Classroom+Procedures

=Classroom Rules: =
 * Students will use polite speech and body language.
 * Students will treat their classmates in respectful manner.
 * Students will follow the teacher's instruction immediately and respectfully.
 * All work that is created is original.
 * Cell phones will remain at home or in locker.
 * No electronic devices are allowed in my classroom other than those provided by HMS.
 * No food, candy, or gum is allowed in class without special permission.
 * Homewood Middle School's code of conduct is to be followed at all times.

Classroom Procedures:

 * Arrive to class on time.
 * The required textbook and materials will be brought to class everyday.
 * Leave your journal in the classroom at all times.
 * Turn your work in before the bell rings at the end of class.
 * You may only be excused to get water or to go to the bathroom with the appropriate pass.
 * All work must use the MLA heading and format.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Any questions or comments are initiated with a raised hand.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 1.3em;">Required Course Materials:

 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**Three-ring binder (preferably 1 ½- 2’’) with tab dividers-** You may share this binder with another class, but we will have many handouts which you will need to have organized and available in class daily.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**Black pens-** All in-class essays must be written in black ink.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**Pencils-** Classwork and homework may be completed in pencil if you wish.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**Highlighters and Post-it Notes (any size / color)-** We will annotate many texts, and highlighters and post-it notes make annotations easier to read.