Class Routines
What should you do at the start of class before entering the room? Why?
What should you be doing with your hands and feet while in line? Why?
What is: Make one line and face forward.
(This way you are paying attention to any instructions I provide at the door AND you are paying attention when the line starts to move)
What is: Keep your hands and feet (your body in general) to yourself?
(We make safe choices because we care about the well-being of each other.)
What is the sum of the following numbers?
(-3)+3+(-4)+(-5)-2
What is -11?
When is it appropriate to hit or fight a student in this class and at school. (Don't overthink it)
Why?
Never
(We care about the wellbeing and have empathy for of the folks we share a school with.) (The Golden Rule)
Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
When is it acceptable to scream or yell while in class?
What is:
In the case of a genuine emergency.
One of the best ways to learn in math is by making _(fill in the blank here)_.
What is:
Making mistakes
One of the best ways to learn in math is by making mistakes.
What is the entrance procedure at the start of class? (Describe the process)
What is:
1) Enter the room.
2) Put your backpack down in the backpack area.
3) Get materials listed on the to-do list on the main whiteboard.
4) Get your bellwork and/or workbook.
5) Sit down in your assigned seat and complete the bellwork on the Promethean board.
What is the solution to the following equation?
3x+5=23
What is 6?
Describe the issue with the following justification for any behavior that violates our class or school rules:
"But he/she/they did it to me first."
What is:
You are still breaking the rules.
Describe the procedure for a fire drill.
What is:
Your belongings remain in the room.
1) Form 1 line with a shoulder partner
(Shoulder-to-shoulder: you should be standing so that if you moved inwards your shoulders collide)
2) On your teacher's cue exit the buliding safely (hands to self), quietly, and promptly (quick but safe).
Name three examples of the power of yet. (See poster on the west classroom wall above the Promethean for examples.)
I don't know yet.
I can't do this yet.
I'm not sure yet.
In 20 seconds, list the class expectations posted on the south wall.
What is:
*see poster*
What is the sum of a right angle and a straight angle?
What is 90* +180*?
What is 270*?
List two examples of what good sportsmanship could look like during a lesson/activity in our classroom
"Good sportsmanship means treating everyone with respect, fairness, and civility, regardless of the game's outcome.
It involves playing by the rules, winning without boasting, losing without complaining, and maintaining composure.
Key acts include helping opponents, and encouraging teammates."
(Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, 2026).
What is:
- Following class expectations
-Showing up to class
-Trying the best you can in class
-Supporting your peers when they make a mistake
- Helping your peers if they get stuck
-Asking questions (It's highly likely you're not the only one wondering.)
Describe the procedure for a lockdown drill.
100 point BONUS: What should you do if you are not in class when a lockdown drill is initiated?
What is:
1) Promptly and safely get up from your seats
2) Turn off or unplug any lights
3) Move to the backpack area corner (South-West corner of classroom)
4) Stay seated and as quiet as possible until your teacher informs you the lockdown has been lifted
REMEMBER: You hold the safety of your peers in your hands during these events. Please make safe choices.
Remain seated or get up from your seat and share a kind message with a peer.
What is:
*Any kind words to 1 peer in class*
How do quiz correction work? (Describe the process)
What is:
1) Schedule a day with me to come in after school.
2) Show up to your appointment.
3) Review questions you missed.
4) After completing quiz corrections with me, your score for that quiz is updated to 85%.
How do you confirm your solution to an equation is correct?
What is:
Replace all variables in the original equation with your identified solution.
If the left side of the original equation is equal to the right side of the original equation your solution is correct.
Where should any electronic devices (phone, watch, earbuds, etc.) you bring to school with you be during class AND especially during a quiz or test?
What is:
Silent or off in your backpack
When and where are you allowed to eat food while at school?
Why?
What is:
In the cafeteria during lunch.
**DOUBLE POINTS**
What does it look like to be an active learner? Why is it important to be an active learner?
-Asking questions when you don't understand or want more clarification.
- Taking notes, completing classwork
- Trying even if you aren't sure
- Explaining your work
Active learning increases how well you understand and for how long you retain information.
Describe the exit procedure at the end of each class?
What noise will signal the start of the exit procedure?
What is:
When the bell rings
1) Put materials (book/bellwork/return borrowed pencil) away
2) Get backpack
3) SAFELY and SLOWLY (calm, without fighting or hitting people) exit the classroom.
After combining like terms, what is the following expression equal to?
4x+(-3)-5-5x
What is -1x-8?
or
What is -x-8?
When should you start coming in for quiz corrections and completing make-up work?
Why?
What is:
ASAP (as soon as possible)
(By working in advance you are setting yourself up for success by providing yourself buffer room.)
Describe how the process to leave class for the bathroom works.
100 point BONUS: What will happen if the bathroom pass goes missing or is irreparably damaged?
(Irreparably: impossible to repair)
What is:
1) Raise your hand and request to leave
2) Sign out with your name, the date, and the time you left
Please reference the clock for the time instead of disrupting class to ask.
3) Take the pass, go directly to the bathroom, come directly back to class with the pass
4) Leave the pass on the sign-out sheet
What do you need to do to be good at math?
What is:
- Participate
- Ask questions
- Make mistakes
- Learn from your mistakes
- Keep trying! Be persistent!