Ms. Grant
Arts and Humanities – Speech & Drama
Email: amy.grant@boone.kyschools.us
Welcome to Ockerman Middle School and Speech & Drama Class for 6th – 8th grades. I am
excited to be your teacher! We have lots of work ahead of us, but I think you will enjoy this
class. Please plan to make this your best year yet!
One way to make it your best year is to learn and follow our classroom rules and
procedures.
Classroom Rules
Be respectful.
Respect fellow classmates, teacher, and any classroom visitors. Keep your hands,
feet and negative comments to yourself.
Be responsible.
Come to class on time, prepared and ready to learn. Complete assignments.
Be your best self.
Participate, listen, give your best effort, have a positive attitude. Demonstrate
honesty.
Classroom Procedures
Attendance: Attendance will be checked daily and every class period. Students should be
working on bellringer assignment during this time.
Tardy: The door will be shut at the beginning of the class. If you are not in the class at the
time I shut the door, you are tardy. Tardiness trends will result in consequences.
Seating Assignments: Seats will be assigned by the teacher. Seating assignments will be
altered on occasion by the teacher. If you have a special request, related to your ability to
see the front of the room or other needs please speak with Ms. Grant.
Supplies: Please be prepared for class with the following items. Pencils, erasers, pens,
highlighters, loose leaf paper and a small (1”) binder or folder with pockets and clips.
Bellringer: Every day you will have a bellringer assignment that will be completed at the
beginning of the class. The assignment (ex. Journal prompt, question, pre-test) will be
posted on the board prior to your entry to class. As soon as you walk into class, sit in your
assigned seat and begin work on your bellringer. Bellringers are part of your Classroom
Participation grade.
Homework/Assignments: Homework and assignments should be turned in at the
beginning of class. Stackable trays with corresponding period labels are in the front of the
classroom.
Purses: If you bring a purse to class, please keep it underneath your desk/chair at all
times. Please get the materials required for the class out upon your arrival in class. All
other materials and other class books should remain under your desk. Keep all aisles free
from items.
Technology: Please adhere to the Ockerman Middle School BYOT policy. You will receive
specific direction when it is acceptable to use during class time.
Obtaining Make-up Work: It is your responsibility to obtain missed assignments and to
submit them on time. You will have the same number of days you are absent to submit
make up work. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the homework and submit in a
timely fashion.
Class change: The clock does not dismiss class, the teacher does. Stay in your seat until
you are dismissed from class.
Restroom Break: You should plan to use the restroom in between class periods.
Restroom breaks are not provided during class time. Emergencies are the only exception.
You will need to obtain permission to exit the class and will sign a log indicating time out
and destination.
End of Class: You will be directed as to when you may pack up. You are to clean up around
your desk and discard any scraps of paper or other trash at this time.
Substitute Teacher: Follow all standard classroom rules and procedures when there is a
Substitute Teacher. Sit in your assigned seat. Treat him/her with respect.
Parent/Guardian: Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding
your child’s membership in my class. I am available by calling the school office phone
during my planning period (11:50 AM – 1:05 PM) or by email. Email is the quickest way to
reach me as I am unable to take calls during class. In turn, I would appreciate your contact
information in case I need to contact you.
I look forward to a great year.
Ms. Grant
Ms. Grant
Arts and Humanities-Speech/Drama 6th-8th Grades
Classroom Rules/Procedures
By signing this form, you understand and accept all rules and expectations of this class and
the responsibilities that accompany it. Please sign and have your student return the this
sheet.
----------------------------------------------------------------Student’s Printed Name
Student’s Signature
Parent’s Printed Name
Parent’s Signature
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