Entering the Classroom
What should you do as soon as you walk into the classroom?
Read the board to see materials and bellringer
Where can you find a pencil if you need one?
In the cup on the supplies desk
What is the bellringer used for at the start of class?
To get class started and check understanding
What is a transition?
Moving from one activity to another
What should you check around your desk before leaving?
Floor, supplies, and trash
If the classroom door is closed, what should you NOT do?
Knock, bang, kick, or make noise – we know you’re there
Where are Chromebook chargers located?
By the Chromebook Jail and behind the U-Desk
When should the bellringer be started?
Before the bell rings
What should NOT be happening during transitions?
Talking, disrupting, or wandering around
What materials must always be returned before dismissal?
Borrowed supplies and shared materials
Where do you find what materials you need for class that day?
On the board
What should you do with a borrowed pencil when you are done?
Return it to the cup on the supplies desk
What kinds of directions can the bellringer give you?
Where to put your work and what questions or tasks to complete
When is it okay to talk in class?
During turn & talks or group work
(when told to)
How should notebooks be stored in your cart?
Stacked neatly
Why is it important to read the board before sitting down?
So you know what materials you need and how to do the bellringer
What is something that you should NOT do with classroom supplies?
Break, destroy, throw, or misuse them
How is the bellringer checked?
Randomly when we come around and check for your understanding and completion
What should you do if you have a question during direct instruction?
Raise your hand
List three items you should make sure you have before leaving class
Chromebook, binder, water bottle, clothing items, writing tools
You get to class late and the door is closed. What is the correct behavior and why?
Knock once and quietly wait for the door to be opened
You need markers, scissors, and your ELA notebook. Where do you go for each?
Markers: shelf by windows, Scissors: cart caddy, Notebook: cart
Why is skipping the bellringer a bad choice, even if it seems “easy?”
It affects understanding, participation, and accountability
An adult pauses while teaching. Should you start a conversation? Why or why not?
No – pauses are still instruction time
Why is standing at the door before dismissal not allowed?
It causes crowding, distraction, and unsafe behavior