DAILY CLASS RULES For Mrs. Courtney’s Class Seat Assignments Seats will be assigned by the teacher until further notice. Students not in their proper seat are considered tardy and face the appropriate consequences. What behavior is expected upon entering the classroom? 1) Enter the room quietly and without disruption. 2) Prepare yourself for class (sharpen pencil, store your books, etc.) 3) Get out your math folder or binder. 4) Start your DMM (daily mental math) Class dismissal Class will be dismissed by the teacher at the appropriate time. What behavior is expected upon leaving the classroom? 1) Collect all of your materials without being disruptive. 2) Straighten up the area around your desk (pick up trash, check desk for writing, etc.) 3) Upon dismissal, leave in an orderly fashion. What do I do when I am tardy? 1) Come into the classroom quietly and without disruption and have a seat. 2) Once there is some down time in class, see me about your tardiness. 3) Upon the third unexcused tardy and thereafter will be a write up. How to request permission to leave the room: 1) Wait for a break in class where I am not talking. 2) Quietly ask for permission to leave and my hall pass. 3) Fill out the Hall Pass Log on the door. Make every effort to use bathroom or get a drink before and after class. How do I turn in late or makeup work? Place it in the appropriate tray on the side of the room by the windows. DO NOT HAND THEM TO ME OR PLACE THEM ON MY DESK! What to do if you don’t have your homework? Sit quietly while it is being collected. Turn it in the following day. If this becomes a frequent problem for individuals, you will be appropriately punished. Cheating Policy: All Parties involved will: 1) Get a zero on the assignment. 2) Parents will be contacted. 3) Be written up. What should I bring to class each day? Pencil Paper Math Folder or binder Homework What to do if you don’t have materials? 1) First, quietly attempt to borrow materials from a friend. 2) If you cannot get what you need, see me. Procedure for trash disposal: Wait until a break in class, and quietly without causing a disturbance throw it away. What to do if you need a tissue: Quietly, without disrupting the class, get a tissue. Policy about gum, food & drinks: Gum, food, & drinks are NOT permitted in class or the school. You get one warning then you will be written up for defiance. Where to find assignments if you were absent: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to pick up your missing work from the “We missed you folder” in the front of the room. You will have one day for each day you are absent to turn in the work before it is considered late. These assignments are to be turned into the appropriate tray by the windows. What to do if you finish before others: 1) Let me check your work. 2) Quietly, find something else to work on. 3) I would suggest having a book with you to read. Areas of the room off-limits to students: 1) Behind the teacher’s desk. 2) All cabinets and drawers. 3) All computer and electronic equipment. 4) The thermostat. When is it NOT okay to talk? During lecture and/or individual homework time. During tests or quizzes. During fire or safety drills. One final thought…. It is going to be a great year. Remember that I am here to help or assistance you in any way needed, be sure to let me know if there is something I can help you with…