Policies and Guidelines
What book you should read for BECS policies, rules and guidelines?
BECS Student-parent handbook 2025-2026?
What is one way that I will teach you?
Teach you with patience and care.
What is the tallest mammal on earth that can run as fast as 35 miles per hour?
Giraffe.
Where do I put my backpack first thing in the morning?
On the hook in the hall before I come into the classroom.
What is one thing in the classroom that I expect you to do the first time I ask?
Follow Directions
Can I correct my tests if I get questions incorrect?
Yes, but you can only earn half points back for each corrected question.
What will happen if you struggle?
* Help you when you struggle
No, they need to be turned off and inside my backpack for the entire day.
When sitting in your table group, how should papers be turned in?
- “Table Captain” Collection
- Assign one student per table as the table captain.
- Captain gathers all work and delivers it to the turn-in tray or to the teacher.
What is a behavior that is encouraged in this classroom?
Participating and staying on task.
What time do you have to be in school?
Elementary 8:25 am 3:41 pm
Is it okay to make mistakes?
Yes! That is how we grow and learn.
Where do we go for a fire drill?
Outside the doors, across the bridge and into the grass.
How do I turn in work digitally?
If using a Google app, click “turn in” or “Share” electronically.
Make sure you press submit/ turn in and don't just close your computer.
When participating in classroom discussions should I just yell out my answer?
No, I should raise my hand and wait until it is my turn to contribute to the discussion.
If I am not following classroom rules and I've been reminded several times, I might have to fill out what?
Reflection Time / Think Sheet
- Student completes a short reflection on their behavior
What does the emergency drill "shelter" mean?
We walk calmly to our designated shelter area. This drill is for tornados, or some kind of outside chemical.
What you put at the top of each paper?
Top Left Corner:
- Full Name
- Student Number
Top Right Corner:
- Date (MM/DD/YY or written out)
- Subject (e.g., Math, Reading, Science)
- Stay on task
- Use quiet voices
- Respect each other’s ideas
- Everyone must participate
What is one promise you'd like to see from your teacher this year?
_______
What is your role during a lockdown drill?
Stay in the classroom, quiet voices and listen to the teacher. Locks, light and out of sight.
What can I do if I finish my work early?
Finish Up + Check your work + Turn it in + Finish anything not done yet
Choose a quiet activity
- Read - Read your book, Listen to a story, Write about what you read
- Write - Journal or free write, Write a letter
- Math - Practice math facts, Solve a puzzle, Play a math game
- Create - Draw a picture, Make a comic, Design a bookmark
- Technology (with permission) - Learning games, Make a slideshow
What is my behavior expectation if I finish my work early?
Remember: Stay quiet, stay in your seat, and stay on task!