What if ... ?
What should you do if you forgot (or didn't do) homework?
Let the teacher know asap.
How should you enter the classroom?
Enter quietly and go straight to your own desk.
What happens if you use your computer to play games or check social media?
You will lose your computer privilege, get a detention, and may even get a suspension.
Where should you put your finished homework assignments for ELA and vocab?
In the purple folder behind Ms. Frates' desk.
When should you NOT sharpen a pencil?
When the teacher of another classmate is talking.
If you forget or didn't do an assignment, what happens to your grade for that assignment?
You lose 10% for each day the assignment is late (but you should still turn it in because partial credit is WAY better than 0%!!)
What are 2 things you need to do when you get to your desk after entering the classroom in the morning?
Check the schedule for the day, so I know what classes to prepare for. Put away the supplies/books I don't need. Take out the supplies I need for the first class. Make sure all my stuff is in my desk or my cubby.
How should you treat the books in the classroom library?
Gently and carefully.
Where will I find handouts and work that I missed when I was absent from Ms. Frates' class?
In the pink "missed work" folder behind Ms. Frates' desk.
What happens if you need a tissue?
You can quietly get a tissue from the nearest tissue box.
What should you do if you feel sick?
Tell the teacher, take the office pass, and go see Ms. Gracie in the front office.
When should you turn in homework for Ms. Frates's classes.
First thing in the morning before religion begins.
How many exit passes do you get each trimester?
3
Where should I put my tardy slip if I am late?
In the small wire "thingy" in front of the large wire "thingy" on Ms. Frates' desk.
What are two things you should remember about using the restroom during a class.
Ask permission first. Only one boy and one girl are allowed out of the classroom at a time. I should wash my hands before returning.
What do you do if you want to get the teacher's attention?
Raise your hand and wait patiently (unless it's an emergency).
What should you do with your supplies and belongings at dismissal?
Supplies and belongings should go in your desk, cubby, or backpack (they should not be left on top of your desk).
What voice level should you use during transitions and in the hallways?
Super quiet! No louder than whispering.
Where should you check in and get a tardy slip if you happen to get to school late?
You should check in with Ms. Gracie in the front office to get the tardy slip before coming to class.
What happens if we have a sub or specials teacher who thinks you are behaving disrespectfully?
The teacher will send Ms. Frates a note asking her to make sure you clip down.
What should you do if you are absent from one or more classes?
Check Edmodo. Ask your classmates and teachers what you missed. Make sure you find out what you missed so you can catch up. If necessary, make a plan with your teachers for catching up.
Just before dismissal, what should you do before packing up your belongings?
Check the assignment board to make sure you know what is due so that you can pack the books and supplies that you need to be able to complete the assignment at home.
Which of the four categories that your total ELA grade is broken into constitutes the largest percentage (40%)?
Tests, projects, and essays.
What should you do with completed homework for science, literature, and social studies?
Bring it to the appropriate class and turn it in to the teacher who assigned it.
What happens if you have to leave the 7th or 8th grade classroom to come back and get something you left in 6th?
You will have to use one of your exit passes, and if you run out of exit passes, you will have to clip down.