8th Grade Expectations

8th Grade Team Expectations

1. Students come prepared with their materials and on time.

   1. If a student does not have their materials, they will be marked tardy

      1. 3 tardies= after school detention

      2. Reminders in the hallway (ex: you have one minute)

   2. If a student needs to go to the bathroom or get water, they will ask at an appropriate time.

      1. No leaving in the first or last 10 minutes of class. If a student needs to leave to grab something from their locker, restroom, or water it will count as a tardy. 

      2. Students can leave up to 5 times per class per quarter

      3. Students will be written a blue pass and will return within 3 minutes

What does being prepared and on time look like? 

• In your seat when the bell rings

• Your chromebook is charged and closed

• You have your binder and your book/papers for this class with you

• You have used the restroom and filled your water bottle during passing (if needed)

2. Students are respectful of the learning environment and follow expectations

   1. Students use appropriate volume level

      1. Model what the appropriate volume is for the situation

   2. Treating property with respect (materials, the classroom, etc.)

   3. Staying in seat during class and taking breaks when appropriate 

   4. Appropriate language for time & place

3. Be respectful to all

   1. Keep hands to yourself

      1. Teach the “why” behind personal space- this shows maturity and respect

   2. Use positive and inclusive language to foster a sense of belonging for all students

   3. Establish collaborative classroom norms

   4. Reinforce positive behavior

   5. Teach respectful redirections and responses

4. Chromebook Usage

   2. 1. Chromebook are expected to come to class charged and closed. 

      2. Chromebooks are to be used for educational purposes and at the direction of the teacher. 

      3. Misuse of a chromebook will result in an after school detention on the second offense.

5. Substitute Teacher Expectations

   2. 1. Classroom expectations are to be followed, especially when there is a guest teacher. 

      2. If a student’s name is reported by the substitute teacher, the student has the potential of having a consequence (discussion with teacher, lunch detention, after school detention, or referral to administrator). 

      3. An instructional day with a substitute teacher is treated with the same importance as a regular day.