Morning Procedures
What should you do with your belongings when you arrive in the morning?
Put your bags in your lockers (keep the locker tidy) and bring only what you will need into class.
What should you do first when you come back into the classroom?
Sit down at your own desk quietly
What do you need to do before lining up for Phys. Ed.?
Clean your desk area and be sitting quietly before being called to line up.
How many students can be out of the class at one time?
Two. One boy and one girl.
What should you do immediately when the fire alarm sounds?
Remain calm and stop what you are doing immediately.
After greeting me at the door, what is the next step?
Quietly find your seat.
Why do we wait until the whole class is lined up before leaving?
So that we can travel as a class safely and orderly!
You are leading the line and arrive at the gym doors. What do you do next?
Wait quietly until Ms. Howlett gives a thumbs up.
What should you do before leaving the class to use the bathroom?
Raise your hand or come up to the teacher and ask. Then turn on the light as you exit the classroom.
What do you leave behind when exiting the classroom?
All belongings.
Why do we check the screen as soon as we sit down?
To see what work you should get started on—either finishing bell work or starting a new activity.
What could happen if groups rushed to line up without being called?
It could cause accidents, confusion, or disruption in the hallway. We will sit back down and try to line up properly again.
What earns squads points when they first enter the gym?
Squads sitting quietly in a straight line first earn points.
How do you ask to go if I’m in the middle of teaching?
Use the hand signal and wait for a nod or thumbs up.
Who is responsible for shutting the door and turning off the lights?
The last person in line.
How does working at “Starbucks volume” help the class during bell work?
It helps maintain a quiet, focused environment while everyone works independently.
If your group is ready but another group is still noisy, how can you show leadership while waiting?
Stay calm, wait quietly, and model good behavior while the other group finishes.
Why is it important to stop immediately when you hear the whistle?
It means Ms. Howlett has something important to say and it may be loud and distracting if we continue whatever activity we are doing.
Why do you need to check the light before asking me to go?
To ensure no one else is already using the bathroom.
Why do we need to stay silent once we’re outside?
So the teacher can take attendance and ensure everyone is safe.
Imagine you forgot your water bottle in your locker after bell work has started—what’s the best way to handle this situation?
Ask the teacher politely if you can quickly retrieve it without disturbing others.
What might be a good choice if you finish your work before the class is ready to continue?
Read a book, doodle, or work quietly on another approved task.
If you are excited and forget to walk quietly in the hallway, how could this affect others in the school?
It could disturb other students, create noise, or make the hallway unsafe.
What should you not forget to do when you come back to class?
Turn off the light!
If you are in the bathroom when the alarm goes off, what steps should you take to rejoin our class safely?
Exit the building immediately, then find your class or another teacher to rejoin safely.