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Mrs. Strohmaier (You may call me Mrs. Stroh)

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Welcome to Mrs. Stroh’s Classroom

correlated to The First Days of

School

Procedures and Guidelines

Am I in the right room?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Who is this teacher as a person?

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes,Always!

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CLICKS AND CLUNKS

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How to succeed under every circumstance!!!

How will I be graded?

You will earn the grades you receive.

Grading Policy

Grammar:

Tests: 60%

Homework: 20%

Performance: 20%

Spelling and Vocabulary

Tests: 60%

Homework: 20%

Performance: 20%•

 

Writing:

Tests: 20%

Homework: 20%

Performance 60%

Mrs. Stoh’s Classroom Rules for Successful Learning

Mrs. Stoh’s Classroom Rules for Successful Learning

• Be courteous.• Be prepared.• Be on time.• Follow all procedures and policies.

Choosing to follow the rules will result in the following:• Verbal Acknowledgement• A stress free learning environment• A pleasant and secure atmosphere

Choosing not to follow the rules will result in the following:1st—Warning and documentation 2nd—Loss of recess3rd—Action Form, Parental, Contact4th—Disciplinary Referral

Mrs. Stroh’sClassroom Contract

• Guidelines• Procedures

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the

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

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the St. Mary’s

Handbook.

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.

Not Following Guidelines will result in . . .

• 1st

– Warning

• 2nd

– Action Plan

• 3rd

– Infraction Notice/Parental Contact

Mrs. Stroh’s Action Plan

1.What’s the problem?

2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors)

3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?

________________ Date _______________________ Student’s Signature

Infraction NoticeOffense____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Conference Result___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________ Date_____________________ Student’s Signature_____________________Teacher Signature

Let’s Not G

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Guideline Infraction Notice

• Read it

• Sign it

• Keep it until the end

of class

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 the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Following Guidelines will result in . .

• Verbal acknowledgement

• A stress-free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Entering the Room Please enter quietly. Have a seat. Take out your materials. Check board for daily

assignment. Begin assignment. If no assignment is on the board, read workshop or

choice book.

Student Responsibility Report

Karla Henson – Liberty Middle School

Personal Responsibility Report (When work is missing or incomplete.)Check all that apply to you.

_____I did not have materials in class today. Circle: book, pencil, paper, notebook, other______________________I did not have the assigned homework._____I did the homework but did not have it in class_____I did not return assigned materials (ex. Progress report).

Excuses: Check all that apply to you.

_____I did not have appropriate materials at home._____I forgot._____I was too sick to do my homework_____I was absent and did not get the assignment_____Other – explain in detail:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: Date:

When you are tardy . . .

Enter quietly.

Excused: Place excuse in my mailbox.

Unexcused: Make sure you go to the office.

Have a seat and take out your materials.

Getting Your Attention

I will . . . Stand in front of the class.

Raise my hand or ring the bell..

Wait for everyone to be quiet and prepared to

listen.

Begin speaking.

Paper HeadingThe following format

•plus unique number

Place on all homework assignments

Put in appropriate bin

John Doe (13) Grade 8St. Mary’s School September 1, 2009

Weekly Writing Assignment

Finish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

Activities

You must be writing. If you are finished with the current assignment and are waiting for a conference, begin another piece.

Review vocabulary words. Start working on tonight’s homework. NEVER do nothing!

Returning After an Excused Absence

Meet with your Homework Buddy.

Copy the homework.

Retrieve any handouts from the student work file.

Make-up work for unexcused absences is not available.

Returning from an Excused Absence

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. If it is an emergency, quickly

get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in Papers

Place your paper in the appropriately labeled bin.

NEVER HAND ME A PAPER

Passing in Papers: If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left.

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 later.

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Moving Around the Room

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.

Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with

“Have a nice day!”

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

Library/Computer Lab Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively

Fire Drill Intercom/AnnouncementsAssembliesSubstitute Teacher

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.

Together, we will have an awesome year!”

– Mrs. Stroh

“I truly believe you will work towards

your potential in all thatyou do! We will learn so

much about each other this year.