The Classroom
You have a question during class. What hand signal should you use?
✋ Raised hand
What do the letters RMS stand for in our school expectations?
Respect, Motivation, Selflessness
What system do we use when requesting permission to leave the classroom?
SmartPass
What item should be secured inside your Yondr pouch during the school day?
Cell Phone (or any other wireless device)
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Whale/Blue Whale
You need a pencil. What hand signal should you use?
☝️ 1 finger
You come into class, get your materials ready, begin your work, and stay focused without being reminded. Which RMS expectation are you demonstrating MOST?
Motivation
True or False: Once you ask to use the restroom, you can immediately walk out of the classroom.
False
True or False: If your teacher isn’t looking, it’s okay to open your Yondr pouch to check a notification.
False
What is the tallest animal in the world?
Giraffe
When a teacher in this classroom says, “Quiet on the creek!” What should the class say?
“Let the teacher speak!”
You disagree with something another student says during a class discussion, but you listen without interrupting and respond appropriately. Which RMS expectation are you demonstrating MOST?
Respect
How many passes do students get daily?
3
When should your phone be secured in your Yondr pouch?
As soon as you walk into the school building, and it should remain locked throughout the day.
How many colors are traditionally in a rainbow?
7
A teacher in this classroom says, “Waterfall, waterfall!” What should the class say?
“Hushhh!”
Your group is completing an activity. You have finished your part, but another group member is struggling. Instead of sitting there, you offer to help them understand what to do. Which RMS expectation are you demonstrating MOST?
Selflessness
You submitted a SmartPass, but an alert that you have not waited long enough between passes shows up. How long do you have to wait, and what should you do?
Stay in class and continue working until enough time has passed. You must wait 1.5hrs between passes.
Your friend asks to borrow your phone during the school day because theirs is dead. What should you do?
What month has an extra day during a leap year?
February
Name all THREE of Ms. A’s hand signals and what each one means.
✋ Question, 🤞 Bathroom, ☝️ Pencil
Name all THREE RMS expectations AND give one example of how you could demonstrate each one.
Respect, Motivation, Selflessness + an appropriate example of each.
Put these steps in the correct order: Leave the room / Use the bathroom signal / Get permission or approval / Create the SmartPass / SmartPass approves your pass.
1. Bathroom signal
2. Get approval/permission
3. Create a smart pass
4. Make sure pass is approved by SmartPass .
5. Leave the room
Give TWO reasons why having phones secured during class can help students academically.
Answers may include fewer distractions, better focus, increased participation, better attention, etc.
What fruit is dried to make a raisin?
Grape