Beginning of the Year Basic Procedures

What should you do if you want to share something or ask a question?

• Yell out as loud as you can.

• Jump on top of your desk and wave your hands.

• Raise your hand and wait patiently.

• Tap Mrs. Smart incessantly on the arm until she calls on you.

When entering the classroom, I should...

• ...slide down the ramp on my backpack and push everyone aside so I can get to my seat.

• ...run down the steps while having a loud conversation with my friend.

• ...be in control of my body and voice as I walk quietly to my table.

• ...jump down the steps and announce, "I'm HERE!"

Classroom expectations are important because...

• ...they help to ensure that the classroom runs efficiently and effectively.

• ...they help to minimize conflict because everyone knows what is expected.

• ...they help the teacher to get to know you.

• ...they help to make sure the classroom environment is comfortable so that everyone can do their best.

Do you need a hall pass to go use the bathroom?

• No, I can leave when I want.

• Yes, but only if I feel like it.

• No, hall passes are for babies.

• Yes, it helps to make sure students are accounted for and safe.

When entering the classroom, I should...

• ...be in control of my body and voice as I walk safely down the steps and to my table.

• ...hold a loud conversation with my friends as I walk down the steps and to my table.

• ...take a giant leap off the steps and shout, "I'm HERE!"

• ...slide down the ramp on top of my backpack and push others aside as I walk to my table.

If I have a cell phone at school, it should...

• ...be off and in my backpack.

• ...be off and in my locker.

• ...be on so everyone can hear my Kid Laroi ringtone.

• ...be off and in my pocket.

What should I do when the class is over?

• Jump up and run out of the door.

• Clean up my table and wait until we are dismissed.

• Start doing my homework for the next class.

• Ask if it's time to leave.

I should keep my lock on my locker and make sure it is locked ...

• ... because I don't want mice to get into my locker.

• ...so Mrs. Smart won't eat my snack.

• ...I don't want to risk my items being stolen.

• ...so I don't accidentally create a galactic tear in locker space-time and cause a cataclysmic dimensional collapse.

If I need to use the bathroom in between classes, I should check in with my next teacher before I go because...

• ... if there is a fire drill or an emergency, my teacher needs to know where I am to keep me safe.

• ... my teacher needs to make sure there is enough toilet paper in the stalls.

• ... if I get called to the office, my teacher needs to know where I am.

• ... my teacher will make an annoucement to the entire class.

It is important to be in control of my voice so that...

• ...our classroom is calm and relaxed.

• ...those who do not like loud noises do not get upset.

• ...we are allowed to work with a partner or do group work.

• ...others are able to concentrate and focus on their work.