Kathryn Pawelko CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES 1

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Ms. Kathryn’s Classroom is a positive, collaborative learning environment where respect, open-
mindedness, and academic excellence are expected at all times.

Classroom Rules:
• Be respectful of others and their property.
o Treat everyone with respect. This includes other students, substitute teachers, guest
speakers, visitors, and the instructor.
o There is no cursing, name-calling, displaying rude gestures, expressing threats or insults,
or “gossiping” about other individuals.
o Only touch things that belong to you without express permission from the owner.
• Come to class prepared: Assignment, textbook, and requested supplies.
• Be on time and in assigned seat before the bell rings.
o You are expected to work from the beginning to the end bell.
o Packing materials without being excused is considered impolite.
Classroom Procedures & Policies:
Entering/ leaving the room procedures:
Entering:
• Enter quietly and politely – don’t interrupt other learners in class.
• Learners are expected to be seated prompt at the bell – learners who are not seated will receive a
tardy.
• Begin writing the daily prompt located on the board.
Leaving:
• Instructor dismisses class – not the bell.
• Students pick up two items of garbage from floor before quietly exiting.
Accessing and using resources procedures:
• Resources are maintained for all learners – be respectful in care.
• Students may sign-out resources before class starts, or during individual work.
• Students must return resources to appropriate place at the bell or during individual work.
• School technology agreement is enforced.
Participation procedures:
• Learners must listen to opinions and beliefs of others before responding respectfully.
• Positivity is encouraged – “I can’t” is “I can’t right now.”
• Learners are expected to attempt instructor questions– “I don’t know” is not appropriate.
• 3-hand rule: Students may raise their hand to contribute a second time once three other students
have spoken.
• Academic honesty expected on all assignments. For further details, please see student handbook.
Gaining instructor assistance procedures:
• Practice the “three before me” policy.
• Additional time is available during independent work and Access hours.
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Collaboration procedures:
• Be respectful of your collaboration partners (no swearing, name-calling, or teasing).
• Divide work equally – everyone should be working during collaboration time.
• Address issues with teacher after class or during access hours.
Handing in work procedures:
• Write assigned number, date, and assignment title in the top left-hand corner.
• Work must be completed in blue or black ink.
• Writing must be legible - illegible work will be returned for resubmission and partial credit.
• Work will be turned in to appropriate period box before class starts.
Late work policy:
• 1-day grace period observed on final assignments; to receive extra time students must write a
short formal letter expressing need and reason for time.
• Work turned in after the grace period will receive feedback and partial credit as per school
policy.
Absence policy:
• Learners receive two days per day absent to complete make-up work.
• Learners will complete all assignments given in class or as homework.
• Absence on test days will result in tests taken during study hall.
Free Time procedures:
• Learners will have teacher check in-class work for completion by raising their hand.
• Learners may work on upcoming projects, assignments from other classes, or read a book after
teacher certifies completion.
Opportunities & Encouragement
• Learners who follow rules and procedures and contribute positively to class will be provided
with the opportunity to play learning games (Kahoot & Quizlet Live) at the end of class.
• Extra credit may be earned provided that all assignments have been completed through
engagement in history-based community activities. Please see Ms. Kathryn for further details.
Consequences:
To maintain a positive, collaborative, learning environment and use every moment of class time, the
rules, procedures and routines are actively encouraged and enforced. Behavior or actions which do
not reflect this mindset will not be tolerated. Learners who choose to break a rule, or ignore a
procedure face the consequences of the infraction.
Depending upon severity and frequency possible repercussions for actions include:
o warning
o conference with instructor
o detention
o referral to administration.

I understand and pledge to follow the above rules, procedures, and polices for U.S. History.
Student Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:________
Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________