How we treat each other
How should we treat others in and outside of our class?
With kindness and respect.
What do I do if I have a question during small group?
Ask 3 before Ms. Durkin. Do not interrupt her small group unless there is an emergency.
How should we enter the classroom every time?
Silently and directly to desks. We do not stop and talk with friends, we go straight to our desks quietly.
What is one thing we should not do with the screen of our Chromebooks?
Fold them over so it becomes a tablet.
What should you do as soon as you walk into the classroom each morning?
Follow the morning routine — Unpack, start morning work, get ready for pull outs.
Do we boss each other around?
No!
How should I look and act while Ms. Durkin is teaching?
Quiet, looking at the board, looking at Ms. Durkin, following along. Not playing with anything, not distracting teacher, students, or self.
How do we line up?
Each table is dismissed after the whole class is quiet. While waiting in line, we are always quiet, facing forward with our hands to ourselves.
False! Phones should be turned off and placed in backpacks during the day. The only exception is if Ms. Durkin says so.
True or false: it is okay to boss around other students.
False. It is the teacher's job to help students follow rules. Bossing around other students will often result in a conflict.
How can you show respect to your classmates when they are talking?
Listen quietly, look at the speaker, and don’t interrupt. Raise hand if you have a response to the speaker.
How should I get Ms. Durkin's attention?
Raising my hand and waiting. Not saying "Ms. Durkin" over and over.
What does the ringing bell mean I should do?
I should stop what I'm doing, put everything on my desk away, and put my head down quietly.
Yes or no: Should there be any kind of drink on your desk? Especially when there is tech on your desk or in your area?
Absolutely not! No liquids or food near technology.
We should always use our hand signs to ask for these. We should never walk up to Ms. Durkin to ask.
What should you do if you accidentally hurt someone’s feelings?
Apologize sincerely and try to make it right.
True or false: it's okay to talk over the teacher when giving instruction or directions.
False! No one should talk over anyone in this class.
What do you do when the teacher claps
Mimic her clapping, stop what you're doing, look at her and freeze.
What is okay to do during tech time/free computer time?
Only approved websites by Ms. Durkin. If on anything else, my Chromebook will be taken away.
True or false: it is okay to walk up to Ms. Durkin to ask questions.
No. you should always raise your hand to ask questions. If all 26 students had a question, I would have 26 students standing up next to me. This would not work.
You notice two classmates arguing and voices are getting loud. What’s the best way to handle the situation?
Stay calm, don’t take sides, and get the teacher if needed — use words to solve problems, not anger.
What should I do if I don't understand something?
I can ask my tablemates, I can raise my hand and ask Ms. Durkin, I can look at my notes.
When is the appropriate time to use the restroom?
During small groups. Do not ask to go during whole group because Ms. Durkin is teaching and then you miss the lesson.
You’re working on your Chromebook and your friend asks to borrow it “just for a second.” What should you do?
Say no — each student is responsible for their own device.
A friend sitting near you is being silly during a lesson and trying to get your attention. What should you do?
Stay focused on the lesson, ignore distractions, and make good choices even if others don’t.