Class Policies and Procedures

Whenever Mr. Simonson wants your attention, he will say:

• "1, 2, 3, all eyes on me"

• "Eyes and ears up here in 3, 2, 1"

• "Clap once if you can here my voice"

• "Everyone listen up"

Answer explanation

In order for our class to operate smoothly, it is very important that you give me your undivided attention when I need it. When I say, "Eyes and ears up here in 3, 2, 1," I expect that you will be looking at me and listening by the time I get to 1.

There should only be ___ person talking at a time in our classroom.

Answer explanation

Allowing one person to speak at a time is a basic sign of respect. It will also help ensure that everyone can hear what is being said in class.

Place the steps you should follow when getting to class in the correct order.

• Start working on the do now

• Scan the QR code to get the notes and save to Notability

• Copy your homework into Tasks

Answer explanation

This process will always be the same. Simply move from left to right on the slide on the board.

If you want to go to the bathroom or get water during Mr. Simonson's class, what should you do?

• Raise your hand and ask for permission
• Sign out on the board and take the pass

• Send an email to Mr. Simonson asking to go

• Ask your friend to ask for you

Answer explanation

The goal is to minimize disruptions to class. Please make sure that this policy is not abused. You must make sure to fully fill out the board, that way I always know where you are.

What is Mr. Simonson's policy for late work?

• Late work is accepted with no penalty

• Late work is never accepted

• Late work will be accepted no questions asked

• Late work must have a comment explaining why it was late

Answer explanation

This is done in order to keep you accountable. Sometimes things happen, but it is important to communicate in those situations.

Grading each quarter is based on the following: summative assessments (tests, quizzes, essays, and projects) are worth ​ (a)   , formative assessments (most classwork) are worth ​ (b)   , and homework/participation is worth ​ (c)   .

• 35%
• 45%
• 20%

Answer explanation

These are the official grading percentages of the Oceanside Middle School Social Studies Department.

TRUE OR FALSE: Human Relations will be graded and count toward your overall Social Studies grade.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your level of participation and the work you complete in Human Relations will be factored into the homework/participation category of your Social Studies grade.

It is very important to use your iPad ​ (a)   in class. You should not play ​ (b)   or ​ (c)   during class. ​ (d)   can see everything you do on your iPad in class and will ​ (e)   if you are doing something you should not be.

• appropriately
• games
• send emails
• Mr. Simonson
• take action

Answer explanation

Remember, iPads are educational tools, not toys. We should be using them the correct way. You are in school to learn, not play or be distracted.

Which days does Mr. Simonson offer extra help from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM?

• Monday and Wednesday

• Tuesday and Thursday

• Tuesday and Wednesday

• Wednesday and Thursday

Answer explanation

If you cannot make it to extra help during my normally scheduled times, talk to me and we can figure it out.

Everyone on our team will follow the RED Values. The RED Values are:

• 1. Responsibility, Excellence, and Dedication

• Respect, Effort, and Determination

• 1. Respect, Energy, and Discipline

• 1. Reliability, Empathy, and Drive

Answer explanation

If you are always showing the RED Values, you will have a very high chance of success in whatever it is that you do.