Classroom Routines

Classroom Routines

​Routines in Class

• ​A quiet, focused classroom allows everyone to do their best work.

• ​We follow classroom routines to keep the room quiet and focused.

• ​A routine is a set of behaviors we do every day.

• When I follow routines, my classmates and teachers have good thoughts about me and I earn fun breaks.

Open Ended

"It is important to follow classroom routines because..."

​Classroom Transitions

• ​One minute before the bell rings, the teacher announces that the bell is about to ring.

• ​I close my computer and put it on the charger.

• ​I look at my binder and check my schedule.

• ​I put my binder, pencil, and any other supplies in my backpack to bring with me to my next class.

Multiple Choice

My teacher announces the bell is about to ring, but I'm almost done with my game. 

I should____. 

• Say, "But I'm not done yet!"

• Ignore the teacher until I finish.

• Put my computer away right away

Multiple Choice

When I am done with my computer, I should ___.

• Leave it on my desk

• Put in on the charger

• Put it in my locker

Multiple Choice

To figure out my next class, I should ____.

• Check my schedule

• Follow my friend

• Ask a teacher

Multiple Choice

I need to use the restroom near the end of class.

I should go ____.

• During my computer break

• When transitioning between classes

• Right before the next class starts

​Getting Attention

• ​I raise my hand any time I need a teacher's attention.

  • ​If I finish my work

  • ​If I have a question

  • ​If I have a comment

  • ​If I am confused

• ​I do not call out the teacher's name or my question.

Multiple Choice

I missed an instruction. I should ____.

• Yell out, "What did you say?" 

• Sit and wait for someone to come over

• Raise my hand

Multiple Choice

I finished my work. I should ___.

• Yell, "Done!"

• Go on break on my own

• Raise my hand

Multiple Choice

I just thought of something cool about what we're learning. 

I should ____.

• Raise my hand and start talking immediately

• Raise my hand and wait to be called on

• Yell out my cool  fact

Multiple Choice

I just thought of something cool that is NOT about what we're learning.

I should ____.

• Wait until break to share it

• Raise my hand and wait to be called on

• Yell out my cool  fact

​Using the Restroom/Getting Water

• When I use the restroom or get water, I miss class instruction.

• ​I go to the restroom or get water only during breaks or independent work.

• ​I only go once per class period.

• I sign out using Securly and take the pass.

• ​I go to the restroom closest to the classroom.

• ​I walk to the restroom, use it, and walk straight back to class.

• I sign back in using Securly.

• ​I do not go between classes, or when the teacher is teaching.

Multiple Choice

The best time to use the restroom is ___.

• Independent work or computer breaks

• While the teacher is teaching

• In between classes

Multiple Choice

When I use the restroom, I should go to one _____.

• Close to my classroom

• That lets me take the longest walk

Multiple Select

If I am getting water or using the restroom...

(Pick 2!)

• I need to sign out using Securly.

• I can just go right from my desk.

• I need to take the lanyard pass.

• I need to sign out on a paper form.

​Snacks

• ​We have one scheduled snack time per day during 3rd period.

• ​I only take out my snack when the teacher has said it is snack time.

• ​I choose only one snack, something I can eat while I work.

• ​I can also have snacks at lunch and after school.

Multiple Choice

I can eat my snack ____.

• Whenever I get hungry

• During 3rd period

• Whenever I ask permission

Multiple Choice

I have pretzels and yogurt in my lunch bag.

Which one is better for snack?

• Both

• Yogurt only

• Pretzels only

​Cellphones and SmartWatches

• ​Oak Hill has a new rule - no cellphones or Smartwatches allowed!

• My electronics stay off, in my locked Yondr Pouch, in my backpack.

• I do not touch my electronics from 7:40-2:20.

• If a teacher sees my electronics in my hand, pocket, or any other place, they will take it and bring it to the office. ​

• A few students are on their own plan, and may have a cellphone or smartwatch for health reasons. I mind my own business.

Multiple Choice

The only place I can keep my cellphone or smartwatch is ____.

• My pocket

• My locker

• My locked Yondr Pouch in my backpack

Multiple Choice

I need to know the time! I should look at ___.

• My cellphone

• The clock

Multiple Choice

I have an emergency and need to call home.

I should ___.

• Take out my cellphone

• Use the classroom phone whenever I want

• Ask for permission to use the classroom phone

Multiple Choice

I have this adorable picture of my puppy on my phone.

I can show people ___.

• After 2:20

• On my computer break

• During lunch

• Whenever I want

Multiple Choice

If a teacher sees my phone or smartwatch, they will ___.

• Give me 1 reminder to put it away

• Steal it and never give it back

• Bring it to the office for me to pick up at 2:20

• Ask to see cool pictures

Multiple Choice

If I see another student with a cellphone or smartwatch, I should...

• Tattle to the teacher

• Tell them to put it away

• Mind my own business

​Headphones

• ​I wear my headphones whenever I am listening to a video.

• ​I can also wear them when I am voice-typing in a document.

• ​I do not wear them during Quizizz or any teaching times.

• Only plug-in headphones are allowed.

• At the end of the day, my headphones go in my locker.​

Multiple Choice

I can wear my headphones ____.

• Whenever I want

• For voice typing and videos

• During Quizizz

Open Ended

"I wear my headphones during breaks because ___."

Multiple Choice

The only kind of headphones allowed are:

• Plug-in

• Wireless

• Earbuds

Multiple Choice

At the end of the day, my headphones go ___.

• On the computer cart

• On my desk

• In my locker

​Computer Tabs

• ​During class, I only have the current assignment open.

• ​I keep only that tab open the whole time.

• ​I do not switch to another tab, even if I am waiting for other students to finish because that pulls my brain away from the class topic.

Multiple Choice

I can switch tabs ____.

• As soon as I've typed my answer into Quizizz

• If I already know what the teacher is teaching

• Only during breaks

Open Ended

"I don't switch tabs during a lesson because ____."

​Chatting

• ​During work time, I focus on my work, and let everyone else focus on theirs.

• ​I save any chatting until the break at the end of the period.

• ​If someone tries to chat with me, I can say, "I'm working right now" or "Let's talk later."

• ​Lunch or trade-in is also a great time to chat.

Multiple Choice

I have a funny thought during class. 

I can tell my friend ___. 

• During break

• As soon as the teacher stops talking

• Whenever I want

Multiple Choice

My friend tries to talk to me during class.

I should, ___.

• Answer them so I'm not rude

• Say, "I'm focusing on my work."

• Yell, "Don't ever talk to me when I'm working!"

Service Dog

• This year, there is a Service Dog assisting one of the teachers in DI.

• A Service Dog is NOT a pet. It is an employee with an important job.

• Service Dogs have received lots of training and are calm, focused, and safe.

• I cannot distract the dog from his important work. I will not call his name, try to pet him, or talk to him at all. I will pretend he is not there.

Multiple Choice

The new dog in DI is here because ___.

• We needed a class pet.

• A teacher has the dog as an employee to perform important work.

Multiple Choice

I am so excited to see the dog. I should ___.

• Pretend the dog is not here.

• Ask if I can pet the dog.

• Keep looking at the dog and try to get him to come over.

Multiple Choice

Why can't I pet or play with the dog?

• The dog has a serious disease and will get me sick.

• The dog is doing important work and cannot be distracted.

• The teachers are mean and don't want me to have fun.

Multiple Choice

The dog makes me feel nervous or scared.

I can remind myself that ___.

• Being scared is for babies and I'm not a baby.

• The dog has passed a test and is safe to be at school.

Open Ended

One classroom routine I am going to work on this week is ____.