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GRADE EXPECTATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Social Skills
1. We will be using ClassDojo to help build your students learning habits
and boost classroom engagement. You will be able to receive a
behavior and skills report every Friday by email. ! you do not have
email" you may receive a paper copy !rom your student.
Personal Belongings
1. #$ %&C'(&C')* girls may carry a small purse +appro,imately -.,/0
1. )tudents are responsible !or the items they bring to school.
2. 3eusable water bottles are permitted in the classroom but may not be
shared.
Electronics
1. Cell phones are to be turned o4 between 5677 a. m. and 2688 p.m.
! cell phones are on or being used during school" the phone will be
con9scated and taken to the o:ce !or a parent;guardian to pick up
a!terschool.
Cell phones may be permitted !or classwork only during school hours.
)tudents misusing cellphones will have them con9scated.
1. #o ipods" ipads" mp2 players" game systems or any other items o!
value.
2. &ny stolen items are #$< the responsibility o! the school;teacher.
Class Preparation
1. )tudents are re=uired to bring their agenda to each class and 9ll it out
with the daily objective and homework. &gendas must be kept in good
condition with no drawings;doodles on or in them.
& parent must sign and date the agenda every <hursday night.
! an agenda is lost" a new one must be purchased !or >7.88.
1. )tudents must turn in their homework at the beginning o! class. #o
late assignments will be accepted unless a student is absent or has a
documented educational need.
2. )tudents are responsible !or any make up work during absences. <he
students may have the same number o! make up days to turn in work
as they have been absent.
?rading )cale6
-@A,ceeds the standard +B7*1880
2@Ceets the standard +B-*D80
1@ &pproaches the standard +5B*/70
1@ Falls !ar below the standard +/-*80
-. )tudents must bring 1 writing utensils to class daily.
7. )tudents must bring a !ree reading book to each class. <he book may
be checked out !rom the library or on loan !rom a teacher.
Sitching Class Proce!"re
1. Clean up your area and =uietly line up in the designated area o! the
classroom.
1. Eave your agenda out to show your teacher.
2. Wait !or the teacher to open the door and dismiss you.
-. Walk to the line !or your ne,t class and wait silently.
7. Fuietly enter your ne,t class when the teacher welcomes you.
Restroo# Proce!"re
1. Fuietly raise your hand and give the G3estroom. symbol.
1. (ush in your chair and bring your agenda to the teachers desk.
2. )ign out on the sheet.
-. 3eturn the bathroom pass +i! available0" sign in and =uietly return to
your seat.
Ca$eteria an! %"nch %ine
1. )tudents walk to the ca!eteria !or lunch and wash their hands.
1. )tudents go through the lunch line =uietly" in a single 9le line and sit at
their assigned tables.
2. )tudents will be assigned to sit with their homerooms.
Parent Co##"nication
1. <he agenda and ClassDojo are the primary communication links
between parents and teachers.
1. Your student should have their agenda at all times. <hey should not be
le!t home !or any reason.
2. &genda will be signed every <hursday night and returned to school on
Friday.
-. &ny comments by a teacher or parents can be written in the agenda or
emailed.
7. (arent;)tudent;<eacher con!erences are held in $ctober and February.
Feel !ree to contact us at6 +/120 551*17D8. You may also reach us by
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Crs. 3obertson ; Hanguage &rts lrobertsonIpesdB1.org
Crs. %loom ; )ocial )tudies kbloomIpesdB1.org
Cs. %ay ; )cience sbayIpesdB1.org
Cr. Hiberty ; Cath tlibertyIpesdB1.org
The Role o$ the Parent
(lease encourage your student to have a set time and place !or
studying and doing homework. &sk what he or she has learned each
day and encourage the student to read books" magaJines" newspapers
or internet articles. Check your childs agenda and work together with
the teachers to ensure a positive 5
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grade e,perience.