Start of Class
Supplies and Preparedness
Class Policies
Scenarios -
What Should You Do?
Class Modes
100

This is the first thing you should do when you enter the classroom.

What is moving your magnet and answering the attendance question?

100

If you need a pencil, you should get one from here.

What is the blue pencil dispenser?

100

This is how you know when it is your turn to answer.

What is your student number?

100

The teacher starts giving directions and you are still finishing a conversation with your table. 

What is stop talking and listen to the teacher?

100

This mode means eyes forward, no talking, and full attention.

Movie Mode

200

Your iPad should be in this position when class starts.

What is down?

200

This shows you are ready to learn when the bell rings.

What is having materials out and iPad down?

200

This is how many people can use the bathroom pass at once.

What is one?

200

You have finished your work early.

What is work on the I'm Done Now What Choice Board?

200

This mode allows soft voices and independent or partner work.

What is Starbucks Mode?

300

This is how you know class is ready to begin.

What is when Mr. Guastella says "Good Morning/Afternoon"

300

This is the signal for "I need a pencil"

What is the number 1 hand signal?

300

This is how many bathroom passes you have a quarter.

What is five?

300

Everyone is talking and the teacher says "Class"

What is stop what you are doing and respond with "Yes"

300

This mode allows talking with people at your table (not too loud).

What is Restaurant Mode?

400

This is what you say when class begins.

What is the Coffee Break?

400
This is what you should bring to class everyday (3 things)

What are your materials, pencil, and iPad?

400

This helps discussions stay organized and fair at your table.

What are the student numbers (1-4)?

400

You have finished your Geo-Power quiz but other students are still working.

What is sit quietly until everyone finishes.

400

This mode is best for watching videos or teacher-led instruction.

What is Movie Mode?

500

This is where you should be when the bell rings.

What is in your seat.

500

Before the bell rings, these are three actions that show you are fully prepared for class.

What is move your magnet and answer the attendance question, get needed supplies (like a pencil) from the dispenser, and have your iPad down ready to start?

500

Before leaving the room to use the bathroom, students must do this.

What is sign their name, place, and time?

500

You need a pencil but the teacher is talking

What is raise hand signal for pencil and wait until teacher says yes?

500

Knowing which mode we are in helps students do this.

What is follow expectations / control volume and behavior?