THOROUGHLY. CHECKMARKS IN THE CLASSROOM ARE ADDED
UP EACH DAY. EACH ADDITIONAL CHECKMARK ADDS UP TO MORE SERIOUS
CONSEQUENCE. AFTER THE 4TH CHECKMARK IN A SINGLE DAY, THE
STUDENT STARTS OVER AT 0 WHEN RETURNING TO THE CLASSROOM FROM
THE OFFICE.
√= a warning for the day; name on the board
√√= loss of free time and 5 minutes of recess (phone call home)
√√√= loss of free time and loss of entire recess time (phone call home)
√√√√= office referral (phone call home)
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CLASSROOM RULES
1) We follow school and classroom rules.
2) We show courtesy and respect to everyone.
3) We use acceptable language in school.
4) We keep our school and classroom clean.
5) We follow directions when they are given.
GIMME 5 CHARACTER TRAITS
1) Respectful 2) Responsible 3) Caring 4) Safe 5) Ready To Learn
ADDITIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
All missing homework must be handed in by the end of the day (unless extended
time is designated on IEP). We will use school time, first, to try and get unfinished
homework completed during the school day during the time the student has lost for
recess. Before or after school time will be only used if an excessive amount of work is
missing. For before or after school homework time, a notice will come home with the
student listing available times to work on any missing homework or absence work.
Written parent permission (email or writen note) or permission via phone call must be
obtained in order for the student to stay before or after school to complete missing
work.
Gum chewing is not allowed in the classroom. Any student caught chewing gum will
receive a √ mark for each time caught. Writing and receiving personal notes during
class time is unacceptable. Students found reading or writing notes in the classroom
will receive a √ mark.
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Free time is issued to a student that completes classwork before the class period
has ended. The quality of the work must be up to the expected level determined by the
teacher. Free time cannot be used if a student has any missing homework or has more
than one checkmark that day. If the homework is finished and turned in before the end
of the period, free time can be used. Free time is to be used in a part of the room away
from where other students are working. Free time can be taken away if it is not used
properly. Students who have lost free time for the day are expected to pull out other
work or read a book when their classwork is done.
Be sure to go over the student handbook for Firelands Elementary. In depth
details about other school rules and procedures are found in the student handbook. If a
student is able to follow all of the school and classroom rules on a regular basis, it will
lead to a positive and productive school year. Please take the time to fill out the section
below and return it to Miss Barr.
Sincerely ,
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We have read the rules and policies of Miss Barr’s classroom and understand the
consequences outlined:
__________________________ _____________________ __________
student signature
parent signature
date