Mr' Guzzios Expectations, Policies

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Mr. Guzzios Expectations, Policies Procedures

• A Short Refresher with Changes...

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Expectations Mr. Gs 5 Ps.

• In addition to meeting all of the expectations
  outlined in the RPS Middle School Handbook, all
  students in my classes are expected to be
• Punctual This means being seated and working on
  the Do-Now as soon as you get to class.
• Prepared You should have your books, paper,
  pens, binder, and assignments ready each day.
• Patient Be tolerant and respectful towards
  classmates, adults, and the school environment.
• Positive Maintain a good attitude and
  contribute to individual and group success.
• Polite Be courteous towards all fellow students
  and adults.

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Policies Procedures

• To do anything in life successfully, you must
  follow procedures. A procedure explains how to do
  something.
• Because of procedures, people know that they
  shouldnt cut in line, or run red lights, or eat
  soup with their hands.
• Procedures help us get along in the world. They
  allow us to do things smoothly and efficiently.
• By following the procedures outlined here, our
  class will run smoothly and you will learn more
  effectively.

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How to Enter the Room

• Do not enter the classroom unless you are ready
  to learn!!!
• Quietly find your seat, and make sure you are
  prepared for class.
• Do you have paper, books, pencils, pens,
  notebook, homework?
• Take out your materials, check the agenda the
  itinerary, and wait for further instructions.

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When You Are Tardy

• Sign in and quietly find your seat.
• If you have a pass, leave it on the clip-board.
• Should you need help, raise your hand and wait
  for my assistance.
• Do not call out, or bother a neighbor.
• Being tardy more than once in a 6-day cycle will
  result in an automatic detention.

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When You Are Absent

• Check the file bins before or after class for any
  hand-outs and assignments you missed.
• Bins are labeled Odds for Days 1, 3, 5 and
  Evens for Days 2, 4, 6.
• Should you need further assistance, check with me
  or a classmate before or after class.
• You can also check my website.

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Handing In Assignments

• All classwork and homework should be placed in
  your class periods bin.
• All homework is due before class.
• All classwork is due by the end of class.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your
  assignments make it into the bin.
• I am no longer going to ask you for your
  assignments.
• Make sure you turn them in!!!

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Headings

• All assignments require a heading, which
  includes
• A title identifying the work
• Your name.
• The date.
• The class period
• Period and either Odds for Days 1, 3, 5 or
  Evens for Days 2, 4, 6.
• No credit will be given for work turned in
  without a name.

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Sample heading

• Your Name
• January 28, 2008
• Period 1-Odds
• Assignment Title

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Using the Restroom

• When you need to go, dont raise your hand
  simply take the pass, sign out, and go.
• No restroom use during instruction!!! If I am
  speaking, you may not go.
• Only one person may use the restroom at a time.
• 5 MINUTE MAX! Note the time when you leave, and
  dont forget to sign in when you return.
• Taking more than 5 minutes, and failing to sign
  in and out properly will land you in the SinBin.
• Remember, using the restroom during class is a
  privilege, not a right. If you abuse it, you will
  lose it.

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Asking Responding to Questions

• Do not call out. Raise your hand.
• Do not make noises or gestures that might
  distract others.
• Expect to be called on even if you didnt raise
  your hand.
• No opting out.
• Since your success is important to me, I will
  count on you to give the right answer even if
  you dont know it the first time.

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Listening

• Look at the speaker whoever he or she is.
• Take notes when necessary.
• Ask sensible questions and make appropriate
  comments.
• Keep good posture.
• Pay attention even when youre not involved.
• You might be next!

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Sharpening Pencils

• Only one person at the sharpener at a time.
• Please, try to take care of this before class, as
  you will not be able to use the sharpener during
  instruction.
• Keep a back-up pencil at the ready, just in case.

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Getting Tissue

• If you need one, quietly get one.
• If you think you will need tissues throughout the
  class, take enough at the beginning as you will
  not be allowed to get one during instruction.
• Again, only one person up out of his or her seat
  at a time.

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Working in a Group

• Though different group assignments will require
  you to do different things, the following basic
  guidelines apply
• Do the work Group assignments are not an
  opportunity to talk about your new phone, or last
  nights Red Sox game.
• Participate you must contribute in order for
  you and your group to succeed!
• Move into your assigned groups quietly and
  calmly.
• Use your inside voice.

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Emergency Situations

• Should the fire alarm ring, leave your things
  here and quietly exit the building.
• Follow the established exit route and meet at the
  established location.
• STAY TOGETHER!
• Dont walk too far ahead or too far behind the
  rest of the class.
• It is important that we leave and return as a
  group.
• A fire drill is not the time to meet with friends
  from other classes, use the bathroom, or go get a
  drink.
• If I cant find you when we get outside, or when
  we get back to class, I will put you in for a
  cut.
• Get right back to business upon returning to
  class.

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When I Need Your Attention

• When I need to get the attention of the entire
  class, I will raise my hand. This is your signal
  to
• Stop what you are doing.
• Focus on me.
• Raise your hand as a signal to others to do the
  same.
• Please do not call out or yell for people to be
  quiet as that is disrespectful and
  counterproductive.

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When You Need Materials

• It is your responsibility to come to class
  prepared each and every day. However, should you
  run out of paper, or have your pen run out of
  ink, you should
• Raise your hand and quietly wait for my
  acknowledgement.
• Do not ask a classmate or call out.
• REMEMBER you are responsible for being prepared
  each and every day.
• If you come to class unprepared, your name will
  go in the SinBin.

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Using Downtime

• If you find yourself with any extra time in
  class, use it wisely
• Do not talk to a neighbor, as this may disrupt
  those who are still working.
• Read, do work from another class, or see me.
  Well find something you can do.
• I expect you to keep learning until you are
  dismissed.

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Make-Up Late Work

• Late work will be accepted with the following
  conditions
• 1 period late score lowered by 10
• 2 periods late score lowered by 20
• 3 periods late score lowered by 30
• I do not accept work that is more than 3 class
  periods late.

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Mr. Guzzios Consequences

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Consequences

• Failure to meet the above expectations will
  result in the following consequences
• 1st Offense Name on board verbal warning.
• 2nd Offense Checkmark 30 minute teacher
  detention.
• 3rd Offense 2nd checkmark office referral.
• This is per 6 day cycle.