Mrs.
Chelonnda Seroyer
English Teacher Bob Jones High School Madison, Alabama
Welcome to Mrs. Seroyers Classroom
Procedures and Guidelines
Am I in the right room?
Where am I supposed to sit?
Who is this teacher as a person?
Will this teacher treat me fairly?
Yes, Always!
What will I be doing this year?
How will I be graded?
What are the rules in this classroom?
Mrs. Seroyers Classroom Contract
Guidelines Procedures
Classroom Guidelines
Guideline #1 Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the tardy bell rings.
Mrs. Seroyers Literature Lounge
Todays Special
August 9
Bellwork: If I could be principal for a day . . . Objectives: Students will be able to understand the classroom policies and procedures.
Guideline #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave.
Guideline #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.
Guideline #4
Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.
Guideline #5
Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the BJHS and Madison City Schools handbooks.
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.
Guideline Infraction Notice
Read it Sign it Keep it until the end of class
Guideline Infraction Notice
Following Guidelines will result in . . .
Verbal acknowledgement
A stress-free learning environment A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere
Not Following Guidelines will result in . . .
1st
Warning and documentation
2nd
Action Plan, Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention
Fridays Only!!
3rd
Disciplinary Referral
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.
Classroom Procedures
Entering the Room
Please enter quietly. Have a seat. Take out your materials. Review the agenda. Begin bellwork assignment.
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.
Getting Your Attention
I will . . . Stand in front of the class. Raise my hand. Wait for everyone to be quiet. Begin speaking.
Paper Heading
MLA Format
plus unique number
Place on all homework assignments
After an Excused Absence
Go to the homework notebook. Copy the homework. Retrieve any handouts. Sign the notebook. Make-up work for unexcused absences is not available.
Make-up tests: Wed. @ 7a.m. in the AV Room
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.
Student Responsibility Card
Finish Classwork Early
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moving Around the Room
You must ask permission.
Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.
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!
Special Procedures
Library/Media Center Distance Learning Lab Video Conferences Special guests Progress Reports Working Cooperatively Fire Drill Intercom Announcements Assemblies Substitute Teacher
These will be introduced on an as needed basis.
I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Seroyer
