Responsibilities and Procedures Name:

Mr. Van Orden

Social Studies

Grade 8

***Put this document in your binder***

I. Class Rules:

A. Arrive on time.

B. Be prepared for class:

1. covered textbook

2. binder divided into 5 sections:

a. notes

b. vocabulary

c. review sheets

d. maps

e. homework

3. assigned work

4. pen or pencil

C. Sit in assigned seat.

D. Raise your hand.

E. Respect others.

II. Bathroom Sign In/Sign Out: Never leave the room without permission or a pass.

A. Tell me if you need to leave the room.

B. Sign out sheet is in the back of the room.

C. Take the pass with you and bring it back!

D. Don’t wander the halls.

E. Fire Drill – be quiet and exit the building using the rear stairs.

III. Grades

A. Tests are 40% of your grade.

B. Homework and quizzes are 60% … quizzes are usually pop quizzes.

C. No extra credit work.

D. See me for assignments (including notes) tat you missed due to absence.

E. If you have a question about your grade please see me during study hall.

Discipline Plan

Mr. Van Orden

Social Studies

Grade 8

1. Warning.

2. Conference with student.

3. Conference with student and Guidance referral

4. Progress report sent home. Call home.

Notice to main office and guidance office regarding

academic/behavioral concerns.

5. Referral to main office. Call home.