Classroom Rules
- Follow directions the first time.
- Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat.
- Listen quietly while others are speaking.
- No name calling or teasing.
- Be prepared each day (Bring pencils, text books, completed assignments, etc.)
- Complete work on time.
Positive Rewards
When students choose to
follow the classroom/school rules and model good behavior, the following
rewards might be given:
- Verbal praise
- Stickers
- Movies
- Games
- Class party
- ClassDojo* points to use at class store
*Our school uses ClassDojo to manage behavior in the classroom. Students can earn positive points for good behavior, such as being on task or being a good helper. They can also receive deductions for negative behavior. As a school, we like this program because parents can access their child's behavior at anytime on their own devices, and because it has a great messaging system that allows you to communicate with the teacher. Parents can also view daily homework, upcoming events, and see pictures of their children at work and play.
Negative Consequences
Students are expected to behave responsibly. Below is a general outline of consequences that will be enforced should a student choose to break a rule:
- First time: verbal warning
- Second time: name on board
- Third time: checkmark by name, and student serves a recess detention
- Fourth time: second checkmark by name and student serves a Tuesday afterschool detention (3:00-3:30 pm)
Depending on the severity of the behavior and the circumstances, students may be sent directly to the office and/or lose other privileges without a warning. Serious offenses may receive an automatic detention and/or suspension. Some examples of serious offenses are: bullying, fighting, misusing computers, using a cell phone, and misbehaving during field trips, mass, music class, etc.
Three detentions within a trimester will result in a parent conference with Mr. Browning and myself. After a fourth detention, the student will receive a school suspension.
Homework
It is important for
students to develop the responsibility and study skills needed to take work
home, complete it, and return it on time. Homework will always reinforce
something they’ve already learned. Homework is taken very seriously. Three
missing, late, or incomplete homework assignments within a trimester will result in a Tuesday
detention. In Math, in order for work to be complete, students must show their work to explain their reasoning.
Expect your child to have
some kind of assigned homework Monday through Thursday. Some tips for homework
that are helpful include having a set time and place to do homework. It should
be someplace where there are no distractions. If your child needs help, feel
free to help them through it. This also gives you the opportunity to see
how they are doing and is a great time to praise your child for their effort.
We will have weekly Spelling and Reading tests on Fridays. For all other subjects, I let students know at least a week in advance when there will be a test. At times, there may be pop quizzes. Students are allowed to take home their textbooks at any time to review or study as long as they are brought back the following school day.
It is also very important that your child give you all important papers that are sent home. These are placed in the student's take home folder or family envelope. Some papers that go home are to be brought back to school the following school day, and, if required, with your signature. At times, especially at first, they may forget. You might have to ask them or look in their backpack. Soon they will develop the routine of giving you the papers without you asking for them.
We will have weekly Spelling and Reading tests on Fridays. For all other subjects, I let students know at least a week in advance when there will be a test. At times, there may be pop quizzes. Students are allowed to take home their textbooks at any time to review or study as long as they are brought back the following school day.
It is also very important that your child give you all important papers that are sent home. These are placed in the student's take home folder or family envelope. Some papers that go home are to be brought back to school the following school day, and, if required, with your signature. At times, especially at first, they may forget. You might have to ask them or look in their backpack. Soon they will develop the routine of giving you the papers without you asking for them.
Agenda
Each student will be
given an agenda to record homework assignments and other important class
information. The student is responsible for writing down all home assignments
and upcoming tests in their agendas. The agenda is a very important
communication tool between the teacher and the parents. Because of the
importance of communication, it is required that your child show
you the agenda, that you check all homework and teacher notes if any, and
that you sign it everyday. The agenda is to be returned to class by the
student the following day. Two missed parent signatures in a week will result
in a missed homework.
Graded Work/Yellow Folders
Graded work is sent home weekly in a yellow folder. Graded work can include quizzes, tests and daily work. When your child brings home this folder, please review the graded work, sign inside the folder, and make sure it is brought back the following school day. If it is not brought back, I will assume that it was not shown to a parent and it will count as a missed homework.
Graded Work/Yellow Folders
Graded work is sent home weekly in a yellow folder. Graded work can include quizzes, tests and daily work. When your child brings home this folder, please review the graded work, sign inside the folder, and make sure it is brought back the following school day. If it is not brought back, I will assume that it was not shown to a parent and it will count as a missed homework.
Make-up
Work/Absences
For each day a student is absent, they will have one
day to make up missed assignments. If they are absent for an extended period of
time, additional time will be allowed. Parents should contact me at least two
full days in advance if their child is going to be absent for several days. I
can put together work that you can pick up at school, or it can be sent home
with a sibling.
Toys
Toys and trinkets can be a distraction in school and should be left at home. If your child chooses to bring a toy into the classroom, and it is out during school hours, it will be collected and held until the end of the trimester. If they continue to bring toys, they will be placed into the "June Box" and will be returned at the end of the school year. We have games and puzzles in our classroom that students can use during free choice time and indoor recess. Please discuss this no-toy policy with your child. Toys that are brought to school for Boys and Girls Club will need to stay in their backpack during school hours.
Toys
Toys and trinkets can be a distraction in school and should be left at home. If your child chooses to bring a toy into the classroom, and it is out during school hours, it will be collected and held until the end of the trimester. If they continue to bring toys, they will be placed into the "June Box" and will be returned at the end of the school year. We have games and puzzles in our classroom that students can use during free choice time and indoor recess. Please discuss this no-toy policy with your child. Toys that are brought to school for Boys and Girls Club will need to stay in their backpack during school hours.
Birthdays
Birthdays are special
days. Students are allowed to wear free dress on their birthday. I understand that on birthdays you might like to honor your child with a little
something extra. If you would like to send a birthday treat to share with the
class on your child’s birthday please let me know in advance so we can plan for
it. We enjoy our birthday treats in the morning during recess at 10:30 am or
lunch at 12:00 pm. Cupcakes are the easiest since they do not require cutting.
If you bring a cake you must stay to cut and serve it since I am on my break during
that time. If you are planning to bring pizza or other food, you must let me know at least one week before so I can inform the cafeteria for hot lunch cancellation. You will also be in charge of serving any food.
Handbook
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the school handbook on the school website and refer to it as necessary throughout the school year. Your signature on your enrollment contract indicates your willingness to abide by these as well as any policy updates that are communicated to the parent body throughout the academic year. Parents agree to communicate these standards and responsibilities to their children.
Handbook
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the school handbook on the school website and refer to it as necessary throughout the school year. Your signature on your enrollment contract indicates your willingness to abide by these as well as any policy updates that are communicated to the parent body throughout the academic year. Parents agree to communicate these standards and responsibilities to their children.
