Classroom Expectations and Communication Guidelines for Mrs. Murphy's Science Class

1. Contact Card/Blank Side • My First & Last Name & Science Period • My Home # • My Wake County Email Address • Mom’s Cell # • Mom’s Email Address • Dad’s Cell # • Dad’s Email Address

2. Contact Card/Lined Side • The lined side answer the following: How do you learn best? Seeing, hearing, or doing? • Do you have internet access? • Do you like science? Why or why not? • One thing you think I should know about you. • Three adjectives that describe you:

3. Student Expectationsfor Mrs. Murphy’s classroom Preparation Respectful Safe Responsible

4. Expectations In the Classroom What does Mrs. V. Murphy expect of me in class? Do I need to ask to use the restroom?

5. Preparation • Be in your seat ready for class when the bell rings. • Bring all necessary materials- science notebook, any handouts and a pencil/writing utensil • Complete all homework before class

6. Respectful • What Respect looks like in the classroom: • Be an active learner • Value diversity, refrain from using language that may be insulting or insensitive • Respect the learning environment by minimizing distractions • Respect yours, others, and school property • Accept adult correction (how do you respond?) • Show enthusiasm! 

7. Safe • What Safe looks like in the classroom: • Hands and feet to self, don’t touch others • Always have a pass to exit the classroom • Food, drinks, gum are not allowed in the classroom • Keep traffic areas clear • Follow all science safety guidelines

8. Responsible • What Responsible looks like in the classroom: • Stay on Task • Complete assignments in a timely manner • Assist others who need a helping hand • Do not leave the classroom until Mrs. Murphy dismisses (orderly transitions)

9. What does staying on task LOOK like? • Immediately begin the warm-up activity when entering the classroom • Raise your hand when you have a comment, otherwise there should not be talking during class discussions. (Attention getter-give me 3!) • Follow instructions for all assignments, activities and labs, especially safety expectations. • Behave as the respectful, safe, and responsible student that I know you can be.

10. What if I don’t follow the P.R.S.R Guidelines? Prepared Respectful Safe Responsible

11. P.R.S.R Infractions • 3 Strikes: • Students receive 1 warning, the second time if necessary Mrs. Murphy will conference w/ you in the hall. • If there is a third infraction the student will finish the class period in another classroom (Ms. Warren’s room) and Mrs. Mrs. Murphy will make a phone call to parents. • Students may also receive a consequence if… • Student shows gross disrespect • Exhibits a physical safety issue • Demonstrates an ongoing behavior

12. Late to class… • Tardy Policy • The classroom door will be locked as soon as the tardy bell rings • Tardy sweepers will gather late students and administrators will give student a pass to class. • When you arrive knock once, when let in do not speak! Sign tardy clipboard and place tardy slip in the envelope. • After second tardy your parents will be called.

13. Wait…what about the restroom?

14. Being respectful and using the restroom • Restroom use is not permitted in my class. • You must use the bathroom in between class changes.

15. Fire drills and other emergency procedures • Quickly line up single file and QUIETLY move to the back stairs. • Once we are at our spot outside form a line. • Silently wait in line until dismissed. • Re-enter the building w/o talking • Phone call home if talking during a fire drill. • ABSOLUTELY NO TALKING DURING FIRE DRILLS