Morning Routine
What is the first thing you do when you come in the morning?
Check the Smartboard and start the listed tasks.
What does "efficient" mean in class transitions?
Quick, quiet and safe.
Bonus 50 points: What will happen if I see you are not working well in a group.
Sharing ideas, working together, talking to each other ABOUT THE WORK.
Bonus: We will work independently if you cannot work correctly in a group.
Name one way to earn a dojo point.
Bonus 25 points: Will you EVER earn a Dojo point if you ask for one?
Bonus: NO!!!
You arrive late to school or miss morning work time. When should you catch up on writing on your planner? (HOMEROOM ONLY)
Tier Time or free time.
How long should your planner take you?
Less than 5 minutes.
What do you earn when your transitions are efficient? (HOMEROOM ONLY)
A break before or after Tier Time.
What are 2 things that will happen if we are not following voice level expectations?
1. Lose dojo points
2. We will not go to a level 0.
You are not completing work in class OR you are not handing in your homework. What will happen?
You will have a conversation with the teacher. Then, I will contact home to let your family know.
You have soccer practice after school on Thursday, so you cannot do your homework. What should you do?
Plan ahead! Do Thursday night's homework earlier in the week.
What happens by 8:45 each day? (HOMEROOM ONLY)
You are working quietly on morning work.
When moving on to the next class, what am I looking for to show your table is ready?
Everything is put away. Your things are stacked neatly on your desk. You are quietly waiting to be called.
When are you allowed to come up to me? (List all 3)
- You are bleeding (or very hurt)
- You feel like you are going to throw up (go to trash first!)
- You have a SERIOUS problem (ex. someone is harming you or you saw someone harm someone else.)
What should you do during a lesson instead of coming up to the teacher?
Raise your hand at your seat.
You need to go to the bathroom but the cone is already out. What do you do?
Wait until that person returns. Then, show Ms. Guida the hand signal.
What happens if you don’t consistently write in your planner?
A call or message will be sent home.
What will happen if the class doesn’t follow hallway expectations?
We wait until everyone is quiet and "walking like a fifth grader," or you may be moved in line.
Bonus 50 points:
If there are repeated issues in line, the teacher will assign a line order.
If a student chooses to do something inappropriate such as putting their hands on someone else or using bad language, what will happen?
Your teacher will call Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Parete and they will give you a consequence. (Call home, loss of recess.)
What does it look like to be following along in class?
Writing down notes, eyes on the speaker, looking at the text while someone reads.
A classmate is bothering you by tapping your chair and whispering to you while you're trying to work. What should you do?
Tell them to stop ONE TIME. If they do not listen, tell your teacher.
What do you need to do BEFORE going to breakfast or your morning job? Atleast 2 things! (HOMEROOM ONLY)
Bonus 50 points - 3rd thing..
1) Unpack - planner, folder, accordion folder at your desk.
2) Get your chromebook.
3) Have materials ready for ELA. (Will be listed on the board)
What happens if we do not do a transition correctly? For example, when taking out a paper, students are taking to the person next to them.
We will practice the transition again.
What are the THREE consequences for making a poor choice? (What happens first, next, last?)
1. Warning/ Reminder of expectation
2. Private conversation / loss of recess to have a conversation
3. Call home
When is the best time to ask to use the bathroom?
During transitions (switching classes) or during independent work.
A classmate is trying to talk to you or make you laugh during a lesson. What should you do?
Ignore them and stay focused on the lesson. Tell them to stop if they continue.