Classroom Norms
What is the RACE Method? Hint, describe what it is/does
A strategy of how to structure your writing (wording may vary)
What/where is the "Do Now table"?
Near classroom doors and mirror
At the start of class, when you come in, you should do what?
Q2 was on Canvas, Q3 is likely going to be on paper again, 1 Vocab sheet per week to prep for EOCs
If I'm absent from class, BEFORE ASKING MS. BYRD, where can I find what was done in class that day?
Canvas! Each week has a module including all notes, handouts, and videos linked labeled by day.
Example; "Monday 12/3 Do Now"
Explain what you should do when you hear the intercom or Ms. Byrd's "when I say Northeast, you say Vikings" ?
Stop what I'm doing, look at Ms. Byrd and stop talking.
Silent room to hear next directions.
Especially for an intercom ring, Silent Solo
How long is a brain break typically?
Cinq minut.
5 minutes
If I need to charge my iPad, where can I charge it?
At any available outlet around the room (not behind Ms. Byrd's desk), and or in the charging block on the Student Station
What do you do if you finish your work early?
Help a classmate with the task at hand, have quiet table talk, complete missing work, read a book, ask Ms. Byrd to check your finished work.
Infinite Campus, also all missing work is flagged.
Are we allowed to use AI in our writing?
Short answer is no.
If class is too loud or off topic, how will Ms. Byrd get the class' attention?
"When I say Northeast, you say Vikings, Northeast?" To which, students reply "Vikings!" and are immediately quiet
Where can you turn in your paper assignments?
In the silver tray near the door on the Do Now Table.
Only bring it to Ms. Byrd if it isn't your current class period
You may leave class for an emergency/urgent matter. What would Ms. Byrd consider urget/emergency?
Name 3 examples
Field trip, parent pick up, sports meeting, nurse, counselors
Where do I find what assignments I'm missing?
Before asking Ms. Byrd, check Infinte Campus.
You really should only come to your teacher to submit/get paper assignments and questions on/notify completion of an online assignment.
How much effort should you put into your work?
100%
What does Silent Solo mean?
Where can I find a pencil?
On the Student Station and/or Do Now Table inside the black/white cups.
You may briefly leave class for a non-emergency/urgent matter (see another teacher, make a phone call, get water) if...
Your finished with the task at hand.
If Ms. Byrd is up at the board teaching and/or speaking to the whole class, how do I get her attention?
Raise your hand, been the same since Pre-K.
When should I have an airpod or headphones on?
During Independent work, usually last 20-30 min of class.
What subjects does Ms. Byrd teach?
Where are our resources?
ex. paper, pencils, sticky notes, sanitizer
All resources for Vikings are on the Student Station (near the windows) and Do Now Table (near the doorway)
When can I use the bathroom?
During 20:20, with a hall pass from the OneScreen.
What do you have to do when given permission and have a pass to leave the classroom?
Go directly to the place/person you have permission to go to then come right back to class as soon as you're done.
Is Ms. Byrd mean? Does she do too much?
No, she's not mean, she's passionate.
She "does too much" because you are worth that much to her!
Let's start this QT with a clean slate!