Class Policies

• Students will have homework every night Monday - Thursday.
• It is often difficult to answer homework questions via email.  If a student does not understand a question, they can either circle it or put a question mark so I know to review it with them.
• Students will place their homework in their mailboxes in the morning.
  
• Spelling journals and reading logs will be handed in on Friday mornings.
• Homework passes can only be used for a single homework assignment.  They cannot be used for projects, tests, or book reports.

• Please use kind words to help solve problems and listen to the other person.
• Attack the problem, not the person.
• Please ask for help if the problem can't be solved on your own.
• Please do not get involved in problems that don't belong to you.
• Remember to only use kind words.  You do not need to say everything that you are thinking.  Is it true?  Is it kind?  Is it important?  Is it helpful?
• Sweet and kind words and actions help you and your classmates feel good inside.
• WWJD - What would Jesus do?

• Please be respectful of others.
• Take responsibility for your actions. 
• Always try your best!
• Please ask for permission before getting out of your seat.
• Maintain a clean workspace.
• Put up your chairs at the end of the day and check to make sure all your materials are put away.  The floors are swept daily after school and anything left on the floor will be gone by the next morning.

• Conduct:
  • Verbal Warning
  • Teacher's Choice - Time off "Fun Friday," 5 minutes off Recess, Loss of flexible seating, etc.
  • Parent Contact - Can be via "Think Sheet" or e-mail/phone call
  • Office Referral - For more serious offenses or after repeated efforts to correct behavior
    • Very rare
• Students will be working towards personal goals by gaining points on Class Dojo:
  • Students will be awarded a homework pass during 25 point increments between rewards (e.g. 25, 75, 125, etc.)
    
  • 50 Points - The student can bring in something for show-and-tell.
    
  • 100 Points - The student can choose a song for a brain break.
    
  • 150 Points - The student can choose something from the prize box.
    
  • 200 Points - Lunch with Mr. Thomas and a friend.
    
  • 250 Points - Sit in the teacher's chair for the day.  
    
  • 300 Points - The student has earned their black belt!  They get a certificate and their name goes on the website!
  • Students who get past 300 points get to choose which reward they would like after every additional 50 points.
• For every 2,500 total points earned on Class Dojo, the class will earn a movie party!