Completing Assignments
What should you do if you do not understand a concept that is being taught?
Raise your hand and ask a specific question.
TRUE OR FALSE: It is YOUR responsibility to be your best self as a learner, including staying organized, keeping track of your assignments, and completing your work on time.
TRUE: Your teacher will provide you with the OPPORTUNITY to learn including materials and assignment, but it is up to YOU to put EFFORT into your learning.
What are the expectations for the beginning of class?
Get your materials, complete the warm up, and read your novel.
If someone makes an off-task statement, what should you do?
Ignore the statement and continue to do your work.
When can you attend tutoring?
Every morning and in the afternoon by appointment.
TRUE OR FALSE: Assignments are evidence of learning that should be turned in 100% complete.
TRUE: Incomplete assignments require a conference with your tearcher to determine the reason your assignment is incomplete.
What is the homework expectations?
What do you do if you finish an assignment before time is up?
Work on Springboard practice, study vocabulary lists, or silently read your novel.
If you see someone off-task on their device, what should you do?
Politely tell them to get back to work or Snitch. It's okay. In the long run, you're doing them a favor.
What are three ways to show you are participating in the learning process?
Take notes, ask questions, verbally review content, complete assignments and practices.
Cell phones are permitted in class if you are using a learning website like Kahoot or Blooket.
FALSE. Cellphones MUST be turned off and placed in your backpack.
What do you do if you do not remember a concept or skill that was previously taught?
Use your notes in your interactive notebook to refresh your memory, or use an approved on-line resource.
What are the expectations for the last 3-5 minutes of class?
Clean and straighten your area, gather all of your belongings, and stand behind your pushed-in chair until dismissed.
What is the expectation when someone visits our classroom?
Continue doing your assignment, work on your math review, add to your notes, or take a silent brain break. You must always show the best version of yourself. This is not the time to put bad behavior on display.
What happens if you do not follow classroom procedures?
You will receive disciplinary consequences as determined by the me, the teacher.
What are the expectations if you are absent from class?
You are still required to complete your assignments. Be responsible by checking the gray hanging files for missed work and asking your teacher what you need to make up. This will need to be caught up as homework.
What are the expectations for group work?
Stay on topic/stay focused. All group members or partners must speak and work equally together to complete the task.
When is the best time to use the restroom in order to maximize learning time?
Use the restroom during the transition between classes, during recess, or IF necessary, at the beginning of independent work times.
What is the expectation when I am speaking or another student is sharing?
Keep silent and listen. If you have something to add, raise your hands and wait to speak.
What are the expectations for walking in the hallway if we have to leave the classroom?
Walk in a silent, single-file line.
What are the expectations for using Math Fact Pro and I-ready?
ONLY students who have not yet passed addition, subraction, multiplication, and division are required to practice their Math facts a minimum of 3x per week. All students MUST complete 50-60 minutes of I-ready MATH weekly. If you finish your other work early, login!
TRUE OR FALSE: When doing INDEPENDENT work, it is okay to ask your partner for the answer or sneak a peek at your neighbor's computer screen.
FALSE: Independent means not dependent on another. This means you work ALONE. This is the time to assess your own learning.
How do you respond to a question if you are called on?
Use a complete sentence/sentence stem in your response.
How can you avoid getting disciplinary consequences?
Follow classroom procedures and expectations at all times.
What are the expectations for your interactive notebook?
Keep your notebook updated and use it to review concepts we have learned. Most of the notes we take together will be enough to help you achieve a level 3 but you can always take additional notes as you wish.