Hello,
I am excited about the new year! Please review the following Classroom
Procedures and Parent Letter. Please print the information and sign the
letter to submit to me during the first week of school.
PARENT LETTER
August 21, 2008
Dear Parents,
Hello! My name is Stephanie Baird, and I will be your child’s
6th/7th grade Theatre Arts Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year at Rollings
Middle School. I am very excited about the upcoming school year, and I
feel it necessary to inform you about a few things to help this year get off
to a great start.
First, I would like to tell you a few things about me so you can get
to know me better. I am married, and have two boys. I am from Summerville
and support Dorchester District Two completely. I am a 1991 graduate of
Summerville High School, and a 1995 graduate of Charleston Southern
University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and English.
I love the Theatre, and I cannot wait to share my passion with your
children.
I welcome you into our classroom at any time. I will be extending
invitations to all parents when the students are having graded
performances. I would like for you to come and watch your child perform
the art they have worked so hard to master. I understand that you are busy
and may not be able to always attend, however know you are welcome! I will
send further information as the time draws near.
I am attaching a copy of my classroom rules, consequences and
rewards, please take the time to review them and go over them with your
child. I am also sending you a copy of my classroom procedures. This is a
lengthy document, but please take time and review it carefully. It gives
explicit details about the way I expect the classroom to run. It also
explains my policy for late work, and the responsibilities of the student
for make-up work if they are absent. Please sign these forms and return
them for me to include in your child’s classroom file.
Again, I am excited about this school year. I believe we are going
to do great things in the Theatre department. I look forward to working and
getting to know you and your child. Please contact me at anytime if you
have a question or concern about your child’s progress. You may reach me by
calling 873-3610 or e-mail me at sbaird@dorchester2.k12.sc.edu.
Sincerely,
Stephanie F. Baird
Classroom Procedures
1. Entering Class
- Students are to enter the class quietly and be in seats before the
tardy bell rings.
- Students are to place book bags on their assigned hook in classroom
and gather needed supplies for class (pencil/pen, notebook, textbook &
journal) and place them under students’ seats.
- Students are to begin bell work located on the board while waiting
for teacher to begin the class.
2. Classroom Management
-Students are to raise their hands to leave seat unless instructed by
teacher.
- Students are to raise their hands to get teacher’s attention or to speak.
-Students are to Stop and Look at Me when teacher states “SALAM” or holds
hand up in the give me five position
-Students are to use inside voices when working in groups.
-Students are allowed to sharpen pencils before class and when teacher is
not talking. However, there is to only be one student at the sharpener at a
time.
-Students are allowed to throw away trash before class and when teacher is
not talking. There is no throwing trash!
-Students are allowed to go to bathroom between classes unless there is an
emergency. If students leave the room they are to carry the restroom pass
and return within 5 minutes.
-Students are to be quiet during all PA announcements.
-Students are to be quiet when all visitors enter the room.
-Students are to stand, accept direction from teacher, and respond quietly
to all emergency drills.
3. Paper work
-Students are to turn all assignments into an assigned class basket
-Students are to pick up work daily from student’s assigned folder
-Students who are absent will find make-up work in their assigned folder in
an envelope labeled “While you were out.” Work is expected to be turned in
the next school day.
-Points will be deducted for all late assignments (classwork, homework,
projects)
4. Class Dismissal
-Students are to remain in seats until teacher dismisses them from class.
-Students are to gather their belongings and exit the room quietly.
5. Grading
-Students will be graded on a variety of assignments including:
• participation 20%
• Homework 10%
• Journal entries 5%
• Test/quizzes 20%
• Performances 45%
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THEATRE ARTS
Classroom Guidelines
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Follow directions the first time given.
3. Be respectful of others' property.
4. Use appropriate language with peers and teacher.
Consequences
First Offense: warning with student name on the board
Second Offense: lunch detention
Third Offense: lunch and recess detention
Fourth Offense: Phone call home to discuss parent/teacher and student
implementation of an ACTION PLAN
Severe Disruptions: Student is sent immediately to the office.
REWARDS
CHIVALRY POINTS
1. Chivalry notes to student from the teacher
2. Public praise to peers
3. Chivalry notes home to parents
4. Positive phone calls home
5. Show What You Got! (Friday Morning Live & Friday Afternoon Live)
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Student Signature
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Parents signature Date
