Expectations
Showing your FIRE
Materials
What to do?
100

How should you enter Mr. Mercado's classroom?

Walking and at voice levels 0 or 1

100
Should you ask your teachers or TAs for fire bucks?

No. You can ask how you are doing in class as a gentle reminder.

100

What is 1 computer expectation?

It stays in your binder until asked to take it out. Treat it with respect, always have it charged, and do not play games during instruction time.

100
How do we ask questions in class?

Raise our hand and wait to be called on

200

There are students still in the classroom from the previous class, what should you do?

Wait until all students and teachers exit the classroom or wait until Mr. Mercado says to enter. 

200

How can you earn bucks?

Showing your FIRE (Flexibility, Independence, Respect, Engagement)

200

Where should the chromebook stay when we aren't using them?

In your binder.

200

What voice level should we be at when the teacher is speaking?

Voice Level 0

300

What is a teacher only area in the classroom? 

 teacher desk,  supply cabinet 

300

What do the letters in F.I.R.E stand for?

Flexibility

Independence

Respect

Engagement

300

How can we show respect for other's materials?

Ask before using

Use the material as expected

300

You're struggling with a math problem. What are some things you can do to make progress?

- Try Again

- Use my tool or strategy

- Ask for help

400

What should we do to pack up for the end of class?

Planners

Put away materials

Push in chairs

400

What is this months F.I.R.E goal?

Independence with classroom routines

400

You need something from your locker. What should you do?

Try to prep at the beginning of the day 

or 

Raise your hand and check in with a teacher or TA before going

400

A student answers a question incorrectly. What should you NOT do?

Say the correct answer

Make fun of the student

500

You entered class late (not your fault). How should you enter the room?

Quietly and head to your desk.

500

A classmate is having a tough time staying focused. Who is responsible for the student?

Teachers or Teacher's Assistant 

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