So You Think You Know the Rules?

What do we do when we enter the classroom?

• Sit down, stare at the board, and do nothing until the teacher says something.

• Chat with your friends and ignore the teacher.

• Come in quickly, check the board to see what you need for the day, have a seat, and get started on the day's task.

• Look around and wonder what you are supposed to be doing.

What should I bring to class with me every day?

You should always have a ______.

What is the bathroom policy?

• Go in the middle of class when your teacher is talking about something really important.

• Go when it seems like the assignment is going to be boring.

• Go between classes or at the end of block.

What is the policy for late work?

• Late work will be accepted for partial credit.

• You get no credit for late work.

What is the homework policy?

• What is homework?

• Homework may be assigned regularly but not every day.

• Homework will be assigned all day, every day.

How are my grades calculated? Where can I check them?

• Grades will be calculated using the total points system. You can check them on Google Classroom.

• Grades will be calculated using percentages. You can check them on Google Classroom.

What should I do when the teacher needs my attention?

• Keep talking to my friends until Ms. Rinks gives me the evil eye.

• Smile and wave at Ms. Rinks then keep doing whatever I was doing.

• Listen for Ms. Rinks to call out a chant and respond appropriately, then turn off your voice and give her your attention.

• Do nothing and hope she forgets about whatever she needed to say.

What should I do when I need the teacher's attention?

Raise your _____ or go to Ms. Rinks' desk.

What should I do if I have a question about ELA work outside of class?

• Send a letter via carrier pigeon and hope it makes it to Ms. Rinks before class the next day.

• Email Ms. Rinks with any questions or concerns.

• Hope you run into Ms. Rinks at the grocery store so you can ask her your question.

What do you do when it's time to change classes?

• Jump out of your chair and run out of the classroom as fast as you can.

• Take all of your materials, push in your chair, and quietly enter the hallway once the door is opened.