Voices
What Voice Level is expected while the teacher is talking?
Voice Level 0
How does my body sit in a chair?
Calmly, back to back, feet on floor
Should I participate in class?
Yes
How often should I be focused?
As often as you can (all the time)
What happens if you get in trouble once with Ms. Gile?
Reminder/Warning
What voice level is expected when working with a partner?
Voice Level 1(Whisper)
How should I sit on the floor?
Criss-cross applesauce, calmly, hands to self
If the teacher asks me to share my answer with a partner, I can talk about whatever when I'm done.
No
What does focus look like?
Eyes on activity, eyes on speaker, voice is on topic or off
What happens if I get in trouble twice with Ms. Gile?
Reminder/Warning
What voice level is expected while walking from one class to another?
Voice Level 0
How do I borrow things?
Ask
How do I let the teacher know I want to participate?
Raise your hand
What if I can't focus?
No excuse, you should always be focused on the task you are given.
What happens is I get in trouble three times with Ms. Gile?
Laps & student-teacher conference
What voice level should you use when sharing an answer with the class?
Voice Level 3 (Speaker Voice)
If I'm feeling fidgety, what should I do?
You should fidget with something quietly and calmly so you are not a distraction.
If I don't participate, what happens?
You won't learn! And we will have to sit and talk about it one-on-one or with a parent/guardian.
If I start talking I am...
unfocused
What happens if I get in trouble four times with Ms. Gile?
Laps & phone-call home
How often should you be talking?
When the teacher wants you to.
How do I move from one place to another?
Calmly, walking, hand to self
How do I learn best?
By participating!
If I'm sitting somewhere that I'm not focusing, what do I do?
Move
What happens if I get in trouble 5 times with Ms. Gile?
Missed recess & phone-call home & conference with teacher and principal.