Classroom Rules
1. Be in your assigned seat with supplies when the bell rings.
2. Follow written and spoken directions the first time given.
3. Keep hands, feet, objects, and comments to yourself.
Consequences
Teacher/Student Conferences, Tracking Forms, Seat Changes, Behavior Contracts, Phone Calls Home.
Supplies
1 Three- Ring Binder (2” thick)
Loose-Leaf Writing Paper5 Dividers
1 Package of Pens (blue or black ink preferred)
1 Package of Pencils
1 or 2 Highlighters (at least one yellow)
Three-Ring Pen/Pencil Case for Binder
Colored Markers
Scissors & Glue Stick – optional
Index Cards1 or 2 Boxes of Tissues - optional
Hole Puncher (3-Ring Type for Binder)- optional
Each student’s binder and supplies stay in the classroom at all times. He/she will not need to carry things to class daily except for the Planner provided by the school. The Planner can be used to write down homework assignments and to transport assignments to and from class.
Grades & Assignments
Tests and Classwork comprise this Intensive class. Therefore, they are equally important. If students attend daily and work consistently, they should earn A's or B's. If students miss class and/or don't work with consistency and effort, they will earn C's and D's.
Homework = Intensive Reading students have a regular Language Arts class, which requires homework. In addition, one of their wheel classes is replaced with this Reading class. Therefore, to ensure success and to reduce stress, I do not give Homework other than a parent signature on Progress Reports.
I expect students to work carefully and conscientiously while in Intensive Reading class. If students do this, they will perform well on classroom tests and for classwork grades (as well as on the FCAT). If a student is scoring a 70 or less, he/she is not giving enough attention and effort while in the classroom.