Classroom Routines & Procedures
Why do we have rules?
To keep us safe
What are the expectations to go to the bathroom or get water?
Bathroom: There is only one classroom bathroom. The goal is to use the bathroom quickly and return back to the instructional learning setting.
Please Remember to Wash your Hands for at least 20 seconds before leaving the bathroom area. Please sanitize your hands after you have used the bathroom (sanitizer is located near the front door).
What are Terwilliger behavioral expectations?
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Ready to learn.
Always Respectful: I will listen and follow directions the first time they are given.
Will be Safe: I will keep my hand, feet, and objects to myself.
* Show Responsibility: I will be where I am supposed to be at all times.
What happens during a fire drill?
Line up quietly
We will Exit the building quietly (no talking in line)
Turn and face the front
The teacher will take attendance/ raise your hand as your name is being called (no talking during this time/ it is important to remain silent)
How do you prepare for a test?
Study to prepare yourself (the skills you learn in class are skills you will use in life!) Be proactive in your learning
complete your homework: Homework is extra time that you can practice what we learn in class to prepare you for a test.
What is the daily expectations when you enter the classroom?
Place your backpack inside the cubbies
Your morning work assignment will always be presented on the board daily
Complete your morning work independently
When communicating with your peers, why is it important to use positive comments?
Positive comments helps students build their confidence and improves their positive self-talk.
Students need to speak to their peers in a positive manner.
What is the behavior clip chart used for?
To monitor students' behavior
Role model (Blue): Exceptional & Marvelous Behavior
Everyone starts on Ready to Learn (Green)
Warning (Yellow): Think about the classroom rules
Timeout (Orange) (Complete a Think Sheet): This is a time for you to reflect on your actions/ think about how you can make them positive (Calm Down Folder)
Consequence (Red): Parent will be Contacted, Not Participating in certain Activities, You will see the BRT
You will always have the opportunity to change your day around !
What happen during a I Love You Guys Drill ?
To keep everyone safe, the teacher is the only one that needs to open the door.
Hold: Remain in the classroom/ lock doors/ take attendance/ note the time (students can still continue to work)
Secure: Remain indoors (doors locked) (danger can be near the school, or there could be a fire close by (take attendance & note the time (students can still continue to work)
Lockdown: (Most Serious): Locks doors, Lights Out, Out of Sight ( It can possibly be danger on campus) Example: Intruder
Evacuate: To a location / Listen for New Instruction (Teacher will lead the students/ Teacher will take Attendance
Shelter: A danger: the action to remain safe (Example: Weather: Tornado or Hurricanes)
What are I pad's used for?
I pad's will be used in class for student work and test.
We must handle this device with extreme care. (Training will be coming soon)
It will not be taken home.
While you are using your i pads, STAY on the sites that you are told to use.
If you are found using this device inappropriately, you may lose it.
What should students be doing when the teacher or one of their peers are talking?
Students should not be writing, drawing, or talking, during our learning time. Your complete focus needs to be on the teacher or the person speaking.
How do you communicate in the classroom during instructional time?
* Raise your hand
* Listening
* Stay in your seat
What are some Rewards you can earn at school?
scholar of the week if you display that character trait for example honesty
completing at least 3 homework packets can earn you a free meal or desert from BJ's, apple Bees or free pizza from pizza hut
Lunch bunch with your teacher for excellent behavior
treasure box at the end of the week
dojo points for class parties
twister tickets for truck stop and PBIS events (must have exceptional behavior)
What do you do to prepare yourself for the end of the day?
* Students’ responsibilities: Each student will make sure their area is neat and tidy before leaving the classroom. You will remain at your seat, and you are only responsible for cleaning your space unless asked to help by your teacher.
What are some classroom Rewards you can earn?
free time if displaying excellent behavior
wobble stool seat for an hour
Lunch Bunch with Teacher
class helper
Earn dojo points for the Classroom Store and upcoming parties
Laptops (Privilege) Please take care of your assigned laptop
Where are your supplies located?
Most of your supplies for the day will be located at your seat. Group Leaders will assist me in making sure your table is ready for instruction.
-Please take care of your supplies. The storage bins will contain your textbooks and journals. On the back of your chairs you will have a Pocket Chair to store your pouches and folders in. Do not draw on your supplies.
If you need any utensils while in class, please remember to raise your hand and ask.
* Broken pencils will be placed in your pencil pouches and sharpened at the end of the day. NO WALKING AROUND DURING INSTRUCTION TIME FOR ANY REASON (We always raise our hands to communicate)
What are the playground expectations?
Keep your hands and feet to yourselves
Be careful running around on the playground
Do not shout or talk loud (classroom are close by)
We should not be talking in line when traveling outside for recess.
On rainy days, we will stay inside for recess.
What are the expectations in the cafeteria (procedures)?
You will sit in your designated assigned seat (seating chart)
Students need to raise their hands to ask permission for anything in the cafeteria
The bathroom will only be used in the case of an emergency
Students should not be out of their seat for any given reason
Once we leave the classroom to go to lunch, recess, or Specials, it is important to bring the items you would need, students will not be able to return back to class by themselves.
Please bring your lunchbox with you to recess. Lunch is right after recess time.
Does the bell dismiss you?
The bell doesn't dismiss you. The teacher will dismiss you.
Do not pack your things while we are still working.
I will look for whatever table or student who is following directions and have them line up first.
Listening and following directions is very important.
What are some goals you will set for yourselves this school year?
View students' responses
How do you get the teacher's attention?
I will use the bell to signal for your attention
I will use clapping to signal for your attention (DO not clap with me, clap after I have finished clapping)
Raise your hand if you have a question
What is the expectations for homework?
Everyone will receive a homework packet on Friday's or the last day of school each week that includes math, spelling practice, reading, and sometimes science.
You will have 1 week (7 days) to complete your homework, and it will be due the next Friday you come to school.
Do we talk in the hallway
What are the expectations for walking in line and traveling up and down the stairs?
Traveling Up/Down the Stairs: Students are not ALLOWED to be out of the teacher’s view
Students should not get out of line, look over the stairway, place both hands on the rails, skip some of the steps, constantly moving in line
We have stopping points as we travel up/down the stairs to make sure we stay together for art
(Always) Face forward. Hands to yourself. ABSOLUTLY No talking in line! You are to remain silent in line.
Raise your hand if you need to speak to the teacher while walking in line (otherwise no talking).
What are some positive ways you can support yourselves and others?
* Staying positive (positive word choices)
* Being ready to learn
being good listeners the first time
following rules
being respectful to your teacher and your peers (classmates)
supporting your peers