CLASSROOM PROCEDURESCLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Mrs. MurrenCherokee Middle SchoolTechnology and Health

Room 173

Where am I supposed to sit?

Where am I supposed to sit?

Select a seat and sitWait quietlyA seating chart will be created when

attendance is taken You will be expected to be in class and

in your seat on time each day

Who is this teacher as a person?

Who is this teacher as a person?

A teacher at Cherokee for 16 yearsMarried, two children and a dog named RustyI enjoy traveling, especially going to national

parks

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes,Always!

What will I be doing this semester?

What will I be doing this semester?

OrientationSafety and SanitationLearn to measure correctlyModules (4 or 5)Projects and Activities on health related topicsGuest SpeakersOther possible activities - graham cracker houses or tye-

dye

How will I be graded?How will I be graded?

Average of total pointsModules are weighted because we spend more

time in them.Bell workStudent Journal (notebook) at the end of the

semesterProjects, activities, health activities/units

Why should we have procedures in our

classroom?

Why should we have procedures in our

classroom?

Procedures are a part of life.They allow complex operations to run smoothly

with minimal confusion, low stress, and less wasted time.

Procedures are a part of life.They allow complex operations to run smoothly

with minimal confusion, low stress, and less wasted time.

AirportsDrivingRestaurantsMoviesSchool

Where else are procedures practiced?

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

Handout Classroom rules sheetsAssign notebooks

Classroom GuidelinesClassroom Guidelines

Guideline #1Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when it is time for class.

Be on timeBe preparedI will not tell you when to begin your work

Guideline #2Guideline #2

Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Bring two pencils and leave them in the front pocket of your student journal

Bring your planner everyday and write down what you did in class/what is to be done or due

Guideline #3Guideline #3

No unauthorized food, drink or gum in the lab.Water is allowed-container with lidAfter lunch, DO NOT bring any food or drink back

with youNo cell phones or iPods

Headphones will be needed for the computersPhones and iPods will be taken and turned into the

office if need be

Guideline #4Guideline #4

Treat each person, yourself and the room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #5Guideline #5

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the CMS, Springfield Public Schools handbooks and/or posted in the classroom.

Special GuidelineSpecial Guideline

This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason.

Everything that is done is in your best interest, so please……respect the “No whining Zone” this semester.

Following guidelines will result in:

Following guidelines will result in:

Verbal acknowledgement

A stress free learning environment

Permission to participate

Not following guidelines will result in:

Not following guidelines will result in:

1st offense - Verbal warning2nd offense - Removed from seating area or module area

and given written work to complete; 10 pts from module grade and removed for remainder of class.

3rd offense – Removed from seating area or module area; given written work to be complete; 30 pts from module grade and removed from module or unit until -parent contact.

4th offense – Loss of class/lab privileges for next rotation/unit or until further notice. (disciplinary referral)

Severe ClauseSevere Clause

Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Notebooks (Student Journals)

Notebooks (Student Journals)

Assign notebooksHandout Classroom rules sheets

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

Entering the roomEntering the room

Enter the room quickly and quietly.Upon entering, read message boardFollow instructions, take your seat and takeout materials

neededRead bell work assignment posted or read module

highlights for the day; begin workingIf you finish the bell work assignment early, work on

something else quietly or read.Quietly, patiently wait for instruction and others to finish.

What is bell work?What is bell work?

Reading the handouts or worksheet directionsCurrent Event assignmentGetting materials ready (foldable)Reading assignmentsWriting assignments

Bell Work ProcedureBell Work Procedure

Pick up handouts, gather materials for class, and be seated.

Read the posted bell work assignment and start working.

Do not wait for instructions to begin workingIf you finish the bell work assignment early, find

something quiet to work on or read while others finish.

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

Bell work assignmentDaily objective and agendaTeacher-instructions/ModelingStudent-guided instruction/PracticeAssessment/closure

Daily Schedule-ModulesDaily Schedule-Modules

Log on to module; get out student journalRead and write down highlightsFollow instructions in the instruction windowComplete all instructionsIf all instructions are completed before instructed to clean

up, go to enhancements or work on a previous activity that is not completed.

When instructed to clean up, log off and put away all materials and supplies

Wait in your seats quietly for dismissal from instructor

When you finish work early . . .

When you finish work early . . .

Complete assignments you have not completedRead a current event related to your moduleGo to enhancements and work on a current

event; print and place in student journalRead Choices magazineGo to enhancements and type on Mavis Beacon;

print report and place in student notebook

HandoutHandout

Lab Procedure sheet Student Organization Sheet

Getting Your AttentionGetting Your Attention

I will:Stand in front of the class and raise my hand –

orOver the microphone say “Give me 5”Wait for everyone to be quietThen begin speaking

Give Me 5!Give Me 5!

Eyes on meQuietBe stillHands free (put things down)Listen

When you are tardyWhen you are tardyEnter quietlyPass: Hand to instructor without interrupting.No Pass: Fill out “Tardy Form” explaining reason

for tardy. Hand to teacher without disrupting the class.

Pick up any handouts or materials needed and join in the classroom activities without disrupting

If the door is closed and locked, knock and wait patiently.

Excessive TardiesExcessive TardiesIf you accumulate 3 tardy in one grading period,

you will have a consequence (detention with the teacher and/or phone call to parent)

If you accumulate 4 tardy forms or more in one grading period, your detention will be doubled – failure to show, will result in a referral to the office.

If you are more than 10 minutes late to class (unexcused), it will be reported as truant

Absence ProcedureAbsence Procedure

When you are absent, check with your module partner, another classmate, or School notes, to find out what you missed.

Retrieve any handouts needed from folders-top of book case by the door

Missed work due in the same number of days absent

Classroom DiscussionsClassroom Discussions

When we are having class discussions, raise your hand to be called on and actively listen to whoever is speaking – Please participate

Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion

Be respectful of all comments and ideas, even if they differ from yours.

Moving around the roomMoving around the room

You must ask permissionDo not ask during class discussion unless it is an

emergencyWhen at modules, you have permission to

sharpen your pencil, pick up papers as needed, but not to roam and visit at other module as you pass.

Turning In PapersTurning In Papers

Place your paper on the desk next to you – left side.

If/when you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left.

I will come by and collect all stacks.

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.Do NOT begin packing up your things until you

are told to.When instructed to clean up, gather your things,

clean up your area, stay seated and quiet.Wait until the teacher finishes and officially

dismisses you with:“Have a nice day” or “See you tomorrow”

PassesPasses

The best time for a drink or the bathroom is between classes.

Only One person will be given a pass at a time.Passes will not be given during instruction or test time.You have 3 passes for the semester – use them wisely.For a pass, fill out your assignment notebook and bring it

and your student journal to the instructor. You must get permission without disrupting others

Safety DrillsSafety Drills

Where do you go in case of a fire drill or storm drill?

Fire DrillFire Drill

Exit through the West doors (main).Proceed West to 7th grade hall turn right and go

to the main gym.Wait until the bell signals us to come back in.Walk quickly and quietly back to the classroom.Return to your seats and your work.

TornadoTornado

Quickly, in an orderly manner, exit the room, but do not go into 8th grade hall.

Divide up on both sides of the hall, but not in front of Mrs. Bair’s door.

Duck and cover your heads.No talking, listen for instructions.

When the drill is over, quickly and quietly return to your work.

Safety DrillSafety Drill

When instructed to secure the room:The Instructor will make sure the front door is closed

and locked.Students are to help close and lock any windows that

are open.Students are to move to the northwest section of the

room and remain silent.Students are to wait for further instruction.

Other ProceduresOther Procedures

These will be introduced as needed:Test taking proceduresLunchAssembliesListening to announcementsSpecial GuestsProgress reportsSubstitute Teachers

Remember . . . Remember . . .

I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!

Have a wonderful semester!!!

Mrs. Murren