2017-18+Classroom+Constitution

The first couple of weeks we devoted much of our time towards creating our classroom rules & procedures...the end result was our very own GATES Classroom Constitution (found below), which all of our students and myself signed. I found a neat "We Are the People" video that went along with what we were doing in our classroom. Click on the icon & then on __//**view sample video**//__. ** Mrs. Gates **

GATES Classroom = Constitution =

__//**I have the right to**//__: //***LEARN**// at WMS * //**HEAR**// and be //**HEARD**// at WMS * be //**RESPECTED**// at WMS * be //**SAFE**// at school and on the way //**TO**// and //**FROM**// WMS * //**PRIVACY**// and to my //**OWN**// personal space __//**It is my responsibility**//__: * to attend all classes and work cooperatively within the class * to listen while others are speaking * to treat students and staff respectfully * not tease, threaten or hurt anyone physically and/or emotionally at school or on the way to and from school * to respect school property and the personal property of others and to respect others’ personal space * to abide by WMS motto: //**C.A.T.S**//. (Carry out Directions, Accept Responsibility, Think Before Acting, Show Kindness) * to abide by WMS motto: //**W.E.S.T.**// (Welcoming, Engaged, Safe, Trustworthy) * to follow our Classroom Motto: //**T.E.A.M**//.(Together Everyone Achieves More) __//**Consequences**//__: • //**1st offense**//: warning (verbal, look, tap on desk, touch, etc.) • //**2nd offense**//: Re-teach/reflect inappropriate behavior; 10 minutes Lunch Bunch • //**3rd offense**//: 100 word essay, parent/guardian must sign & return to school; Lunch Bunch entire Lunch • //**4th Offense**//: Parent conference/contact of Detention 15 minutes after school • //**5th Offense**//: Referral • Any type of violence or theft…will result in an automatic REFERRAL to the Office!

**Students are aware that depending on the situation, the teacher and/or adult can go from 1st offense to 5th offense depending on the severity of the situation.

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