Rules:
1. Everyone should behave in respectful manner toward each other. (Respect individuals)
2. Everyone should behave in a manner respectful of school and other's property (Respect property)
3. Be Prepared
4. Students must follow all teacher directions
+ All Vernon High School Rules apply. Please read and follow All School Rules in your Student Handbook.
Purpose:
· Provide a classroom where YOU can LEARN & SUCCEED.
· Eliminate unneeded distractions for YOU.
· Create a secure location for YOU, free of harassment
· Maximize YOUR effective classroom time.
· Create a focus to help YOU learn Math even better.
· Prepare YOU for life outside of school.
Results to those who do not follow the rules:
Procedures: “The Way we do things to be efficient & effective”
Why do we have procedures? -- To be successful in learning.
Entry:
Go to assigned seat and put personal materials away.
Take out your notebook and pencil (bring several & Be Prepared)
Do DONOW Assignment
Have your homework assignment ready to be checked.
If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you are Tardy.
During Instruction
Listen with full attention
I expect your attention during discussion/lecture
I expect your attention on assigned deskwork
I expect your attention on group work
Socializing is done outside of class
Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions can be asked after instruction
Please make questions specific, which shows you have given thought to the topic. Do not just say, "I don't understand." Explain what you don't understand.
Good questions confirm understanding, secure additional detail or clarify concepts.
Always listen to and think about your classmate's questions. They can help YOU learn.
Responses to My Questions / Participation:
Participation is excellent & a part of your grade
Please raise your hand to signal you have an answer.
Do not shout out answers. That steals the opportunity for others to answer.
Sometimes there are several right answers, or answers may be partially correct.
Silly answers are rude and waste your classmates' time.
I may call on someone regardless of raised hands - everyone should be involved.
While You are Working:
Make sure you understand directions.
If you do not understand ask students around you. If they did not understand ask me.
If you are asked to help, be polite and do your best
Talking should be no louder than a whisper. No one else should hear you.
Respect each other & be friendly
Use your time wisely and finish on time.
Turning in Papers:
Please complete papers neatly.
Please staple multiple sheets together.
Always show all your work.
Put your name on the top
Label answers.
Never use red pen, so you can see my comments.
When work is completed early:
Double-check your work.
Begin any posted assignment
Study next lesson in text.
Do not interrupt others, it is rude.
Dismissal:
I dismiss you.
Neither clock nor bell dismisses you.
Do not pack up, nor leave your seat before I dismiss you.
Always remember to copy down homework assignment.
Homework:
Homework is posted daily.
Homework must be completed for the next day, unless otherwise specified.
Homework not completed receives a ZERO. (1 grade per week)
If YOU start on homework before the end of class, unless otherwise instructed, you will receive a ZERO for the homework.
You earn credit for attempting each problem and showing your work.
If you are out the day before and I check homework, show me the prior day’s homework.
If you are Tardy
There is no
need to distract others
Just give me your pass and go to your desk
You are not excused from work you missed.
Get assignments from classmates
Complete the work at home.
Hand in your homework at the end of the period
If you are Absent:
You are not excused from work you missed.
Get assignments from classmates
Complete the work at home.
Get worksheets from me.
If you missed a test, see me and arrange a make up time for after school or during your lunch.
Work must be made up timely or a zero is earned.
Restrooms:
Should be used before class.
Medical conditions need note from nurse.
Pass is only to restroom and you must return quickly.
Leaving Room to go to Lockers:
Not allowed. Be Prepared.
If you forgot materials, you do without or borrow from a classmate.
Food:
No food/drink in class
Gum allowed – unless I find it is left, and then the entire class loses privilege.
Electronics:
None, except for a calculator. Leave others in your locker.
Calculators on phones or other devises are not considered calculators.
At times you will not be allowed to use calculator.
Do not preprogrammed info on it. = Considered cheating for quiz/test
Confiscated electronics will be delivered to the office for parent/guardian pickup.
Classroom Interruptions (phone, someone at door etc): Please respect those involved and remain quiet.
Emergency Bell: Please check in with me.
Extra Help Sessions
Noramlly Tu/W/Th – right after school
Grading Rubrix:
Tests 40%
Quizzes 30%
Homework 15%
Class Achievement 15%
You will learn!
You will work hard!
You will use what you've learned outside this classroom!
You will be personally responsible!
You will succeed!