Hand Signals
This hand position indicates the need to get or sharpen a pencil.
What does holding up one finger mean?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 makes our classroom thrive.
What is Rule 2?
Do you need to use the "4" signal if your nose is gushing blood or you had a squishy basically fall out of your nose?
No. Handle yo bit-ness quickly and quietly.
Can you sharpen a pencil when Mr. Chow is teaching the whole class?
No. Absolutely not.
Participation
This hand position shows the need to use the restroom (not necessarily #2).
What does holding up two fingers indicate?
Follow directions quickly. Especially if there's an alien invasion. Just sayin'.
What is Rule 1?
My tummy is rumblin' like something might come out my mouth and make a very unpleasant moment in the classroom. What should I do?
Get to the trash can, go to the restroom. No questions asked. Don't wait for me to tell you. Please don't throw up all over the place.
After a re-direct and a sideline, I might have this happen to me.
What is a break?
"R" in McCall's PRIDE stands for...
Respect
This signal is close to the letter W, meaning a student needs a drink of water.
What does three fingers mean in class?
This term means I am basically getting a quick warning to follow the three simple rules correctly.
What is a redirect?
What should you take with you, after I have given you permission to use the bathroom?
The bathroom hall pass. Please bring it back, too.
False. You should get out a book to read, quietly. If you are unsure, ask Mr. Chow.
"I" in PRIDE tells me to...
Invest in your work
A tissue is needed.
What does the number 4 signal?
Respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.
What is Rule 3, the three Rs?
True or false: I can do my personal banking, stock trading, catch up on gaming, or post on social media on my Chromebook during class.
FALSE!
If I had a re-direct, a sideline, a break and I still couldn't get myself following the three simple rules, this will happen next.
What is a referral?
"D" in McCall's PRIDE stands for...
Determination
I have a question, so I use this signal.
What does holding up a high five mean?
I have already been re-directed, so I go in the hallway with Mr. Chow to have a chat.
What is a sideline?
Mr. Chow is working with a small group but I have a question. I can't interrupt him because it's not an emergency, so I ask Steve, Stu, and Stan first.
What is "ask 3 before me"?
I need this any time I am leaving class to go to the library, or office, or nurse, etc.
A paper hall pass.
"E" in PRIDE means...
Everyone is included