Classroom Rules

All students in Mrs. Kirkwood’s class must follow all Freeport Middle School rules.  In addition, all classroom rules must be followed to provide the most supportive learning environment for all students:


*Be Prompt – You must be on time for class.  This means pencils must be sharpened, you are in your seat when the bell rings, and materials for the day’s lesson are out on your desk.  If you are late 3 times without a hall pass, you will receive detention.  Please use the restroom before or at the end of the class.  You will not be permitted to leave the room without your assignment journal for a hall pass.  DO NOT interrupt instruction to use the pass unless it is an emergency. 

*Be Prepared – You should always bring your notebook, folder, assignment journal, and writing utensils with you.  Should you forget to bring one of these items, it will result in the loss of one participation point for that day.

*Be Polite – Talking out, being out of your seat, “poking fun”, or any other interruptions will not be tolerated.  You must respect other’s opinions. Remember that no one likes to be interrupted and everyone’s opinion is valuable.  You must also never touch anything that is not yours, nor deface your desk or books, which you are responsible for if they are damaged. 

Consequences for Violation of the Rules
Step 1:  Verbal Warning
Step 2:  Contact with the parent/guardian and loss of participation points.
Step 3:  Discipline referral submitted to the office and loss of participation points. 

*** At any time, a student may be immediately removed from the classroom if he/she is putting themselves or others in danger.  Steps may be skipped in cases of extreme interruption by the student.