Mrs. Proia's Classroom Procedures

A. Note from the Teacher

I will lead a respectful and disciplined classroom.  To achieve this I have established a few simple policies.  As a student, 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.

 

B.  Class Rules

Watch What You Say:  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 result in an immediate referral.

 

Stay in Your Seat – Do not walk around during class unless directed to do so.  Have everything you need ready before class begins.

 

Bathroom Break- Students may use the classroom bathroom before and after class or for emergency purposes. Bathroom breaks are not permitted at any time while the teacher is presenting a lesson. 

 

Leave the Food at Home – Students may not eat in the classroom.  This includes GUM and CANDY. Bottled water IS permitted.

 

I Need to See Your Eyes – Students may not sleep in class; to prevent this, students’ eyes must be open and visible to the teacher and or the speaker at all times.

 

Nothing Goes Airborne – Nothing will go airborne in class at any time.  This includes pens and paper.

 

Do Not Say “Shut Up” - This phrase is NOT allowed.  Do not use it.

 

Leaving the Classroom – The bell does not dismiss the class, I DO!  Do not pack up until I dismiss the class.  Do not leave your seats until I dismiss the class.  “Pack fast, leave last!”

C.  If YOU CHOOSE to Break a Rule:

Consequences will always fit the crime.  Of course there are behaviors that will warrant an immediate Administrative referral (refer to the Nova Middle Discipline Plan).

·         1^st Incident – Warning

·         2^nd Incident – Time Out/Note in agenda and/or telephone call home

·         3^rd Incident – After-school detention

·         4^th Incident – Administrative Conference 

 

D.  Tardy and Late Arrivals:

A student, who is not in the classroom at the appropriate class time, is considered either late or tardy.  A student is considered TARDY if he/she is without a pass.  A student is LATE if he/she arrives with a pass.  Two unexcused TARDIES will result in an after-school detention. (Refer to Nova Middle School Student Handbook) DO NOT STOP AT THE RESTROOMS, MEDIA, GUIDIANCE, FRONT OFFICE, ETC. BEFORE COMING TO CLASS-THIS WILL BE COUNTED AS AN UNEXCUSED TARDY!

 

E.  Late Work