Ms. Magee

7th Grade Science

Rm 209

● The teacher will explain the importance of procedures.

● The teacher will explain the specific procedure. (Explain)

● Teacher and students will model, rehearse, and discuss the procedure. (Rehearse)

● Teacher and students will practice procedures to be sure they are carried out properly. (Reinforce)

TEACHING PROCEDURES

CLASSROOM BEHAVIORYour responsibilities in this class are to: Be on time, Be prepared, and Be productive. All team members are

expected to be polite and respectful to one another---and that includes the

teacher.

• Follow instructions first time given• Keep workstations clean/neat• Use polite, appropriate language• Arrive prepared and on time• Respect others by working quietly• Raise your hand for assistance

SCHOOL RULES

1. Positive Notes2. Verbal Praise

3. Phone Calls/Notes Home4. Chastain Warrior Chips5. Student of the Month

1. Verbal Warning 2. Student Conference

3. Parent Contact 4. Behavior Reflection Written Assignment

5. Time out and Parent Detention Letter6. Parent Conference and Behavior Management Contract/Plan

7. Office Referral

CONSEQUENCES

REWARDS

TIME-OUT IN-CLASS ISOLATION

No student will be allowed to disrupt the learning of his or her classmates. If misbehaving occurs, you will be asked

to go to the Time-Out location and follow directions outlined in the folder and your behavior will be recorded on

your behavior log.

SCHOOL WIDEATTENTION SIGNAL

(Raise Hand)

●Stop whatever you are doing at that moment.●Face the teacher and wait silently.●No talking or whispering. All of your attention

should be given to the teacher.

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM

1. Enter the classroom in a calm, quiet manner. 2. Go directly to your assigned seat and take out

materials.3. Follow procedures and place book bags in the

designated areas. You will not go back to book bags during class.

4. Take a seat. Once in, stay in!5. Immediately start on the bellwork located on the

Smart/White Board.

SHARPENING YOUR PENCIL(S)

• Sharpen your pencil(s) at the beginning of class.

• You should have a few backup pencils that are ready to go in case one breaks.

• Getting up while the teacher is teaching isn’t allowed because it’s a distraction to others .

7:30 A.M. – 8:05 A.M.D.E.A.R. TIME

• Enter quietly and go to your assigned seat.• Drop Everything and Read (book or text)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/STUDENT CREED/VISION/ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:05 A.M. – 8:10 A.M.1. Stand for the entire pledge/student creed.2. Unless you are reciting the pledge/creed do not

talk!3. Do not walk.

TARDINESS You are expected to be in your seat when the tardy bell rings. If

you come in late and do not have a pass, quietly sign the tardy log at the front of the room. You are allowed three unexcused tardies for the nine weeks. The fourth unexcused tardy will result in a referral

and a call home. Also, you will be assigned detention (BSD,ASD, or ISS)

HALL PASSESNo passes will be issued the first and last ten minutes of class. You are allowed two passes (of any kind) per nine weeks. Use them wisely. In the rare case of an emergency, raise your hand and ask permission

from the teacher.

HEADING PAPERS

In the upper right hand corner: Name

Date & BlockAssignment

CLASSWORK AND TURNING IT IN

•Your class work will be in the tray labeled class work. •Turn in papers that show your BEST effort. Make sure your heading is on your paper. •When it’s time to collect paper(s), pass to the end of your row where they will be collected by the teacher.•Assignments are due at the end of class and are late if turned in after that.

WHEN YOU FINISH CLASS WORK EARLY . . .

●Ask teacher for “Early Task Finisher Card”●Check your work and the directions one more time

to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly.

●Check to see if the heading is written correctly on your paper.

● If the assignment is to be turned in, do so.●Quietly read a book or organize your planner●Complete missed or unfinished work●Write sentences using Word Wall

HOMEWORKHomework, when assigned, will be located on

the whiteboard under the section labeled “homework”. It will be due at the beginning of

the next class, so have it out on your desk ready to be picked up.

MAKEUP WORK When you are absent it is your responsibility to make up any work you missed. On the day you return, check the designated area. If

you need assistance, ask the teacher.

DURING INSTRUCTION

• Listen to the teacher/speaker with full attention.• No pencil sharpening, talking, moving about the

classroom, or whispering.• Ask permission to speak by raising your hand and

waiting quietly to be called on. • After instruction, make sure you understand the

concept(levels of understanding). • If not, raise your hand, wait patiently, and the teacher

will come to assist you.

WORKING TOGETHER IN GROUPS

● Keep your focus on the task at hand and only talk with your group.

● Do not let others do your share of the work for you. Do your part and cooperate with your group. Use low voices!

Slacking is not allowed!Example of tasks:

- recorder- presenter

- materials person- clean up person

- encourager- leader–keep group on task

TAKING A TEST• Face forward and keep your eyes on your own

paper.• No talking is permitted. (Even to borrow

something. Ask the teacher!)• Tests may be turned in when you are finished.• You must be sure that nothing is showing from

your notebook/textbook• Cheaters get zeros!

END OF CLASS DISMISSAL• Ten minutes before class ends, you will

complete your exit ticket.•I will tell you to when start packing up.•You will clean up around your workstation. •I will give you any last minute instructions.

• I will dismiss you… NOT the bell!

I look forward to having a great and

productive school year with you all!