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These basic classroom procedures will be used consistently throughout the school year. Please learn them and commit them to memory. Everyone will be expected to adhere to all classroom rules and procedures. Excellence in everything we do is our goal, and that cannot be accomplished without a safe and orderly learning environment.

I. Entering the Classroom
A. Enter the classroom quietly, take your seat, and immediately begin working on your bell work.
B. Once in the classroom, do not leave for any reason without the teacher's permission.
C. Pencils must be sharpened before the beginning of class.
D. The bellwork session is 5 minutes.
E. The daily objective, date, and assignment will be posted on the board.
F. A make-up work box will be located in a designated area. It is the STUDENT'S responsibility to make up work.
G. Students have 3 days after an absence to make up work with a signed excuse.
H. Eating or chewing gum is not allowed in class at any time.

II. Tardies
A. A student is considered tardy if he/she is not seated and ready to work when the tardy bell sounds.
B. Class officially begins when the tardy bell sounds and the teacher has closed the door.

III. Leaving the Classroom
A. The dismissal bell is a signal for the teacher, not the student.
B. Students are to remain seated, even after the bell sounds. The teacher will dismiss the students in a particular order.
C. Students are to collect any trash in his/her area before leaving the classroom.
D. Students are to never run and must leave the class in a quiet and orderly manner.

NOTE: Students are NOT to get up during class time to throw away trash. Students are to always remain seated until directed otherwise.

IV. Classroom Discussion/Participation
A. Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
B. Do not yell out answers or talk out of turn.
C. Be respectful to others at all times. Do not talk if someone else is talking.
D. Take part in all class activities. Remember, your grade depends on it.
E. Notebooks will only be used for SCIENCE work. No other subject matter will be allowed.
F. Turn in all work on time.



I am looking forward to a great year at Southeastern Laboratory Schools.

Learning is what we are here for and success is our only option. We will strive for excellence every day in all that we do!