Classroom Expectations

Welcome back! How was your break??

• It was great!

• It was okay.

• It was too short!

• Could have been better.

When the morning announcements begin, you should...

• Start dancing

• get silent and listen

• Start talking

Answer explanation

When the morning announcements begin, it's important to get silent and listen. This shows respect for the information being shared and ensures you don't miss any important announcements.

What is the FIRST thing you do after you grab breakfast in the morning?

• go to the restroom

• get water

• stop at your locker

• go visit another teacher

Answer explanation

After grabbing breakfast, the first logical step is to stop at your locker to store or retrieve items needed for the day, making it the most practical choice compared to the other options.

THREE (3) to pick.

During "homeroom", you should...

• read the smartboard to see where important paper should be placed

  **note from home go right to the teacher

• place your Yellow "Take Home" Folder in your mailbox.

• Talk loudly to all your classmates.

• fill out agenda and working on morning work WHILE finishing breakfast.

Answer explanation

During homeroom, it's important to read the smartboard for instructions, deliver notes from home to the teacher, place your Yellow "Take Home" Folder in your mailbox, and fill out your agenda while finishing breakfast.

If you have a note from your parents, when should you give it to the teacher?

• In the afternoon

• At lunch

• In the morning, as soon as you get here

• Never

Answer explanation

You should give the note to the teacher in the morning, as soon as you arrive. This ensures the teacher is aware of your situation right away, rather than waiting until later in the day.

TWO (2) to pick.

Cell phones should always be _______ and be ________.

• put on silent

• in your backpack

• in your pocket

• on your desk

Answer explanation

Cell phones should always be 'put on silent' to avoid disturbances and 'in your backpack' to keep them secure and out of the way, making these choices the most appropriate for the context.

If I need to speak to my teacher I should _________ .

• walk over to them and begin speaking to them

• raise my hand and wait patiently to be called upon

• shout out their name repeatedly

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to raise my hand and wait patiently to be called upon, as this shows respect and allows the teacher to manage the classroom effectively. Walking over or shouting is disruptive.

When my teacher or other students are talking I should _________.

• interrupt them if I have something interesting to say

• sit quietly and without paying attention since that is better than interrupting others.

• listen to those who are speaking respectfully

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to listen to those who are speaking respectfully. This shows good manners and allows you to learn from others, rather than interrupting or ignoring them.

If I need to get out of my seat what should I do?

• RAISE MY HAND!!!!!

• Jump up and run across the room.

• Freak out!

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to raise your hand, as it is a polite way to signal that you need to leave your seat. Jumping up or freaking out is disruptive and not appropriate in a classroom setting.

When working with a partner or group, the noise level should be...

• loud enough for every other group to hear

• My partner and I are going to chat it up and giggle.

• Silent. I'm not going to talk to my partner.

• a whisper. No one else should hear my conversaton.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'a whisper. No one else should hear my conversation.' This ensures that discussions remain private and do not disturb other groups, promoting a focused and respectful working environment.