First Things First
The place you go before coming into the classroom every day.
What is line up outside?
Let me do this so you can learn.
What is teach?
This colorful furniture item is where you turn in your assignments.
What is the rainbow cart?
The first word in our school’s name that’s also the name of a famous woman in the civil rights movement.
Who is Betty
If you come in late, you'll need this to be admitted.
What is a tardy form?
The item you must wear so teachers know who you are.
What is your school ID?
Let other people do this without interruption.
What is learn?
When you’re doing your assignment, you’re considered “on” this.
What is task?
These are the shared expectations we follow for respect and safety at Betty Fairfax.
What are behavior expectations?
This form helps you think about your actions and how to do better next time.
What is a behavior reflection form?
The first thing you should do after entering — spoiler: it’s not talking to friends.
What is get seated and start the bellwork?
Be this, no matter what.
What is kind?
This paper is used to reflect on choices that didn’t meet expectations.
What is a behavior reflection form?
One behavior expectation is to wear this at all times.
What is your ID?
Repeatedly breaking rules could cost the class these.
What are class points?
You’re late? This paper is your ticket in.
What is a tardy form?
This is banned during lessons — no matter how quiet you think you’re being.
What is listening to music / earbuds?
Our class keeps track of our good choices with these.
What are class points?
Betty Fairfax students are expected to do their best work while showing this to peers and staff.
What is respect?
You might need to call home if you've had too many of these.
If you’re here early, you should be doing this instead of scrolling on your phone.
What is getting on task / preparing materials?
If you’re not doing what you should be during work time, you’re not doing this.
What is being on task?
This item is not a “tool of the trade” in our classroom because it distracts from learning.
What is technology / cell phones?
Students represent Betty Fairfax in the community, so they should always follow these.
What are school rules / community expectations?
Not turning in work can hurt this at the end of the quarter.
What is your grade?