Leaving the Classroom
The time to use the bathroom
How the Chromebook cart should look like at the end of the period
The way I behave in class
What is kind and respectful. I respect everyone and everything in the room. I am attentive when the teacher is speaking. I listen to my classmates and contribute to the group work.
The way I borrow a pencil
What is writing my name on a magnetic person and taking the pencil next to it. All pencils borrowed must be returned before the end of the period. Also erase your name off the magnetic person to show you returned your pencil.
The way groups are formed
What is randomly. Group work will be in random formed groups. Some days you will be with friends' other days not. You are expected to work kindly with EVERYONE.
The time to fill my water bottle
The place my math book goes when I am done using it
What is PREPARED. I have my math binder, notebook, and pencils.
The way I borrow a calculator
What is I borrow the calculator from my numbered slot.
The place groups meet
What is at white boards or by moving desk together. Groups will either be on vertical white boards or working together at desks. You may move the desk around to form a cluster so everyone can participate.
The time to get things from my locker
What is passing period. You should have everything you need, pencils, binder, and notebook before you walk into the classroom.
The procedure for putting away my smartboard
What is clean and stacked nearly in the bin near the flag. All erasers and smartboards should be put away before the bell rings.
What I do when I am in the classroom before the bell rings
What is follow the directions on the board. 99% of the days there will be bell work and instructions on the board. It is expected that when you enter the classroom, you get settled and start working.
The procedure for borrowing other supplies
What is the classroom supply bucket on the front counter. You may borrow an eraser, highlighter, lead from there. All supplies (except lead) must be returned before you leave the class period.
The way groups work
What is TOGETHER! Everyone should be contributing and learning.
The time to go to the nurse
The way the desk should look before the bell rings
What is in straight rows and columns. We do a lot of group work with desk moving around the room, but all desk must be returned to the 6 columns and 5 rows.
The procedure if I have an emergency and need to leave the classroom
What is ask permission and sign out. You always need to ask permission to leave the classroom. You also need to sign out and take a pass.
Where do I get paper for notes
What is the back table. There will always be lined, graph and several different note taking options for you to choose from. Any notes you take may be used on test.
The way to know when our group needs to stop and pay attention to Mrs. Elslager
What is when Mrs. Elslager says "Waterfall".
Every student should immediately stop and say "SHHHHHH"
The place I get a band aide, if needed
What is the first drawer by the sink. The drawer is labeled HEALTH and has a box of band aids. Most issues can be handled in the classroom and the nurse is not needed.
When do I leave the classroom
What is once the bell has rung and the classroom is clean and ready for the next group of students. We will not leave until all Chromebooks are plugged in, all math books are stacked nearly on the shelf, all desk are straightened and all supplies are returned.
The rules for the teachers desk and computer
What is off limits. My desk, supplies and computer are off limits to students.
The supplies in the front drawers
What is for YOU! You may use any of the supplies in the drawers at the front of the room. Please return all supplies before the end of the class. Please be kind and gentle to these supplies they have to last us all year.
How to end group work
What is fix the desk, clean off your vertical whiteboard, put away Expo markers, and return to your assigned seat.