Classroom Rules and Expectations Mrs. Panzarella Pre-AP/English I.

Classroom Rules and Classroom Rules and ExpectationsExpectations

Mrs. PanzarellaMrs. PanzarellaPre-AP/English IPre-AP/English I

Classroom RulesClassroom Rules

1)1) Be on timeBe on time

2)2) Be preparedBe prepared

3)3) Be respectful of othersBe respectful of others

4)4) Be productiveBe productive

5)5) Be cooperativeBe cooperative

Rule #1- Be on TimeRule #1- Be on Time

In this class, being In this class, being on time means on time means that you are in that you are in your seat and your seat and ready to begin ready to begin learning as soon learning as soon as the bell rings. as the bell rings.

Rule #2- Be PreparedRule #2- Be Prepared

In this class, being prepared means that you In this class, being prepared means that you have all of the supplies that you will need to have all of the supplies that you will need to fully participate in the lesson. This includes fully participate in the lesson. This includes pens, paper and an open mind.pens, paper and an open mind.

Rule #3- Be Respectful Rule #3- Be Respectful

of Othersof Others In this class, you will show respect In this class, you will show respect

for one another by:for one another by:– Listening attentively when others are Listening attentively when others are

speakingspeaking– Voicing disagreements in a courteous Voicing disagreements in a courteous

mannermanner– Refraining from the use of Refraining from the use of

inappropriate languageinappropriate language– Keeping your hands and feet to Keeping your hands and feet to

yourselfyourself

Rule #4- Be productiveRule #4- Be productive

In this class, being In this class, being productive means productive means that you are that you are working from bell working from bell to bell.to bell.

Stay on task and Stay on task and work hard to finish work hard to finish all assignments in all assignments in the time frame the time frame that you are given.that you are given.

Rule #5- Be Rule #5- Be CooperativeCooperative

In order for the class to run In order for the class to run smoothly I will need cooperation smoothly I will need cooperation from each one of you. Please from each one of you. Please follow any given instructions follow any given instructions quickly and without complaint.quickly and without complaint.

Class ProceduresClass Procedures

TextbooksTextbooks Class LibraryClass Library IDsIDs TardiesTardies Make-up workMake-up work Missing suppliesMissing supplies Bathroom passesBathroom passes Headings on papersHeadings on papers

TextbooksTextbooks

If you need your textbook for the day, please If you need your textbook for the day, please go to the shelf at the back of the room and go to the shelf at the back of the room and pick up the book that has the same number pick up the book that has the same number as the number on your desk.as the number on your desk.

You should have your book and be in your You should have your book and be in your desk when the tardy bell rings.desk when the tardy bell rings.

When class is over, return your textbook to When class is over, return your textbook to the correct place on the shelf. the correct place on the shelf.

Class LibraryClass Library

If you finish your work early and have “nothing to do”, If you finish your work early and have “nothing to do”, you may borrow one of my class library books to read. you may borrow one of my class library books to read.

Please be respectful of the books you borrow and return Please be respectful of the books you borrow and return them in the same condition that you found them!them in the same condition that you found them!

If you would like to check out one of the books from my If you would like to check out one of the books from my class library, please see me to sign it out. DO NOT just class library, please see me to sign it out. DO NOT just walk out of the room with it!walk out of the room with it!

Return books that you check out as quickly as possible. Return books that you check out as quickly as possible. Other people may want to read them too!Other people may want to read them too!

IDsIDs

All students must wear their IDs at all times.All students must wear their IDs at all times.

If you do not have an ID, you will not be If you do not have an ID, you will not be asked to leave class to get one. With only 45 asked to leave class to get one. With only 45 minute class periods, we do not have time minute class periods, we do not have time for you to have an ID made.for you to have an ID made.

However, you need to obtain an ID as soon However, you need to obtain an ID as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in as possible. Failure to do so will result in consequences from your AP.consequences from your AP.

TardiesTardies

If you are tardy to class, you will be marked tardy If you are tardy to class, you will be marked tardy in SkyWard. You DO NOT need to go to your AP to in SkyWard. You DO NOT need to go to your AP to get a tardy pass.get a tardy pass.

Excessive tardies will result in consequences Excessive tardies will result in consequences from your AP.from your AP.

All homework is to be turned in before the bell All homework is to be turned in before the bell rings. The cart at the back of the class is labeled rings. The cart at the back of the class is labeled by period- be sure to put your paper into the by period- be sure to put your paper into the correct drawer! If you are tardy, you must turn in correct drawer! If you are tardy, you must turn in your homework as soon as you arrive in class or it your homework as soon as you arrive in class or it will be considered late.will be considered late.

Make-up WorkMake-up Work

If you are absent, it is If you are absent, it is YOURYOUR job to get any assignments that you job to get any assignments that you missed.missed.

The hanging black folder at the front of the room contains all of the The hanging black folder at the front of the room contains all of the assignments for the week. If you miss a day, look in the folder for the assignments for the week. If you miss a day, look in the folder for the day you were absent and find the papers that have your name on them.day you were absent and find the papers that have your name on them.

I I WILL NOTWILL NOT remind you to pick up or turn in make-up work. remind you to pick up or turn in make-up work.

If you fail to turn in your work within the appropriate number of days, If you fail to turn in your work within the appropriate number of days, you will receive a zero on the assignment.you will receive a zero on the assignment.

If you miss a test and cannot attend the scheduled retake session, be If you miss a test and cannot attend the scheduled retake session, be sure to speak with me so we can arrange an alternate time for you to sure to speak with me so we can arrange an alternate time for you to take the test. Do this ASAP!take the test. Do this ASAP!

PLEASE NOTE- if you are given the due date for an assignment more PLEASE NOTE- if you are given the due date for an assignment more than one week in advance, you must turn that assignment in on time than one week in advance, you must turn that assignment in on time regardless of absences!regardless of absences!

Missing SuppliesMissing Supplies

If, for some reason, you find yourself without If, for some reason, you find yourself without necessary supplies one day you may borrow necessary supplies one day you may borrow them from me.them from me.

You may trade me your school ID for a pen. You may trade me your school ID for a pen. Remember to trade back before you leave Remember to trade back before you leave class for the day!class for the day!

The cart at the back of the room contains The cart at the back of the room contains other supplies like notebook paper, other supplies like notebook paper, highlighters, etc.highlighters, etc.

Please return all borrowed supplies to the Please return all borrowed supplies to the cart before you leave class for the day.cart before you leave class for the day.

Bathroom PassesBathroom Passes

You will receive two bathroom passes at the beginning You will receive two bathroom passes at the beginning of the six weeks. If you need to use the restroom of the six weeks. If you need to use the restroom during class, you during class, you MUSTMUST give me one of these passes. give me one of these passes.

Do not ask to use the restroom during the middle of a Do not ask to use the restroom during the middle of a lesson. lesson.

Take the plastic hall pass with you.Take the plastic hall pass with you.

I do not offer any kind of extra credit for unused I do not offer any kind of extra credit for unused bathroom passes. However, your passes will “roll bathroom passes. However, your passes will “roll over” to the next six weeks so don’t throw them away.over” to the next six weeks so don’t throw them away.

Headings on PapersHeadings on Papers

Every paper that you turn in should have this Every paper that you turn in should have this heading in the top right corner:heading in the top right corner:

Your Name- Jason BourneYour Name- Jason Bourne

Teacher’s Name, Class- Panzarella, English ITeacher’s Name, Class- Panzarella, English I

Date- August 27, 2012Date- August 27, 2012

Papers with no name will be put in the Papers with no name will be put in the “Drawer of Shame” for one day and then “Drawer of Shame” for one day and then thrown away. If you do not claim you paper thrown away. If you do not claim you paper within that day, you will receive a zero for the within that day, you will receive a zero for the assignment.assignment.

ConsequencesConsequences

Failure to follow these rules and Failure to follow these rules and procedures will result in one or more procedures will result in one or more of the following consequences:of the following consequences:– D-Hall Paragraph assignmentD-Hall Paragraph assignment– ReferralReferral– Removal from the classroomRemoval from the classroom– Parent phone callParent phone call– Parent/teacher conferenceParent/teacher conference

Mrs. Panzarella’s Mrs. Panzarella’s Pet PeevesPet Peeves

The best way to get along with The best way to get along with Mrs. Panzarella is to avoid:Mrs. Panzarella is to avoid:– Calling me “Miss”- if you call me Calling me “Miss”- if you call me

“Miss” I will call you “student”“Miss” I will call you “student”– Falling asleep in classFalling asleep in class– Using swear wordsUsing swear words– Whining!Whining!– TextingTexting