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I AM A KID AT HOPE

Classroom

Procedures

Dear Families,

Each day at school we will learn to live with discipline as we consistently do our best. Whether we are working alone or as a team, our actions affect others and ourselves. For this reason, we will take every opportunity in class to practice self-control build each other up and maximize our learning time. We will be using the following procedures in order to ensure our success during the school year. Please make sure you review this packet, sign and return the back half sheet. (Given to your Student in class OR you can print a copy of the class procedures from this link)

Discipline

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We are a Make Your Day school. Your child is responsible for his/ her own behaviors and will be in charge of assessing himself/herself on such behaviors several times throughout the day. Your child rates the points that he/she has earned. If he/she earns the points, as noted on his/her agenda, please congratulate him/her for taking responsibility for his/her day. Help him/her set behavioral goals. When this happens, the “Home-School Communication” form will be sent home and must be signed and returned the following day. It gives you the information you need to have this discussion. It does not mean you child failed. 

Student Responsibilities

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  • come to class prepared and on time (do all homework and class work to the best of your ability)

  • work hard (start right away, work the whole time, collaborate with partners and groups)

  • solve problems appropriately (apologize when needed, tell a teacher, do not threaten or hurt anyone)

  • care for the room and materials (clean up your areas, do not lose or damage materials)

  • Share your classroom work, agenda, and school information with your parents/guardian every day.

  • Have class character! BE FAIR, BE HONEST, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE DILIGENT, BE TRUSTWORTHY, BE RESPECTFUL, AND BE A CITIZEN.

  • Ask questions!

“Make Your Day” Steps

(Consequences for not following the school-wide rule)

 

Step 1: It allows a student less than five minutes to sit away from the activity to think about the interfering behavior.

Step 2: It allows a student less than five minutes to stand in the same place, which is a kinesthetic cue that the students’ circumstances have changed.

Step 3: It allows a student less than five minutes to stand, focusing on the rule card, which is a kinesthetic cue that this is the last step before involving the parents/guardians.

Step 4: Immediate parent/guardian-teacher-student conference at the school. It involves the parents so they may help their child.

Step 5: Administration-parent/guardian-teacher conference, which often results in suspension.

Before Class

 

Students will:

1. Start school at 7:30am each day, Monday to Friday.

2. Have free breakfast in the classroom from 7:30am to 7:45am.

3. Be considered absent after 7:45am.

Morning Routine

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  1. Eat breakfast (place trash inside the bag)

  2. Unpack all materials you need for the day inside your desk.

  3. Place your backpack behind your chair

  4. Turn in all:

    • ​​​​​​​Homework to the proper bin by subject

    • Forms with parent/guardian signature to Ms. D’s mailbox

  5. Warm Up

  6. Write ALL Content Goals on your agenda

STAY IN YOUR ASSIGNED AREA

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Water Bottles

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If you choose to bring a bottle to class, you will need to place it in your cubby, upon entry.

Lining Up

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  1. I will call you to line up in a straight line before exiting or entering any room.

  2. Before entering/exiting any room, you will line up quietly and calmly until the teacher tells you to enter/exit the room.

    • Straight line, Face forward

    • Voices off

    • Line up one step away from the wall

    • Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself

  3. When exiting, the first student in will be responsible for stopping the line at every corner of the buildings and wait for the teacher.

  4. Respect everyone around you by walking quietly and safely in a straight line (remember that there are classes around us).

Entering or Exiting any room

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  1. If going with the class, we will follow the lining up procedures.

  2. If going by yourself, enter or exit quietly.

  3. When entering another room when the class is in session, make sure you enter quietly, stand by the door, wait until the teacher approaches you, and say, “Excuse me...” Do not interrupt the class.

  4. When someone else enters our room, you may have eye contact with the person or wave, but do not talk. It interrupts your and others’ learning.

  5. If for any reason you need to leave the classroom, please make sure you first ask for permission.

  6. Sign In/Out and take the appropriate pass.

Attention Methods

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  • “5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0” I will get your attention using a countdown. Zero 0, means you are seated quietly with hands and feet to yourself, eyes on the speaker.

  • Restroom and Water are only allowed when the teacher is not teaching. Please wait until instruction time is finished so you do not miss anything.

  • Pencil sharpening: start the day with at least 2 sharpened pencils. If not, make sure you ask to sharpen your pencil during transition time

Paper Heading

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For any assignment requiring paper, it is expected that students label their papers in the proper manner. The heading should appear as follows:

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The heading should always be on the top right side corner of the paper.

Completing Assignment in Class

 

If you are working independently on an assignment and you finish early, you must do the following:

  1. Double check your work to make sure it is completed and your writing is legible.

  2. Place your assignment in the proper bin

  3. Finish any other work that is not completed

  4. If you are finished with all of your assignments, you may do one of the following at your seat:

    • Do a free-write/journal entry

    • Study for an upcoming test silently

    • Review any key vocabulary terms on your own

    • Complete any assigned enrichment activity

    • Complete a task card activity for extra credit

 

NOTE: it is not acceptable to sit and do nothing or to use this time as a free time. This includes, but is not limited to, no drawing, no coloring, no talking, and definitely no game playing.

Getting Help

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When you are working independently and you do not understand the assignment.

  1. Re-read any written direction/procedures.

  2. Ask your team members before raising your hand.

  3. If help is not provided, raise your hand.

  4. Continue working on a different part of the assignment until arrives.

  5. Remember that we are always available during recess for any further assistance.

Silent Reading

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  1. The only way to succeed at reading and become active readers is to PRACTICE!!! You will have the opportunity to read silently every night as part of your homework.

  2. You will also have silent reading time in the classroom. Therefore, you should come to school each day with a book.

Homework

 

  1. Students should spend about 45 minutes on homework. You should do your homework in the same place, around the same time each day, be sure you have the supplies you need handy (such as pencils, eraser, and homework folder).

  2. Homework may include, but it is not limited to: any unfinished work, silent reading, studying for an upcoming test, and/or completing a weekly or long-term project.

  3. When you complete a homework assignment, place it in your binder and check it off in your agenda. Place it in your backpack. Do this right away so that you do not leave anything at home!

  4. You can obtain homework grade points only if:

    • Your turn in your homework on time

    • You are absent and you bring it the very next day

    • Teacher and parent communication/arrangement has been made. This includes giving a note to the teacher from your parent/guardian, with his/her signature, about the reason you did not bring your homework so the teacher is aware and gives you extra time or help.

 

Handing in Homework

 

  1. Each block/subject has its own bin. All homework assignments will be turned in at the beginning of class.

  2. You are responsible for turning in all homework assignments on time, completed, and neat, using always your best handwriting.

  3. Be sure to staple all assignment that has more than one page.

  4. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED unless it is due to being absent or teacher-parent communication/arrangement has been made.

 

Absent Assignments

 

You are expected to be in class every day. However, we all get sick and have to miss school occasionally. Do not make missing school a habit.

 

  1. If you are absent, you have the same number of days you missed to make up any assignments.

  2. Upon return, you will need to get any missed assignments. It will be your responsibility to ask the teacher and/or your classmates any questions you might have before the end of the day about your homework assignments.

 

Missing Assignments

 

NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED unless it is due to being absent or teacher-parent communication/arrangement has been made. This includes giving a note to the teacher form your parent/guardian, with his/her signature, about the reason for not having your homework completed so the teacher is aware and gives you extra time or help.

End of Class

 

The clock does not dismiss the class. THE TEACHER DISMISSES THE CLASS. You will need to:

  1. Count your points to ensure you made your day. If you do not make your day, you will need to get a “Home-School Communication” form from the teacher, discuss it with your parents, and bring it signed the next day,

  2. Pack up all your materials and remain seated until you are called by the teacher to line up.

  3. Pick up any trash around your area. This will be your exit ticket.

Cafeteria

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  1. Enter the cafeteria through the proper doors.

  2. Sit at the table assigned to our class.

  3. Eat your lunch properly. Do not throw food or objects.

  4. Clean up after yourself when you are finished.

  5. Follow any other cafeteria expectations.

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Assemblies

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  1. Arrive quietly in line to the assembly and sit in our assigned area.

  2. You are to face forward with feet flat on the floor and hands to yourself.

  3. Show respect to the speakers or performers by remaining quiet unless otherwise directed.

  4. You are encouraged to enjoy the program including clapping, but rude behavior such as “booing” and whistling will NOT be allowed.

  5. At the end of the assembly, you will remain seated until your teacher gives you permission to stand and be dismissed orderly and quietly.

Fire Drill

 

Fire drills are a time to practice safety procedures so that in the event of a real emergency situation, everyone will remain calm and get out of the building safely.

  1. Upon hearing the fire alarm, all students will:

    • STOP all activity immediately

    • If you are at your desk, stand up, and push in your chair

    • Proceed to the door in an orderly manner. No running

    • Form a single file line

    • The first person will lead the class in a single file line to the field

  2. The class will remain together at all times during the fire drill

  3. The class will remain quiet with their hands to themselves

  4. The teacher is required to take roll call

 

Lock Down

 

Lockdown is another time to practice safety procedures so that in the event of a real emergency, you will know what to do. In the event of a lockdown, all students will:

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  • STOP all activity immediately

  • If you are in the hallway, proceed to the nearest classroom that has a teacher

  • Remain SILENT

  • Listen to any directions given by the teacher

  • DO NOT ASK to leave the room for any reason!

As an adult and a Treasure Hunter, I am committed to search for all the talents, skills and intelligence that exist in all children and youth. I believe that all children are capable of success..........No Exceptions! 

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