Classroom Policies and Procedures

Algebra I

--The teacher has a right to teach, and each student has a right to learn.  Anything that interferes with these rights will not be tolerated.  This management plan ensures that the classroom is a  positive learning environment for all.

Rules: (The 4 B’s)

   I. Be respectful.

A.    Listen to all adults.

B.     Be considerate of classmates.

C.  Use polite and appropriate language.

   II. Be responsible.

             A.  Bring all materials to class.

B.     Keep your area clean.

            C.  Keep up with assignments and due dates.

D.  Follow acceptable use policies for all technology.

III. Be ready.

             A.  Be on time.

B.     Be prepared for class to begin.

C.     Move quickly to seat.

IV. Be positive.

   
      A.  Avoid whining and complaining.  It just doesn’t help.

           B.  Be proactive.  Get assignments in on time.  It is hard to be behind.

         C.  Students are allowed two free tardies.  Beginning with your third tardy, you will receive detention.

     

--All other Auburn City Schools and Auburn Junior High School rules will be enforced as well. 

All of these rules are covered in the AJHS student handbook.

 

Consequences:

-- The order and use of consequences may vary based on the severity of the rule violation.

 

Procedures: 

   I. Entering class

       A.  Bellwork will be on the board every day.

       B.  Title, date, and independently work on bellwork in the designated section of your notebook.

       C.  Be in assigned seat, with all materials on desk, quietly working when the bell rings.

       D.  Students are required o sign the tardy sheet if entering the classroom after the bell rings.

       E.  Students are allowed two free tardies.  Beginning with your third tardy, you will receive a tardy referral.
 

  II. Absences / make up work

      A.  If you have an unexcused absence, you will receive a 0 for any work you miss.       

      B.  It is your responsibility to get make up work the first day you return from an excused absence.

     C.  If test day is missed, student will be required to complete test within 5 days upon returning to school.  If you do not, it will be recorded as a 0.

      D.  All assignments from an excused absence must be completed within 5 days.

 

III. Restroom use

A.    Students will have three EMERGENCY restroom passes per class per nine weeks period.

B.     Use these passes wisely.  Unused passes will count as bonus points on a test.  Extra visits will result in detention.

C.     Sign the sign in/sign out sheet when you leave and return.

D.    Wear your teacher’s restroom pass while you are out of the classroom.  Remember that you are to only use the restroom in our building, second floor.
 

IV. Homework

         A.  Students are expected to correctly complete all homework and bring it with them to class. 

B.     Homework can be checked at any time and in a variety of ways.

C.     Students should not work on homework for another class.  Like personal notes, this work will be taken up and dealt with appropriately.

 D.  Copying another student’s homework assignment will result in a zero for all parties, parent notification and an office referral.

 

 V. Disruptions

A.    Gum, candy, food, or drinks are disruptive to class and should not be brought to school.

B.     Non-instructional items (cell phones, CD players, etc.) are also disruptive and should be put away upon arrival to school.  If brought to class, these items will be confiscated as stated in the school handbook.

C.     Students are expected to follow the school dress code.  Avoid clothing that may be distracting or otherwise inappropriate.  Dress code violators will be sent to the office for wardrobe alterations and receive an unexcused tardy to class.

 

VI. Detention Assignments

 

--All procedures are in accordance with the AJHS Student Handbook and PBS guidelines.  Please refer to the Handbook for details.

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