mr. spooner’s classroom expectations. why do i have them?

Mr. Spooner’s Classroom Expectations

Why do I have them?

When I’m teaching a lesson

• Clear your desk of everything but paper and pencil (unless otherwise instructed)

• • Eyes on ME! Or on your paper. NO talking while

I’m talking. • RAISE your hand and wait to be called on to ask or

answer a question.

DON’T shout out answers!

When you are working independently

• Have all necessary books, paper, pencils, and any other directed material on your desk.

• Begin working on your assignment as soon as

you receive directions. • NO talking. Raise your hand to ask questions.

When you are working in a group

• Be polite• Help one another• Share• Listen to others• Praise others• Take turns• Talk out problems• Speak at table level

What if expectations are not met?

• 1st offense: Warning• 2nd offense- Written response in behavior

journal (signed by you and parent)• 3rd offense- Parent will be called• 4th offense- Detention

Homework

• Usually assigned Monday –Thursday• You are responsible for writing your

homework down in your planner• IT WILL COUNT TOWARD YOUR GRADE AT THE

END OF THE QUARTER!

If Homework is not completed

• 1st offense- You get one excused homework per quarter

• 2nd offense- Written response in behavior journal (signed by you and parent)

• 3rd offense- Parent will be called• 4th offense- Detention