Classroom Guidelines

What is the Grading Scale?

A +	98-100%
A	94-97%
A-	90-93%
B+	87-89%
B	84-86%
B-	80-83%
C+	77-79%
C	74-76%
C-	70-73%
D+	67-69%
D	64-66%
D-	60-63%
F	59 and Below

Grade Breakdown: (%)

Tests and Quizzes = 40%

Class Participation = 20%

Projects = 25%

Homework = 15%

What is Mrs. Ross-Nissley's Homework Policy?

When students are given homework, assignments and/or projects the work must be completed at home and brought in on the due date. This means all homework not turned in on the due date will result in a lower grade. Students who are absent or have a legitimate excuse will be allowed the amount of absent days to turn in the work. As part of your daily routine your child will be bringing home a daily homework log. Please take the time to review the log and the homework that must be turned in. Once you have looked over each assignment, please sign above the line that asks for the parent signature. Your child will receive a special award each day that this is done correctly.

1st Quarter	Complete during Recess Time
2nd Quarter	Complete during Recess Time No Recess
3rd Quarter	Complete during Recess Time, No Recess
4th Quarter	Complete during Recess Time, No Recess, 10 min. Detention

Classroom Management Plan

Fairmont Tickets:

1. Be Respectful

2. Be Responsible

3. Be Safe

Classroom Rules:

Our classroom follows the Fairmont Ticket rules. Here is set of “Student Friendly” rules for the classroom that follow along with the guideline of the Fairmont Ticket Rules.

1. Be polite, courteous, and respectful at all times.

2. Complete all assignments neatly and on time.

3. Raise your hand when you want to speak during a lesson.

4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

5. Be quiet in lines, hallways and restrooms.

6. Obey all Fairmont School Rules

Consequences:

Failure to follow the above Fairmont five rules will result in the following consequences:

1. Verbal Warning: The student is given the first warning to keep on task and follow directions.

2. Yellow Warning Zone Stop Light: The Student moves their Magnet to Yellow and 5 minutes is lost from recess

3. Red Zone Stop Light: The student moves their Magnet again but this time to Red. The Student looses their recess time. .

4. Phone call: Failure to improve behavior will result in a phone call to the parent/guardian.

5. Detention: If no progress has been made, the student will receive an after school detention for 30 minutes. Work will be assigned for that time.

1. Office Referral: All actions beyond a detention will result in an office referral. Severe situations such as physical contact or inappropriate language to a teacher or student will be an automatic office referral.

Incentives:

The Students are given many opportunities to remain motivated about learning. Here are some of the rewards they will receive when they complete their work, follow school rules and model good behavior and attitude.

1. Students can earn Falcon Tickets for modeling good behavior. They can use the Falcon Tickets to earn their classroom and Whole School Parties.

2. Students will be given a sticker for good behavior on a daily basis. If they make a full week worth of stickers they will receive candy. If they make a full month of stickers they will have a change to pick out of the treasure box.

3. Students who turn in homework regularly and do not miss one assignment in a month’s time will receive a “No Homework Pass” to use as they like.

4. Students can earn a class wide reward by being good. They will be able to earn letters each day/week for monthly class parties.