Entering the Classroom Walk in quietly and choose your menu item. This is the time to sharpen your pencil, use the restroom, etc., then take your seat and begin your daily language. You may be directed to get a specific worksheet or there may be a worksheet provided for you on your desk. The information to the assignment will be written on the board daily. Be sure to always include first and last name and the date on your assignments. Come to Attention When Mrs. Frazier needs your attention she will simply raise her hand. This will continue until every student has his or her hands raised. This helps students to see that we are all a team and that we must work together to create a successful learning environment. When You are Tardy Tardy for the 4th grade begins at 7:55 a.m. If you are tardy, report to the office to receive a note. Upon reporting to class, promptly give Mrs. Frazier your tardy slip. Remember, school policy states that after your fifth tardy you will receive a detention. Keeping your Desk Neat All students should keep all needed items on their desks and store the other items in their tubs under their desks. Do not mark or draw on your desk. Please place all trash in the trash can and remember to always keep your desk and tub NEAT and CLEAN!!! Moving about the Room Students can move around the room only when the lesson is over. Only one person may be at the pencil sharpener, trashcan, computer, tissue box, or teacher’s desk at a time. Students will be given specific times throughout the day when they can sharpen pencils, go to the restroom, etc. When you Finish Early Check your work for errors. Read a library book. Clean your desk. Do homework. Asking and Responding to Questions All students need to participate by sharing valuable information or asking further questions. Remember to respect others while they are talking and always raise your hand to speak. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! When a School Wide Announcement is Made When an announcement is made, the talking must stop. Always be respectful. Going to the Office, Bathroom, Library, etc. At times students may be asked to do errands for the teacher. The student must sign out on the clipboard. He/she should write his/her destination, the time of departure, and arrival back to the room. Students will report only to the assigned area and return promptly. Passing in Papers Students will pass papers to the person in front of them. All papers will be passed to the person in the front row. When Visitors are in the Room Students will continue to work on their assignments or any other work they may have. This is not a time to socialize or talk, so there will be absolutely no talking. If the Teacher is out of the Classroom Students should follow class procedures. Students should enter the room and begin working on the assignment given. If an assignment is not given, students should immediately read their library book and remain quiet. My Desk, Overhead, and Computer These are off limits to students unless they are given permission by the teacher. When you are Absent It is your responsibility to find out the work that you have missed when you return to school. You are to go to the absent chart and look for the materials in each subject that you missed. If you are absent 3 days you will have 3 days to make up your work. The number of days you miss=number of days allowed to make-up your work. Late Work Points will be deducted when work is not turned in at the appropriate time. A 5 point reduction in score on the first day, 10 point reduction on second day, 20 point reduction on the third day, a grade of zero will be recorded on the fourth day. This does not apply to work missed due to student absence. Using the Telephone: Students are not allowed to use the phone unless it is an emergency and permission has been given by the teacher. Midterm Reports Midterm reports will be sent home following the 4th week of the grading period. It is the student’s responsibility to take the report home and get it signed. Midterm reports should be returned the following day. If it is not returned within 2 days, the student will automatically lose privileges. Extra Credit Extra credit assignments will be available for those students who wish to take advantage of them. Extra credit is offered throughout the nine weeks, but will not be accepted after the 8th week of the grading period. Points will not be added to the grade but will be averaged into the grade. Homework You should expect about 30-45 minutes of homework each day, other than studying for tests. Students must use their time wisely and try to complete all work in class. I expect students to do the work on their own and ask for help only after they have given their best effort. All homework will be checked to give students immediate feedback. I feel that parents are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children. Homework is a valuable tool that teaches students responsibility, prepares for upcoming lessons, and reinforces what has been taught. End of Class Dismissal Class will be dismissed in an orderly manner. Students will be dismissed only after everyone is packed up and the room is neat. Reading Counts Students will be responsible to read books and take four reading counts tests for each nine weeks. Students will be rewarded for the points they earn for the book he or she reads. A grade of 100 will be given in reading for each test passed after the fourth. 75 points is needed to attend the Reading Counts Reward Trip at the end of the year. Classroom Jobs Each day a student will be designated as the “Student Teacher Assistant”. The “Student Teacher Assistant” will help the teacher with daily tasks such as passing out and taking up papers, running errands, watering the plant, erasing the board, etc. Contacting Mrs. Frazier 272-7651 or www.rcschool.net To keep academic interruptions at a minimum, parents are encouraged to come in or call during the following times: Before School: 7:30-8:00, Planning: 9:30-10:20, and after school: 3:00-3:30. Please feel free to call the office to schedule a meeting or email me at your convenience. Please get to know me and let me get to know you-- teamwork is the key to a successful school year for your child. I know this is going to be a great year and I am so excited about having your child in my classroom. **Here‘s to a Wonderful Year--Mrs. Debby Frazier**