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We have a set of Rules and Procedures we discuss in class so that all students know what we expect from them. They are also posted on this page below and in the parent packet that was sent home. I also attached the parent packet in case you need to refer back to it for details (just click the button). 

 

I know that everyone makes mistakes, so students are given warnings. If a student continuously misbehaves or does something that is clearly intentional, there will be consequences for those actions. We must stick by the rules and procedures in order to have a meaningful learning environment. As long as everyone puts forth their best effort, we will be able to have fun while learning new information each day. 

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Respect

I think highly of students who are respectful saying please, thank you, excuse me, and etc. If a student is disrespectful such as name calling, bullying, or rude comments/gestures there will be consequnces for that behavior. My classroom tolerates zero disrespect; Everyone is important and should be treated in a manner that they feel important. 

 

 

Planners

Planners should be filled out every day by the student for each class. A parent/guardian should sign the planner nightly. It must be signed each night so that you see any notes we send home each day This is our main means of communication with you at home. It should be brought back daily so that I can check it every morning. We gladly provide the first planner, but if it is misplaced there is a replacement fee of $5.00 per planner. Feel free to write me a note in your child's planner, I check them daily.

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Absences & Tardies

I understand absences and tardies happen. However, to be excused they must have a note from either a doctor or parent. Notes should be given to the homeroom teacher immediately upon the student's return to school. When the student returns, it is his/her responsibility to ask for work that was missed. Once asked, it is the teacher's responsibility to get that work to the student in a timely manner. Tardies also require a note to be written in order to be excused. These notes do count as part of the allotment for each semester. School begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 3:00 P.M. All instructional time is valuable, so try your best not to miss out on anything!

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Turning in Papers

It is the responsibility of the student to make sure their papers and assignments are turned in on time to the correct place! No name papers will go in the no name folder for your grade level. They will not be graded until they have been identified. If a student continuously forgets to write their name on their paper they will begin to lose 5 points.

 

 

Announcements

Announcements are very important. We will be silent during announcements so that we don't miss anything! After announcements, we will go back to what we were doing before the announcements came on. 

 

 

Technology

We are blessed to have an interactive projector to use this year. We are also blessed to have a class iPad. Technology is a big part of our world now, so we will use it as much as possible. This includes Edmodo, Gradebook Wizard, and several other websites along with some computer programs purchased by our school or system. Please make sure you have signed the technology release form so that no one has to sit out during these awesome activities!

 

 

Bathroom Breaks

Bathroom breaks will be given throughout the day. Our instructional time is EXTREMELY valuable so that time should be used wisely. You will be permitted to go if it is an emergency, but please try your best to go when you are given the chance. This way you will not miss important information during class.

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Graded Work

Graded work will be sent home in Take Home Folders. Please ensure the folders are brought back to school (cleaned out of course) the next school day. If you have any questions about a grade or assignment, please feel free to email, call, or send a note. I will gladly explain anything I can.

Students will choose one piece of work to display in our room. This should be something they are proud of and want to show off (not necessarily a 100%, but something they've worked hard on or are proud of themselves for doing). We want to showcase our students' best work. These will be changed out often.

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Pink Slips

Pink Slips will be filled out for an assignment not turned in. The reason the assignment is not turned in will be recorded in the grade book. Pink slips are kept all year and may be reviewed at conference time with a parent/guardian. Students fill them out themselves with the assignment, subject, due date, reason for not turning it in, and a signature. 

Special Note: Even if you choose not to fill out a Pink Slip, if you don't turn in an assignment it's still a zero in the grade book. 

 

 

Card System

We are using a school-wide card system this year. Fifth grade has used it in the past, and it has worked very well. Students start out the year with a Blank Slate card. Based on their performance over the first six weeks, they will earn a gold, silver, bronze, or red card. The higher the card, the better the rewards! For example, a gold card has 3 homework passes and 3 "you choose" rewards while a silver card has 2 of each, and a bronze card has 1. Red cards do not have any rewards because those are students who need improvement in some area. They are earned by grades and behavior. ALL cards (including red) have 2 redo passes because we realize things happen and work is forgotten at home. Redo passes may be used (at teacher discretion) to redo a low grade on an assignment or allow another day to turn in an assignment if it was forgotten at home, on the bus, etc. Cards must be kept at all times! If you lose your card, it is an automatic red card for the next six weeks (part of responsibility is keeping up with everything!).