Policies
Where do your phones go when you walk through the door?
In the cell phone pocket.
Are you allowed to blow your nose outside of the classroom?
NO!
No.
What do you use Minga for?
Anytime you leave the room you use Minga as a hall pass.
Is this Ms. Mackey's first year as a teacher?
Yes
What food or drinks are allowed in the classroom?
ONLY WATER!!! (unless Ms. Mackey passes out a small candy or something)
Can you go through Ms. Mackey's cabinets or go behind her desk? (There are 2 parts to this question)
No, but if she gives you permission to grab something from the cabinets you can that one time only.
The ____ does not dismiss you, Ms. ______ does.
The bell does not dismiss you, Ms. Mackey does.
Who do you need to talk to first before you can make a Minga pass?
Ms. Mackey
Where did Ms. Mackey do her student teaching?
Seaside Middle School
What happens if you do not put your phone away in the pockets and you get caught with it?
Ms. Mackey will take your phone away and take it to the office. You will also get a minor referral and potentially a phone call home depending on the situation.
What do you need to bring to class every single day?
When should you pack up?
When Ms. Mackey tells you to. 9/10 times it will be when the bell rings.
The pass that is designated to different locations on campus.
Which is the correct answer:
A. Ms. Mackey is the middle child of 4.
B. Ms. Mackey is the oldest of 5.
C. Ms. Mackey is the middle child of 5.
D. Ms. Mackey is an only child.
C. Ms. Mackey is the middle child of 5
What happens if you get caught on your phone and you do not give it to Ms. Mackey the 1st time she asks?
She will not ask again and will call Mr. Sam, Mr. Quevedo, or Mr. Van Sant to come in and retrieve your cell phone. She will also be making a phone call home.
How should your table baskets look when you leave each day?
Mr. Sketch Markers, Stapler, and Highlighters must be in the pencil box, white boards must be erased, and the whiteboard markers and erasers must be in the bag.
What should you do when you enter the classroom?
Walk in quietly, put your phone in the pockets, find your seat QUIETLY, check the board, get out your materials, and get to work on the entry task. Once the bell rings no one should be talking.
If Ms. Mackey is teaching or helping another student should you interrupt to ask to go to the bathroom or to get water? Additionally, when is the best time to ask to go?
Never interrupt Ms. mackey while she is teaching or helping other students. The best time to ask to go is during your work time, not while Ms. Mackey is teaching.
Which teacher on campus was Ms. Mackey's classmate?
Mr. Fitch Biology/Physics teacher
What are the steps you need to take when you are late to class?
1. Walk in quietly
2. Scan the Minga QR code.
3. Put your phone away
4. Walk to your desk quickly and quietly
5. Do not disrupt any peers or Ms. Mackey
If you need to borrow headphones or a charger what should you do? Additionally, what may prevent you from not borrowing one?
You will need to take your Charger/Headphone card and put it in the spot of the item you are borrowing. Once you are done you put it back the way you found it and grab your card from the pocket. If you do not have a card you cannot borrow a charger or headphones and will need to ask a friend for one.
What should you make sure to do when the dismissal bell rings?
Wait for Ms. Mackey to let you know when to pack up. Once you are packed up you wait QUIETLY for Ms. Mackey to dismiss you. once you/your table is dismissed you will check that your table basket is organized, you stand up, and push in your chair.
*Last period will stack their chairs
What happens if you are gone in the bathroom for longer than 5 minutes?
You will be at risk of not having bathroom privileges in Ms. Mackey's class for the rest of the week or the next couple of days. If this becomes a recurring issue Ms. Mackey will be calling home to discuss your bathroom usage habits with your family.
Where did Ms. Mackey go to college for her undergraduate degree and what year did she graduate?
California State University, Monterey Bay in 2025