Ms. Vaughn

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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

• Ms. Vaughns Classroom
• Turner College and Career High School
• Pearland

Please get out your Procedures Handout
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Why do We have Procedures?

• A procedure tells us how to do things and makes a
  classroom less stressful.
• In life, we have to follow some simple
  procedures
• To open your locker, you have to select your
  combination.
• To place a call on your phone, you need to enter
  the number in the right order.
• To be successful in learning, you need to follow
  some simple procedures.

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How do I Show Understanding?

• Ms. Vaughn will ask if you understand the
  material.
• You can give a thumbs up, if you feel confident
  about your understanding.
• If you have a few questions give a thumbs
  sideways.
• When you feel lost, overwhelmed, or confused you
  can give a thumbs down.

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Entrance

• Bring all necessary materials for the class with
  you.
• Enter the classroom quietly and facing the door.
• Go directly to your assigned seat.
• Start Working.

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After the Bell Rings

• Finish the bellwork.
• Check the board and get out your homework and
  other materials needed for the lesson.

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When You are Tardy

• The door will be closed and the Tardy sign will
  be posted.
• Go to the Tardy station and get a pass.
• Bring back the pass, and place it in the Tardy
  basket. It will be marked and returned before
  the end of class.
• If you have a pass from a teacher or the office,
  place it in the basket.
• You will not be excused from any work you missed.
  Get the work from a classmate and finish in
  class or at home.

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When You are Absent

• You may look on the class website for handouts
  and homework you missed.
• Come by and check the handout and homework folder
  when you return.
• You can turn-in homework early or online.
• If you missed a test because of your absence,
  inform Ms. Vaughn and arrange a time to make up
  the test.

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During Instruction

• Listen to the teacher with full attention, and
  please raise your hand when you have a question.
• If you have a question that is unrelated to the
  current topic. Write it down to ask later.
• There should be no pencil sharpening, talking, or
  whispering while I am talking.

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While You are Working

• Make sure you read/listen to the directions and
  understand them.
• If you did not understand, give a thumbs down.
• If you are asked to help, be polite and kind.
• Voices should be lower than the music level.
• Respect each other and be friendly.
• Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort
  to finish your work on time.

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BYOD

• We will follow the school and district BYOD
  policy.
• The color for this class will be posted on the
  door and board as reminders.
• Todays is color is yellow.

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How to Pass Papers

• Please pass the papers along rows to the person
  on your right until there is no one left to pass
  to.
• There should be no whispering, talking, poking,
  pushing, or other disturbances.
• If you do not receive a paper raise your hand and
  wait quietly while one is brought to you.

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Homework Procedure

• Your homework and class take-home work will be
  due on Fridays.
• For this class you will write in pen. It will
  make your papers easier to read.
• Sample Heading

World Geography / Ms. Vaughn Your Last Name,
First Name Month Day, Year
TITLE
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If the Teacher Raises Her Hand

• Stop whatever you are doing at that moment.
• Face the teacher and wait silently.
• Notify any classmates who havent noticed that
  the teacher has raised her hand.
• No talking or whispering. All of your attention
  should be given to the teacher.

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After You are Done

• Double check your work. Make sure you addressed
  all the every part of the question/instructions.
• If the assignment is to be turned in, turn it
  over on your desk.
• Check the assignment board to see what you should
  be working on next.

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How to Turn In Assignments

• Have your work ready on your desk.
• When directed by the teacher, pass your papers to
  the person on your left.
• The person at the end of the row will stack up
  the papers for me to collect.

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If You do not Have Your Materials
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Dismissal

• Clean your desk area and take all garbage to the
  trash can.
• Wait for Ms. Vaughn to dismiss you. The bell does
  not dismiss you.
• After you get permission to leave, leave
  quietly.
• Thank You.

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CLASSROOM RULES

• District and School rules will be followed at all
  times.
• Actions or behaviors shall be appropriate for the
  classroom
• Act and speak in a way that treats yourself and
  others with respect.
• Bring all necessary materials to class and take
  them with you when you leave.

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What Happens if I Forget the Rules?

1. You will receive a Warning Sheet. This is not a
   punishment. It is just a reminder of the rules
   and a chance for you to correct your actions.
2. Next, you will work out an Action Plan with me
   and your parents/guardians. You will
   automatically receive a Friday detention.
3. After that, you will be referred to the
   Administration.

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Example of a Warning Card
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Example of an Action Plan
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When You Want to Know Your Grade

• You can check your grade online.
• You may check with me during tutorials.

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What If I Want to Use an Electronic Device?

• Device use will follow School and District
  policies.
• The appropriate time to use devices is determined
  by the teacher.
• The teacher should never be able to hear the
  device.
• If a device inhibits or distracts from the
  learning environment the teacher will collect it
  and the student will receive a warning.

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Bathroom

• If you need to use the bathroom, cross your
  fingers and wait for my nod. Make sure you take
  the pass.
• If the pass is gone you will have to wait until
  it returns.
• No one may leave the room during the first or
  last 10 minutes.

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If You Need to Leave the Room

• Let me know when you enter the room.
• Raise your hand and let me know that you have
  completed your assigned work for the day.
• No one may leave the room during the first or
  last 10 minutes of class.
• If you need to go to the nurse, raise your hand
  and let me know.

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Moving Around the Classroom

• If you need to leave your desk for any reason,
  you must first have permission.
• Raise your hand to get my attention and point to
  what you need.

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What if Someone is in My Space?

• Please be respectful of boundaries in this
  classroom.
• Your hands and all other body parts should remain
  within the boundaries of your desk area.
• Your belongings should also be safely stowed
  within your desk area.
• The teachers desk belongs to the teacher.

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If You Need Materials

• First check the Materials bin and replace your
  used pen/pencil with a new one.
• There are extra sheets of paper if you should run
  out.
• Please remember to raise your hand and point
  before moving.

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How to Use the Textbook

• Start by reading your assignment first.
• Check the index and glossary at the back of the
  book.
• Look and the Chapter Guide at the very beginning
  of the chapter.
• Skip to the parts of the chapter that you know
  will answer a question.
• Use the Headlines and bold words to help you find
  answers quicker.
• Read the first and last sentence of a paragraph
  to see if it will have the information you seek.
• You should not have to read the entire chapter to
  complete an assignment.

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Lets Have A WONDERFUL YEAR!
Ms. Vaughn