Classroom+Policies+and+Procedures

= Classroom Policies & Procedures... = = = = =
 * Classroom Management** refers to all things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that student learning can take place. This includes establishing procedures, increasing engaged time and establishing a discipline plan.

**Procedures** refer to how things are **done.**
 * Discipline** refers to how students **behave.**

I will lead a respectful and disciplined classroom. To achieve this I have established a few simple policies. It is your responsibility to comply with these policies. If you decide not to comply, there will be logical consequences. By enforcing these policies, I promise to you fairness and order in our classroom.
 * Classroom Policies **
 * A. Note from the Instructor**


 * B. Class Rules**
 * **Watch Your Mouth** — Students will exhibit courtesy and respect toward all other students at all times. Hateful comments concerning race, gender, sexuality, political views, appearance, or of any other type will not be tolerated; this applies to serious as well as “joking” comments.
 * **Keep Your Hands to Yourself** — Physical contact of any kind is not permitted. Violation of this simple rule will be punished by the most severe consequences possible.
 * **Cell Phones, Pagers, Ipods/MP3 Players Stay in your Backpack and Turned Off** – These items serve as a disruption to our valuable class time and are not allowed by school policy. Headphones __may__ be used when allowed by Ms Brown if you are doing project work.
 * **Leave the Food at Home** — Students may not eat in the classroom. This includes gum and candy. Drinks in closable containers (bottles with a lid) are permitted. Keep the drinks in your backpack.
 * **I Need to See Your Eyes** — Students may NOT sleep in class. To prevent this, students’ eyes must be open and visible to the instructor at all times.
 * **Nothing Goes Airborne** — Nothing will go airborne in class at any time. This includes pens, paper, floral tools, and other students.

** C. If YOU CHOOSE to Break a Rule ** Punishments will always fit the crime. Of course there are behaviors that will warrant a Vice Principal’s Referral immediately. Examples of this include gross insubordination or violent behavior. Behaviors that are less severe, but in violation of the basic rules of the class will be dealt with in the manner described below. This format is in no way all inclusive and is subject to change: **1st Incident** — Verbal
 * 2nd Incident** — Student & Teacher complete Student Improvement Process
 * 3rd Incident** — Student & Teacher call parents to bring them in on the loop
 * 4th Incident** — Teacher Detention & Letter / Email to parent & Student Assistive Services Process Begins

** D. Detentions ** Students detentions will be given via a written Teacher Referral and discussed with your Vice Principal. Most detentions will be served after school.

** E. Tardies and Late Arrivals ** A student who is not in the classroom when I close the classroom door, is considered either late or tardy. A student is //**tardy**// if he is //**without a pass or note from another teacher.**//. A student is //**late**// if he arrives //**with a pass/teacher note**// after I close the door. __Late students__ n eed to give me their pass at an appropriate time, i.e. when I’m not talking to the class as a group. There is no penalty for arriving late with a pass or note from another teacher.

The tardy penalty is explained below: Definition: A student is tardy if he is not inside the classroom when I close the classroom door and does not have a pass. __Tardy students__ need to sign the tardy notebook on my desk, then proceed to their assigned workstation, and give me their tardy pass at an appropriate time, i.e. when I'm not talking to the class as a group. All tardies are recorded on your Employability Skills grade and will quickly reduce your “**on-time” performance.**

It is expected that students will use genuine, sincere, and fair means for the accomplishment of the tests, tasks, or projects from which evaluations of progress shall be determined. Students found plagiarizing, copying or cheating in any way will receive automatic zeros and have phone calls made to their parents. In addition, a write-up of the incident will be your parents Flagrant or repeated offenses will result in a failing grade for the six weeks or semester depending on the nature of the incident.
 * F. Academic Honesty**

If a student has an excused absence from class he or she is responsible for the assignments/homework that missed. The student has as many days as he or she was absent to make up the assignments. It is up to the student to inquire about missed work and tests. Zeros will be given if a student fails to make up work within an acceptable period. Make up privileges for unexcused absences will be at the teacher’s **discretion.**
 * G. Attendance**

Homework assignments must be turned in. Late penalty will be at the teacher’s **discretion.**
 * H. Late Work**

If you have an excused absence on a test day (not the day before a test) you will have to arrange for a make-up test, or take it during the next class period after all other work has been completed. If the test is a floral arrangment, and supplies are no longer available, a written test will or project will be assigned.
 * I. Make-Up Tests**

These procedures are intended to facilitate the smooth operation of your classroom environment in order to maximize the time you have to work on your assigned tasks. These procedures are all about “how we will do things” in this classroom. **Classroom Management Plan** **Students Entering the Classroom Procedure** 1. Enter the classroom quietly and in advance of class starting time. 1a. Check for handouts on table as you come in. 2. Class start time means that you are in your seat and working on your warm-up exercise. 3. Do not get out your laptop until I instruct you to do so. 4. “Warm-Up” on the board. 5. Begin work on your warm-up exercise. a. You will have 5 minutes to quietly complete this activity. 6. I will close the door when the official passing period is over.
 * Classroom Procedures**
 * Note from the Instructor**

If you are absent, you must bring an admit slip in order to enter the classroom. You can get an admit slip from the Attendance Officer. All absences will remain unexcused until the student brings an admit slip from the attendance officer indicating the absence was excused. 1. Place your admit slip in my in-basket on my desk. 2. I will sign your admit slip and return it to you unless it is the last class period of the day. 3. Check the Lesson Plans link on my teacher website to see what work was missed. 4. You have one day for each excused absence day to make up your work. 5. Unexcused absences will automatically receive a 0 on all missed work.
 * Absence Procedures**

1. Enter the classroom quietly, pick up a warm-up exercise. a. Complete this as you can during the class period. 2. If you have a note from another teacher or a Principal, bring me your note as soon as there is an opportunity that does not disrupt classroom activities. 3. Begin the work other students are currently working on.
 * Tardy Procedures**

1. I will take roll based on seating assignment, while you are working on your warm-up. 2. Sit in your assigned seat or you will be counted absent.
 * Roll-taking Procedure**

These exercises are intended to help you relax and get focused for the day. The topics will vary and may not relate to technology. 1. “Warm-Up” read the warmup from the board or screen 2. Complete the problem and/or answer the question completely, using full sentences and/or showing all your work. 3. Warm-up exercises count toward your grade!
 * Warm-Up Exercises**

1. Put up all your materials and turn in necessary assignments. 2. Remain in your seat. 3. Wait for me to dismiss you.
 * Classroom Exit Procedure**

It is the policy of Irving I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Irving I.S.D. will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.