R.O.A.R.
Ms. Gorham's Classroom
Middle School Expectations
Schoolwide Expectations
100

What does the last R in R.O.A.R. stand for? 

Resilient!

100

When can you enter the classroom? 

When Ms. Gorham has invited you into the classroom. 

100

What are the three components of a heading? 

Last name, first name 

Date 

Class section 

100

What is the expected volume level in the main hallway downstairs? 

Zero. 

200

What word in the R.O.A.R. acronym does the expectation of keeping your work area neat fall under? 

Organized. 

200

State the procedure you should follow when you have something to say in class. 

Raise your hand, wait to be called on, then speak. 

200

What two specific times within a class period can you NOT use the restroom? 

The first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of a class period. 

200

Where is the only place backpacks should be kept? 

In your locker!

300

What does the A in the R.O.A.R. acronym stand for? 

Accountable. 

300

What procedure should I follow if I need to get out of my seat to sharpen a pencil? 

Raise my hand (likely with pencil in hand), wait for the teacher to give me the okay to stand up and sharpen. 

300

What is the middle school wide policy on late work? 

No late work is accepted. 

300

Where is the only place food should be consumed? 

In the cafeteria. (This means not eating in the hallways.)

400

What is one way you can show accountability in school? 

Answers may vary. 

400

What should I do when I enter Ms. Gorham's classroom? 

Look at the board for instructions, and then follow them. 

400

What school supply must you have in order to use the restroom? 

Your planner. 

400

What is the schoolwide expectation around personal  technology? 

It is not to be used within the building. 

500

What is one way you can practice resilience in school? 

Answers may vary. 

500

If Ms. Gorham is in the middle of teaching, and I have a question, what should I do? 

Jot my question down. Wait for Ms. Gorham to finish teaching. Then, raise my hand, wait to be called on, and then ask my question. 

500

What is the expected volume level in the middle school hallways? 

Level 1- whispering. 

500

What is PDA and what are the consequences? 

Personal Displays of Affection. This INCLUDES hugging your buddies in the hallway. Negative liveschool points.