8th Grade Homeroom

Homeroom is an opportunity for students to have a structured time to complete grade checks, work on homework/missing assignments, or read a book. Students will be given other opportunities to check out books if needed and be able to participate in fun activities in the library. Students will also participate in digital citizenship lessons.

Daily Expectations

Monday – Grade Checks/Missing Work Review then WOW (Work on Work)

Tuesday - WOW (Work on Work)

Wednesday – WOW (Work on Work)

Thursday – WOW (Work on Work)

Friday – DEAR (Drop Everything and Read)

**The weekly schedule will have some flexibility to accommodate the school calendar and student absences.**

 1.       Be Punctual for Class

●       Be seated and ready to begin at the appropriate time. If you are late, the school tardy policy will apply.

○      Tardy #1 – 10 minute detention with me after school

○      Tardy #2 – 10 minute detention with me after school

○      Tardy #3 – 10 minute detention with me and contact your adults

○      Tardy #4 (and every additional one) – Office referral

       2.      Be Prepared for Class

●      HOMEROOM A: Any materials to complete homework will come with you to class and you will take them to the cafeteria.              Students will not be allowed to leave homeroom to get supplies.   

●      HOMEROOM B: Homeroom materials will be taken to the cafeteria. Students will not be allowed to leave lunch or                          homeroom to get materials.

●      Since we are in a computer lab, NO CHROMEBOOKS will be allowed.

      3.      Leaving the Classroom

●      Students will be allowed to leave the classroom on a need-by-need basis to use the bathroom, get a drink, etc. during                   individual worktime in class.

○      Students must fill out the Google Form before leaving the classroom for any reason and upon return to the                         classroom.

○      Students will leave their phone with the teacher.

○      Abuse of this privilege of leaving the classroom will result in the loss of it.

     4.  Cell Phones/Earbuds/Smart Watches/Devices    

●      Due to their serious disruption of the learning environment, threat to test security and personal privacy, and general inappropriate use by students, these devices are not to be used inside of the school building. Staff will ask to confiscate the device if:

○      Device is heard or seen

○      Device creates a disruption of any kind

○      Student is using the device for any reason (talking, texting, reading, checking messages, viewing, playing, listening,            checking time, etc.)

●      If staff member asks to confiscate the device, student will:

○      Without the loss of instructional time or focus, device is quietly handed over to the school employee making the                 request.

○      Failure to submit will be considered insubordination and consequences will follow handbook guidelines.

  5.      Grading

●      Students will be graded in homeroom by the quarter. Students are expected to come to class prepared and work the entire           time. Failure to do these things will result in a zero for that day. The consequences for zeros are as follows for each quarter:

o   1-2 zeros: Teacher warning and possible detention.

o   3-4 zeros: Adult contact and possible detention.

 o   5+ zeros: Earn an Unsuccessful (U) in homeroom. This will be noted in the student’s permanent record and appear on        his/her report card. Other consequences may include adult contact, after school detention, or Low-Level Referrals            (LLR).

●      The grading opportunity will start over each quarter.