RAMS
What does the R stand for in RAMS?
Respect yourself and others
How do you enter and leave the classroom?
Walking quietly. Sit at your desk and listen for instructions.
I read a problem one time and do not understand it. What should I do?
Reread the problem out loud to myself.
Ask a classmate.
Use your resources.
Your teacher chooses your partner for group work and they are not your best friend. How should you respond?
Smile. I look forward to getting to know someone better.
When do you write your name on Rambucks?
When work is completed OR break time
What does the A stand for in RAMS?
achieve excellence
When is the best time to use the bathroom?
After work is completed. During brain break or earned activity time.
You are doing your homework and you are having a hard time. What should you do?
1. use your resources
2. ask an adult
3. tell Ms. Marcella in school
Ms. Marcella gives directions on what to do with your group. Once your group is together, you do not know what to do. How should you respond?
Ask your classmates. Reread the directions.
The fire alarm starts to go off. What do you do?
Quietly walk to the door and line up single file and wait for instructions from Ms. Marcella.
What does the M stand for in RAMS?
Make good choices
What do you do if you need a tissue?
get up and help yourself to a tissue. throw away in the trash can quietly then sit down quietly. do not ask permission!
You have to leave the class to get your snack from your locker. What is the consequence?
Lose tech time.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Group work is SILENT. voice level 0.
FALSE. whisper talk is perfect!
The announcements state that there is a lockdown. What do you do?
Grab your water bottle. Walk quietly to the back left corner of the room and crouch down. Wait for instructions from Ms. Marcella.
What does the S stand for in RAMS?
Stay safe
What do you need to have for class?
CHARGED chromebook, snack, water bottle, take home folder, planner, headphones
You are doing independent work and are having a hard time. What should you do first?
Use your resources on the shelf. Multiplication table, manipulatives, workbook etc.
You and your partner are in an argument about something. What should you do?
Ask a teacher for help.
There is a substitute teacher in class. How should you behave?
Listen for instructions from the substitute. Complete your work. Ask for help when needed. The same rules still apply!
You see your classmates running through the hallway. They invite you to join. What should you do according to RAMS?
Walk and encourage your friends to do the same.
List 3 resources we use in class.
workbook, Didax, cubes, multiplication table, resources tab in classroom, classmate, adults
What should be on every assignment you do on paper?
First and last name and today's date
You are done with the group work assignment. What should you do?
Review your work with your group. Clean up and sit quietly.
You are lined up at the door waiting for your teacher with the rest of the class. The late bell rang and the hallway is empty and Ms. Marcella still isn't here. What do you do?
Go to the office and tell the secretary.