In the Classroom
I need to sharpen my pencil/get a drink or tissue, when is the appropriate time to do it?
In between lessons
Morning Work
Right After Lunch/Recess
NOT:
In the middle of the lesson
During independent reading
Right when we are about to leave the classroom
I am in the hallway walking to a class or waiting after lunch, what should I be doing?
Level 0 Voice
One behind the other
In a line
Facing forward
NOT:
Walking next to someone
Getting seperated from the line
Talking excessively
Someone is wandering around the classroom after a teacher has told the class to be in their seat, what would that student earn a mark for?
Respectful, Engaged
What should I do if I have a question?
Raise my hand and ask
NOT:
Give up
Get up and wonder around
Distract people at my table
How do I know it is my turn to put my backpack away/get it?
Ms. Tomlinson will call tables, you should be quick in the hall so there is no crowd up.
I need to get a new independent book, when is the WRONG time to do it?
In the middle of independent reading
In the middle of the lesson
During work time
A GOOD time:
Morning work
After you FINISH independent work
Right BEFORE independent reading
I am going to the bathroom, what should I do?
Use the restroom
Wash your hands
Exit
NOT:
Talk with friends
horseplay
Look in the mirror for extended periods of time
Someone is continuously getting out of line to mess around or not walking in a straight line at a level 0, what would they earn a mark for?
Respectful, Responsible, Safe
I am done with my work, what do I do next?
Check your work
Work on Missing Work
Read
Choice Boards
NOT:
Wondering around
Sitting at your desk and talking
Drawing
I have an issue with a classmate, what should I do?
Talk to them, if that does not work ask Ms. Tomlinson or another trusted adult.
During a lesson, these are things I should NOT be doing...
Drawing
Talking with a friend
Reading
Doing other things at desk
Opening Chromebook to start early
Getting up to get a drink or tissue
I SHOULD:
Have eyes on the speaker
Actively listening
Asking questions as needed
I am waiting for a special, what should I be doing?
Waiting at a level 0, using the restroom if needed.
Someone is refusing to do work in class (not doing independent work, not filling out planner, etc)
Respectful, Responsible, Engaged
Helping the group
Working as a TEAM
Not sharing all the answers
Not messing around and being off task
Not getting off task
Not giving up when you do not know
If I am frustrated about something, what should I do?
Use the calm down corner (ask first)
Talk to an adult
Take a deep breath
We are coming back from the school to our classroom. What are some things we should NOT do when coming into the classroom?
Run around
Wonder around to our friends desks
Stop at friends desks and talk
Pretend fight or touch others
Act crazy
YOU SHOULD:
Go straight to your desk
If you know what we are doing, get that out
Wait for directions
I am in the cafeteria, what should I NOT be doing?
Throwing food
Messing around
Getting out of my seat to talk with friends
Acting inappropriate
Talking above an inside level
Ms. Tomlinson (or someone else) is teaching a lesson/giving instructions and you are talking with a friend, drawing at your desk, making faces at a friend, doing something else at your desk, not listening, what would you earn a mark for?
Engaged, Respectful
When it is independent work time, what are the things I should be doing?
Working individually at my desk
At a level 0 (unless told otherwise)
NOT wondering around the room
Engaged the entire time
What are the calm down corner expectations?
Set the timer
Use the tools appropriately
Sit at the chair
Not talking
I have a job, when should I be doing that job?
Depends on the job,
Morning- Teachers Helpers, Classroom Managers
Afternoon- Tech Team, Teachers Helpers, Library Managers, Clean Up Crew
Throughout the Day- Helping Hands, Teachers Helpers
NOT:
Doing it randomly throughout the day because you are fee like it.
It is important hat you do your job, they help the class run smoothly and stay organized!
It is inside recess, what are my expectations?
Find a mat
Stay at that mat and play
Talking with friends appropriately and at an inside level
NOT:
Running around the gym
Jumping from mat to mat the entire time
Being rude or inappropriate
It is independent reading time and you are wondering around the room continuously, not reading, talking with a friend, getting up multiple times to get a drink/tissue. What would you earn a mark for?
Engaged, Respectful
We are working and someone is distracting you. What should you do?
Let a teacher know
Put in headphones
Not engage in the distraction
Ask kindly to please stop
I need something from my bookbag what should I do?
Ask to get it
- However, we should be getting things out in the MORNING