Procedures

Calling for Attention

1. When I need your attention or have something important to say, I will say "Hear Ye, Hear Ye" and in response, the class will say "All Hail the Queen". I will then further more stand in front of the class, wait for everyone to be quiet, focused, and all eyes on me. Then I will begin speaking. Respect is a two-way street, one where I expect students to give me the same respect, listening to me when I speak, just as I do in return for them.

Please stop whatever you are doing, do not talk, look at me, and listen for instructions.
YES, I am QUEEN of this classroom!

Classroom Agenda/Daily Do Nows

2. When you come to class, check the Classroom Agenda that is displayed on the board at the front of the room:

My daily agenda is always posted on the board along with specific directions and a Do-Now ?. An agenda keeps students from asking, “What are we doing today?”. Consistency is key for middle-schoolers. The agenda helps them know what the day will consist of, as well as assignments and upcoming important dates. The Do Now ? pertains to the unit of study, usually coming from information learned the previous day.
I post the daily agenda in our Schoology class as well on my class App, in case a student is absent, and they will have all materials to make up their work.
The example to the right is what the agenda looks like.

Make-up Work

3. If you miss class and/or an assignment, check "The Archives" for your specific class folder. There will be any missed classwork/assignments there for you to pick up. If you need more information or time to meet with me, see me after class or during a time of availability to schedule a meeting. Extra Time and Assistance for the Social Studies department is on Mondays from 3:00 - 3:30 weekly. All tests and presentations MUST be made up during this time. If there is a scheduling conflict, please see me immediately.

Dismissal

4. When it's time to leave class

Make sure ALL classroom netbooks are connected to their charger and in their CORRECT NUMBERED spot in the cart.
Make sure ALL assignments/supplies are returned and turned in.
- This includes all extra papers, all color crayons, all markers, all rulers, all scissors, etc.
- Do it right or do it again.
Clean up your work area making sure that it is free of trash.

Bathroom Usage

5. Students need to use their time wisely and go to the bathroom in between classes. If you ask if you can go, my answer will be "No.".

Please make sure that you do not make bathroom visits a daily habit. If you have an emergency, by all means, excuse yourself without hesitation ( I do not do throw-up or bathroom issues!) Forgiveness, in this case is much better than permission.
If you have a medical issue that needs addressing, please talk to me.

Visitors and VIP's

6. When we have someone come into our classroom who is not part of our class - teacher, administrator, student, parent, you are expected to follow the same classroom rules and procedures. You are expected to be polite to the visitor. Continue working on your assignment as usual, unless you are spoken to directly by the visitor.

If the visitor needs to speak to me privately, I expect you to remain in your seat without talking until I finish speaking with the visitor.

Teacher Absences and Substitutes

7. When there is a substitute, students will treat guests in our room courteously with the same respect you would treat the classroom teacher. I am not absent often, but when necessary, I expect all students to be angels!

Please sit in your normal, daily seat.
Do not be loud and unruly!
Remain on task. Follow the directions that I leave for you.
Be helpful and courteous.
Substitutes will report behaviors (good & bad) and proper consequences will be applied.

B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) ~ Use of Technology in the Classroom

8. While technology is often used in the classroom, please be respectful. Technology use for students provides a framework for safe, responsible, productive, and effective use of current and evolving technologies for 21st century students and educators.

Every student at CHMS will have their own Chromebook and we will be considered a 1:1 campus. It is imperative that students bring their CHARGED devices DAILY.
Signs indicating usage of technology levels will be located on the front white board.
Plug devices in that are not being used.
Do not move chargers from charger stations.
You MUST be connected to the school's WiFi.

Group Work/Class Work

9. When you work in groups in our class, I expect for you to:

Work cooperatively with your group- the traditional "group" setting will look different this year due to COVID restrictions. Please bare with me and be patient as we work together.
If asked, move to your assigned group quietly and quickly, taking all the materials you will need.
Complete the task and do so at your personal best . STAY ON TASK!
Be polite to your teammates! Thank the others in your group before you separate
Sometimes you will be allowed to form your own groups, and sometimes I will choose them ahead of time. Please always be respectful no matter who you like or do not like in your group.
Keep your voice level low as not to disturb the group beside you. NO SHOUTING OR YELLING!

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