Procedures 1
What do I do if I need to sharpen my pencil?
Silently get up and sharpen it, walking to and from the sharpener directly.
How do I get the teacher’s attention?
Raise my hand
What is a Demerit?
A written warning that I've broken a school rule, and another chance to not break that rule.
What happens first if I chose to break a classroom expectation?
I will get a verbal warning.
What do I do if I don’t understand how to do an assignment?
Listen for instructions, then ask if you're still unclear.
What should I do when the bell rings at the end of class?
Wait for Ms. Sinclair to dismiss us.
What should I do if I have a class job?
Perform your task quickly and return to your seat.
What is a Frustration Break?
When I need 10 minutes to step away, either to the bathroom or Meditation Room across the hall.
What happens the second time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
Depending on expectation, either another warning with possible consequence of an email to parent.
What should I do if I'm done with my school assignments?
Turn it into the paper stacker or turn in bin or click the blue "Turn In" button in Google Classroom.
What should I do if I finish my work early?
Turn in my work, read a book, take a book quiz, or ask if I can work on another class' work.
What should I write in my planner everyday?
My classwork and when the work is due.
What are the three big expectations of class?
No talking when a teacher or classmate is talking.
Stay in our seat unless there's a reason to be out of it.
Speaking respectfully (no attitude or negativity).
What happens the third time I chose to break a classroom expectation?
I will get a demerit.
When can you use the Chromebook?
When you're doing classwork or have permission/direction from Ms. Sinclair to use it.
What should I do if I need a tissue?
Silently go to the nearest tissue box, use the tissue, throw it away, sanitize my hands, and return to my seat.
Where does my books from Ms. Sinclair's library go?
Back on the shelf with the other color coded books OR in the turn in bin (NOT the floor).
What is the Golden Paw awards?
What can I get a demerit for (name at least 2)?
Talking excessively, wandering the room and messing with peers' supplies, gum chewing or eating, possession of any electronic devices that aren't a school Chromebook, jumping up to touch the door frame, yelling in the hallways, Dress Code Violation (such as no belt, improper pants, refusing to tuck in my shirt, non-uniform Tiger sweatshirt outside of Tuesday, boots without flat bottoms)
When are the only two times I can throw something in the classroom, and what can I throw?
Water to put out a fire and heavy objects to hit a bad guy who broke into the school.
No paper, tissues, wrappers, or pencils/pens are allowed to be thrown.
How do I know if the teacher wants the class to be quiet?
Rings bell twice, begins speaking, says our name with directions (i.e. 8th grade, eyes on me, mouths off).
What should you have with you at the beginning of every class?
Planner, pencil/pen, folder, Chromebook, classwork, and book or research materials.
How can I earn a red ticket?
By going out of my way to do what is the right thing to do in the moment or providing help to someone without being asked.
What can detentions be given for (give at least 3 things)?
Profanity, a third demerit, fighting with or insulting a teacher, 2nd time being caught with phone out, fighting with another student, stealing or cheating, damaging school property (including writing on tables), hitting classmates (even playfully)
Where does all trash go?