General Expectations
When a Vertus staff member says, "Class," what two things should students do?
Say, "Yes," and stop talking.
Should you ever put your head down on your desk during seminar?
No, unless told otherwise.
When walking through the halls as a team, do we walk as a clumped group, in a straight line, or in a couple straight lines?
A straight line.
What do we work on when we are in the labs, unless told otherwise?
Our edgenuity work on our computer.
What is rule number 5
Be Kind
National attendance goal vs. Vertus attendance goal
90% | 87%
Students entering the room, ready to learn
Classroom and Seminar Expectations
When transitioning to class, when should you be in your classroom? As the second bell is ringing? After the second bells rings? Or before the second bell rings?
Before the second bell rings.
True or false, unless otherwise noted, we always follow the 5 rules while our team is working in the lab.
True.
Follow Directions Quickly
Rule 1
Throwing papers and misusing technology
This results in an immediate referral and a call to a parent.
Name at least 2 things that students should try to do in order to show that they are participating during seminar.
Possible answers: Keep heads up, give responses, ask questions, take notes, no talking, eyes up front...
Give at least 1 reason why we walk in straight, quiet lines in the hallway?
To get to our destination faster and not waste time, to make sure preceptors can supervise everyone on the team, to keep order in the hallways, to stop potential horseplay...
What should you do if you feel like you need some sort of break after working in the lab for a while?
Raise your hand and ask your preceptor if you can take a quick break.
If a student has a question on a course assignment
Use Rule 2
8:45 a.m.
Is there ever a time when we do not follow the 5 rules during seminar or classroom time?
No. Unless a teacher/preceptor says otherwise
What happens if a teacher or preceptor gives you a direction that you don't usually do with the team?
Follow their directions anyway.
What is the minimum amount of quizzes or tests you should try to finish every day?
2 quizzes or 1 test.
Rules Listed in Order
Follow directions quickly
Raise you hand for permission to speak
Raise your hand for permission to get out of your seat
Be Kind
House A mission is to build each other up, to encourage and challenge each other, and to...?
Always strive to be the best brothers' keepers we can be.
Explain what the expectation is when your preceptor/teacher tells you to participate during classroom time
No talking or distracting your peers. Focusing and engaging.
Give at least 3 expectations for the end of the day routines when in the lab.
Unless told otherwise, stay seated, clean up your area, log off edgenuity, put headphones up, push your chair in when you get up, wait to collect your phone until told...
What should you ask for if you're stuck on a quiz or assignment?
Ask for help! If no teacher is available.. BE PATIENT.
Reason why we use 5 rules
Presents an orderly way to learn for such a large class size