North Mesquite High School

Ms. Taylors Class

Classroom Rules and Procedures
I.

Introduction
a. Rules and procedures are fundamental in life. We follow rules and procedures in
our daily lives for things such as approaching a traffic light, starting and driving a
car, and writing a letter. There are also rules and procedures for this classroom.
These rules and procedures ensure a positive atmosphere in the classroom. They
contribute to a controlled and learning environment for everyone.

II.

Procedures for Entering the Classroom

a. There is a specific way I want you to enter the classroom. I expect you to follow
this procedure:
i. You are not to stand or wait around in the hallway
ii. Enter the classroom quietly without running or pushing
iii. Take a copy of the Bellringer and any other assignments from the
table
iv. Sit down quietly in your assigned seat
v. Work quietly and by yourself
vi. Wait for further instruction from your teacher

III.

If you are late

a. You are late to class if you are not inside the classroom when the bell rings. If
you are late to class, you must:
i. Walk in quietly
ii. Sign in at the tardy notebook. If you have a pass, leave it in the
notebook
iii. Take your assigned seat
iv. Join the activity in progress. If you dont know what to do, raise your
hand until I get to your desk
b. Consequences for Tardiness
i. See Classroom Rules and Consequences

IV.

Turning in assignments
a. The teacher will sometimes collect homework, group-work or individual work.
You will turn these in only when the teacher asks for them. Make sure the
assignment has your full name, period number and date. This should be on the
top margin of your paper.
V.

Extra Credit
a. Extra credit will be given at the beginning of the six weeks. Anyone may turn in
extra credit.

VI.

Getting your attention

a. There will be times when I need everyones undivided attention. When I need
everyone to stop talking and pay attention to me, I will quietly say Quiet
please, quiet please, and quiet please. At this time, I will expect everyones
attention by the third repetition.
b. This procedure should take no more than ten seconds

VII.

Procedure for the End of Class and Dismissal

a. Before the bell rings, everyone should: be sitting quietly in his/her assigned
seat, have all materials gathered, and be waiting for the teacher to dismiss the
class. Under no circumstances should students be gathered around the door
before the bell.

VIII.

Restroom Procedures
a. You will receive two bathroom passes per six weeks. YOU WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO LEAVE CLASS WITHOUT A PASS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
b. Only one student at a time may leave the classroom
c. Restroom passes are only applicable for the bottom floor bathrooms in S-wing. If
you use them to go to the vending machines, to wander the halls, or to go to a
bathroom on another floor or wing, you will be considered to be skipping class
and will be given the resulting consequences.
d. Abuse of the restroom passes may result in your loss of restroom privileges

IX.

Classroom Rules
a. Classroom rules are posted in the classroom. This is a review of what each rule
means.
i. Treat our teacher and classmates with respect. (You treat me with
respect when you do as I ask, dont talk back, dont complain, and dont
touch my things without asking, and follow classroom rules and
procedures. You treat your classmates with respect when you are kind,
and refrain from swearing, teasing, name calling, making fun of people,
etc)
ii. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. (Do not throw things, hit,
kick, or push anyone or anything, etc)
iii. Be inside the classroom, prepared to learn, when the bell rings (You are
inside the classroom and picking up the proper materials to start class
when the bell finishes ringing.

X.

Consequences
a. Consequences are the things that happen when you choose to not follow a rule.
This is what will happen if you choose to disobey the classroom rules.
i. First time: Warning, parent contact
ii. Second and Third: Detention, Tuesday and Thursdays before school,
written assignment, parent contact
iii. Office Referral