Attention & Signals
What does it mean when the teacher puts her hand up in the air silently?
That the class should also do so, and bring their attention to the front.
What do students do immediately upon entering the classroom?
Start bell work
Where do our water bottles go?
On our desks
When can pencils be sharpened?
before class or during independent work
What signal means 15 minutes until dismissal?
the teacher announces and sets a visual timer
What should students do when they hear/see a lights flick?
Finish the sentence and freeze
When do students have 10 minutes of silent reading?
After lunch recess
What should students do before asking the teacher for help?
3 before me
Where are completed papers turned in?
labeled hand-in bin, neatly
What happens after the clean-up routine?
return borrowed items and pack belongings
What is Level 0 noise used for?
Tests and Directions
How are students dismissed at the end of the day?
By table/row when the room is clean and ready
What happens if a student uses their phone after already being given a warning?
It will get confiscated and parents pick it up from the principal
What should every paper/journal include?
name, date, and title
What do you earn at the end of the day, if the class as a whole, was good?
Going outside early, or games.
How long do students have to get to Level 0 after an attention signal?
3 seconds
What must a late student do when entering the classroom?
enter quietly and join Bell Work
What are students expected to do during a supply teacher’s lesson?
Show full respect and earn points for positive reports
What must students do if they make a mess?
clean it up, duh
What should students do if something bothers them in class?
talk to the teacher privately
What should students do when the teacher says, “Point to who’s talking”?
Silently point to the current speaker until told to stop
What three things should be done before lining up at the end of the day?
Desk cleared off, chair pushed in, floor cleared
What noise level should our class be at in the hallways?
Level 0
What is expected of students’ folders and materials?
keep them organized and be responsible for them
What is sent to parents each month?
What is a monthly newsletter?