Mr.

Odoms Classroom Rules and Procedures

1. Stand out and be a HERO
Help: Whether it be a teacher or a fellow classmate, offer assistance when needed. When
you help someone in need, you create a positive classroom and school wide community.
Encourage: Always encourage your peers to do the right thing. Encourage others through
positive actions and verbal tone. Encourage others to succeed and make the most of their
learning experience.
Respect: Whether it is the instructor or a peer, a little respect goes a long way. Earn
respect by demonstrating good character.
Others: Simply put, treat others how you want to be treated. Positive interactions lead to
a safe and stress free learning environment. These interactions will ultimately lead to
personal success in the classroom.

2. Classroom Procedures
A. Daily Routine: getting into a daily routine is important for success in history
class. When you arrive to class, take out all necessary materials (history folder,
paper, planner and writing utensil of your choice). Copy the CW (class work)
and HW (homework) in your planner.
B. Recognition: History is a class that gives you the power to ask questions, share an
experience and provide feedback.thats right; you get to talk in history class!
Talking is arguably the best learning tool and form of communication. If you
want to speak aloud or need to leave your seat, no problem, please raise your
hand to be recognized.
C. Leaving class: The ringing bell does not give permission to stampede out the
door. We are not a herd of cattle, bison, etc. To maintain safety, the teacher will
dismiss you. Be sure to take all belongings with you. If you have a bathroom
emergency and need to leave class, YOU must fill out information on the
classroom sign-out sheet.

D. Absence: You have three days to complete missed assignments. It is the students
responsibility to check the teachers website for missed assignments.

E. Tests: Tests announced prior to an absence can be made up on your first day back
to school or at the teachers discretion.
F. Food and drink: are not permitted in class. Exception: When provided by the
teacher or school administration. Feel free to bring/ drink water in a bottle.
G. Visitor at the door: Keep the classroom safe! Do not open the door unless the
teacher gives you permission to do so. Do not run to the door if someone knocks!

3. Failure to comply with rules or procedures

A. WARNING and a record in the students behavior portfolio.
B. SECOND WARNING and a second note in the students behavior portfolio.
C. CONTACT THE STUDENTS PARENT OR GUARDAIN and a third note in
the students behavior portfolio.
D. REFFERAL TO THE DEAN and a fourth note in the students behavior
portfolio.

4. Grades
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Tests: 30% of the nine weeks report card grade.

Quizzes: 20% of the nine weeks report card grade.
Class work: 20% of the nine weeks report card grade.
Homework: 10% of the nine weeks report card grade.
Projects: 20% of the nine weeks report card grade.

5. Grading Scale
Letter Grade

Range

Explanation for Grading

90-100

Exceptional In effect perfect work teacher cannot provide

any suggestions for improvement.

80-89

Excellent While not perfect, suggestions for improvement are

minor in nature.

70-79

Good There is more right with the work than not. Some
improvements could be made; skill mastery is average.

60-69

Fair Work that has many weaknesses and some strengths.

Low skill mastery overall.

0-59

Poor/Incomplete/Not turned in Work lacks quality

and/or quantity. Does not demonstrate basic skill
mastery.

Student Success
Factors

Participation
in Class

Depth of
Knowledge

Receptive to
Feedback

Preparation

Homework

Highly
Effective

Effective

Need Improvement
or Failing

Student initiates
questions and
comments during
class discussion.

Student participates
in class discussion
but does not ask
questions.

Student does not

participate, tells
meaningless stories
when called on or
Disrupts class.

Student
demonstrates
knowledge of
subject related
material and
accurate use of
terms.

Student is
inconsistent in use
of proper terms,
ideas and
information.

Student uses terms

incorrectly and
cannot demonstrate
knowledge of related
topic (s).

Student accurately
listens to, considers
and applies
feedback from
others.

Student is respectful
and listens, but does
not apply feedback.

Student is defensive,
demeans others'
comments, talks
over them, and
disregards feedback.

Student has
reviewed previous
lesson notes and
has read assigned
material and is able
to apply information
by commenting
during class
discussion.

Students comments
are informed but
lack completeness of
comprehensive
preparation.

Student has not

reviewed material
and is unable to
participate in class
discussion or makes
uninformed
comments.

Always completes
assignment on time
and checks answers
for correctness to
ensure they
understand the
lesson!

Completes Most
assignments on time
and checks answers
for corrections to
ensure they
understand.

Rarely completes
assignments and
does not have
answers or work to
check to ensure they
understand the
lesson.

6. Semester Exams
As you may know, the school year is divided into semesters. During the 2016 2017
school year, students will be required to take semester exams. One exam will be given at
the conclusion of the second nine weeks (first semester) and the other at the conclusion of
the fourth nine weeks (second semester).

7. Teacher Website
If you are absent, will miss multiple days of class or want to see what we covered
in class on a specific day; please visit my teacher webpage at:

www.mrodomshistoryclass.weebly.com
(This link can also be found on the Woodlawn Middle School webpage)

8. Phones and Electronic Devices

Technology is a wonderful thing! On certain days students will have the opportunity to
utilize phones, tablets and other smart devices. With that said, my classroom policy is
that all electronic devices be turned off and put away upon entering my classroom.
Multimedia devices can only be used when designated by the instructor.

Teacher Note
I look forward to a great school year. My goal is to make history a meaningful and fun
learning experience. I realize each student is unique.I hope you will find my class
unique and enjoyable.
Thank you for taking the time to read my classroom rules and procedures. Please
complete, sign and return the following page for my records.
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