Procedures 1
What do I do if I need to sharpen my pencil?
Wait until a work period to sharpen it
DO NOT SHARPEN WHILE SOMEONE IS TALKING
How do I get the teacher’s attention?
Raise your hand, wait your turn to ask a question
What is a Brain Break?
a short, structured pause from a task that requires focus and concentration, offering a mental reset to improve attention and productivity.
What happens first if I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Conversation between student/ students and teacher
What do I do if I don’t understand how to do an assignment?
Ask 2 friends/peers, ask/email the teacher ASAP.
What should I do inside the class when the bell rings at the end of class?
Clean up your area, stack chairs, make sure classroom is neat.
What should you have on your desk at the beginning of every class?
Your binder for the subject, pencil and materials needed for the class
What is a Frustration Break?
A short, structured pause from a task taken by a student who is feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with the work or their environment. It's a type of brain break.
What happens the second time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Conversation with parents/guardians and student/students and teacher (call home, email). With a following consequence discussed together.
When can I visit my locker?
What should I do if I finish my work early?
What are agendas used for?
To write down homework and reminders for you and your parents/ guardians. **Explain reward system**
What are the three big expectations of class?
Be present and prepared, be respectful to everyone, be an engaged learner
What happens the third time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Conversation with the principal.
YES! For Classroom Activities and for Google Classroom.
What goes inside your desks?
NOTHING! Desks should be empty!
This is the first year doing rotary, how do you know where to go?
Keep your schedule with you, look at the schedule on the board, listen to Mrs. Denov and Mrs. Nathoo about the schedule
What are graduation awards? Name 3.
Specific awards given to grade 8 students at the end of the year at graduation.
What happens fourth time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Trick question: It shouldn't get to a fourth time
What should I be doing in the halls when I am transitioning to the next class?
Go straight to your next class with the materials ready for the next class. NO BATHROOM STOPS WITHOUT ASKING A TEACHER.
What is not allowed at our literacy/brain break corner?
Food, Drinks other than water, wet shoes, no fighting
True or False: I can use all the sinks in the Science Room
False: This year only the back counter sink will be used.
What does active listening mean?
Giving your full attention to a speaker, focusing on understanding their complete message, both verbal and nonverbal, and providing feedback to show your comprehension
What is Washroom sign out sheet?
A sign out sheet that you fill out when you need to leave the class to go to the bathroom or get water. This is done after you ask the teacher.
Where do you look if you are absent from class?
Google Classroom or the Missed Work Bin!