Entering and Starting the Day
What should your voice and body look like when you enter the classroom?
Voice off, calm body, ready to learn.
Where do you turn in completed assignments?
In the “turn in” bin on the back counter.
What should you do if Ms. Viera puts her thumb up?
Raise your hand, turn your voice off, and face her.
What do you do if you need to use the restroom?
Use the ASL sign, move your nametag to line, sign out, and take the pass.
When do you copy homework into your planner?
During the daily closing message (last 15 minutes).
What’s the first thing you check when you enter?
The board for announcements or directions.
What 3 things must be on your paper before you turn it in?
Name, number, and date.
Name one other signal Ms. Viera might use to quiet the class.
Doorbell, countdown, or clap
When is the restroom pass not allowed?
During tests, instructional time, dismissal, or presentations.
What do you show Ms. Viera for dismissal?
Chair up, standing behind it, quiet voice
Where do you put your homework folder, water bottle, and lunchbox?
In the designated locations.
When do you write down your homework?
During the last 15 minutes of the day.
How can you show you understand during a lesson?
Use the thumb meter, math hand signals, or turn and talk.
What is the first step if you want to go to the nurse for a non-emergency?
Try the “help yourself” station first.
What are your choices after you are packed up at the end of the day?
read, math puzzle, unfinished work
What do you do while eating breakfast?
Work on morning work at your seat.
What must you show Ms. Viera before packing up at the end of the day?
Your completed planner page.
What is expected from everyone during whole-class time?
Everyone participates either by volunteering or following directions.
What must you always do when leaving the class with a hall pass?
Sign out and clip the pass to your clothing.
What must you do before lining up at the end of class?
Clean desk and floor, have your chair up
What can you do after finishing breakfast and morning work?
Throw away trash, then choose from the early finisher list or catch up on work.
How do you turn in homework that’s due at the start of the period?
Put it in the “turn in” bin first thing in the morning.
How should you treat a substitute teacher?
With respect, following routines exactly the same way.
What should you do when Ms. Viera gives transition directions?
Stop, listen to the whole direction, respond “Got it,” then move only when told.
How should the class line up and walk in the hallway?
Silently, in order, calm body, against the wall,