Beginning of Class
End of Class
Classroom Materials
Classroom Procedures
Mixed Plate
100

After you enter the room, describe exactly what you should do. 

Come to level 1, obtain supplies, place backpacks on the back wall, walk directly to your desk, write the SWBAT in your planner, and leave it open on your desk. Then, complete the do-now on level 0.

100

Who dismisses you, the bell or Ms. Lewis? 

Ms. Lewis!

100

There is no downtime. What should you do if you complete the assigned work faster than others?

Remain on a level zero and assign yourself to an academic task (beginning homework, reading quietly)! Please respect our SHARED learning environment. 

100

In general, what should the noise level in class be? What should be the max noise level?

Silent (0) to whisper (1) unless working in a group, then it can be level 2. It should never rise above presentation voice (we should not be yelling in the classroom). 

100

Should you argue with Ms. Lewis if you don't agree with how she is handling your misbehavior?

No, arguing with Ms. Lewis will not help you. She will still be making that phone call or writing that referral. There are consequences to your actions. 

200

Describe appropriate school clothing: what should you be wearing everyday and what should you not be wearing?

Every day, students should wear their uniforms and IDs. Students should NOT be wearing HATS or HOODIES, or Crocs.

200

How can you show Ms. Lewis that you are ready to be dismissed?

Sitting in your group, level 1, showing Ms. Lewis that your group is ready to be dismissed.

200

If you need a pencil, what do you need to do? 

Ask your neighbor/classmate before raising your hand to ask Ms. Lewis. Do not walk around the class - this would also mean you are not prepared with your ELA supplies and will not receive a positive deposit point.

200

Where should your phone be BEFORE entering class? What mode should your phone be on?

It should be put away in your backpack before entering class. Your phone should always be on airplane mode while in school. 

200

Should you ever go behind Ms. Lewis' desk?

No, that area is OFF LIMITS! So is Ms. Lewis' gaming chair.

300

Can you earn points for earn each week by having your ELA supplies (pencil, pens, highlighters, chromebook, notebook/composition book)? 

Yes, one point a day = 5 points max per week. However, there are 10 weeks in a quarter, which means this adds up to 40-50 points of participation a quarter.

300

What should you do before you get up from your desk and leave the room?

Check that there is no trash around your desk (if there is, PICK IT UP and throw it away) and make sure the RIGHT leg of your desk is lined up in the corner of the tile.

300

Ms. Lewis is in the middle of giving directions. Is this a good time to ask to sharpen your pencil? Should you just get up and sharpen the pencil without asking?

No and noooo. Please wait until Ms. Lewis is done giving directions before asking to sharpen your pencil! This is because it causes a disruption to the whole class. Be sure to use the ASL hand signal to do so.

300

When is the best time to go to the bathroom or drink water?

During LUNCH OR INDEPENDENT WORK TIME.  If it is an emergency, check in with me first and then go to the bathroom.

300

Name two effects that advertising has on kids.

Possible answers: Obesity, unhealthy habits, diabetes, low self-esteem, poor mental health, addiction to products, etc. 

400

When given assigned seats, what is the purpose of assigned seats?

Assigned seats are for the benefit of the whole class. Ms. Lewis puts you in a specific seat with specific people for a reason. When we turn to work with each other in class, you should be turning to shoulder partner.

400

If we have papers to turn in, how should we turn them in?

Papers should be passed up to the right, ending at the front of your group. Always. Forever. Unless Ms. Lewis says, "Come give me your papers individually or turn them in to the bin," it will always be pass your papers to the right. 

400

Where do we put English books?

On the shelf or in the designated crate.

400

What do you need to fill out when you go to the bathroom or drink water? 

The bathroom log with your name, Dean's List Pass.

400

Your end of quarter project/essay is worth ________% of your grade.

30%

500

Describe how students should properly sit once in their assigned seat.

Students should sit facing the direction of the desks, with their feet under the desk facing the same direction.

500

Where should your English book be at the end of class? How should they be organized?

They should be STACKED in the correct crate corresponding to your period. DO NOT THROW YOUR BOOK IN THE CRATE.

500

You're assigned Chromebook #30, but one day, another student takes #30, so you just take a random Chromebook. Later, Ms. Lewis finds out that Chromebook #30 is damaged. Who pays for the damages?

You will be charged for the damage to the Chromebook you were assigned. 

500

When should you be eating food? 

You should be eating food during Lunch or your own time. Food should not even come out of backpacks during class time. 

500

How many AR points should you be earning per quarter? And how much percent is your AR points for your English grade?

30 points per quarter, 10%