Classroom+Policy

**Classroom Rules: ** **R** – Respect- for people and property **S** – Safety – physical, mental, and emotional **P** – Preparation (homework completion, supplies, serious/positive attitude)

Children who choose to follow the rules will earn one or more of the following: Consequences for children who choose not to follow the rules: 1st Warning 2nd Consequence (commitment written in agenda) 3rd Consequence (loss of privileges/parent notification) 4th Action (referral)
 * 1) Praise
 * 2) Positive report in agenda/take home folder
 * 3) Celebration of successes and good choices
 * 4) Special Privileges

**Academics:** All students are expected to do the very best they can. They are expected to complete all assignments. Each child should have ample time to complete class work during school hours. They will be allowed to finish it for homework, if necessary, and it will be due the next day. They are expected to come prepared to learn each day with pencils, books, and any other necessary supplies.

**Agendas:** Each student will receive an agenda/planner at the beginning of the school year. This will be used to record homework, important due dates, spelling words, and conduct. The student is responsible for bringing the agenda to and from home each day. You will be asked to sign the agenda each day so I will know you are aware of your child’s progress. It is an important tool we will use every day of the year. This will ensure good communication between parent and teacher.

<span style="color: #d01111; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Homework:** Homework is given daily. In addition to assigned homework, every student needs to read for at least 20 minutes each night. The student will also be responsible for getting his/her reading log signed by the parent each night after reading. The reading log can be found in the agenda.

<span style="color: #f42af1; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Friday Folders:** Take home folders will go home every Friday and will be used to organize and return graded papers. The folder, along with any additional forms to be signed, should be returned to school on Monday. All major communication from the school will also be sent home.

<span style="color: #e67f0f; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Grading:** Any daily papers or test papers that are given a letter grade will be sent home in the folder on Fridays. Please expect and look for them on a weekly basis. All other practice papers will be kept in folders containing class work. I will be using theOrangeCounty grading scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 0-59 F.

<span style="color: #808080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Attendance/Late Work:** Please make sure your child is on time for school each day. The first bell rings at 8:30 and the tardy bell rings at 8:45. No children are allowed to be in the building before 8:10. The school day begins promptly at 8:45 AM. If your child arrives at school later than 8:45 AM, he/she must be signed in at the front office and will be considered tardy.