mrs. smith’s procedures and policies! how to shine in 5 th grade!

Mrs. Smith’sMrs. Smith’s

Procedures and Policies! Procedures and Policies!

How to shine in 5th

grade!

Summer is over…Let’s get back to

business!

1. Agenda

2.Team Folder

3.At least 2 pencils or pens.

4. Homework

• Your L.A. folder and notebook will stay in class. Your Social Studies textbook and Interactive Notebook will stay in class.

Bring at least two sharpened pencils to class.

If you do not have a pencil:Buy one for 10 cents

ORTrade your agenda/ID for one and

return it at the end of class.

Items NOT to bring to class:Items NOT to bring to class:

CandyCandy FoodFood ToysToys

Cell PhonesCell Phones GamesGames DrinksDrinks

Gum is against school rules; however, I do not notice mature gum chewers!

•Homework – copy everyday into agenda

•Calendar & Birthdays

•Reminders

•Daily Agenda – list today’s activities

•Weekly skills & student objectives

Language Arts and MathSkill homework given Monday through

Thursday.Any class work or center not completed

in class may be given for homework.

Social Studies & ScienceOnce a week

• Handed in on time – 100% • Handed in by the end of the day –

maximum 90%• Handed in by the next day – maximum

70%• Handed in two or more days late – 0%!

Papers without names = no credit

You need a pink slip when you did not do OR you did not bring your homework to class when it is due.

Belongs in TOP RIGHT corner of desk in place of your homework

You without your homework!

Absent?

You are responsible for making up missed classwork and homework.

Work is located in the numbered file folders on the shelf by the windows.

Files are numbered by date. You have by the end of the week to

turn in the work. If you do not turn it in, you will

receive a 0.

Beginning of each class: First 10 minutes

Place homework in TOP RIGHT CORNER of your desk.

If you do not have your homework, get a pink slip and put that in the TOP RIGHT CORNER of your desk.

Copy homework into your agenda. Leave open and put it in the TOP LEFT CORNER of your desk.

Begin the “Do Now” silently.

Do Now Expectations

Correct heading – remember dateUse BOTH sides of lined paper3-5 sentences (this will increase)Paragraph formIndentRestate question or promptComplete sentencesNeat, legible handwritingComplete in 10 minutes or lessTry your best!

Keep hands, feet, objects to yourselfFollow classroom proceduresUse appropriate tone and languageBe preparedRemain on taskPractice Active Listening during class

discussions.

Teacher directly teaching or giving directions

Classmate is addressing the class

Open forum Class meetings every other Friday

Bodies stillHands free – folding an optionMouths closedBack against chairFeet towards the floorEyes on speakerBody facing speaker

If you make a problem for yourself (ex. not bringing a pencil), it is your responsibility to try to fix it.

Do not make a problem for someone else, including myself. If so, I will do something (each situation and consequence will be different).

General Guidelines for General Guidelines for MaturityMaturity

◦On-task conversation in class

◦Avoid gossip

◦Report bullying ASAP!

◦Please and thank you matter.

◦Avoid the phrase “shut-up”

Lion’s Pride – individual reward•Works like Cubs Pride•One ticket pulled by Mrs. Smith every week to earn a prize.

•Get tickets by following directions.

Brownie Points – class reward •Earn a brownie point as a class when the entire class participates, completes homework, follows directions, or comes to class prepared.

•When the entire tray is filled, brownie will be brought in that week.

Team Party – select students•Once a quarter•Students will be invited for a class period party. Ex: Video games, free computer time, snacks, dances, etc.

•Students must: Prepared – 3 or less Homework – 3 or less Teacher Detention (after school or lunch) - NONE

= Bathroom

= Pencil Issue

Use signals only during transitions.

H a l l C h a r t:H a l l C h a r t:

◦To Use Leave the Room: Use the hand signal Find sign out sheet by the door Fill in your name, time and destination

B –Bathroom N –Nurse O – OtherL – Locker G – Guidance

Located by the door! Sign out every time you leave the room.

Carry with you everywhere!

Use for homework, reminders, and hall pass.

Do NOT use the passport in the back.

We use today’s date only!

STEPS USING AGENDA AS HALL PASS:Use hand signal & wait for a response.At your seat, fill in time and where you want to go.Bring pen to teacher to sign.Remember to fill out hall chart.

Bathroom Expectations

Use signal during transitions.

Sign out

4 minutes

Quietly let the teacher know if before you leave if you are having a problem.

Smile break!

Sit with your homeroom - NO assigned seats TABLES 4-7

Bring your ID to the lunch line. No IDs stay seated.

Keep voices low. Use appropriate language.

Need a snack pass from homeroom teacher: Water fountain Snack Line Vending machines

When finished with your lunch: Throw out trash and stack your trays at the end of the tables. Remain seated and await teacher directions.

Go directly to your destinationGo directly to your destinationAlways carry your agendaAlways carry your agendaWalkWalkSilence pleaseSilence pleaseKeep hands to yourselfKeep hands to yourselfStay with your classStay with your classWait outside your class in a lineWait outside your class in a line

End of Class: Last 5 minutes Make sure your homework is in your team

folder. The bell does not dismiss class; the teacher

dismisses class. The words “Education is not the filling of a

pail but the lighting of a fire” ends class. Make sure you have all of your belongings. Walk to the door and dismiss to the hall.