Classroom Expectations
Where should we turn in our work; especially religion, science, and social studies papers?
In the turn-in bins that are labeled by subject
How do we line up to go to lunch?
We line up with hot lunch students going first, and cold lunch students following. We line up quietly and with our hands to ourselves facing forward.
Should we touch other class projects in the hallway?
No! Other students worked hard on those, and we should not destruct them because it could make the students who worked on them sad.
Should we make a mess in the bathroom?
Absolutely not! The cleaner the bathroom is, the better! We need to make sure we flush the toilet, that we throw away our paper towels after we wash our hands, and that we wipe up any water that we got on the sink.
How should we treat other teachers that are not Miss Cure?
We should treat every teacher and adult in our school with respect. We should never talk back to teachers, be disrespectful in other teachers' classes, or not listen when a teacher asks something of us.
Are toys allowed in the classroom?
No! We are fourth graders which means we are growing up - we do not need toys in class when we are at school.
Should we talk about things that could hurt someone else's feelings or cause harm at lunch, even if the older kids are doing it?
No! This can cause someone to be upset and is not allowed, even if the older kids are doing it. If older kids are doing things that are not appropriate, let me know so I can tell Mr. Gauvain and Ms. Lang.
How should we line up outside of another class in the hallway, like for PE or Music?
We should line up quietly and face forward, We should not be touching each other and should wait patiently for Mrs. Gerfen or Mrs. Orr to be ready for us. We should not be looking in their classrooms while they have other classes while we are waiting for ours to start.
When we use the restroom, how long should we be gone?
Unless you are having health issues involving your bowels, you should be to and from the bathroom in 5 minutes maximum. If you are gone longer than that, then your classmates and Miss Cure start to worry about where you went, and if you are doing what you are supposed to do.
Should we try our best in every class that we are in?
Yes we should! It is important that we put in our best effort in every class that we are in. We should take our time with our work and make sure it is our best work.
What do we do with our Chromebooks when we are finished using them for the day?
We plug them in nicely using our cord with our name and our slot with our number.
How should we eat at our lunch table?
We should eat neatly and respectfully. We should not make a giant mess, chew with our mouths open, or leave our lunchboxes and lunch items in other peoples' eating spaces.
When we are allowed to go out into the hallway alone (like for a drink, to use the bathroom, or to go to the office) should we bother other classes or cause a ruckus in the hallway?
No! We should go to and from the place where we are headed quietly and appropriately. We do not need to jump to touch the top of the door, bother other students in the hallway, look into other classrooms, etc.
Should we mess with other students in the bathroom?
BIG no! We should not engage in poor behavior in the bathroom, even if other kids are doing things they shouldn't be doing. We should always set a good example!
When we are in Mrs. Gerfen's class, should we argue with Mrs. Gerfen about the rules in the game or the outcome of the game?
No! We should have good sportsmanship and participate in all of Mrs. Gerfen's names on our best behavior. It is not the end of the world if we lose a game - after all, it is not the Super Bowl!
How should we line up to leave the classroom?
We line up on the dots and wait quietly to leave. We keep our hands to ourselves and face forward.
What do we do when we are finished with lunch?
We participate in prayer, stack our chairs, clean our tables, put away our trays and silverware, throw away trash, and line up.
When we are walking down the hallway, how should we act?
We should face forward and walk quietly down the hallway so we don't disrupt any other classes. We should keep our hands to ourselves. We can whisper to each other, but we should not be super loud.
How should be ask to use the restroom?
We should ask politely if we can use the restroom, and we can only go if Miss Cure allows us to. If Miss Cure notices that we have been going to the bathroom repeatedly, she will not always let us go.
When we are in Mrs. Miller's class, should we return our books before we go?
Yes! We should return our books before we go to library. We also should not chase around the library and return our books on time.
What is our end-of-the-day routine?
1.) Do our planner.
2.) Have Miss Cure check our planner.
3.) Put our planner in our bag and put our chair on our desk.
4.) Wait quietly by our chair and participate when it is time for prayer.
How should we line up after lunch?
We should line up quietly and face forward. We should not be touching each other and being loud. We should not be messing with the water fountain or our lunch boxes.
How do we ask for permission to let Miss Cure know that we will be going out to the hallway and returning shortly?
We ask Miss Cure if we can leave the classroom for a moment. If she says we may, we get the Chick-Fil-A cow to put on our desk so Miss Cure knows we are gone.
Is the bathroom a place to make bad decisions just because we know that other people can't see us?
No! We still need to make good decisions wherever we are at in school, but especially the bathroom. If you see other students making poor decisions in the bathroom, you need to let Miss Cure know so that she can tell the other students' teachers.
In Mrs. Orr's class, should we try our best to participate and make the most of it?
Yes! Mrs. Orr's class is fun! You get to sing and dance to fun music! It is important that you participate.