Entering & Starting Class
When you enter the classroom, what should you do first after coming inside?
Go straight to your assigned seat and get materials ready.
How do you let Mr. A know you want to speak?
Raise your hand.
When working with an elbow partner, what should your voice level be so others aren’t distracted?
Voice level 1 (whisper)
Where do your INBs stay?
In the classroom in your groups' notebook holder.
Where should your phone be during class?
In your backpack on silent.
What should you begin as soon as the bell rings?
Set up your notebook & complete the Do Now in your INB.
When is it okay to sharpen your pencil?
At an appropriate time — not while someone is speaking.
If a classmate asks for help, how should you respond?
Be polite, kind, and do your best to help.
What should you always do at the end of the class period?
Clean up your materials and area.
What beverage is allowed in class?
Water.
If you’re late with a pass, what should you do with it?
Give it to Mr. A or place it on Mr. A’s desk and join class silently.
What type of questions should you ask during instruction?
Questions related to the topic being taught.
What are you expected to do with your time during work time?
To actually work and use your time wisely and put forth your best effort. Do not goof off.
What should you do with your body while sitting in a chair?
Sit safely — don’t tilt or rock. Keep the chair flat on the ground.
What is Voice Level 0 used for?
Silent work / thinking / first 5 minutes / assessments.
If you miss instructions at the start of class, how do you find out what you missed?
Ask a classmate or Mr. A (at an appropriate time) — you are still responsible for the work.
What should you do if you don’t understand something in the lesson?
Ask questions — explain which part you don’t understand.
What do you do when you finish an assignment?
Check your work — then do something silently. Do not disrupt others.
What does “Managing Your Body” mean?
Keeping hands/feet/body to yourself — even when “playing.”
When are “outside voices” (voice level 3) okay in class?
Never.
What should you not do when the teacher gives the signal (raised hand)?
Continue talking — you should stop, face the teacher, and be silent.
What should you not be doing during instruction? List two things.
Side conversations / distracting behaviors / off-topic questions / walking around / sleeping / goofing off / playing on your laptop
In labs and group work, do you usually turn in one assignment for the group or one each?
Usually each group member usually submits their own assignment to show their own understanding.
If you see unsafe behavior during lab, what should you do?
Tell them to stop and/or report it — protect safety first.
What should you do if Mr. A asks you to put electronics away?
Just do it — without arguing.