Class Guidelines

Welcome to Carver Elementary Gifted Resource!  Our class has a few guidelines for all students to ensure we have a great year of student learning and an enjoyable year for you and your child.  

Communication:  Carver strives for your child to become a more independent student and learner.  If we work as a team, student, teacher, and parent, we are sure to have a successful year. 

Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at school (912) 459-5111 until 4:15 P.M. each day. If you leave a message and a phone number, I will return your call as soon as possible, or at least contact you within 24 hours.  You can also email me at school at mnewberry@bryan.k12.ga.us  any time, and I will respond as quickly as possible.  If you contact me during the school day, PLEASE ALLOW ME 24 HOURS TO RESPOND TO A MESSAGE. I AM WORKING WITH STUDENTS, SO IT IS DIFFICULT TO RESPOND TO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS DURING THE DAY.   I can usually contact you after school hours.  

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports): "PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports. It is an evidence-based framework schools use to improve school culture and student behavior and promote a safe environment for learning. When teachers see students exhibiting positive behavior, they acknowledge the action: "Thank you, Tommy, for following our hallway rules!" With the PBIS Rewards system, teachers, staff, and administrators can recognize and acknowledge student behavior in a fun and inviting way. We commonly refer to this as the ability to recognize any student, anywhere. We want to focus on positive behaviors that foster growth in the classroom and build positive teacher-student relationships. (Source: www.pbisrewards.com/about)  2019.

Water Bottles:  Students can only drink water in the classroom in a spill-resistant container.  For example, a bottle with a lid or a squirt bottle. Please reserve all flavored drinks for lunch.  We have too many spills in the classroom to allow flavored drinks during the class day and around student Chromebooks.  PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD’S WATER BOTTLE WITH HIS/HER NAME and homeroom teacher's name or room number. 

Expectations and Responsibilities: As a class, we will review the expectations and responsibilities of being a student at Carver Elementary and the expectations of being in Gifted Resource.  

Technology Use:  Students must adhere to the Bryan County technology usage guidelines.  Students should not be on websites not explicitly approved by the teacher or misuse technology.  Student’s technology usage is monitored, and privileges can be revoked.     

Restroom:  Due to the limited amount of time I have each day with students, I request students use the restroom before entering the classroom.  Sometimes, our bodies have other ideas, so STUDENTS WILL ALWAYS HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THE RESTROOM.  However, I will discuss my concerns with the parent if a student abuses restroom privileges.  That said, I may ask a student if using the restroom during instruction is worth two or three minutes of recess or if it is an emergency.  This helps me determine if a student is truly in need of a restroom break or if a student is just trying to get out of class.