Arrival Procedures
Where should students wait before entering the classroom?
Lined up at the door until the previous class is cleared.
What should you do if you want to speak during class?
Raise your hand.
What should students do with their materials before leaving?
Pack them up at their seat.
Fill in the blank: Phones should always be __________ unless given permission.
Away
What drink is allowed during class?
Water only (or other hydrating drinks for chorus)
After entering, where should students put their belongings?
At their assigned chair.
Fill in the blank: You should always participate in __________ _____________.
Classroom activities
__________ ________ will assist with picking up materials.
Classroom helpers.
Where should Chromebooks be during class if they are not being used for an assignment?
Put away in your bookbag, under your chair, or on the Chromebook cart.
Why should you never eat while singing or playing an instrument?
You could possibly choke.
Name two supplies students might need to get from the classroom table.
Pencil, paper, bathroom signup sheet, pencil sharpener, towels, tissues, germ-x.
What should you do if you see an instrument or equipment that belongs to another student?
Leave it alone — always respect each other and each other’s equipment.
What are two options for band students after they pack up their instrument?
Put it back on the band shelves OR keep it at their seat.
What are the first two consequences if a student misuses their Chromebook?
Verbal warning, and the Chromebook is taken only during the teacher’s class
When can you ask to eat in class, and what must you do first?
Ask Ms. Shannon at the beginning of class, after completing the bell-ringer.
What should students complete once seated at their assigned chair?
The bell-ringer in the Band/Chorus section of their binder.
Fill in the blank: Pay attention to whomever is __________ the class.
Leading.
How will students be dismissed at the end of class?
The teacher will call them by rows or by names.
If a student violates the phone policy for a second time, what happens?
The staff member confiscates the phone, and the parent/guardian picks it up in the front office at the end of the day.
Match the following classroom volume levels with their descriptions:
4 Outside
3 Strong Speaker
2 Table Talk
1 Whisper
0 No Voices
4 Outside → Volume that should only happen outside.
3 Strong Speaker → Presenting or asking a question after raising your hand.
2 Table Talk → Volume for Bell-Ringer or group activities.
1 Whisper → Independent work (with permission) to help focus.
0 No Voices → Paying attention to teacher or during quizzes/tests.
How many minutes does the class receive to settle down and be ready at their seats with the bell-ringer completed?
3 minutes
Give three examples of showing respect during class.
1- Using kind words or not saying anything at all.
2- Only touching other people or people's stuff when you have permission. This includes hitting/kicking people
3- Listening to a person when they are talking to you.
4- Helping someone out when they drop something or are struggling with someone.
List three important rules to follow when leaving the classroom.
Walk (don’t run), keep hands to yourself, and make sure you have all belongings.
Describe all the Chromebook expectations, including where they should be, when they must be put away, and the consequences for misuse.
Chromebooks should be away unless used for a class assignment.
They should be in your bookbag, under your chair (if no bookbag), or on the Chromebook cart at your chair/desk number.
Must be put away during the first three minutes of class.
Consequences: verbal warning → taken during class only → left in core class.
Explain how both the food/drink rules and the classroom volume levels help keep the class safe and productive.
Food/drink rules prevent choking while singing/playing instruments. Students must ask permission and eat over the trash can to not cause a mess, which attracts roaches and mice. Classroom volume levels set clear expectations for speaking and working, helping everyone focus and participate appropriately.