Work Time
True or False: talking across the room to a friend during work time is okay to do.
False! It's never okay to talk or yell across the room unless you are presenting.
True or False: I can go back and forth from the classroom to my locker as many times as I can before morning meeting starts.
False! Make sure you have everything you need for class before entering the classroom, however You MAY drop your breakfast off on your desk in the morning before going to your locker to help you manage carrying everything!
True or False: you can just line up whenever you feel like it!
False! Be in your seat and wait for a teacher to call you/your row.
What is our class expectation of where we should be seated in class?
In our assigned seat unless a teacher says we can sit elsewhere!
True or False: Instruction time is an okay time to ask people around me for materials
False! It is distracting to hear people whispering during class time to both teachers and peers. Even if the question is related to the lesson, it's important that you signal to a teacher for help during the lesson during instruction.
True or False: I can talk at whatever volume I want as long as I am completing my work!
False! Follow voice level expectations at all time. If level is 0, that is because people need to focus and concentrate. If level is 1, that means you can whisper to the person directly next to or in front of you.
True or False: I may go hang my coat and backpack up when I enter class, especially if I am not using my coat!
True!!!!! Hang your coat up. Get everything you'll need from your backpack so you don't have to keep going back and forth.
True or False: In line, and in the hall, we shouldn't be next to anybody or talking at all
True! Remember HALLS when walking in the hallway, this is important to make sure we don't accidentally interrupt other classes when walking the halls.
What are 2 things we should be prepared with in class every day?
A pencil and our binders/notebooks for our subjects.
What should be on our desk during instruction time?
Pencil, notebook/binder, and any other class materials. While art-books and journals are encouraged during certain times of the day we have to make sure we are focused on the content of the class we are in!
What do I do if I find myself finished earlier than others on our work or activity?
Read your independent reading book, just be ready to resume the lesson when the work time is over!
What level should our voice be when re-entering the classroom at any point throughout the day?
Our voice should be at a level zero when re-entering the classroom! It's important we don't interrupt instruction, activities, or other people's focus when entering the classroom throughout the day.
True or False: it's okay to fill up our water bottles by ourselves after that school day has begun
False! We have to be accompanied by teachers when using facilities such as water fountains throughout the day to help maintain COVID precautions and keep us all safe!
How do we actively participate? What are examples of NOT participating?
Answer questions, share what we have written, ask questions....
Not participating: playing games, having your head down on the desk, shouting out, walking around the room
I have a question right away!!!!!!!! What should I do?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on!
When is it okay to play games on the computer?
Only if a teacher says it's okay AFTER you have finished work. If they did not make a comment, and you did not ask, assume that you CAN NOT play games after you are done with your work!
Independent reading, drawing, or writing are all acceptable activities when finished with work early.
True or False: When waiting for a teacher to arrive I should be in my seat, with my correct materials out, and waiting for further instructions! My voice level will stay at 0.
True! A calm classroom is super important for a strong class!
Describe how you should go from your seat to the line
1. you should stay at a level 0 while you're walking into line.
2. get to the front of the line or behind the last person who got in line. do not go to the end!
3. eyes are forward, voice is off.
What are some examples of respect and disrespect to our teachers and fellow classmates?
Respect: using hand signals, following directions the first time, participating kindly with other people in class *EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT OUR FAVORITE PERSON IN THE WORLD*, not elevating situations
Disrespect: being rude, cussing people out, laughing if someone is being bullied, talking back to a teacher, talking during instruction, etc.
What should we be doing during instruction time AKA when our teachers or peers are speaking?
SLANT
Sit up straight
Listen carefully
Ask and answer questions
Nod head / take notes (be attentive!)
Track the speaker
Mystery Box
5 or -5, flip a coin!
True or False: If I don't have a writing utensil or chromebook on my desk, I should just grab one from wherever at the start of class.
False! Use your hand signal to ask. A. teacher will help you get you what you need if we have things available!
How many feet must we distance from each other throughout the day?
3 feet! We will still be able to arrange groups by having chairs spaced 3 feet apart during classes!
What are our new procedures for going to the bathroom this trimester?
Use the bathroom signal with your hand until you get permission from a teacher, grab a bathroom pass, and write your name and time on the log!
Where in the room can I look to see what work I'm missing?