Morning Routines
After entering the room in the morning, what is the first thing you should complete?
Bell ringer (warm up) activity and get your notes and supplies ready.
What is your fav way for me to get your attention?
Various responses to discuss.
I DO NOT love raising my voice- it is croaky already!
If there is a fire drill what is the routine?
Tell me!
Where are our exits? Where do we go in the field?
Line up QUIETLY, walk without talking, last person shut the door and light.
If in bathroom or in hallway, go out with closest class and find your HOMEROOM line up outside.
What is appropriate class volume?
After you have raised your hand or in small group discussions and work time.
Level 0: Quiet, tests, independent work
Please raise your hand- no shout outs!
Level 0: SILENT
Level 1: Working quietly with a partner, whisper volume
Level 2: Working in a small group, talking volume
Level 3: Speaking in front of the class projecting your voice, class games etc.
What can you do to to tidy up the room?
Push in the chairs and organize your desk. Leave it nice for the next person and clean it if need be!
DO not leave supplies in the classroom over night as it makes it difficult for the cleaners.
Pick up garbege on the floors.
How is attendance taken each class and when?
Please be in your seat so I know who is here! Powerschool. Late after 5 minutes.
What should you do if you need a break or are feeling overwhelmed in class?
Talk to your teacher, ask for help, ask for a water break, do something calming for 5 min and then return to your task ( draw, read, deep breathe)
It is not ok to bother others.
It is not ok to keep getting up from your desk.
If there is a lock down what do we do?
Please tell me!
Go to the safest spot in the room: GREEN DOT
Sit and remain calm!
Be silent. Look to your teacher for directions.
No phones. Turn volume off if you happen to have it with you.
What do you do if you need to go to the bathroom?
Current rules?
I'd like you to Sign out and quietly leave the room
Leave up your name but cross it off when you return.
ONCE a class or ask
What do you do as you leave the class?
Say By to your teacher!
Line up if asked.
Hand in your EXIT ticket if you have been asked for one.
What should I bring to class?
Supplies, water, snack, everything you need for BOTH your classes so you do not need to go to your locker!
What should you do if you need HELP in class?
ASK other students seated near you (NOT wandering the class to find your best friend), then Ask your teacher.
Write that you need help on your exit ticket, put a sticky note on my desk, raise your hand!
Come after school!
Am I allowed to leave the school grounds at lunch?
YES, but be respectful. You are representing our school at lunch time too.
Be back on time.
Be safe walking and crossing!
When is a good time to go to the bathroom?
During independent work time- not the middle of a lesson.
When no one else is out!
ONCE a class MAX or ask.
How do we prepare the floor/room for the custodial staff?
Pick up any visible trash and pencils/supplies on the floor.
Put trash in trash!
Put recycling in the right bin!
How do I enter the room?
Say good morning, have a seat and quietly start on your bell ringer or first activity. Please get ready!
What are the rules on cell phones in the hallways?
What are the rules of phones in the classroom?
No phones in HALLWAY. Must go outside.
No phones in class.
UNLESS directed by your teacher.
We may use phones to support math: games or to do research in science.
What is the difference between being bullied vs.a conflict?
Bullying is repeated, hostile behavior with the intent of hurting someone: physically or emotionally.
A conflict is a disagreement or argument.
When should you sharpen your pencil or get supplies?
When the teacher has finished giving directions.
NOT in the middle of a lesson.
What can you do to be prepared for the next day of class?
Look at the calendar, the REMINDER board for homework and quizzes and or the Google classroom to know what is coming up.
Ask if you are not sure.
Your teachers have bought new supplies, How do you use/treat them?
RESPECTFULLY!
I would love to share with you but please put them away where you found them!
The 2 right cupboards are student use.
The 2 LEFT cupboards are teacher supplies. PLease do not touch/take. ASK first.
What if I am sick or away on a family holiday. Do I need to do homework?
YES!
In grade 7 you need to catch up on what you miss!
Use Google classroom.
Look for handouts you missed in the hanging folder.
Speak to your teacher.
What should you do if you see bullying? If you are a victim of bullying?
Let someone know! A friend, parent or teacher.
Speak up and challenge the behavor if you see it.
What should you do if you finish your work early?
Read a book, work on other subjects quietly, draw, help others, ask if you can use cards or dice for math games, something quiet!
In math: work on more text questions OR challenge problem.
How much time should I be spending on homework a night?
WELL,
Your teachers love CALM family and friend evenings. It is important to destress, do physical activity or other things you love.
So if you do your work in the day, you should not have too much homework usually. Sometimes if you are behind in Math, you should practice skills 15-20 min nightly though games and or review.
If you do not finish work assigned in class, it is your job to complete it at home to keep caught up!