Classroom Rules & Procedures

In order for you as a student to be successful in this classroom, it is very important to follow the three rules and the procedures below.

CLASSROOM RULES

1.  Do NOT plug or unplug anything from the desktop computer without permission. 

2.  Have Respect for others.

3.  No Horse-playing in the lab or studio. 

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Entering the Class

All students will enter the classroom in an orderly fashion. This means that there is no “messing” around, horse play, loud voices, etc. The front projector that will state the directions for what you will need to have done by the time the bell rings or within 3-5 minutes after the bell. Once you have completed the task we will begin the lesson.

• All backpacks, purses, etc. will be neatly placed under your work station and left there for the class period. 

• Any supplies that you will need in class must be taken to your desk before class begins. 

• All cell phones MUST be in your backpack unless the bell ringer on the board says that we will be using them in class that day. This is school policy and I will take up your phone (and your trust card) if it is supposed to be in your backpack that day and you or your parents will have to retrieve it from the front office for a fee of $15. 

Dismissal

I will be responsible for dismissing you at the end of the period, not the bell. You will be responsible for making sure that your area is clean, you have logged off the computer, the keyboard is placed under the monitor, and all items checked out or borrowed are returned. I will let you know 5 minutes before the bell rings so that you will have time to complete all these tasks. No one will be permitted to leave the room until I have released you. I will dismiss rows who have cleaned up/logged off in a timely manner, first.

Absences

If you know you will be absent from class for any school event, please see me in advance to get your class assignments. If you are absent because of an illness, please contact me as soon as possible to get your class assignments. The time allowed for makeup work will be as follows: add # of days missed to due date and that will give you your new due date. 

Tardies

Be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings. It is your responsibility to use good judgment and not be late to class. If you are tardy, the offense will be handled according to the school handbook. 

Assignments

All assignments/projects are due on the day I have assigned. It is your responsibility to turn in all assignments on time. Each class period that an assignment is late you will loose 10 points per after the due date. If an assignment reaches 3 class periods past its due date a 70 will be the highest possible score, due to Red/Black Schedule. All missing assignments due prior to the Monday of the last week of the six week grading period will become final as a score of a 0 in Skyward, you will have the opportunity to correct or bring up until that point.

Talking & Movement

There will be NO talking when I am talking or when one of your fellow students is presenting. This is to show good character and respect for others. If you have a question, I and your peers will in return show respect to you. Students must remain in their seats at all times unless they have permission.

Dress Code

Be aware of the Dress Code. Students out of dress code will be sent to the office. The Dress Code can be found in the Student Handbook.

Bathroom Passes/General Passes/Nurses Pass

There will be no restroom passes given in my class. Go before the start of class.  

STUDENT PREPARATION

It is important that you come to class each and every day prepared. 

The following is not required, but can bring to class:

• Headphones (if you don’t want to use what I have in the room)

Being a successful student means coming into the class as a responsible student, ready to perform and participate at your best, each and every day.

COMPUTER PROCEDURES

Computer Crimes

It is a minimum Class A Misdemeanor to access or abuse a computer system without owner’s consent, this includes Laura Bush computers and iPads. Depending upon the value or harm done, it could be prosecuted as a felony. 

Internet Policy

Please be aware that if you are caught using the iPads/computers/internet in any way that is not approved, you will be sent to the office with a referral. DO NOT visit any un-approved sites, you are all old enough to know the sites that I am talking about. If you are not sure about a site please ask and I will let you know.

Downloading/Settings/Printing

1. Downloading anything onto the computers without permission will not be permitted.

2. Changing any settings on the computer without permission will not be permitted.

3. Adding bookmarks/favorites will not be permitted without permission.

4. The use of ctrl, alt, delete will not be permitted. (Just log out…)

6. Always use Chrome and an Incognito window.

7. If you need to print anything, you must get my permission. You will not be permitted to print random anything from the internet in my class at any time so please do not ask. I usually allow you to print for other subjects project, depending on the amount of color ink needed I may not approve. 

MISCELLANEOUS

• There is a clock on the wall or on your computer so you can always see the time.

• My desk is off limits.

• Writing on the board will not be permitted.

• The thermostat is off limits. 

• Unplugging/touching another classmates computer will not permitted. 

• If someone comes to the door or calls my room, I will answer it.

• Sitting on the desks will not be permitted.

• Horse-playing will not be permitted.

• NO FOOD or CANDY NEAR OR AROUND THE COMPUTERS. EVER.

• Bottled water is allowed but you must have a lid! 

• No playing with the cameras connected to computer.

• NO rolling around on computer chairs.

• Bottom in a seat, not your feet. 

ANY BEHAVIOR THAT INTERFERES WITH MY TEACHING, OR YOUR LEARNING, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

CONSEQUENCES

If any of the rules or procedures listed above is broken, the following consequences will occur:

First Offense:

A verbal warning will be issued, behavior/offense documented. Scan yellow infraction form.

Second Offense:

Parents will be notified, Principal will be notified- YOU will call your parent/guardian.

Third Offense:

A discipline report will be issued and parents will be notified by Ms. Portillo . Office referral, you will call home.

**Depending upon the infraction, any of the above steps can be skipped.

Let’s work together to make your school year very successful! If you have any questions or concerns about any of this material please do not hesitate to ask me. With your cooperation and appropriate behavior, I know we can accomplish a great deal in this class. The choice is up to you. Let’s make it a GREAT year!

Student's and Parents, please click on the link below to sign the Classroom Rules and Procedures Contract to show you understand and comply with the expectations of your child's actions in PIT, Digital Productions, and/or Yearbook. 

Thank You,

Ms. Portillo