John Arnold

6th Grade History

Oakland Middle School

Welcome to Mr. Arnold’s Classroom!!!

Am I in the right room?

• Mr. Arnold

• Room 613

Where am I supposed to sit?

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes,Yes,

Always!Always!

How will I be graded?

• You will be graded on a points system

• Extra Credit is always available

• Grading Scale: 93 – above = A 85 – 92 = B 75 – 84 = C 70 – 74 = D Below 70 = F

*Remember you are responsible for your grades

What are the rules of this classroom?

• Be Courteous

• Be Prepared

• Be on TIME

• Follow all Guidelines and Procedures

Mr. Arnold’s Classroom Contract

Guidelines

Procedures

CLASSROOM CLASSROOM GUIDELINESGUIDELINES

GUIDELINE #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the bell work when the tardy bell rings.

GUIDELINE #2

Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

GUIDELINE #3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

GUIDELINE #4

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

GUIDELINE #5

Actively participate in class lectures by taking notes and not disturbing those around you.

GUIDELINE #6

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the OMS and Rutherford County Schools handbooks.

SPECIAL GUIDELINE

This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason.

Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this year.

Guideline Infraction will be sent home as a note in your Charger Planner

Guideline Infraction Notice

These will be written directly in your Charger Planner and require a parent signature.

Following Guidelines will result in:

Verbal Acknowledgement

A Stress free learning environment

A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

NOT Following Guidelines will result in:

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Severe Clause

Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

CLASSROOM CLASSROOM PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

Entering the room

Please enter quietly

Have a seat

Take out your materials

Review the agenda

Begin bell work assignment

During announcements

Stop what you are doing

Listen silently

When you are tardy…

Enter quietly

Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk

Unexcused: Sign tardy list on corner of my desk

Have a seat and take out your materials

Getting your attention

I will:

Stand in front of the class

Raise my hand

Wait for everyone to be quiet

Begin speaking

Paper Heading

Place on all homework assignments

John Smith

Assignment #

Period #

Date

After an absence

See me or check with your table

Retrieve any handouts

Check in with me

Student Responsibility CardThis is for the students who do not have the assigned homeworkFill it out

Sign and date it

Turn it in with the homework papers

Student Responsibility Card

Finish Class work Early

“What do I do next?”

What do I do next?Activities

Work on unfinished assignments

Read your library book

Start working on tonight’s homework

Computer Procedures You MUST ask a teacher before using the computer

No student is allowed on the computer if there is a substitute teacher

You MUST have your agenda OUT and OPEN to the computer agreement page while using the computer

You MUST sign the Computer User Log BEFORE using the computer and sign out when you are finished Signing the log will ensure continued computer use Failure to sign the log will result in loss of computer

use for a time

Remember – The Technology Support Services Department at the Rutherford County Board of Education is monitoring your Internet Activity

Scheduled check out

Please let me know as you enter the classroom

• I will be at the door

Quietly raise your hand to get my attention

Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time (when the office calls for you)

If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in papers

Place your paper on the table in front of the person closest to the middle aisle

If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to the middle aisle

I will come by and collect all stacks

Classroom Discussions

PLEASE participate

I want to hear what you have to say

Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion

If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask me later

CPS Activities

PLEASE participate

All students will receive a daily grade based on their involvement

Make sure you are taking some notes; I will be taking them up at the end of class

This is not a time to work on other assignments, socialize, or simply not participate

Moving around the roomYou must ask permission

Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Class Dismissal

The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

Do not start packing up prior to the bell unless you have been instructed to do so

Make sure you clean up around your area before you leave

Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:

“Have a nice day.”

Substitute Teachers Follow all of the substitute’s instructions the first

time they are given

Sit quietly and complete the assigned work

Do not socialize with your classmates or get off task

If your name is written down on the misbehaved list for any reason, you will be given a write off or “replacement” assignment that must be competed by the following morning, NO QUESTIONS ASKED

If your name is put on the misbehaved list again you will be sent to early morning detention

Special ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis

Library

Special guests

Progress Reports

Working Cooperatively

Fire Drill

Tornado Drill

Intercom Announcements

Assemblies

My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Remember…

“You can when you believe you can.”

Have a great year!

Mr. Arnold