Classroom Rules
What is the most important thing in our classroom?
Kindness. We treat each other with kindness at all times.
How can I earn PBIS points?
By:
- being respectful
- doing my work
- being kind
Explain what we should do if the fire alarm sounds while we are in the classroom.
- watch for Mr. Cassidy's direction to line up
- keep 3 feet apart (personal space)
- turn right outside classroom door and walk to nearest exit with classmates
- walk to student parking lot, parking space 3
- remain with my class
Classroom trivia: True or false.
I am allowed to bring food and soda to class but I am not allowed to bring a water bottle.
False. Reverse the two.
I got bad news this morning from the yardstick factory. Anyone want to guess what I was told?
The factory won't be making yardsticks any longer.
As a Columbia student, I am expected to display what three characteristics every day? (Hint: They are listed on a poster in our classroom.)
I am:
- respectful
- responsible
- safe
What is the first activity that I should complete after entering Mr. Cassidy's classroom?
The Bell Ringer; respond in a complete sentence.
What should I do if I need to use the bathroom?
Fill out an e-Hall pass on your laptop, get approval from Mr. Cassidy, and take a classroom hall pass.
Please walk silently to the bathroom and do the same when returning to class.
What is blue but doesn't weigh as much?
Light blue.
A child refused to sleep, so her parents called police. With what offense was she charged?
RESISTING A REST
What should I do if Mr. Cassidy claps twice?
I clap twice in response, stop what I am doing, and move to Volume Level 0.
What voice levels (0, 1, 2, 3) do we use in the classroom?
0, 1 and 2!
Follow-up: What voice level do we use in the hallway?
0
What do I do if someone asks to see my CBSD ID badge?
Show it to them. ID badges are to be worn at all times in our school.
Classroom trivia: What is not permitted during the first 5 minutes and last 5 minutes of class?
Leaving the classroom
What do I do if I need to see the school counselor?
Fill out a request on Counselor's Corner on my Chromebook.
Explain our expectations for use of laptops.
Examples:
- use for classroom work
- no school-inappropriate websites
True or false: It is OK to have my cellphone with me when I am in the classroom.
False.
Cellphones must be kept in lockers or given to a trusted adult, such as your homeroom teacher.
What do I do when our class ends?
Remain in my seat until the bell rings
This is Mr. Cassidy's favorite baseball team.
The Phillies.
What did the horse say after it fell?
"Help! I've fallen and I can't giddy-up!"
Explain Mr. Cassidy's policy for contacting parents or guardians.
He wants to contact home with good news, but will contact home with not-so-good news as well.
When Mr. Cassidy is talking, this is what I'm NOT doing.
Talking
What do I do if I have completed an assignment?
I should put the completed assignment in the bin on Mr. Cassidy's desk.
Classroom trivia: What should I do if I need to see the school nurse?
You will enter the request on your computer on the Nurse's Corner, then wait for her approval. When the nurse approves the visit, I will show that to Mr. Cassidy and take a classroom pass to the nurse's office.
What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
You will see one in a while and you will see the other later.