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Miss Stewart
Classroom Policies and
Procedures
August 19, 2009
English I & II
Truth or Lies
Divide into groups of three and decide which
statements are true and which ones are false. Each
group may only ask the teacher one question and they
may not ask the teacher a direct question regarding
one of the statements. Three of the statements are
true, and three are false.
Truth or Lies
• I am a second year
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English teacher at
Hamilton learning
academy.
I have traveled to Korea,
Japan and Jamaica.
I am an only child.
I have a fear of flying.
I have a dog as a pet.
I am in graduate school
at the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock.
Classroom Rules Continued
• Students are not allowed on my desk
or behind it.
• Students will use inside voices only in
the classroom.
• Students will not talk while I am
talking.
• No gum, food or drinks allowed.
Classroom Rules
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Students will not
interrupt the
learning of others.
Students will not
answer the door or
telephone, for any
reason.
No profanity or
horse playing.
No sagging.
Daily Procedures
• Students will enter the classroom
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quietly, sharpen pencils and get their
notebooks off of the shelf. Students
will be seated and begin writing in
their notebook about the topic of the
day using the CSRQ method.
Once students have completed daily
work, they are to select a book or
novel from the shelf and read quietly.
Return pencils to the student
workstation at the end of the period.
Leave all assignments in your folder
and place folders back on the shelf at
the end of the class period.
Make sure books are neatly placed
under the desk, trash is picked up and
desks are in order.
Classroom Policies
Restrooms:
• Students will go to the
restrooms between class
periods. If an
emergency arises,
students will ask
permission, and sign out
on the restroom log and
take the hall pass
labeled restroom.
Classroom Policies
When students are
tardy or late:
• They will need a pass
from wherever they
have been or they will
not be allowed in the
classroom. Skipping
class is strongly
discouraged.
Classroom Policies
• When students are
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too noisy or when I
need your attention:
I will ring the bell.
That means you need
to stop, look at me,
and listen.
About the chairs
• Don’t sit in them without permission. Sit in
a desk to complete assignments. These
chairs are for the purpose of having a
relaxed comfortable area for reading.
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Make up Work and Missed
Assignments
• It us your responsibility as the student to
notify the teacher to get make up or
missed assignments. When you are absent
you have three days to make up the
missed assignment or a zero will be given
to you for the assignment.
Computer Policy
• No one is allowed on
the computers
without permission.
Computers of for the
purpose of enhancing
your educational
experience.
Inappropriate use of
technology is a
category II offense.
(four day suspension)
End of the day dismissal
• Students will wait inside the classroom
until they have been released by security.
• Walk on the right side of the hallway only.
• Clean up your work area and put all
materials away.
Cell phones and other Electronics
• IPods, MP3’s and cell phones are not allowed at
school. This is a school rule. If found they will be
confiscated and turned in to security. A parent
will have to come and get the item on the first
offense. The second offense, items will be
turned in to an administrator and a parent
conference will be held. Third offense, the items
belongs to Hamilton until the end of the
semester or school year.
Consequences for not following the
rules:
• 1. Warning- student may be asked to change seats or
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write an essay to address behavior.
2. Student Conference-The teacher and the student
will discuss behaviors and create a plan to resolve the
issues.
3. Parent Contact-If the behavior continues, a parent
will be contacted by phone and a
conference may be requested before the student is
allowed to return to the classroom.
4. Referral-The student will be referred for out of
school suspension or barred from the classroom.
Miss Stewart’s expectations
• Students are expected to actively participate in
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class and group discussions.
Students are expected to make up any work
missed.
Students are expected to be on time for class,
ready to learn.
Students are expected to respect the opinion
of others.
Students are expected to follow directions
given from all adults.
My personal commitment to every
student:
• I will do my part as your teacher to
maintain an environment that is safe and
conducive for every student to learn.
Any Questions?
• Once again welcome, and lets have a
great year.
Please sign your syllabus for this class and
place it in your folder. Do not write on
these folders.
My facebook:Christian Stewart
My email:[email protected]