Procedures 1
What do I do if I need to sharpen my pencil? Do you sharpen in the middle of the lesson?
Sharpen at the beginning of class or when we have independent work.
Not always but it can happen
How do I get the teacher’s attention?
Raise your hand and wait until called on/walk up to my desk if doing an independent lesson
What is a Brain Break?
A quick (30 sec-1 min) non-lesson based break where you can reset
What happens first if I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Verbal correction
What do I do if I don’t understand how to do an assignment?
Ask your neighbor(s), if you still don't get it, ask Ms. Connor
What should I do when it is time to transition to the next subject/activity?
What should you always have on your desk at the beginning of every class?
Notebook, Unit book, pencil
Why is it important to bring your supplies to class each day?
Make sure there are no interruptions/you are showing you are ready to learn
What happens the second time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
What is small group? Why would I pull kids there?
Small group is a table that I can work with 5-6 students on a activity/lesson. It is easier to teacher 5-6 kids vs. 18-20. I would be able to explain it and make sure there is no confusion on a topic
What should I do if I finish my work early?
I-ready Reading, Class dojo, Benchmark Universe
What are the signs for bathroom and water?
Sign language W and R
What does it mean to be responsible during independent work time?
answers vary; EXPLAIN YOUR REASONING!
What happens the third time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Verbal correction and you take a walk to another classroom (BiR)
When can you use electronics?
Computer time (I-ready, Dojo, Canvas)
What do you do if I need to leave the classroom (not for the bathroom/water)
Ask Ms. Connor and get a blue pass
What is the hallway expectation? Why do we need to follow them?
Single, straight, and silent. Single file line, no lumps/zags/gaps, no talking to neighbors. No running,
Other classes are going on around the school; we will not be the ones to interrupt them. Walking is always the expectation so no one gets hurt
What are the numbers on the front for?
Bathroom line waiting list
What happens fourth time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
If you come back and decide to continue, dean pick up, referral, and a phone call home
Where should backpacks be placed to keep everyone safe? Why?
On the back of your chair because people can trip over the backpack or supplies that fall out when walking around the room.
How do I know if I want the class to be quiet? (Name 2 ways)
She goes quiet
Countdown (5,4,3,2,1)
What do I do if I want to ask a question?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on
What is the Great Pencil Challenge? Name one rule
Keep the same pencil for 3 weeks
What is a referral? Who handles the consequences?
A formal written report that is written when a student breaks a school rule or classroom expectation and the behavior needs to be addressed beyond normal classroom consequences.
Dean Bennett chooses all consequences based on the infraction
What is the end of class expectation?
Clean your desk of all supplies, trash around your desk/area is cleaned up, pencils returned (PM-chairs are stacked)