Expectations

Restroom Passes:
You must go to the restroom during passing time. Come straight to class, get your materials out, and **get a pass from me**. You will only be allowed out during class in __extreme emergencies__!! If you choose to use the rest room during class time, then you are also choosing to stay 30 minutes after school to complete any work and instructional time you missed, so plan accordingly!! = = = = What to expect to see in class: I teach my students to respect one another and all materials in the room. When you walk in you will see everyone treating each other politely and respectfully. You will see students working hard. The room will be neat and organized so that materials are easy to find. Students will be engaged in their activities. You will see everyone smiling and having fun while they work and learn. !

What does my teacher expect?
 * 1) I am expected to be in my seat with my binder and independent book out ready to learn __when the bell rings.__
 * 2) I am expected to put all my things where they belong before I leave the room.
 * 3) I am expected to treat all people with respect at all times. This means staying calm even if I don’t agree with something so that it can be discussed.
 * 4) I am expected to work hard and do my best on all assignments.
 * 5) I will be expected to stay on task, allow others to focus, and work independently at all times.
 * 6) I will be expected to have my own pencils and paper each day, or the means to purchase them.

Effort/Participation:

I expect your full effort/ participation on all assignments. Many of your assignments have a section about your on task behavior during the activity that is included in your grade! Hall Passes: Hall passes will __only__ be given __when absolutely necessary__!!!! Planners are **__required__** to receive a hall pass!! **__No planner means no pass__.**

** Supply List: ** The following supplies need to be left in the classroom at all times! You are responsible for bringing your own pencils and paper. Detentions will be given for not having needed materials.
 * 3-ring binder
 * 4 tab dividers/ preferably with pockets
 * 1 spiral
 * 1 box of Kleenex to share

**  Grading Scale:   ** I will be using the district set middle school grading scale. Be aware that 15% of your grade is based on the number of pages you read each term, and your goal is 500 pages a term. The remaining 85% of your grade will come from our in class activities.

**  Homework:   ** A lot of the work for this class will be done in class. Many of the materials, books, and work will not leave the room without permission. You will be expected to read at home each night as per the committment statement. The time you spend reading at home can be used to help you reach your reading goal in class each term. Credit for pages read is only earned after you have completed your book, written your log, completed the book project, or quiz on the book to show understanding of what you have read. The more you read the more points and rewards you earn!!, A good plan is to read at least 84 pages a week, or 16-17 pages a day. Daily logs will be completed during independent reading time in class. Writing assignments will be done in class, but may need to be completed at home if not completed in the allotted time.

** Detentions: ** All detentions will need to be served within 2 days of receiving them. They will be served before or after school. Students will call home when they receive a detention for any reason to make the arrangements with you. Detentions will be given for not having your independent reading book, not having your own materials, arguing, not doing homework, and other minor behaviors.