Rules
This classroom rule means listening when someone else is talking.
Respect
This procedure tells you what to do right when you enter the classroom.
Starting bell work or looking for instructions on the board.
Ms. Reilly is explaining the rules of a new game. Some students are talking while the teacher is speaking.
Question:
What should you do to demonstrate good listening?
The teacher announces it’s time to switch from bell work to math.
Question:
What should you do to transition smoothly?
Put away your math materials, get out your materials, and follow the teacher’s instructions quietly
This rule reminds students to wait your turn before speaking.
Raise your hand
This procedure explains how you should get the teacher’s attention during independent work time.
Raising your hand.
You were sick and couldn’t finish your math assignment on time.
Question:
What should you do if you need more time to complete your work?
Talk to the Ms. Reilly politely, explain the situation, and ask for an extension before the due date if possible
It’s time to go to gym class, and students need to line up at the door.
Question:
What should you do to transition smoothly?
Line up quietly, wait your turn, and follow the teacher to the gym
This classroom rule helps keep everyone safe during lessons and transitions.
Following directions
This procedure tells you what to do when you finish your work before others.
Check the early finishers' options.
Your group is struggling to agree on how to complete a science project.
Question:
What should you do to be a good group member?
Listen to everyone’s ideas, stay calm, offer helpful suggestions, and work together to find a solution
Our class is getting ready for Rotary. You are given the first warning to get ready to switch classrooms.
Question:
What should you do to make the classroom rotary transition smooth and effective?
Put your snack away quickly and quietly, get your duotang, line up quietly
This rule encourages you to take responsibility for your learning by being ready with supplies and completed work.
Being prepared
This procedure explains how and where to submit your work at the end of a lesson.
File work in the correct spot in your binder or in your duotang.
During independent work, a student notices friends are talking and distracting them.
Question:
What should the student do to stay on task?
Ignore them or ask Ms. Reilly to move to a different workspace
It’s time to go to the library, and the class is walking in the hallway. Some students are talking loudly and bumping into others.
Question:
What should you do to transition safely and respectfully in the hallway?
Walk quietly in a single line, keep your hands to yourself, and follow the teacher’s instructions
This classroom rule is broken when a student distracts others, uses a Chromebook without permission, or interrupts learning.
Staying on task
This procedure explains what students should do during an emergency, drill, or unexpected situation.
Listen to the teacher's instructions.
During lunch, a few students start teasing another classmate about their clothes. Some classmates join in laughing, but you notice your friend looks uncomfortable.
Question:
What should you do to show kindness, good listening, responsibility, and standing up for what’s right?
support your friend, calmly tell the others to stop, listen to your friend’s feelings, and report the incident to a teacher if needed
The school day is almost over. Ms. Reilly has given the reminder to start getting ready.
Question:
What should you do to transition smoothly and responsibly at the end of the day?
Clean up your area, write any reminders or homework in your agenda, participate in the class prayer, and wait until the bell rings to take out your phone