Havenview Middle School

Ms. T. Thompson6th Grade Science Teacher

Classroom Rules, Guidelines & Procedures

Who am I?• My name is Tekela Thompson.• Graduated from Whitehaven High School in 2005• Graduated from University of Memphis in 2011g• Have 13 brothers and sisters between my mom and dad• Loves going to church, shopping, reading, and EATING• Strong passion for working with children & youth• First year teacher• Laughter is good for the soul• Loves science and math

Who am I?

Classroom Rules: BE S.M.A.R.T.1. Stay seated until recognized. Raise your

hand before you speak.o DO NOT HOLLER OUT ANSWERS!o DO NOT Get Out off Your Seat unless

instructedo Proper and neat uniform attire.

Classroom Rules: BE S.M.A.R.T.2. Make friends, be polite, and other considerate.

o Get to know your classmates o Speak those around youo 6TH grade is new to all of you….. Offer a lending

hand to your classmates

Classroom Rules: BE S.M.A.R.T.• 3. Arrive on time, prepared and ready to learn.

o Have all your classroom materials with you.o Be in class before the tardy bell ringso Turn in homework immediately entering classo Start on the bellwork

Classroom Rules: BE S.M.A.R.T.4. Respect yourself and others.

o Keep your hands and feet to yourselfo No name calling or checkingo Make sure your uniform is neat. ABSOLUTELY NO

SAGGING!o DO NOT BE “A JOEY.” (Bottom right corner)

Classroom Rules: BE S.M.A.R.T.5. Try your best.

o Never say you can’t doo Make an attempt to complete the assignmentso Confused? Ask questions

Classroom Consequences1. Verbal Warning2. Student/Techer Conference3. Lunch Detention4. Parent Teacher Conference5. Office Referal

New School Expectations• To learn and master rigorus and higher content

information• To achieve being more independent individuals• To increase Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing

skills• Preparation for College and Career Readiness

School and Classroom Emergency Protocols1. Evacuation Plan

Take the closet and safest way out as posted

Take the roll book for students accounting

Leave all belongings behind Go to designated Assembly

Area Check for injuries Take attendance Wait for further instructions

2. Severe Weather Take the closet, safest route

to shelter in safe area Take roll book for attendance Talk attendance Assist those needing help Close all doors Remain in safe area for “all

clear”

School and Classroom Emergency Protcols3. Lockdown

Clear the hallways immediately

Report to the nearest classroom

Assist those needing help Close and lock all windows

and doors Do not leave for any reason Stay away from all windows

and doors Move students to the interior

walls or closet

Shut off all lights and remain QUIET!

Wait for further instructions.

A LOT MUCH, HUH?o Do not become overwhelmed with this information.o We will discuss it further is dayo You will learn it and abide ito Now let’s get to know who you are and more about

Science!

The End. WE’RE READY!!!

This school year will be great!!!!

LET’S GET STARTED!!!