Policies and Procedures
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
RESPECT your teacher by raising your hand before you speak and by paying attention during class lessons.
RESPECT your classmates by keeping your hands to yourself.
RESPECT classroom property and classmate property. If it is not yours and you have not asked to use it, please do not touch it.
RESPECT the classroom environment by following classroom rules.
RESPECT yourself by having a positive attitude and by working well with others.
Procedures
Procedures are in place to help the class run smoothly.
They are everyday tasks and if we all do them the same way and know what to expect, our classroom will get a lot more accomplished and we will be more successful.
Morning Procedure
Greet Mrs. Terry at the door with a hand shake, eye contact, and say “good morning”.
Put your backpacks and coats in your cubby.
Sharpen your pencils if needed. Make sure you have two #2 pencils on your desk and two AR books as well. This is having your desk “ready to work”.
Pencil sharpening and storing your items in a cubby needs to be done by the time the bell rings.
The bell rings at late bell rings at 8:20 am. If a student arrives after the bell has been rung, they are considered tardy.
Please place homework in the homework basket before the bell rings. If your homework is not turned in by the bell, it will receive a late grade.
Mrs. Terry will call role. Please answer back with “tray” or “brought” so that we can take care of lunch count as well.
Pledge and character word of the month.
From 8:10 to 8:30 everyday we will fill in planners and work on math boxes. If you have completed this task by 8:30, you will receive a penny.
In the hallways…
Talking is NOT permitted in the hallways.
We must respect our fellow school mates and not disrupt other classes.
We will walk in two single file lines. One boy line, and one girl line.
We will line up quietly and walk quietly. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Restroom
Restroom breaks are for emergencies only.
Raise your hand and ask politely “May I use the restroom please?” and I will allow you to go.
Take care of business and come back. Do not dilly dally.
Absences
Strict attendance policy
Tardies and leaving school early can count towards absences
For make up work, go to the weekly assignments page on the website and click on the day for an outline of the day's assignments.
Then go to the extra copies bin for copies of the worksheets.
Perfect attendance rewards
Homework and VIP Folders
Homework folders go home every night
VIP folders go home on Monday
Bring them back on time and receive a penny. Bring them late, and I take a penny the first day, two the second day, and so on.
You will also walk your entire recess.
VIP folders must come back signed to be considered on time.
Dismissal
Mrs. Terry dismisses you, not the bell.
After we come back from specials, you will be called by group to get your things and get ready to go home. While you are waiting, please take out an AR book and quietly read.
If you can collect your things in a respectful manner everyday, at the end of the week I will have an afternoon snack for the class.
Hold each other accountable so that the whole class can receive a reward for making good choices.
Raising Your Hand
PLEASE do not shout or disrupt the class. If you have a question, quietly raise your hand. When I call on you proceed with your question.
Attention
When I want your attention, I will raise my hand and count back from five.
1 mouth shut
Please quietly signal your neighbor if they are not paying attention.
If we are in the hallway, I will raise my hand. You will then raise your hand and give me your full attention.
Noise Level
Traffic signal for the entire class.
Green means that you may talk on task with your classmates.
Yellow means that the noise limit needs to be at a whisper.
Pennies
Pennies are used to reward you for making good choices.
Pennies can be stored to buy prizes and activities.
You may purchase items every Friday during morning proceures.
Every class procedure is eligible for a penny.
Pennies can also be taken away for making bad choices.
You will recieve pennies every time you get your planner signed, make your AR goal, get perfect scores on Math Boxes, and turn in your spelling list before the spelling test.
Computer Contract
I ________________________________ understand I will be using the computer and have access to the Internet on daily lessons and projects.
* I agree to follow directions given by my teacher, both oral and written.
* I agree to use the computer only when instructed to do so by my teacher.
* I agree to work from websites given to me by my teacher. I will not stray from
those websites at any time.
* I agree to cooperate with other students when completing a project or
assignment.
* I agree to use the computer as a tool for learning.
* I agree to do my best work at all times.
If at any time, I choose to not follow these guidelines, I fully understand I will not be allowed to use the computer for a period of time. I agree that my teacher, based on the severity of my actions, will determine this period. I am also aware that my parents will be informed of my choice and the alternate methods that I will use to complete the assignment.
Parent and student must sign a copy of computer contract before student is allowed to use classroom computers.
Lost textbooks and school provided supplies
If your child looses a text book or a school provided supply such as a whiteboard or Everyday Math template, they maybe responsible for the cost of replacing the item. Please encourage your child to stay organized so that they have the supplies they need to be prepared for class.
Student Handbook