In the Classroom
When someone else is speaking/presenting you should…
Remain quiet.
You get home from school and you’re ready to do your homework. Where do you look?
Google Classroom
Which door do you use for dismissal?
Front of Building A
Bonus: What if you have younger siblings getting picked up at 4:30?
List 2 places you are NOT allowed to sit/hang out.
No sitting on desks
No sitting in the hallways
No sitting in the office unless told to do so
No sitting in the nurse’s office unless not feeling well
Staircases
What time is pickup Monday through Thursday?
4:35 PM
Who/What dismisses you from class?
The instructor dismisses you, NOT the bell (Rebbeim/Teachers will generally dismiss students when the bell rings.)
Your teacher just told you that you have a test coming up in a week from today. How exciting?! When do you start studying?
Start studying tonight! Make sure to review a little bit each night so that you don’t feel overwhelmed the night before. Consider making a study schedule.
There’s a guest speaker today and you know that you represent yourself and OCA and want to be on your best behavior. List 2 things that you should do.
Sit quietly/don’t talk to your friends
Offer your seat to a standing teacher
Sit up straight/eyes on speaker (don’t lie down for a nap)
Don’t use this time to: make bracelets, braid hair, give your friends the chills, etc.
Ask questions that are respectful and on topic
Classroom phone, Promethean Board, dry erase markers/board, hot/cold water from the office - what do all these things have in common?
Things a student should not touch.
Class started. RIIIINNNGGG!!! It’s a fire drill. What are the expectations of a student for a successful fire drill?
Quietly exit the classroom
Quietly walk down the hallway through the front of Building A
Quietly walk on the grass
Quietly arrange yourself in alphabetical order once on the field
Quietly stand there
Quietly head back to class the same way you came once dismissed
List 3 of the rules of an OCA classroom.
1. No eating during class 2. Only closed bottles for drinks 3. Wait to hear full instructions before asking questions 4. Don’t touch others’ things 5. Remain in your seat 5.Hands down when others are speaking
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism, cheating, or using AI on classwork, homework, tests, projects, or papers means passing off someone else’s knowledge and effort as your own. Cheating undermines the trust between students and teachers and affects the overall learning atmosphere.
What should student behavior look like in the hallway?
Quiet, slow, deliberate. No running or yelling.
You were outside and got distracted and now you’re late to class. 1. Is this an excused absence? 2. What happens next?
No, while it may have been unintentional, it is not excused.
You will need a late note from Mrs. Rosen
Lateness to class will be tracked. Three unexcused latenesses lead to detention.
You are either: in the play, on the soccer/basketball team, doing chidon, or any of the other extra curricular opportunities in the school. List 2 expectations of you as on OCA student.
Keep up with your homework even if you were not in class that day
Make-up missed notes/classwork
Maintain your grades
Take tests on time
When class is over, list 3 things you should do before leaving the room.
Thank the teacher, Reset the desks, Push your chair in, Clean up anything from on and/or around your desk area
You are going on a trip with your family and will miss a few days of school. What should you do before you leave and when you come back?
Before you leave:
Let Rabbi Bennett and your teachers know
Let a classmate know to collect any missed classwork/homework
Ask a classmate if you can borrow his/her notes to catch up when you get back
When you return:
Collect any missed work
Copy missed notes at home
Make sure to read through the notes and ask your teacher any clarifying question
What is the school sweatshirt policy?
Sweatshirts, sweaters, vests, and light jackets in any color, without words or pictures, are acceptable for wearing indoors. Items may have small logos (less than two inches across), but large branded lettering
is not permitted. All sweatshirts and sweaters must be worn with dress code-approved collared shirts underneath.
Where can backpacks be located?
Taken with you to your classroom
Left in your locker
They MAY NOT be left in the hallways
Middle School students share a building with Elementary School students. What is important to keep in mind?
That it is the responsibility of the older student to set a positive example and be a role model to the younger students.
Uh Oh! Class started but the teacher is not here! What should you do?
Wait 5 minutes in the classroom quietly
After 5 minutes, send ONE class representative to Mrs. Rosen to let her know
What is OCA’s policy on cheating/plagiarism?
Incident reported to administration
Student will inform parents
School will inform parents
Student will receive a zero
Temporary note will be attached to report card and removed upon graduation if no other cheating occurs
If cheating happens again, it will be on permanent record
Further offenses result in expulsion
What is the skirt dress code policy for girls and the pants dress code policy for boys?
Girls: A-line skirts (plain or pleated) are required. Straight (pencil) skirts are not dress code appropriate. Skirts and jumpers must fall at least 1” below the knee when standing and sitting. Approved colors are: Navy, Black, Gray, and Khaki. Denim or denim-like fabrics are not appropriate school attire.
Boys: Students may not wear shorts. Denim, sweatpants, cargo pants, and pants with elastic cuffs are not appropriate school attire. Approved colors are: Navy, Black, Gray, and Khaki. Pants should be in good condition, without holes or tears.
What are 2 examples of red line behavior? What are consequences of that behavior?
Prevents others from learning
Physical or verbal aggression
Destroying property
Inappropriate language
Consequences:
Sent out of class to Rabbi Bennett
Develop a plan of how the behavior will be fixed
Parents called
Meeting with teacher/student to apologize/clean up
If deemed necessary, in school suspension
You’re struggling with one of the following:
Issue with a classmate
Problem with a friend
Decision made by a teacher
Concern about an assignment
Who are your resources?
Principal
Director of MS Student Life
Advisor
Social Emotional Support
Academic Support
Teacher you feel comfortable talking to