Entering the Classroom
The way you walk through the door should be...
what is
prepared, focused, ready to learn, indoor voice, aware of your surroundings
Sink to wash hands
Back corner
Sign out for bathrooms
This year sign out is a little different. Use the ipad by the door to sign out and tap the light (no pass to bring), so that others know whether or not they can leave.
When there is an emergency
This is something you will want to know before you pack up to leave
What the homework is, which will be written in your planner
Class begins when...
The bell rings. Please note that sometimes I will have a do now on the board. ELA is expected to silently read until I begin
Bathroom passes
Front corner of the room by the door. Press to light up!
Remember my homework
You have a planner that will become your BFF- know and love it! Homework will always be written on the board or on our slides for you to copy down into your planner. Homework is also posted on google classroom and due dates can even be seen on your google calendar.
When you have a question
You should have this with you
All your materials!
This should be on your desk (most days) to begin class
Writing utensil
Homework written
The front board/ homework slide
Know what we're learning and remember all of it?
There will always be a learning goal with outcomes to meet (ex: I can summarize a text). There is an agenda posted each day so that you know exactly HOW you are going to meet those goals.
As for remembering- in ELA you will have a roadmap and binder to keep most important information organized!
In academic lab, you will have an ac lab folder with your important resources and info
When you have to go to the bathroom
Do not interrupt! The passes are light up, so you can tell if it is available. As a general rule, the first and last 5 minutes of class are best, but if you must during class- do not leave during new instruction time
You should not have this with you
Any classroom materials or ac lab folder
The materials you need for class
Survival/ ELA binder Writing utensil Book to read
Writing notebook
Agenda
The front board, agenda slide
check out/return a book
Use the app on ipad to check out the title. Then when you return, click the return button. iPad stays on bookshelf!!
When you need a break or check in alone or with me/another adult
No need to interrupt! Most times we have a non-verbal cue (which means you tell me without using words- like a pass) to go take a break. If you think you may need something like this, talk to me today!
I dismiss you! I am not perfect (what?!) so sometimes I have something IMPORTANT to tell you even after the bell rings. Be patient and if it's really late, I will write you a pass to your next class or call your teacher to let them know you'll be late. No hurry or worry!
The first instruction you will receive will be where?
The front board/ first slide
Work I missed when I was absent
The "while you were out" folder
Catch up on work if I am absent or late
If you are absent for my class, online or in person, you still will have the lesson to learn and the work to make up. When you are in school next, make a time to see me. When we meet, we can come up with a timeline that will work for both of us. Always check the "while you were out" folder!
When you do not know where something is or if you are allowed to touch it
Do not interrupt, but ask a neighbor. If you're really unsure and so is your neighbor, just wait until I have finished talking to ask me. I'm happy to help!
You should exit the room
the same way you came in- indoor voice, calm, aware of your surroundings.