Classroom Courtesy
What should you do before interrupting a guide or a friend working?
Wait patiently and place your hand on their shoulder or wait quietly until they are free.
What does a “prepared environment” mean?
A space that is clean, organized, and ready for work.
What is the first thing you do after using the bathroom?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
How should you walk in the hallway?
Calmly, quietly, and in a line or single file. (Three S' - Silent, same spot, and safe bodies)
You need a material another student is using. What do you do?
Wait patiently until they finish.
When you finish a work, what’s the last step before choosing a new one?
Return it neatly to the shelf and make sure it’s complete for the next person.
What should your work rug look like when you’re using it?
Flat, unwrinkled, and only holding the materials you’re working with.
How should you leave the bathroom for the next person?
Clean, dry, and with the toilet flushed.
What do we do with our hands in the hallway?
Keep them by our sides or behind our backs.
The guide rings the chime. What should you do?
Stop, freeze, and look toward the guide silently. (Freeze, Free hands, Face, Focus)
What should you do if you find a material with no name on it?
Place it on the “No Name” clip so it can be returned later.
Why do we only take one work at a time?
So we can focus and ensure materials are available for others.
What should you do if there’s a mess in the bathroom?
Tell the guide quietly so it can be cleaned up safely or help clean it up (If its safe)
Why do we use “silent feet” in the hallway?
So we don’t disturb other classrooms
What can you do if you feel frustrated or angry?
Take a deep breath, use a calming strategy, or go to the Safe Space.
What are the three things that should always go everywhere with you during the work cycle?
Your binder (with pencils), your name tag (for labeling your workspace), and your work plan.
What should you do if you notice a shelf or material is messy?
Take a moment to tidy or restore it.
When should you ask to use the bathroom?
When it’s appropriate and not in the middle of a lesson.
What should you do if you see work displayed on the walls?
Look with your eyes, not your hands.
What does it mean to “use your big voice”?
To speak firmly and respectfully when something isn’t okay.
Why do we walk instead of run in the classroom?
To protect the peace and safety of everyone and materials.
What does it mean to “respect the materials”?
Handle them carefully, use them as shown, and return them ready for others.
Why is it important to use quiet voices in the bathroom?
To respect others who are working nearby and maintain peace.
What should you do if someone is walking too fast or talking loudly?
Model the right behavior quietly instead of correcting them.
When there’s a conflict, what are the two steps you can take to solve it?
1. Calm your body 2. Use kind words to tell how you feel and what you need. (Time Machine)