Classroom Norms
List one classroom rules that we must all follow
Answer may vary
Model
What does transition 1 look like?
Answer may vary.
Show me the hand signal if you want to go to the nurse.
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The teacher has just assigned your independent practice for the day and she is asking you to work quietly and independently. What voice level should you use?
Voice level 0
How many times can you go to the bathroom in class?
Once
It means showing up to class on time
What does transition 3 look like?
Answer may vary.
Dolens wants to use the restroom, what hand signal should he use?
Answer may vary.
The class is working in their groups on a discussion question that Ms. Oduro posted on the board, what voice level should they use?
Voice level 2
When you hear the teacher say 3-2-1, what do you have to do?
You have to be quiet and look at your teacher.
Christopher is constantly teasing Thaira. What classroom rule is he violating.
Respect for all and no bullying.
What does transition 2 look like?
Answer may vary.
Liam wants to grab some tissue. What hand signal should he use?
Answer may vary.
The class is out for recess, what voice level should they use?
Voice level 4
Before leaving to go to the bathroom, what do you do?
You have to sign in and sign out when you come back.
Jamal was caught chewing gum in class. Is he violating a classroom rule?
Yes, no gum is allowed in class.
What does it mean to be in transition 4?
Hands by your side, and you are not talking as you are walking.
Reginald wants to get water, what hand signal should he use?
Answer may vary.
Ms. Oduro just called on one person to share their thoughts and answer on a question, what voice level should the person use?
Voice level 3
How many periods of ELA do you have?
2
Anolani respects all her peers. She encourages them and shows up to class on time and prepared. Which classroom rule is Anolani following?
Respect for all and perfect attendance.
When Ms. Butcher walked into the classroom, she saw all her scholars sitting down with their hands folded. What transition are they in?
Transition 1
After you show your hand signal, how do you know if the teacher has given you permission to go outside?
The teacher will nod her head or verbally tell you, you can go.
When Ms. O says you can whisper in your group, what voice levels can you use?
Voice level 1
What is the theme for our 2025-2026 school year?
Raising the bar!