Tenacious Tigers

Team Management Plan

2008-2009

Tenacious Tigers’ Web site:  www.auburnschools.org/ajhs/tenacioustigers

 

Tenacious Tigers’ Teachers:

v     Mrs. Mandie Matheny – Mathematics

v     Ms. Kimberly Womack – Mathematics

v     Mrs. Elizabeth White – English

v     Ms. Emily Lord – English

v     Ms. Hilary Boyd – Biology

v     Mr. Josh Cumberland – World History

 

--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 these classrooms are positive learning environments for all.

 

Rules: (The 3 R’s)

I. Be Respectful.

  1. Listen to all adults.

  2. Be considerate of classmates.

  3. Use polite and appropriate language.

II. Be Responsible.

  1. Bring all materials to class.

  2. Keep your area clean.

  3. Keep up with assignments and due dates.

  4. Follow acceptable use policy for all technology.

 III. Be Ready

  1. Be on time.

  2. Be prepared for class to begin.

  3. Move quickly to seat.

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

All of these rules are covered in the ACS Pupil Progression Plan and/or 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.  Be in assigned seat, with all materials on desk, quietly working when the bell rings.

       C.  Students are required to sign the tardy sheet if entering the classroom after the bell rings.

       D.  Students are allowed two free tardies.  Beginning with your third tardy, you will receive an office referral.

 

  II. Absences / make up work

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

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

  2. If a test is missed, you will be required to complete the test within 5 days upon returning to school.

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

 

III. Restroom use

A.     Students will receive six restroom passes for the team per nine weeks.

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

C.     Sign the sign in/out sheet each time you leave and return to the classroom.

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

 

IV. Homework

     A.  Students are expected to 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 in 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 (No one has the right to interfere with other students’ genuine involvement or desire to learn. – Unknown)

     A.  Locker use will not be allowed during class time.  There is ample time between classes for lockers, restroom, etc.  Please use this time wisely.

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

C.     Non-instructional items (cell phones, CD players, IPods, MP3 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 student handbook.

D.     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.  Dress code will be checked as a team after the tardy bell for first period. 

      

VI. Team Detention Assignments