Class+Expectations

= Mr. Falls’ Class Expectations = = 7th Grade Social Studies =

=** Required for Each Class: **=
 * 1) Social Studies Binder with Dividers
 * 2) Pencil case with all required materials
 * 3) Loose-leaf paper
 * 4) School planner

=** Guidelines for Success **= = = = Opening / Closing =
 * 1) Respect – show consideration for oneself, the teacher, others, and classroom property
 * 2) Responsibility – be accountable for your actions and accept the consequences
 * 3) Follow Directions – do what you are supposed to do, when it is supposed to be done
 * 4) Work Ethic – take pride in your work, always do your best, and meet deadlines
 * 5) Self Control – take charge of your actions in a positive way by thinking before you act
 * 6) Integrity – demonstrate honest, sincere, and trustworthy behavior
 * 1) Enter the room calmly and sit in your assigned seat. The Daily Schedule will be posted on the board.
 * 2) Be prompt. You should be in your seat when the bell rings. If you arrive late, you must sign the LATE sheet. Attach your pass to the clip board. __Three__ //unexcused// tardies to class will result in a detention.
 * 3) Sharpen your pencil before class begins if necessary.
 * 4) At the __end__ of class, please wait to be dismissed by the teacher. Listen for reminders of upcoming activities or assignments.

= Warm Up =
 * 1) Open your notebook to the warm-up section and find your warm-up sheet. Write the DATE at the top. Then COPY the objective for the day. Complete the warm-up activity for that day.
 * 2) Check the homework board to see if there is homework tonight. Copy any homework and upcoming test and quiz dates into your planner.
 * 3) If there is an assignment DUE, take it out and place your class drop bin.

= Quiet Signal =
 * 1) Raise your hand when you see the teacher give the signal.
 * 2) Focus **fully** on the teacher! (no talking, no working…)
 * 3) Quietly signal others to listen

= Classroom Rules / Behavior =


 * 1) Be polite to each other.
 * 2) Be prepared to follow directions and do your best work.
 * 3) Leave your seat only with the teacher’s permission for schoolwork purposes.
 * 4) Respect everybody’s property.
 * 5) Work quietly during independent work times. Allow others to work in peace.
 * 6) Any student severely disrupting the class will be immediately sent to the office.

= Hall / Restroom Passes =


 * 1) You must have your __planner__ to be signed! Students should fill out the location and time in the planner.
 * 2) Please wait until **after** directions to an activity or assignment have been given. You are discouraged from leaving in the middle of a class discussion, during a test, or when taking notes. Raise your hand and ask to leave during independent, partner, or group work times.
 * 3) You MUST sign out on the sign out sheet in the classroom. Fill out the sheet completely, indicating times and location.

= Finding Make-up Work after being absent =


 * 1) Find the ABSENCE FOLDER and look for all the papers with your name on them.
 * 2) Check with your HELPING CLASSMATE to find out what you missed in class that day.
 * 3) Check with the teacher __before__ or __after__ class to schedule a due date for any missing assignments.

=** Be Honest about your work! **=


 * 1) Plagiarizing and/or cheating on any assignment is a serious offense. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will be subject to academic consequences.