Absent? Now What?
You were absent yesterday. What is the first thing you should do when you return to class?
Check the absent work area before asking the teacher.
What should you do if you need a pencil at the beginning of class?
Borrow one from Mrs. Adversalo by trading your ID for a pencil. If you don't have an ID, get a golf pencil from the bucket on Mrs. Adversalo's desk.
You have a question during a lesson. What should you do?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
What voice level should you use during independent work?
Level 0
A students sharpens their pencil during independent work time without asking. Do we REALLY do that?
Yes we do!
True or False: When you come back from being absent, the teacher will always remind you about missing work.
False.
True or False: It is okay to ask for a pass if you don't have the big four.
False. No big four, No soar.
True or False: If you know the answer, it's okay to shout it out to help everyone.
False
True or False: Whispering during independent work is always okay.
False
Someone calls out, "I'm done!" while others are still working. Do we REALLY do that?
Absolutely not!
You were absent for a quiz. What should you do about that?
Talk to Mrs. Adversalo about how to make it up.
You need a bathroom pass during independent work. What is the correct first step? (You have the Big 4)
Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged.
When is it okay to participate in class without raising your hand?
When we are doing partner work or when the teacher invites open discussion.
What voice level should group work be at?
Level 2
A student gets up to throw something away while Mrs. Adversalo is giving instruction. Do we REALLY do that?
No
You've been absent for two days and feel confused. What should you do?
Ask Mrs. Adversalo at a time when she is not directly instructing.
You don't have the Big 4 but have an emergency situation. What should you do?
Talk quietly to Mrs. Adversalo because you need her to do you a favor.
The teacher is helping another student. You need help. What should you do?
Raise your hand and wait patiently.
If Mrs. Adversalo gives the attention signal, what happens to your voice?
Your voice goes to level 0.
Someone raises their hand to ask if this is for a grade. Do we REALLY do that?
Yes, we raise our hands.
No, you don't need to ask if it's for a grade.
You return from being absent and loudly ask, "What are we doing?" while everyone is working. What should you have done instead?
Quietly check the board and follow along.
Why are passes tracked carefully?
Safety and the need to know where students are.
Why does raising your hand matter in a classroom?
It shows respect, keeps order, and helps everyone learn.
Why is controlling your voice important in a classroom?
So everyone can focus and hear instructions.
A student says, "I wasn't listening - what are we doing?" right after directions were given. Do we REALLY do that?
Absolutely not!