Ms. Heyl’s Expectations and Ms. Heyl’s Expectations and Classroom NormsClassroom Norms

Classroom NormsClassroom Norms++

• Put Up’s/Be Respectful (ex. “Nice try”)Put Up’s/Be Respectful (ex. “Nice try”)• Use Respectful language (ex. “ I think you may Use Respectful language (ex. “ I think you may

have done #1 wrong, here is how I did it.”)have done #1 wrong, here is how I did it.”)• One mic rule One mic rule • Follow student code in the handbookFollow student code in the handbook• Ask for help from Ms. Heyl or other students Ask for help from Ms. Heyl or other students

(when appropriate) (when appropriate) • Mistakes… they are okay, that means we are Mistakes… they are okay, that means we are

learning. I will make plenty of them so no learning. I will make plenty of them so no laughing at my or your classmates mistakes.laughing at my or your classmates mistakes.

Classroom NormsClassroom Norms++

• Tell me if you need space (we all have bad Tell me if you need space (we all have bad days)days)

• Leave your Drama at the doorLeave your Drama at the door• Be prepared, bring your materials to class Be prepared, bring your materials to class

everyday!everyday!• Laugh at Ms. Heyl’s jokesLaugh at Ms. Heyl’s jokes• Ask QuestionsAsk Questions• Read the beginning of class slide and copy Read the beginning of class slide and copy

homework in your planner.homework in your planner.• Have FUN!!!Have FUN!!!

What I will do if you do not What I will do if you do not follow the classroom normsfollow the classroom norms• 1st time- verbal warning or nonverbal 1st time- verbal warning or nonverbal

warningwarning• 2nd time- have a conversation with you 2nd time- have a conversation with you

and inform your advisorand inform your advisor• 3rd time- call home, give a teacher 3rd time- call home, give a teacher

detention, and inform your advisordetention, and inform your advisor• 4th time- send you to the office, call 4th time- send you to the office, call

homehome

What I will do if you follow What I will do if you follow class norms and expectationsclass norms and expectations• call your guardian to tell them how call your guardian to tell them how

wonderful you arewonderful you are• send an email to your advisorsend an email to your advisor• Make class slightly more relaxedMake class slightly more relaxed

Start of Class RoutinesStart of Class Routines• When the bell rings you will have 1 minute toWhen the bell rings you will have 1 minute to….….• Be in your seat and silentBe in your seat and silent• Be in dress codeBe in dress code• Have your homework out, and start quietly Have your homework out, and start quietly

working on the working on the Do NowDo Now• Remove backpacks and other non-math class Remove backpacks and other non-math class

related stuff from your desk.related stuff from your desk.

During Class RoutinesDuring Class RoutinesDuring teacher led instruction you During teacher led instruction you will…will…

• Sit upSit up• Raise your hand for questions, Raise your hand for questions,

clarification, or response clarification, or response • Track me with your eyesTrack me with your eyes

During Group Work…During Group Work…• All members must be working on the same problem All members must be working on the same problem

at all times. No going ahead, no leaving anyone at all times. No going ahead, no leaving anyone behind, unless it is part of the assignment to work behind, unless it is part of the assignment to work on different problems.on different problems.

• You must have your own paper in front of you at all You must have your own paper in front of you at all times. It is okay to say “You have to multiply by 2.” times. It is okay to say “You have to multiply by 2.” It is not okay to say “Here, copy this.”It is not okay to say “Here, copy this.”

• No off topic talking during group work or transitions No off topic talking during group work or transitions into group work.into group work.

• Use respectful language when working with group Use respectful language when working with group members (no put downs)members (no put downs)

• Everyone in the group must be working to solve the Everyone in the group must be working to solve the task at hand no matter what their group role is.task at hand no matter what their group role is.

End of Class Routine:End of Class Routine:At the 1 minute warning bell…At the 1 minute warning bell…• Please put back any materials you Please put back any materials you

borrowed or used during classborrowed or used during class• Push in your chairPush in your chair• Pick up any trash near your tablePick up any trash near your table

Tardy PolicyTardy Policy• Be in your seats with your math materials Be in your seats with your math materials

(notebook, pencil, etc.) out when the bell rings. If (notebook, pencil, etc.) out when the bell rings. If you fail to do so you will be marked tardy. you fail to do so you will be marked tardy.

• If you are tardy you will not receive credit If you are tardy you will not receive credit for your for your Do Now Do Now which counts toward your which counts toward your homework gradehomework grade..

• Your 4Your 4thth tardy results in an incident report. Every tardy results in an incident report. Every tardy after that will also be accompanied by an tardy after that will also be accompanied by an incident report.incident report.

• The excuse, “My teacher kept me late” will only The excuse, “My teacher kept me late” will only work if you come to class with a pass from that work if you come to class with a pass from that teacher.teacher.

Bathroom UseBathroom Use• If you need to use the bathroom during class, If you need to use the bathroom during class,

please ask. please ask. • Fill out a pass and bring it to me to signFill out a pass and bring it to me to sign• Also fill out the Bathroom Log before you leave the Also fill out the Bathroom Log before you leave the

roomroom• If I am in the middle of teaching/giving directions If I am in the middle of teaching/giving directions

this is not the time to ask. If it is an emergency, this is not the time to ask. If it is an emergency, please signal or ask in a nonverbal way(ex. Like please signal or ask in a nonverbal way(ex. Like with a hand gesture)with a hand gesture)

*** I will not always say yes, this is not because I don’t like you or I am trying to be *** I will not always say yes, this is not because I don’t like you or I am trying to be mean, there is a good reason why and I will try to let you know at that timemean, there is a good reason why and I will try to let you know at that time

Class ParticipationClass Participation• Class participation is part of your gradeClass participation is part of your grade• Although there will be times for you to raise Although there will be times for you to raise

your hand and participate, most of the time you your hand and participate, most of the time you will be called on to participate. will be called on to participate.

• If you are called on, “I don’t know” is not an If you are called on, “I don’t know” is not an answer. I expect you to be paying attention at answer. I expect you to be paying attention at all times and even if you may not have the all times and even if you may not have the correct answer I expect you to respond by correct answer I expect you to respond by either giving an educated guess or work out the either giving an educated guess or work out the solution verbally with help from solution verbally with help from classmates/teacher.classmates/teacher.

I have clear expectations and norms because I care for every one of you and

want to see you fulfill your dreams. If you follow the norms then you will learn the

content. So have fun, study, and enjoy the ride!