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CLASSROOM POLICIES FOR ALG 1 & GEO

Ms. Sharon Walker

Math Class Room 5

407 Rose Hill Lane

Calera High School

                                   Classroom Policies & Procedures 2023-2024

Welcome to my class. It is very important that you are present in class as often as possible. SLEEPING DURING THE LECTURE will earn a student a zero for that day's assignment. This zero cannot be made up.

 

 Students can cover their textbook

  • No covers with adhesives are to be used
  • Do not keep your writing utensils and/or your papers stacked up in your textbook. 
  • Keep your assignments, handouts, etc. in 3 Ring Binder

 

 FOLLOW CALERA HIGH SCHOOL POLICY IN THE HANDBOOK ON:

  • WEARING A MASK, FACE/NOSE PIERCINGS, AND HAIR COLOR
  • DRESS CODE

 

Gum chewing is only allowed if school policy permits 

However, if gum chewing is allowed; note the following:

  • No bubbles, popping, or smacking
  • Keep gum in your mouth and put it in the trash when you are through with it.

 

No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom without permission

 

Drinks

  • Clear bottled water is permitted (drink responsibly, due to bathroom restrictions)
  • The water bottle must have a screw-on type lid

 

How to succeed in the Classroom and not get a referral

         1. Students must be in their seats before the bell stops ringing. Do not sit in my   

Teacher Chair.

         2. During Independent Time, all students must be working on math assignments.

         3. Bring the necessary supplies to class.  (Notebook, homework, paper, writing utensil, red pen,    

             calculator, workbook, and textbook)

         4. Follow all school policies.

         5. Be prepared to work.

         6. Raise your hand if you have a question.

         7. Respect your neighbor and their belongings.

         8. Keep feet off the wire rack under the desk. Do not scoot the desk around while    

             sitting at the desk. 

        9. Return all classroom supplies before leaving the class.

       10. Be on time for class. (Do not start running to your desk when the bell starts ringing)

       11. No negative remarks, feedback, or making fun of others' mistakes

       12. Respect all classmates, staff members, and visitors

       13. Sit in the assigned seat when/if one is assigned 

       14. Put up all electronic devices and refrain from using them during class

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entering classroom:  Enter the room correctly with no horseplay running or    

nonsense. Get the needed materials and be in your seat before the bell rings. If you are  

not in your seat when the bell stops ringing, you will be counted as tardy. Check-in  

with me and let me know when you are running late. Chit-chatting in the hall is           

no reason to be late to class. Utilize your break time wisely. Once seated, write down assignments on the homework paper and Homework Ledger. Grade your paper if you have time.

     

ALL GRADED WORK MUST BE PLACED IN THE BASKET ON MY DESK

 

CHECK THE HOMEWORK FOLDER (LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS IN A BLACK MILK CRATE) FOR GRADED ASSIGNMENTS YOU TURNED IN AND/OR FOR MAKEUP WORK.

 

Dismissal of class Ms. Walker dismisses the class, not the bell. Students can pick up their cell phones upon dismissal.

 

Quieting the class, I have a procedure I will use when I want your undivided attention.  You will see me stand with my hand up.  When you see my hand up, the procedure is as follows:

  • Freeze
  • Turn and face me; pay attention and keep your eyes on me
  • Be ready for instructions (I have something to say, we may have a visitor entering the class, or an intercom announcement etc.)

 

Procedures during class:  When I am talking give me your undivided attention.  If you wish to speak, raise your hand and wait until I call on you.

 

Bathroom visits will not be allowed unless it is an emergency or a Doctor’s note is on file with the office. Go to the bathroom during your break between classes.

 

Leaving the classroom If I allow you to go to your locker, you go straight to your locker and back to the classroom. You are not allowed to stop at the bathroom, office, etc.

If you are going to be late from another class, check in with me during the five-minute hall passing

 

Heading on work to be turned in (PUT IN RIGHT-HAND CORNER)

  • Full name *
  • Date *
  • Hour/Class *
  • Chapter/Section Page
  • Assigned problems & Page # (* Required on worksheets)

 

All problems worked on the board are a part of the assignment, so write them down.

Cheating will not be tolerated.  If you copy or allow your work to be copied, you will receive a zero on the assignment.  This zero cannot be made up.

Sleeping in class will earn you as the student a zero for the lesson.

 

Follow all classroom rules or be prepared to face the consequences.  

     Failure to follow rules may result in any or all of the following:

  • Verbal Warning
  • Parent Notification/Detention 
  • Office Referral

SEVERE DISRUPTION: Immediate referral to the Principal

 

Students who cannot come in for detention should be on their best behavior and not earn detention days.   THINK BEFORE YOU MISBEHAVE!

 

WALKER’S ENCORE (Let me know ahead of time if you are coming in)

Students should come sign in and get help before getting behind and or on the failing list

Students in extracurricular activities should come in and get assignments and help   

 before getting behind and or on the failing list. 

      

 Nine Weeks Grade will be based on:

  • Classroom Assignments                                                              
  • Tests 
  • Notebooks                                                                                    

If you notice something wrong about your grade/average please let me know asap, no need to call the office.

 

Notebooks will be used to keep:

  • Homework Ledger/Homework Reminders “ZAP”
  • Current Homework Assignment 
  • Graded Assignments 
  • Class Notes/Handouts 
  • Definitions/Postulates/Theorems/Corollaries/Properties for each chapter (Geometry Class Only)
  • Classroom Procedures   

 

After each chapter test, students will turn in notebooks.  The notebook will help ensure each student is organized and has test material to study.  After the notebook is graded and a test is taken for that chapter then all graded assignments from that chapter can be removed; not recommended. 

ALL Homework Ledger/Homework Reminders with work are to be kept in the notebook until the last day of school. Notebooks can be turned in before the test date also. Notebook due date reminders will be posted on the assignment board in advance.

Keep classroom procedures in the back of your notebook @ all times. 

PUT NAME IN RED/BLUE INK ON EACH PAGE OF CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

 

Calculators are to be used in the classroom with permission only

 

NO CELL PHONES, APPLE WATCHES, or other electronics WILL BE USED AS CALCULATORS or time devices. There is a clock on the wall for telling time.

 

During class keep purses etc off of the desk, and keep purses, closed/zipped up.  There is no need for students to keep their hands in their hoodie pockets, purses, etc. during class. This helps eliminate the temptation to play with electronic devices. Do not bring backpacks to class per handbook policy.

 

Turn cell phones and Apple watches off (if you have an emergency, the office will send for you) then put your cell phone in the cell phone holder or on a charger during class. Please do not ask a friend to pick up your cell. I am requesting that all parents, guardians, etc call the office instead of calling or texting students during class time. I will attach a bell schedule to this document for your convenience.

 

 

 

Storms: We as a class will sit in the hall along my brown classroom wall. I will take the roll. Please contact the school for any information.

 

Fire: We will exit the building as directed and meet in the parking lot as a class. I will take the roll. Please contact the school for any information.

Attendance: 

If you have a school function, be sure to pick up class assignments and reschedule tests BEFORE leaving for scheduled events.

 

ALL STUDENTS WILL JOIN REMIND AND GOOGLE CLASSROOM, SO THEY CAN HAVE CONTACT WITH TEACHERS WHILE AT SCHOOL AND DURING ACTIVITIES OUT OF SCHOOL. ASSIGNMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBPAGE “SHARON WALKER”
 

End of Nine Weeks and End of Semester: Tests and assignments are needed for grade averaging. If you are participating in a school activity, try to come early and turn in homework and/or take tests, so your grade can be averaged.

 

Detention: Written Work will be assigned during this time, so bring a writing utensil, classroom procedures, and paper. Do not bring a friend or any type of electronic device to detention 

 

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT:

  • Sign up for giving blood during my class period without contacting me first. 
  • Skip my class and attend another class during my period without contacting me first.
  • Wear Apple Watch during testing time
  • Bring drinks in cups from the cafeteria to my class. (bottles with lids are permitted)
  • Take test out of the classroom without permission and expect credit for the test
  • Sit in the teacher’s chair or get into cabinets
  • Get in the Teacher’s desk 
  • Ask to sit in Commons Area with friends
  • Ask to go to the Computer Lab to work on other classwork. (We can only go as a class.)
  • Leave class when the bell rings, and the Teacher dismisses the class
  • Sit on desktops, tabletops counter top or another person’s lap
  • Bring any kind of food and drink to class (No sunflower seeds or popcorn)
  • Get out of chair and mill around the room whether their class work is complete/incomplete
  • Horseplay in desk, stand on desk or write/carve on the desk
  • Pencil fight or play any other games (no spit wads)
  • Bring Headphones, Earbuds, Laser Lights, & other electronic devices to class.
  • Bring hats, toboggans, caps, toys, sunglasses, etc.
  • Put feet or shoes on desks, chairs, or tables (please keep your shoes on)
  • Cram trash in the podium, in or behind bookcases, etc. (put all trash in trash can)
  • Copy another student’s work or allow others to copy their work
  • Leave class without a permission/pass 
  • Throw away Classroom procedures/Homework Ledgers/Late and/or incomplete work
  • Change Teacher’s settings without permission Example: Screen Saver, Printer, AC/Heater, etc.
  • Never take pictures or videos with cell phones
  • Throw things across the room such as pencils, pens, paper wads, etc.
  • Distract the class by making silly sounds, such as burping, etc.
  • Press the Panic Button without permission 
  • Flip the light switch off, and adjust ac/heat without permission
  •  Order food via parent/friend/delivery & expect to leave my class to go pick the food up

 

FIVE POINT BONUS (5 0R NONE) will be given on all homework papers AFTER the following REQUIREMENTS ARE MADE:

  • ___________________________Graded honestly by student with red pen


 

  • _______________________________ FINAL ANSWER IN INK (NOT RED INK)


 

  • ______________________________________ Cell phone on charger or in holder


 

  • ____________________________ Complete (Board Examples Included) & on time 


 

  • _____________________________________ Correct Heading in right-hand corner

 

Assignments are posted weekly on the Assignment board; Copy them down on your HOMEWORK LEDGER

 

Homework Grading Policy

Homework papers are due the next class period after they are assigned unless other instructions have been given.  ALL HOMEWORK WILL BE SHOWN TO ME BEFORE GRADING. There will be a Five Point Bonus for each homework assignment turned in that meets the criteria listed above.  Late papers will adversely affect student grades. All students who fail to turn in their homework on the due date may make up the Late Work and turn it in during Encore the following morning.  If a student feels they need more time to complete an assignment, please inform Ms. Walker. Late papers will be worth up to 80 points; each day 2-5, 10 more points will be subtracted each day. After the assignment is late for more than one week, it will only be worth up to 30 points. Students can pick up homework for planned or unplanned absences (make-up, illnesses, appointments, late or activities). After the student returns to class from any absence(s), homework may be handed in within the time allowed with no penalty.  After the time allowed has passed, these papers will be graded by the same guidelines as late papers. 1(UP TO 80) 2(UP TO 70) 3(UP TO 60) 4(UP TO 50) 5(UP TO 40)

Homework Reminders “ZAP” must be attached to make-up work. Parent Signatures may be required on some Homework Reminders. Grade papers at the grading station 

                                                          

  Grading System

Nine Weeks Grade

 

Homework Assignments                                                            40% of total grade

Tests                                                                                             40% of total grade

Notebooks                                                                                    20% of total grade

 

GRADING SCALE

A-90-100

B-80-89

C-70-79

D-60-69F-BELOW 60

 

NINE WEEKS GRADE will be based on:

  • Classroom Assignments                                                              
  • Tests                                                                               
  • Notebooks                                                                                    

 

SEMESTER GRADE will be determined by averaging 2 nine weeks’ final grades.

If you notice something wrong about your grade/average please let me know ASAP, no need to call the office.

 

 

TEST DAY:

After the test is complete 

  • be quiet until the last test is turned in
  • make sure your 3 Ring Binder has been turned in, if not work on 3 Ring Binder /ledger
  • pick up graded 3 Ring Binder
  • grade and turn in assignments that are due
  • work on homework
  • read your library book

 

HOMEWORK LEDGER (Assignment Sheet) is kept in front of 3 Ring Binder to remind students of: 

  • Current Homework
  • Missing assignments
  • Average

Remember to keep the HOMEWORK LEDGER updated daily

 

Points will be subtracted from notebook grade if Homework Ledger is not completely filled out.

 

Extra Homework Ledgers are kept on the Podium (on a clipboard)

 

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Please bring your student to all conferences.

 

HOMEWORK DUE DATES

 

MONDAY’S WORK DUE WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY’S WORK DUE THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY’S WORK DUE THURSDAY

THURSDAY’S WORK DUE THURSDAY

FRIDAY’S WORK DUE FRIDAY (GOOGLE CLASSROOM)

 

Permission can be given to use Personal Laptops, IPad, and Chrome Books in class to complete online assignments. 


REVISIONS MADE IN CLASS BY MS. WALKER

______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

NAME _____________________________CLASS________HOUR_____

 

I ____________________________ have read the classroom procedures and grading policy for Ms. Sharon Walker’s class.  Ms. Walker has explained all the classroom procedures in class. I will contact Ms. Walker when I have questions, comments or concerns.                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                   ______________________

                                                               Student Name and Date

 

I ____________________________ have read the classroom procedures and grading policy for Ms. Sharon Walker’s class. I will contact Ms. Walker when I have questions, comments, or concerns.         

  

____________________________                                        _____________________

 Parent/Guardian Name                                                      Date and Daytime Phone

 

I ____________________________ have read the classroom procedures and grading policy for Ms. Sharon Walker’s class. I will contact Ms. Walker when I have questions, comments or concerns.

 

   ____________________________                                        _____________________

 Parent/Guardian Name                                                    Date and Daytime Phone

 

Thank you for your time.

Ms. Sharon 08-10-2023

Reminder: Keep this page for your records

Sign page 7&8 and turn in Pg 8 for a bonus, Page 7 is for Students' record/copy is to be kept in 3 Ring Binder.

Please provide me a number so your child and I can call/text you when they forget to bring/do their homework.  _____________________________________

 

Please provide me your email address also 

____________________________________

Please check your student’s 3 Ring Binder to ensure they have assignments recorded and grades entered. I will also put notes on Homework Ledger and ask for parent signatures.

 

Supplies Needed:

3 Ring Binder 1 1/2 to 2 inch

Graphing Paper 

Colored Pencils (Small Pack)

Loose Leaf Paper (College or Wide) (No spiral notebooks please)

Compass (Geometry)

Protractor (Geometry)

Red Pens

Pencils/Ink Pens

Small Ruler

5 Dividers with tabs

Calculator: Example: Casio fx260 solar, fx300 solar, etc.


 

NAME _____________________________CLASS________HOUR_____

 

I ____________________________ have read the classroom procedures and grading 

policy for Ms. Sharon Walker’s class.  Ms. Walker has explained all the classroom procedures in class. I will contact Ms. Walker when I have questions, comments or concerns.

                                                                      

                                                                ______________________

                                                               Student Name and Date

 

I ____________________________ have read the classroom procedures and grading policy for Ms. Sharon Walker’s class. I will contact Ms. Walker when I have questions, comments or concerns.

 

             

________________________________                                ________________________

 Parent/Guardian Name                                                      Date and Daytime Phone

 

I ____________________________ have read the classroom procedures and grading policy for Ms. Sharon Walker’s class. I will contact Ms. Walker when I have questions, comments or concerns.

 

________________________________                                ________________________

 Parent/Guardian Name                                                      Date and Daytime Phone

 

Thank you for your time.

Ms. Sharon 08-10-2023

Reminder: Sign page 8 and turn it in for bonus

 

Please provide me a number so your child and I can call/text you when they forget to bring/do their homework.  _____________________________________

 

 Please provide me your email address also 

____________________________________

 

Please check your student’s Homework Ledger in front of their notebook to ensure they have assignments recorded and grades entered. I will also put averages, notes on Homework Ledger and ask for parent signatures.

 

This copy (page 8) is due by ___________________________________________