Positive/Polite/Patient
What is treat others with respect?
Define the difference between participation and productivity.
What is getting things done? Working effectively and efficiently...
Focus on being productive not just being busy.
It's not enough to be heard- your actions make an impact!
Follow Through
Many lessons we do cannot be replicated with worksheets, therefore it is important for you to do this in order to be prepared for this class?
What is be present at school?
Using the bathroom, refilling water bottles, sharpening pencils and other disruptions during "this" time will help us be more prepared for the core class time.
What is the first five minutes or last five minutes of class?
The thing that bothers Mrs. Wilkins most is PROBABLY
What is with kindness, dignity, respect?
We will use a civil dialogue and allow others to express their opinions even if we do not agree with them.
What is a productive way to handle distractions?
ask to move to a quieter spot
speak up and ask respectfully ask your neighbor to control their distractions.
What is pay attention to the information being taught and resources available?
What is ask for help when I need it?
Ask to redo things when I do poorly
We will store all of our geography notes and work in this location so that we don't lose the papers we need to be prepared for class.
What are the bins under the Intelliboard?
If you finish early you should PROBABLY
What is...
follow instructions for what to do next
stay in your seat- that is not your queue to move about the room
You may use all of the playground equipment EXCEPT the small basketball court...but the expectation is that you...
What is- be patient when the smaller kids are on the playground. Use the equipment in a positive/respectful way- meaning you don't intentionally try to destroy it. You are polite to others...Positive Playground Conduct
It requires _______ to be productive on your assignments.
What is EFFORT?
Be purposeful or intentional about turning your papers into this specific location.
What is the turn in tray?
Mrs. Wilkins is not responsible for papers left on her desk, on your desk or left in your geography folder...
In the event of an emergency, what is our proper procedure?
What is..
Fire- leave belongings- line up (last one out close the door) and move along the right side of the hallway to the cafeteria and out the front door keeping to the right side of the sidewalk
Tornado- leave belongings- line up (last one out close the door) move along the right side of the hall to the cafeteria out the back exit to the library's back door line up along back wall area.
Lockdown- Remain in classroom doors locked follow office instructions business as usual inside OR
doors locked, lights out, away from doors and windows, silent. Remain calm and follow my instructions.
If you are going to eat or drink in class, you should PROBABLY
Unfortunately this does not apply to 4th hour- Your lunch meal must be consumed in the cafeteria.
Also GUM and SUNFLOWER SEEDS are strictly prohibited. I reserve the right to change the rules based on your ability to demonstrate responsibility in snack consumption.
New this year, you are allowed to sit wherever you would like in the cafeteria, but the expectation is that you...
What is- only fit 3 people on each bench. You are polite and do NOT exclude others from sitting with you by saving seats. Remain seated during lunch except when necessary to refill drinks or dispose of your trash etc.
In this class we will do a lot of group work and discussions...what does productivity look like when we are having discussions?
Playing games on the Chromebook while waiting for your turn in a group activity is NOT productive.
You must control what you can control..and only what you can control...what can you control
What is...(see poster on door for acceptable answers)
So that the next class is prepared for their day, you should...
What is clean up your space, push chairs in, return borrowed supplies to the correct containers etc?
If you are given free time on your chromebook, you should PROBABLY...
What is be sure that what you are doing is school appropriate?
Complete this sentence, I have the right to be safe at school, but I have the responsibility to...
What is - act in a safe way- have positive conduct that keeps myself and others safe. Be patient when moving through the halls especially while sharing our hall space during construction.
Productivity in group work looks like...
What is helping others find an answer or searching the resources for answers TOGETHER?
It is NOT giving another student your paper or splitting responsibility like you do the evens and I'll do the odds.
Drama- Drama- Drama-
How does Mrs. Wilkins feel about Drama in her classroom?
Many lessons we do cannot be replicated with worksheets, therefore it is important for you to do this in order to be prepared for this class?
What is come to school?
You should "PROBABLY" do what Mrs. Wilkins asks by at least the ___ time she asks...
What is the 2nd or 3rd?
You SHOULD do it the First time- I am patient the second everyone needs reminders sometimes- I am growing frustrated that you are continuing to do something I have asked you to stop by the third...if I have to tell you again there will likely be a consequence.