Expectations
Ms. Caruso’s Classroom Procedures / Expectations All Sikeston Junior High School and Sikeston R-6 School District rules, procedures, etc. apply within my classroom. More information on these can be found within the district and school student handbooks. B.A.R.K.
B – Be Respectful • • •
Be in your seat with your voice off, working on any bell work when the bell rings Be respectful of your teachers’ and peers’ personal space / property Follow directions
A – Act Responsibly • • •
Try your best in everything you do both in and out of school Complete and turn in all assignments on time Do not line up to leave before the bell; the bell does not dismiss you
R – Ready to Learn • • • •
Be on time to your classes every day Come to class prepared with all materials and assignments Bring a reading book or homework to work on if there is extra time Use the restroom during passing periods if possible
K – Keep Safe • • •
Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself Use appropriate language This classroom is a BULLY FREE ZONE; everyone has the right to feel safe here
Consequences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Verbal warning Individual conference with student Parent / guardian contact Minor disciplinary referral Major disciplinary referral *
* Note: Any three minor disciplinary referrals automatically result in a major disciplinary referral
Grades / Points: Students will receive a minimum of two grades in the gradebook each week. Students can earn a maximum of 50 participation points daily. Students are responsible for calling out their own points at the end of each class period, adjusting their points for any behaviors, not being prepared, etc. In a typical week, students will also complete two writing about math assignments during stations – each worth 50 points. Students will be graded on work that is assigned individually based on their IEP goals and individual levels. Finally, students will earn 20 points daily for completing bell ringers.
Behavior Punch Cards: Students will receive a new punch card for behavior each week. They will receive a separate handout explaining the procedures for these cards.
Late Work: Late work will be accepted until grades for that quarter are due. Students will have points taken off for turning in assignments late.
Restroom Breaks: Please avoid leaving class to use the restroom unless it is an emergency. If a student does need to use the restroom, they may use their BARK Pass and go. Students may not share BARK Passes. Students only get one BARK Pass per quarter. Punches not used at the end of the quarter can be redeemed for extra credit points in the class of their choosing.
Tardies: Arriving tardy to class automatically results in a minor disciplinary referral
Substitute Teachers: There will be a couple of times throughout the school year where I will not be in class due to professional development meetings, military duties, or illness. In the rare event that I am absent, there will be a substitute teacher; all expectations and procedures still apply. I will ask that Mrs. Thornsbrough, Mrs. DeWitt, or Mrs. Triplett to check in to ensure things run smoothly. I expect positive reports from the substitute when I return from any absence. You are all young adults; do the right thing!
D.R.A.F.T. SJHS will be implementing DRAFT during advisory again this year, after its success last year. It is adapted from another school district and will be completely individualized based on student grades and class progress. There will be DRAFT days approximately every 3-4 weeks in which grades and observations will be reported for all students. Teacher teams will meet to discuss the students on their teams and assign them a card status: gold, silver, or bronze. These card statuses determine what the students will be doing each day of the week during advisory. DRAFT reward parties will occur during advisory at the end of each semester. Gold Card Status:
Silver Card Status:
Bronze Card Status:
• Students with 95% or higher • Students with all A’s, B’s or attendance rate C’s
• Students with at least one D or F
• Has all A’s and B’s.
• No discipline
• Students with any discipline
• No discipline
• One day of privilege time, two days of enrichment time, one day of free study hall, one day of PBS lesson
• Gets four days of grade improvement intervention or standard specific intervention and one day of PBS lesson.
• Two days of privilege time, two days of enrichment time, and one day of PBS lesson.
Note: Students with gold and silver card statuses may still be asked to attend additional enrichment time if the teacher teams feel they would benefit from the extra help.
If you have any questions on these classroom procedures and expectations, please do not hesitate to contact me: Kristina Caruso [email protected] * *I will be getting married in September and my email will most likely be changed. I will send an update with the students if/when this happens.
I am looking forward to a great year in room 105! GO BULLDOGS!
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Parents / guardians, please sign this form and return with your student stating that you received a copy of Ms. Caruso’s classroom expectations and procedures. This form is due no later than Monday, 28 August 2016. Thank you! Student Name: _______________________________________________
I, ___________________________, am the parent / guardian of the student listed above. I have received a copy of Ms. Caruso’s classroom expectations and procedures. I understand that my student will be held accountable for following these expectations and procedures.
Parent / Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
B – Be Respectful • • •
Be in your seat with your voice off, working on any bell work when the bell rings Be respectful of your teachers’ and peers’ personal space / property Follow directions
A – Act Responsibly • • •
Try your best in everything you do both in and out of school Complete and turn in all assignments on time Do not line up to leave before the bell; the bell does not dismiss you
R – Ready to Learn • • • •
Be on time to your classes every day Come to class prepared with all materials and assignments Bring a reading book or homework to work on if there is extra time Use the restroom during passing periods if possible
K – Keep Safe • • •
Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself Use appropriate language This classroom is a BULLY FREE ZONE; everyone has the right to feel safe here
Consequences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Verbal warning Individual conference with student Parent / guardian contact Minor disciplinary referral Major disciplinary referral *
* Note: Any three minor disciplinary referrals automatically result in a major disciplinary referral
Grades / Points: Students will receive a minimum of two grades in the gradebook each week. Students can earn a maximum of 50 participation points daily. Students are responsible for calling out their own points at the end of each class period, adjusting their points for any behaviors, not being prepared, etc. In a typical week, students will also complete two writing about math assignments during stations – each worth 50 points. Students will be graded on work that is assigned individually based on their IEP goals and individual levels. Finally, students will earn 20 points daily for completing bell ringers.
Behavior Punch Cards: Students will receive a new punch card for behavior each week. They will receive a separate handout explaining the procedures for these cards.
Late Work: Late work will be accepted until grades for that quarter are due. Students will have points taken off for turning in assignments late.
Restroom Breaks: Please avoid leaving class to use the restroom unless it is an emergency. If a student does need to use the restroom, they may use their BARK Pass and go. Students may not share BARK Passes. Students only get one BARK Pass per quarter. Punches not used at the end of the quarter can be redeemed for extra credit points in the class of their choosing.
Tardies: Arriving tardy to class automatically results in a minor disciplinary referral
Substitute Teachers: There will be a couple of times throughout the school year where I will not be in class due to professional development meetings, military duties, or illness. In the rare event that I am absent, there will be a substitute teacher; all expectations and procedures still apply. I will ask that Mrs. Thornsbrough, Mrs. DeWitt, or Mrs. Triplett to check in to ensure things run smoothly. I expect positive reports from the substitute when I return from any absence. You are all young adults; do the right thing!
D.R.A.F.T. SJHS will be implementing DRAFT during advisory again this year, after its success last year. It is adapted from another school district and will be completely individualized based on student grades and class progress. There will be DRAFT days approximately every 3-4 weeks in which grades and observations will be reported for all students. Teacher teams will meet to discuss the students on their teams and assign them a card status: gold, silver, or bronze. These card statuses determine what the students will be doing each day of the week during advisory. DRAFT reward parties will occur during advisory at the end of each semester. Gold Card Status:
Silver Card Status:
Bronze Card Status:
• Students with 95% or higher • Students with all A’s, B’s or attendance rate C’s
• Students with at least one D or F
• Has all A’s and B’s.
• No discipline
• Students with any discipline
• No discipline
• One day of privilege time, two days of enrichment time, one day of free study hall, one day of PBS lesson
• Gets four days of grade improvement intervention or standard specific intervention and one day of PBS lesson.
• Two days of privilege time, two days of enrichment time, and one day of PBS lesson.
Note: Students with gold and silver card statuses may still be asked to attend additional enrichment time if the teacher teams feel they would benefit from the extra help.
If you have any questions on these classroom procedures and expectations, please do not hesitate to contact me: Kristina Caruso [email protected] * *I will be getting married in September and my email will most likely be changed. I will send an update with the students if/when this happens.
I am looking forward to a great year in room 105! GO BULLDOGS!
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Parents / guardians, please sign this form and return with your student stating that you received a copy of Ms. Caruso’s classroom expectations and procedures. This form is due no later than Monday, 28 August 2016. Thank you! Student Name: _______________________________________________
I, ___________________________, am the parent / guardian of the student listed above. I have received a copy of Ms. Caruso’s classroom expectations and procedures. I understand that my student will be held accountable for following these expectations and procedures.
Parent / Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
