Rules, Procedures and Expectations

Mrs. Calloway’s 8th Grade Literature and English Classes

– 8th Grade Bell Schedule• HOMEROOM 7:50 -

7:55• First Period 7:55 -

8:47• Second Period 8:50 -

9:42• Third Period 9:45 -

10:37• Break

10:37 - 10:52• Fourth Period 10:55 -

11:47• Fifth Period 11:50 -

12:42• Lunch

12:42 - 1:07• Sixth Period 1:10 -

2:02• Seventh Period 2:05 -

2:57

Our classes are considered a “block” class. This means you have me for two consecutive periods. You will not be allowed to go into the hallway when the bell rings in-between periods. You will exit at the end of your second class when I dismiss you.

Where do I sit?

• On the first day of class, you will be assigned a seat. Stay there unless told otherwise.

How should I enter the classroom?

• Every day we will be begin class by copying the Word of the Day (WOD). Your work will be on the board or projector.

• As soon as you enter the classroom, sit down and begin your work. I should not have to tell you to begin your work.

When do I clean up?

• A few minutes before the bell rings, I will instruct you to clean the area around your desk.

• Class will not be dismissed until all trash has been picked up and placed in the waste basket.

When do I pack my stuff?

• I will tell you when you may pack up your belongings and when you may leave the classroom. Do not pack your stuff up until I give the o.k.

• You will not line up at the door.

What do I do if I am late?

• Enter the classroom quietly. • If you have a note, place it on

my desk.• Begin working.• If you are really late, quietly

ask a friend what’s going on.• Upon your fourth unexcused

tardy, you will be written up on an office referral.

What if I need to leave the classroom?

• You may use one of the passes you received in your homeroom class to leave the room.

• You may not leave the classroom without this pass.

• If you are hurt or sick, I will give you a nurse’s pass to leave the room.

How do I turn in my assignments?

• Everyone in 8th grade will be heading their paper the same way. Use this format to head your paper. (Follow the example on the wall.)

• When instructed, pass your papers over.

• Do not stand up to pass your papers in unless otherwise instructed.

Make Up Work

• If you were absent, you have three days to get your work turned in without being penalized.

What do I need to bring to class every day?

• Your textbook and/or novel we are reading

• Your binder with plenty of loose-leaf paper

• Mechanical pencils or blue or black ink pens

• Four different colored highlighters

• Always bring the outside reading you are working on.

What if I come to class unprepared?

• You could use one of your passes to get your stuff.

• Ask someone if you can borrow from them.

• You may purchase a pencil from me for .50.

• I will have extra loose-leaf paper available. If you would like, you can donate to the loose-leaf paper drawer at any time!

When may I throw my trash away?

• When Mrs. Calloway instructs you towards the end of class.

• When we are working and no one is talking to the class.

What if I need a tissue?

• Quietly get a tissue. • If you need to blow your

nose, step outside the room and take care of your business.

• Be sure to dispose of your used tissues immediately!

• If you don’t have time to get a tissue, please sneeze or cough into your arm.

Food, Gum and Candy Policy

• Sorry, but no food, gum, or candy in classroom.

• No drinks either.• If you are caught with

gum, you will be written up.

Where can I find assignments?• I will post homework and

upcoming assignments on the board.

• I will also post assignments on my webpage. Look on the Calendar link on my webpage. Spanish Fort Middle: Teachers

Location of Clocks

• On the front wall• On the student computer

Areas off limits to Students

• Mrs. Calloway’s desk and computer

• Drawers and cabinets not labeled “Student Supplies”

Where to Find Shared Materials• Cabinets and drawers will

be labeled “Student Supplies”

When is it NOT okay to talk?

• If Mrs. Calloway is talking to the class as a whole, do not talk to others in the classroom.

• If Mrs. Calloway is talking to a visitor, do not talk.

• If another student is sharing their answer or opinion, do not talk.

• Do not talk during a test.

How should I talk if given permission?

• Sometimes, you will be asked to talk in pairs. You should use your “two inch” voice. This means that only your partner should hear you.

• Sometimes, you will be asked to talk in groups. Talk so that others cannot hear what you are saying. If someone hears your idea, they can feel free to use it.

• Be considerate of others when given the opportunity to talk in class.

How do I ask permission to talk?

• Raise your hand.

How do I behave for a Substitute?

• Give the substitute the same honor and respect you would give to any teacher or principal.

• Remember, they are guests in our school. Represent SFMS well when they are here.

• Stay in your assigned seats. The sub will have the seating chart anyway.

• Help him or her when ever possible.

The Rules

• Follow all BCBE and SFMS rules.

• Show respect to teachers, peers and all property.

• Be in your seat working when the tardy bell rings.

• Come to class prepared.

Classroom Rules

• Show respect to adults, peers and all property.

• Be in the classroom working when the bell rings.

• Bring needed materials to class.

• No food, gum or drinks.• Do not throw anything.• No personal grooming.

Expectations

• Head your paper according to the example on the wall. (-5 points if not headed correctly)

• Answer each literature question with a complete sentence, or it will be marked incorrect.

• Capitalize the first word of every sentence or receive zero credit.

Expectations

• Punctuate each sentence, or it will be marked incorrect.

• On final drafts, each misspelled word will be -1 point.

Organize Your Binder

• Word of the Day (W.O.D.)• Daily Grammar Practice

(DGP)• Writing• Literature• English• Miscellaneous