Classmates
You're working in a group and a classmate says something that makes you mad
Calmly ask them to stop/ tell them how you feel
The teacher doesn't call on you when you have your hand raised
After class, talk to the teacher privately.
You hear/feel your cell phone vibrate during class
Turn it off. Your parents and friends know that cell phones aren't allowed at school.
If it's an emergency, your parent will call the school to talk to you.
You finished the assignment that the rest of your class is working on
Tell your teacher/ turn it in. They may suggest another activity to work on.
Someone copies you (clothes, style, etc.)
Ignore it. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".
You get written up for mask violations (not wearing your mask right - nose exposed, etc.).
Fix your mask. Make your best effort to wear properly.
A friend tries to get your attention during a test/quiz
Ignore them. Talking during a test/quiz could make the teacher think you're cheating.
You feel that what you're learning in class today is boring and you're having a hard time focusing
Ask the teacher for a break (walk in the hallway/ bathroom/ drink of water, etc.).
There isn't a seat available at the lunch table you usually sit at
Sit at a different table and talk to someone new
You ask to use the bathroom and the teacher says no
Accept this response and try again later.
If it's an emergency, tell the teacher in a calm/respectful manner.
You're in the hallway walking to the bathroom when you see your best friend. Your best friend wants you to walk them to their class. What do you do?
Tell them you have to get back to class. Stay in your "zone" (hallway you're supposed to be in).
Don't engage - walk away. Tell a teacher what's going on
You had a substitute teacher yesterday. Today, your teacher is back and says the substitute reported that you didn't follow directions.
Calmly express your perspective.
You have free time during class to work on a project/homework assignment, but you really want to watch YouTube
Close out other internet tabs that you know can distract you
You hear that someone started a rumor about you
Options:
a. Ignore it
b. Ask to have a conversation with who they heard it from
A teacher accuses you of something you didn't do
Ask to speak to the teacher privately. Calmly express your perspective.
You're having a hard time avoiding the distractions in class. What can you do?
Tell your teacher that you're having a hard time avoiding distractions. Your teacher will be able to help.