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Ms. Zhou’s Classroom

Ms. Zhou’ sClassroom Contract

•Guidelines

•Procedures

Classroom Guidelines

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings.

Guideline #2

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

Guideline #3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #5

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the SHS and SCS handbooks.

Special Guideline

• This classroom is a “ No Whining Zone” . That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “ No Whining Zone” this semester.

Guideline Infraction Notice

•Read it

•Sign it

•Keep it until the end of class

Guideline Infraction Notice

Following Guidelines will result in:

• Verbal Acknowledgement

• A Stress free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in:• 1st

– Warning and documentation

• 2nd

– Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detentionFridays Only!!

3rd

– Disciplinary Referral

Ms. Zhou’s Action Plan

1.What’s the problem?2. What’s causing the problem?

(Please list the factors)3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?

___________Date

_______________________ ______________________Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Severe 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.

Classroom Procedures

Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

Entering the roomEntering the room• Please enter quietly

• Have a seat

• Take out your materials

• Review the agenda

• Begin bell work assignment

Getting your attentionGetting your attention

I will:

•Stand in front of the class

•Raise my hand

•Wait for everyone to be quiet

•Begin speaking

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After an After an excusedexcused absence absence

• Copy the homework

• Retrieve any handouts

• No make-up work for unexcused absences

Student Responsibility CardStudent Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have the assigned homework

•Fill it out

•Sign and date it

•Turn it in with the homework papers

Student Responsibility Card

Parent

Classroom DiscussionsClassroom Discussions

• PLEASE participate

• I want to hear what you have to say

• Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion

• If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving around the roomMoving around the room

• You must ask permission

• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

•The teacher dismisses you, not the bell

•Do not start packing up prior to the bell

•Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:

“ Have a nice day”

Remember…I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!Have an awesome year!

Ms. Zhou