In the Classroom
When someone else is speaking or presenting, what should you be doing?
Remain quiet and give the speaker your attention.
Where should you look each night for homework and class updates?
Google Classroom.
What time is regular Monday-Thursday pickup, and which door do Middle School students use?
4:35 PM through the front of Building A.
What about on Friday?
Name two ways to show respect during a guest speaker.
Listen quietly, sit appropriately, look at the speaker, ask respectful questions, and offer a standing teacher your seat.
Who dismisses you from class?
The teacher or rebbe, not the bell.
Your teacher announces a test one week from today. When should you begin studying?
Tonight. Review a manageable amount each night instead of cramming.
What should hallway behavior look and sound like?
Walk calmly, keep your voice down, and go directly where you are supposed to be.
What do the classroom phone, Promethean Board, dry-erase board, and markers have in common?
Students should not use or touch them without permission.
Name three OCA classroom expectations.
Examples include: no eating, only closed drink bottles, remain seated, listen to instructions, respect other people’s belongings, and do not speak over others.
What is plagiarism?
Taking someone else’s work or ideas and presenting them as your own.
Where may backpacks be kept?
Take them to class or keep them in the appropriate location. They may not be left in the hallway.
Middle School shares a building with younger students. What responsibility does that give you?
To be a positive role model and set a good example.
Name three things you should do before leaving the classroom.
Reset the desks, push in your chair, clean your area, collect your belongings, and thank the teacher.
You will miss several days for a family trip. What should you do before leaving and after returning?
Notify Rabbi Bennett and your teachers, arrange to get notes and assignments from classmates, complete the missed work, and ask teachers any necessary questions.
Name two places where students may not sit or hang out.
Desks, hallways, staircases, the office without permission, or the nurse’s office unless receiving care.
Name two examples of behavior that crosses a serious line at OCA.
Preventing others from learning, physical or verbal aggression, damaging property, or inappropriate language.
Class has started, but the teacher is not there. What should the class do?
Wait quietly for five minutes. Then send one class representative to notify the office.
You miss class because of a team, play, Chidon, or another activity. Name two responsibilities you still have.
Keep up with homework, get missed notes, complete missed work, maintain your grades, and take tests on time.
Describe the expectations during a fire drill.
Exit quietly, follow the designated route, line up properly at the field, remain quiet, and return only when dismissed.
You have a problem with a friend, teacher decision, or assignment. Name three adults who can help.
Your teacher, advisor, Principal, Director of Student Life, academic support, social-emotional support, or another trusted faculty member.