Class Expectations
TRF
Binder checks
Focused Notes
100

What do the green, yellow, and red lights around the classroom signify? 

Use your phone for leisure, use your phone for resources/music, no music, and put phones away

100

How many points are TRFs worth? 

100 pts (50 for Tuesday and 50 for Thursday) 

100

How many points is a binder check worth, and when are they due?

100 pts, Fridays

100

True or False: For my focused notes, the date must be written in pen. 

TRUE

200

True or False: The state of California made an act called the "California Phone-Free School Act."

TRUE

200

What days of the week do we do TRFs? 

Every Tuesday and Thursday, unless Mr. Rodriguez states otherwise.

200

How many notes are required in a binder check to get the opportunity to receive 100 pts? 

5 completed Focused Notes 

200
What are some formats we discussed in class that could be used to take focused notes? 

Cornell style, two- or three-column notes, graphic organizers, mind maps, etc.

300

How many minutes after the period begins and before the period ends are students not allowed to use the restroom?

10 mins

300

It's Tuesday or Thursday. By when do your TRFs have to be turned in? (Two answers)

Before you enter the class and before the bell rings. 

300

True or False: You can have more than two notes for the same class per day. 

False: You cannot have more than two notes for the same class per day. 

300

If my notes are dated for a Fridays date and a Mondays date, then my notes get signed on _______. If my notes are dated for a Tuesdays date and a Wednesdays date, then my notes get signed on _______. Any notes dated for a Thursday (do or do not) require a signature 

Tuesdays, Thursdays, do not

400

If there is a sub and/or tutors, what are some things you should never do? 

Disrespectful behavior includes messing around in class, not listening, not completing your work, being obnoxious, etc.

400

When writing your TRF on the board, what information is required, and what color should each part be written in?

IQ (Green), TQ (Red), Work (Black), Steps (Blue)

400

What is the minimum number of notes required to receive a binder check? 

3 completed Focused Notes 

400

How long must your summary/reflection be? (Two answers) 

Four complete sentences or the last four lines at the bottom of the paper. 

500

How long is chisme time, and what are four ways you will lose chisme time? 

5 mins: not being in your seat, using your phone, listening to music, and talking.

500

During your 30-second speech, what information must you communicate to your groups? Please present to the class. 

Everything on your TRF paper

500

What are the 4 requirements for a binder check to receive 100 points?

Organized Binder, 5 focused notes, completed agenda, and DNAs, 

500

What are the 8 requirements for a focused note that we discussed in class?

Full page of notes, select a format, EQ, Annotate, Summary/Reflection, Date in pen, three level 2 or 3 questions, and title

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