1	Chelonnda Seroyer English Teacher Bob Jones High School Madison, Alabama
2	Welcome to Mrs. Seroyer’s Classroom with First Days of School Page Numbers
3	Am I in the right room?
4	Where am I supposed to sit?
5	Who is this teacher as a person?
6	Will this teacher treat me fairly? Yes, Always!
7	What will I be doing this year?
8	How will I be graded?
9	What are the rules in this classroom?
10	Mrs. Seroyer’s Classroom Contract Guidelines Procedures
11	Classroom Guidelines
12	Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when the tardy bell rings.
13	Mrs. Seroyer’s Literature Lounge Today’s Special August 9, 2003 Bellwork: “ If I could be principal for a day...” Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures.
14	Guideline #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.
15	Guideline #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.
16	Guideline #4 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.
17	Guideline #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the BJHS and Madison City Schools handbooks.
18	Special Guideline This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.
19	Guideline Infraction Notice Read it Sign it Keep it until the end of class
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21	Following Guidelines will result in: Verbal Acknowledgement A Stress free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere
22	Not Following Guidelines will result in: 1^st Warning and documentation ²^nd Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention Fridays Only!! 3^rd Disciplinary Referral
23	Severe Clause Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.
24	Classroom Procedures
25	Entering the room Please enter quietly Have a seat Take out your materials Review the agenda Begin bell work assignment
26	When you are tardy Enter quietly Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk Unexcused: Sign detention list on top of file cabinet Have a seat and take out your materials
27	Getting your attention I will: Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet Begin speaking
28	Paper Heading MLA Format plus unique number Successful Teaching pg. 1 Place on all homework assignments
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30	After an excused absence Go to the homework notebook Copy the homework Retrieve any handouts Sign the notebook No make-up work for unexcused absences
31	Student Responsibility Card This is for students who do not have the assigned homework Fill it out Sign and date it Turn it in with the homework papers
32	Student Responsibility Card
33	Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?”
34	What Do I Do Next? Activities Work on unfinished English assignments Read your “choice” novel Work on your poetry response Review vocabulary words Start working on tonight's homework
35	After an excused absence Go to the homework notebook Copy the homework Retrieve any handouts Sign the notebook No make-up work for unexcused absences
36	Scheduled check out Please let me know as you enter the classroom. I will be at the door Quietly raise your hand to get my attention Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.
37	Turning in papers Place your paper on the desk next to you. Left side If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left I will come by and collect all stacks
38	Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate I want to hear what you have to say Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.
39	Moving around the room You must ask permission Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency
40	Class Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Have a nice day”
41	“Special” Procedures These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis Library/Media Center Distance Learning Lab Video Conferences Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher
42	Remember… I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!