Class+Room+Guidelines

Classroom Guidelines
Social Studies/History class is a place and time for learning. We cover a lot of material throughout the year so as to maximize the student’s preparation for high school. All students are expected to:


 * Come into class on time and prepared to work.
 * Have all appropriate classroom material with them. This includes planner, notebooks, textbook, computer, homework, pencil, computer and other items needed as indicated by the teacher.
 * Have homework completed.
 * Look at the whiteboard for any goals, notes or special instructions.
 * Be in their seats when the bell rings with their book and homework out on their desks so as to be for the start of class.
 * Demonstrate good citizenship and manners.
 * Respect all members and visitors of our class.
 * Abide by the guidelines and rules as identified in the MACS Student Handbook.

Please be aware that if a student __chooses __ not to follow the class and/or school guidelines that there are consequences to their decision and their actions.

For academic related infractions, the potential consequences are:


 * Lower grade than the student’s ability should indicate
 * 1-on-1 discussion with teacher to determine the base reason for the academic rule breakage
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Progress Report
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Academic Detention
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Phone call or written note/email to parent/guardian to inform them of the student’s academic issue

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">The actual consequence action for the above will depend on the severity of the academic situation.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">For behavior related infractions, the potential consequences are:


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Infraction reminder (verbal/non-verbal cue [normally on the 1st offense if not a serious offense]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Verbal redirection request.
 * //Please note that to minimize student’s time physically out of the classroom / learning environment, out-of-class teacher-partner-timeouts are not part of my behavior plan.//
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">The 3rd offense will be handled by one of the follow depending on the situation / action and the student response to the first two behavior corrective actions:
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Phone call/email to the parent or guardian.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Detention (with myself)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">PBS room
 * //Please note that offenses that are too disruptive to the classroom-learning environment will result in immediate removal from class by sending the student to PBS.//

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Other serious offenses will be handled immediately and per the guidelines in the Student Handbook.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Students are here to learn and prepare themselves for life after middle school. The rewards of doing one’s best and following the guidelines are very positive.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Good Grades <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Good Effort and Conduct evaluations <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Recognition from teacher, parent and peers <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">School Award Certificates <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">The confidence of knowing that you succeeded and fulfilled the academic challenges <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Personal and growth and knowledge