Policies & Procedures

Mrs. Gales’ Class

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Classroom Rules

• Follow Directions• Be seated & have materials ready when the

tardy bell rings• Be Respectful• Be attentive• No Swearing or Teasing• Be prepared

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Rewards

• Praises• Positive phone call / email• Goodies• Positive note home• Etc.

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Consequences

• 1st = Warning• 2nd = Behavior Journal/Writing Assignment• 3rd = Call home/Email• 4th = Office visit

*** All severe behavior reports immediately to the office.

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Materials

• Bring all materials to class daily• Textbook• Writing utensil• Composition Notebook• Paper• Science 3 ring binder• Positive learning attitude

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Daily Routines• Come in quietly and sit down

• Check boards for any announcements or notices.

• Copy assignments and upcoming test dates into agenda

• Start assignments.

BEGIN IMMEDIATELY-DO NOT WAIT FOR TARDY BELL TO RING! 6

Procedures

• Sharpen pencil before class– if lead breaks you may get up to sharpen it if

I’m not giving instructions; otherwise raise your hand for permission.

• I will raise my hand to get your attention and to quiet the room. – When you see me raise my hand you

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Restroom

There are 4 minutes in between classes

Please try to go then so that you don’t miss important information.

I will decide emergencies on a case by case basis. However you MUST have your agenda to be granted permission to leave my class.

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Homework

• You will have homework almost every evening.

• Assignments are usually small enough to complete in class, but some will require time at home to complete. Please be responsible with your grade

• If you have a zero HW grade you must sign the no homework log with an excuse to keep on record. 9

Makeup Work After a Absence

• Check with a classmate for your daily assignment & write it in your agenda book.

• Check make up folder box for worksheets.

• Turn in all work taken up the previous day.

• Test & computer activities can be made up during P.E., study hall, or activity classes

• Please get a note from me to give to your gym/activity teacher before you leave my class.

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Finish Work Early

• Work on Homework• Finish another classroom assignment• Read a book or magazine

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Extra Credit

• 5 Bonus points are offered for most tests for making flashcards (at least 10)

• Most missing assignments can be made up for a late grade of 50

• Extra Credit reports (for up to 15 points added to a low test grade) are available to write anytime

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Dismissal

• You are dismissed by the teacher not the bell

• Clean the area around your desk before you leave & exit in a quiet and orderly manner

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Practice & Review

• Create a flow map to explain what your daily routines are in class.

• Use a bubble map to describe extra credit work

example

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Quiz time!

Answer the following questions.

1. What are some of my positive rewards?

2. What is your consequence if you get in trouble a second time in class?

3. List at least 2 materials you should have in class everyday.

4. What should you do when I raise my hand?15

Quiz time!

6. Where will you find your make-up worksheets?

7. When should tests be made up?

8. List one thing you can do if you finish your work early?

9. How can you earn 5 bonus points on test?

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Completing the Assignment-one last thing…

• If there is enough time, complete this assignment in class

• If not, it must be completed for homework• All assignments in my class will follow this same

rule, • every assignment- every time

“If it is not done in class, it must be done for homework.”

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WELCOME to SCIENCE!

• This is your classroom• Stay positive

• Set Goals• Don’t be afraid to ask questions

• HAVE FUN!!!!!!

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