Classroom
I can ask Mrs. Wharton to go to the bathroom when she is in the middle of teaching
FALSE
Please wait until instruction (teaching) is over and then ask.
The best time to ask is during the beginning of class, the end of class, or during independent work
True or False:
I can talk to my friends when walking to lunch and exploratories as long as I am whispering.
FALSE!
You may talk in the courtyard (outside) but NOT inside. You are walking through hallways where classes are in session and some rooms may be testing. It is important to be respectful by being quiet in the halls.
True or False:
I can sit at which ever table I want as long as I promise to sit quietly.
FALSE:
Always make sure you sit with your homeroom unless you have purchased a lunch pass for that day.
You only have to wash your hands if they are dirty.
FALSE:
You should wash your hands ANYTIME you are in the bathroom!!! Washing your hands is the most effective way to keep yourself from getting sick or spreading germs to others. It is even more effective than hand sanitizer!!! Hand sanitizer should be used AFTER you wash your hands, not in place of washing your hands!
Oops! You forgot your Chromebook at home! What is the best way to approach your teacher?
a. wait for the lesson to start and say "I forgot my Chromebook"
b. wait for your teacher to call on you during class and say "I don't have the answer, I forgot my Chromebook today."
c. At the beginning of class, tell your teacher you accidentally forgot your Chromebook and say, "May I please borrow a Chromebook during class today?"
d. At the end of class, tell your teacher you accidentally forgot your Chromebook and say, "Can you tell me what I need to do tonight for homework?"
C. AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS, TELL YOUR TEACHER YOU ACCIDENTALLY FORGOT YOUR CHROMEBOOK AND SAY, "MAY I PLEASE BORROW A CHROMEBOOK DURING CLASS TODAY?"
Accidents happen! Sometimes we forget things and that's okay! Make sure you own up to your mistake and try to make it right! Remember to ask nicely when trying to borrow materials, and to return Chromebooks to their appropriate spot in the room. Do not take them out of the room, misplace them, or treat them carelessly. An added bonus would be thanking your teacher at the end of class for being understanding and letting you borrow a Chromebook!
When you have a question or want to share an idea with the class/ Mrs. Wharton you should do this...
RAISE YOUR HAND
please do not shout out or interrupt. It can be very distracting to your teachers and other students
True or False:
If I see my friend in the hallway, I should loudly call their name, get out of line, and try to give them a hug or a handshake.
FALSE!
I shouldn't even have to explain this one...
True or False:
It's okay to leave trash on the tables and floors. It's the custodians job to clean that up, not mine.
FALSE!!!
The custodians job is to make sure the building is safe and sanitary. They are here to clean germs, not your trash and food wrappers. They are keeping you safe, they are not your own personal maids. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF ALWAYS!
Yuck! You walk into the bathroom and notice there is a big mess on the floor! What should you do?
a. clean it up and ask your teacher for GEMS
b. walk around it, that's gross!
c. walk around it, and tell a teacher when you go back to class
d. go back to class, tell your friends to go in and look at the mess
C. WALK AROUND IT, AND TELL A TEACHER WHEN YOU GO BACK TO CLASS
If you did not make the mess, you are not responsible for cleaning it up. If you see who made the mess, make sure they are held accountable. Otherwise, tell an adult so we can make sure everything is clean and safe for students.
You dropped your Chromebook and now the screen isn't working!!! What should you do?
a. put it away.
b. ask to take it to the office to get it fixed
c. raise your hand and say "Ummm... I think my Chromebook is broken."
d. pretend it's working and hope your teacher doesn't notice
e. say you forgot your Chromebook and keep borrowing one from each class
B. ASK TO TAKE IT TO THE OFFICE TO GET IT FIXED
Accidents happen! It's important that you be honest and take the proper steps to get it fixed so you can have all of the tools you need to be successful in your classes (both in school and at home)!
True or False:
I can eat in class as long as I brought enough to share with Mrs. Wharton.
FALSE!
While that would be a very nice offer, no you may not eat in class. If you have a NOT MESSY snack that you would like to eat quickly at the beginning of class, you may ask. A family sized bag of Takis or Flaming Hot Cheetos is NOT a quick snack.
You are walking in a quiet line with your class to lunch. You see a 8th grader walking to exploratories and they drop some books and folders that they were carrying. What should you do?
a. mind your own business. That's their problem
b. Shout "ARE YOU OKAY?!" and stare at them
c. quietly excuse yourself from the line and help them pick up their materials and then quietly return to line
d. laugh out loud as hard as you can
C. QUIETLY EXCUSE YOURSELF FROM THE LINE AND HELP THEM PICK UP THEIR MATERIALS AND THEN QUIETLY RETURN TO LINE
This is an example of Integrity- doing the right thing no matter what. If you were the one who just had all of your things fall, you would probably feel frustrated and embarrassed. When you are challenged with this kind of situation, I hope you choose kindness.
A lunch lady just told you that you need to pick up a fruit and a milk but you don't want to. What should you do?
a. pick up a fruit and a milk
b. roll your eyes and pretend to pick out a fruit and a milk and hope she doesn't notice
c. say "no, thank you" and leave the line
A. PICK UP A FRUIT AND A MILK
While this may seem annoying this is actually not a rule set by our cafeteria staff. This is a rule set by the federal government that must be followed by every public school in the United States. The cafeteria staff are just following the rules, and you need to too.
You are on your way to the bathroom and you notice there are too many people in there. You should...
a. go back to class and tell a teacher. wait for the area to clear out before you go back
b. just stay in there and wait
c. go to another bathroom downstairs to avoid the line
A. GO BACK TO CLASS AND TELL A TEACHER. WAIT FOR THE AREA TO CLEAR OUT BEFORE YOU GO BACK
If you stay and wait, you will go beyond your smartpass time limit. You should not be in a different bathroom downstairs without teacher permission. Do not be one of the people who gets caught in the bathroom when they are not supposed to be in there! You could lose your ability to go in certain classes!
If my chromebook is dead during class, I should...
a. pack up and put my head down
b. tell my teacher "my chromebook is dead"
c. find a charger and an outlet and charge my chromebook
d. wait for a teacher to give me a new chromebook
C. FIND A CHARGER AND AN OUTLET AND CHARGE MY CHROMEBOOK
It is YOUR responsibility to charge your chromebook everyday. Bring your charger to school with you each day as well! If you do not have a charger, you need to go to the main office during extended homeroom and get one!
When is the best time to reach out about missing work?
a. the day that you are absent from school
b. the next time we have extended homeroom
c. before report cards
d. wait for your teacher to tell you what you missed
A. THE DAY YOU ARE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL!
If you have your Chromebook with you, send a schoology message to your teachers or have a trusted adult reach out through Talking Points to see what work you are missing. This gives you the most amount of time to complete missing work. Remember, missing work is YOUR responsibility. It is not your teachers job to remind you to do your work every week.
True or False:
I can use the lockers if needed.
FALSE!
Lockers are off limits to students unless a teacher instructs otherwise (example: testing). If you put something in a hallway locker, it could get lost or stolen and it will be your responsibility.
Oh no! My class got called and I missed it! I should...
a. sit and talk with my friends and line up with them
b. just join in with any class
c. try to catch up with my class and apologize to my teacher for not paying attention
d. just go home for the day
C. TRY TO CATCH UP WITH MY CLASS AND APOLOGIZE TO MY TEACHER FOR NOT PAYING ATTENTION
PLEASE try your best to pay attention when classes are lining up. I know it can be loud and a little chaotic. As soon as you see the first group of kids line up, you need to be paying attention for your class. Mr. Oldham is very loud when he calls for each class, if you miss the call, it is likely that you were being too loud or not paying attention. Lining up correctly and being on time for class is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
True or False:
I can use my phone in the bathroom because I'm on a break.
FALSE!!!
If you are caught using your phone in the bathroom, it will be taken, and your parents will have to come pick it up from the school. Your phone should be TURNED OFF and stored in your backpack until the school day is over (2:15).
Your teacher sends you a Go Guardian message during extended homeroom that says, "You need to finish an assignment for my class. Please come to my room and bring your journal." Choose the best response:
a. Ignore the message. Complete the work in your own class
b. Take your materials to the class that your teacher has asked you to come to
c. Just say, "k." and go in a little bit
d. Type back, "Y? What assignment?"
B. TAKE YOUR MATERIALS TO THE CLASS THAT YOUR TEACHER HAS ASKED YOU TO COME TO
Your work is YOUR responsibility. If your teacher is being nice enough to remind you of assignments and offer you help in their room, you should take it. Also remember, you need to communicate appropriately, even in GoGuardian messages. Just saying things like "K." or "Y?" are not acceptable. No text language!!
True or False:
If an assignment is not for a grade, I do not need to complete it or turn it in.
FALSE!
Teachers give you assignments so you can practice different concepts and skills. If you do not complete your ungraded assignments, you will likely not do well on your graded assignments. Teachers can also decide at any time to take something for a grade. Don't get stuck with a zero because of laziness!!!
You should create a Smart Pass:
a. anytime you need to leave the classroom
b. only when a teacher asks you to
c. only if you are going to the bathroom and there is a substitute in your class
A. ANYTIME YOU NEED TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM
This includes the main office, the counseling office, the nurse, or the bathroom. If there is a line, you need to wait. You must come back within your assigned time limit. If caught exceeding your time or caught helping someone extend their time while they are out will result in disciplinary action. Remember, anytime you spend out of class is time you miss instruction, directions, or time to complete activities which could result in you having homework!
True or False:
Lunch is a great break in the day! This is a time to fill your belly, catch up with friends, and take a quick bathroom break if you need to.
TRUE!
Make sure you are eating nutritious foods to help give your body and brain lots of energy! Chat with friends at an appropriate volume (no yelling, cursing, screaming) and take a quick bathroom break. Yes, you have time to go during class but this is a great time to go so you don't have to miss out on completing your work!
True or False:
Bathroom breaks are a right and a privilege.
TRUE!
Everyone needs to use the bathroom sometimes! It is your RIGHT to have access to a functioning bathroom.
If you take advantage of your bathroom opportunities or are disrespectful of the space, you may lose your privileges associated with bathroom breaks. For example, you may have to have a teacher escort you to and from the bathroom. You may only be allowed to use a specific bathroom, and you may get a limited amount of breaks. Remember to be respectful and make good choices so these limitations do not have to apply to you!
Oh no!!! Worst day ever!!! I lost my Chromebook! What should I do?!?!
a. borrow one in each class every day
b. bring my own device to school
c. go to the office and report my Chromebook as missing
d. nothing.
C. GO TO THE OFFICE AND REPORT MY CHROMEBOOK AS MISSING
The office and IT specialists can locate your Chromebook for you. They can also provide assistance for broken Chromebook, and issue new Chromebooks if needed.