Class Policies and Procedures

Beginning of class

    * Have pencils sharpened, materials on desk and be in seat when the bell rings.
    * Copy homework into planner.
    * Begin warm-up exercise.
    * Always have a book to read in your possession.


Assignments completed before class ends

    * Begin class work/homework assignment.
    * Read quietly.

During Tests

    * Absolutely NO talking during a test.
    * Any form of cheating will result in a referral to the dean's office.

When Absent

    * Check the assignment folders and a classmate's planner when absent.
    * Tests must be taken immediately upon return to school.
    * Assignments must be turned in within two days upon return to school (2-days for each         excused absence).
    * Assignments given prior to the absence(s) are due upon return to school.
    * Label all make-up work (Absent).

Late Work

    * Assignments must be turned in on time in order to receive full credit.
    * Work may be turned in late for up to three days after it is due, HOWEVER, there will be         a letter grade deduction each day it is late.
    * Label all late work


Class Intercom

    * Immediately stop all talking when announcements are being made.


Lockers

    * Visit lockers during the 5 minutes between classes.
    * Visiting lockers after 6th period is prohibited.

Leaving the classroom

    * Passes will only be given to those with a planner.
    * (No Planner, No Pass—Do NOT ask!)


Water Fountain Use

    * Use the water fountain before or after class.
    * Bottles of water may be brought to class as long as they have a cap.

Food

    * NO food, gum or candy in class!


Restroom Use

    * Sign In on log sheet.
    * Knock before entering.
    * Notify teacher immediately if restroom is not clean.
    * Once finished, check facilities for cleanliness; clean up any messes you have made.
    * Always wash hands with soap after use.


Tardy

    * Enter the room quietly and sign-in at the back table.
    * Record a "P" next to your name if you have a pass in your planner and place planner             on teacher's desk.
    * Lunch detention will be assigned to students who arrive late to class without a                     pass.  After two offenses, a referral will be written.

Class Library Checkout

    * Record your name, date and title of book on sign-out on clipboard.
    * Return book to shelf when finished and write return date.

Handing in Papers

    * Pass papers to the person on your right.
    * Teacher collects papers from last row.

Hallway

    * Line up in a single file line.
    * Walk silently to destination.

Fire Drill

    * Absolutely no talking.
    * Stand up and push in chair.
    * Line up at door in a single file line.
    * Walk silently out the door, make a right and go out the double glass doors.
    * Continue walking in line out to the far edge of the grass.
    * Do not stand in the road.
    * Listen for roll call.
    * Wait silently until "all clear" signal is given.
    * Walk silently in line back to class.

Tornado

    * Absolutely no talking.
    * Stand up and push in chair.
    * Line up at door in a single file line.
    * Proceed to the hallway.
    * Get on knees facing the lockers.
    * Place hands overhead and lean forward; chest should rest on knees.

Dismissal

    * Check the floor for garbage and stray items.
    * Stay in seat until dismissed by the teacher.
    * Before leaving, straighten desk and push in chair.
    * Exit the room quietly and calmly.