Academic Policies
Where are the turn-in bins?
On top of the metal shelves on the right hand side of the room.
What is Mr. Hayes's phone policy?
A visible phone is sent to Mr. Kennedy's office. No phones.
My classmate sent me a funny text in class and is trying to get me to check my phone and look at it. What should I do?
Do not check my phone.
How many verbal warnings can I earn before receiving my first step?
Two
How many books can I check out from the classroom library at any given time?
Two!
I handed in my assignment four days late. What will my grade deduction be?
25%
How many students are allowed to leave for the bathroom at one time?
One boy and one girl.
What do I do if I think that my friend has a really dumb haircut?
According to the behavior plan, reaching Step 3 means that your seat will be changed. Where will it be changed to?
The Chair of Shame
How many students are allowed in the library space at any given time?
One
I am doing an assignment that covers material from yesterday's class. How long do I need to work on my own before asking for help?
10 Minutes
What should I do one minute before class ends?
Line up calmly and quietly against the front wall and wait to be dismissed.
What does it mean if Mr. Hayes is ringing the bell?
According to the Behavior Plan, what happens if I do something severely inappropriate?
I will immediately receive a referral to the office.
Should I be careful with the books from Mr. Hayes's classroom library?
Yes. They are meant for everyone. Missing books means that other students will miss out.
Which day of the week will our Wordly Wise tests be on?
Thursday
I really want to listen to music while working on my Chromebook. What are my options?
Listen to music through wired headphones connected to my Chromebook.
If Mr. Hayes calls on my friend, but I have something cool to add to their answer, I can quickly interrupt the discussion.
No. I cannot interrupt my peers.
I ended up on Step 4 on the consequence plan on Friday. If I get more than two warnings on Monday, which step do I end up on?
Step 5: Referral to Office
What do I do if I want to check out a book?
Write your name, title, and check out date on the check out form
What three things should I check first before asking Mr. Hayes a question?
My instructions.
My materials.
My peers.
What do I do if I think that Mr. Hayes' way of handling a problem was unfair?
Go with the decision in the moment and let Mr. Hayes get the class back on track. Talk to him about it later.
I want my friend to stop asking questions about concepts that I easily understand. Can I ask Mr. Hayes to just move on?
No. Everyone is allowed to ask questions when appropriate.
How many days do I need to go without earning more than two verbal warnings in order to move down from Step 3 to Step 0?
15 days, or 3 weeks
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