Rules and Procedures

Rules and Procedures

  Fourth grade is a special time, full of new beginnings, new friends and new learning opportunities. My philosophy towards education is that every child can learn if taught in a way that is conducive to his or her learning style, and everyone will have the opportunity to blossom.  My goal for the class is to set a foundation for the creation of lifelong learners. I want to encourage your child to learn how to interact with other students in positive ways and become independent thinkers! I hope that your child is looking forward to a warm, inviting classroom experience.

  During the first few weeks of school, I will explain and model all rules and procedures with students. This is their time to get to know my expectations. I use a variety of methods to reinforce positive behavior, including Class Dojo. This is a free program that is not only a way to check on our student’s behavior throughout the day, but it will also serve as a communication tool. This is the easiest and best way to keep in touch with me. Students will be rewarded with points for positive behaviors and lose points for behaviors that need improvement. Please sign up for class dojo so you can monitor your child’s behavior!

Classroom Rules:

Our classroom rules are as follows:

1. Be respectful to yourself, others and school/personal property.
2. Follow directions, turn in all assignments complete and on time.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
4. Have a positive attitude and try new things!
5. Do your PERSONAL best!

Classroom Expectations and Procedures:

• Enter the classroom quietly, following procedures.
• Complete all homework, to be turned in on Fridays.
• Working in groups: Participates, follows directions and completes classroom assignments.
• Working independently: follows directions, works quietly, completes work.
• Dismissal: cleans after himself/herself.
• Dismissal: Leaves classroom quietly and in an orderly manner.

Consequences

1st Offense: Verbal warning and/or conference with teacher, loss of Dojo Points.

2nd Offense: Parental Contact, Loss of Dojo Points, Loss of Privilege(s)

3rd Offense: Referral to behavioral intervention team/administration.

* Serious offenses can, at the teacher’s discretion, result in more severe consequences regardless of previous steps taken.  Any infraction of the rules may affect your learning readiness grade.  It can also be cause for further action at the teacher’s discretion.

Dress Code Policy:

Click here to access the BCS dress code policy.

Parent Conferences:

If you would like to schedule a conference, please send a note with your student or send me an email at fechols@bhm.k12.al.us. We will try to coordinate a time that is convenient for everyone involved.