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In the Classroom
Everyday Procedures
Gillespie Hints
Technology Tips
Classroom Tour
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What is the procedure for when a visitor enters the classroom?
Let them see you at work; don't leave your seat or call out to the visitor.
100
What are the procedures for using the restroom during the day?
1. If at all possible, wait until a restroom break. 2. Don't ask to go while Mrs. Gillespie is talking to the whole group. 3. Don't ask to go during an assembly. 4. ALWAYS: Walk to and from the bathroom silently and behave responsibly in the bathroom.
100
What do you do when Mrs. Gillespie says, "class, class?"
Immediately stop talking and say "YES, YES" in the same voice that she used.
100
What is one thing to remember about using the Smartboard responsibly?
1. Don't use a dry-erase marker or any writing utensil other than the ones on the tray on the Smartboard. 2. One person at a time touches the screen. 3. The Smartboard is a tool, not a toy.
100
Where is our morning meeting held?
The carpet
200
How do you know when it is okay to talk in class?
Mrs. Gillespie will tell me when it is okay to do so.
200
When is a good time to sharpen pencils?
Never. Mrs. Gillespie will take care of it after school.
200
What do you do when Mrs. Gillespie says "TEACH"?
Teach your partner whatever Mrs. Gillespie just taught you. Use excited voices and gestures!
200
How do you turn off or restart a netbook?
Click on lower left hand corner and follow the on-screen instructions. NEVER push the power button unless you are turning it on.
200
Give an example of A in the FAST principles?
Mrs. Hamman will judge your answer!
300
What is the procedure for when the telephone rings or an announcement comes over the intercom?
Immediately become Super Silent.
300
What should you do if you are finished with a test or assignment and Mrs. Gillespie hasn't told you what to do next?
Read a book silently.
300
Where does finished work go?
Turn in tray
300
When is it okay to share your username and password?
NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER and NEVER!
300
What do you do to your name on your paper?
Highlight it!
400
When is it okay to get a drink of water?
1. Don't ask to get a drink while a teacher is talking to the whole group. 2. During independent work time, it's okay to get a drink from the classroom fountain without asking. 3. Water bottles are okay as long as the lid is on; they need to be kept on the back counter any time we are using technology. 4. No liquid except water is allowed in the classroom.
400
What is the procedure for entering the classroom (at the beginning of the day, after specials, or after lunch)?
Check the board for messages and start working silently. When there is no specific work on the board or desk, read or write in your writer's notebook.
400
What is one of our classroom norms?
We respect each other. We are a team. We try our best. We learn from mistakes. We create. We celebrate each other's success.
400
What should you do if a netbook stops working correctly?
Step 1: Restart the computer following the onscreen directions (remember, don't ever push the power button to shut down!) Step 2: If it still doesn't work, tell Mrs. Hamman and try a different computer if one is available.
400
What is in the red boxes?
Books!!!
500
When is it okay to come talk to Mrs. Hamman when she's working with an individual student or a small group?
Never! Well, okay, if there is a life or death emergency I'd want to know about that.
500
What is the proper way to stand and walk in line?
The student of the day holds all of the doors. Don't touch anyone or anything (including the walls). Stop at all designated stops. Any time you are in a line you need to be completely, 100% silent, whether you are walking or standing still.
500
What is Mrs. Hamman's class motto?
Be Nice, Work Hard.
500
What is the procedure for bringing cell phones at school?
1. If you bring a cell phone to school, turn it off and leave it in your backpack during the school day (including lunch and recess). 2. Please don't bring a cell phone to school unless you are prepared to comply with Rule #1.
500
Where are the bathroom passes?
Hanging next to the door.