Classroom Rules
CHIEFS
Asking for Something
Morning Routine
Other
100

What is Rule #1? (With the hand motions)

Rule #1: Follow directions quickly.

100

What do the letters in CHIEFS stand for?

Considerate
Honest
Innovative
Eager
Focused
Safe

100

Show me what it looks like if you have a question.

Sitting safely with hand up.

100

What is the FIRST thing you should do in the morning when you get into the classroom?

Unpack EVERYTHING you might need for the day.

100

Finish the saying,"First name, last name......."

number and date.

200

What are Rules #1 and #2? (With the hand motions)

Rule #1: Follow directions quickly.

Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.

200

What is the "C" in CHIEFS? Give an example.

Considerate + example

200

Show me what it looks like if you need to go to the restroom.

Sitting safely and fingers crossed in the air.

200

By what time should you have everything unpacked?

8:00

200

Show me what to do after I say, "Park your pencils."

"Mmmmm k." (Put pencil in the cup)

300

What are Rules #1, #2, and #3? (With the hand motions)

Rule #1: Follow directions quickly.

Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.

Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

300

What is the "H" in CHIEFS? Give an example of it.

Honest + example

300

Show me what it looks like if you want water.

Sitting safely with three fingers (W) in the air.

300

What do you do once you finish your writer's response? (2 things)

Put your book bin at your seat, then read a book.

300

Show me on a piece of paper where your HEADING should go.

Top RIGHT corner.

400

What are Rules #1, #2, #3, and #4? (With the hand motions)

Rule #1: Follow directions quickly.

Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.

Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

Rule #4: Make smart choices.

400

What is the "I" in CHIEFS and what does it mean?

Innovative + meaning

400

Show me what it looks like if your pencil is dull. 

After I say yes, show me what to do next.

Sitting safely with pencil in the air.

After I say yes, should sharpen pencil OR put pencil in the DULL cup and get a pencil from the SHARP cup.

400

About how much should you write for your writer's response? What time does morning work end?

A FULL paragraph (8 sentences or more). It ends at 8:20.

400

Show me what to do after I clap twice and say "Teach." 

Clap twice and say "Okay" then turn to a partner and talk.

500

What are ALL the Classroom Rules? (With the hand motions)

Rule #1: Follow directions quickly.

Rule #2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.

Rule #3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

Rule #4: Make smart choices.

Rule #5: Keep your dear teacher happy.

500

What is the "E" in CHIEFS and what does it mean?

Eager + meaning

500

Show me what to do if someone is making noises or bothering you?

NICELY ask them to stop and only raise your hand to tell me if they CONTINUE to do it.

500

How do you get 3 tickets for your homework?

Completing BOTH sides of the homework page and getting a parent signature in the planner.

500

Show me how to do the GOLF CLAP.

Pretend to hit a golf ball, look for it in the air, then slow clap.

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