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Housel Middle School
Thursday, August 31, 2004
Dear Parents: Hello. My name is Mr. Dean Smith, and I will be one of your child's teachers this year. I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how happy I am to have your child in my class. I am dedicated to making this a busy, productive, and fun year. I will be communicating with you about my classroom plans, your child's progress, and other activities as they arise. I use my Internet web site for posting classroom activities, handouts, and links to the appropriate Washington State Essential Learnings. If you have access to the Internet, please bookmark www.smithclass.com and visit frequently. As you know, students here will need a three ring binder, with dividers for each class to help keep them organized. Your child will also be required to have pens (black or blue and red), college ruled paper, and colored pencils. This year, 8th graders in Washington State History will be asked to have one large spiral notebook. Students in United States History and Open Door will use a Composition notebook. This notebook is for my class only and it will be graded throughout the year. Students in 8th grade Honors will need to have a dedicated three ring binder and are encouraged to purchase a USB memory stick to transfer class projects to and from their student network account. I have attached a copy of my classroom rules and consequences for you to look over. Please read these, sign, and return the bottom portion with your child. Also, please list any damage from your child’s textbook on the back of the form so that your child will not be responsible for that book damage at the end of the year. I am looking forward to sharing this year with you and your child. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at school, 786-1732. The best time to reach me is 8:10-8:50 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday. Thank you for your time and interest in having a great school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Dean Smith www.smithclass.com www.housel.org
Mr. Dean Smith, Room 102
Classroom Rules
1. BE PREPARED - It is each student's responsibility to attend class with notebooks, books, and all other appropriate materials. This also includes turning in assignments on or before the due date. Unless prior arrangements with me have been made, late assignments will be deducted 10% per day late to a maximum of 50%.
2. BE PUNCTUAL - Students must be seated on time for every class.
3. RESPECT PEOPLE - Students will treat all persons in a respectful manner. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
4. RESPECT PROPERTY - Students will treat our facilities and other peoples' property in a respectful manner. Room 107 has some new and exciting technology that students will have the opportunity to use as part of their studies this year. Horseplay and other inappropriate classroom behavior, however, will not be tolerated.
Housel Tardy PolicyHousel Middle School’s tardy policy is very clear. Students are expected to know the policy as defined in the student agenda.
Classroom Consequences
No student has the right to interfere with the learning or safety of others. Any action that violates this rule will be dealt with as follows:
1. Verbal Warning 2. New seating arrangement 3. Student/teacher conference 4. Parent contact (letter or phone) 5. Referral to the office Severe Clause: Immediate Office Referral
Please hang on to this form until your child’s textbook is sent home next week.
Class Period: __________ Daytime Phone No: _______________
(Student Name) ______________________________ and I have read and discussed the classroom rules and consequences for your classroom.
(Parent/Guardian Signature) _____________________ Book Number: _____
Last year we purchased new Social Studies text books. Students are required to keep book covers on their books. Students will be responsible for book damage. Please list any existing book damage here.
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