Class expectations
What should you do when you are in the classroom and Miss Ferretta is giving directions?
Stop what you are doing, listen carefully, and follow the directions.
When you first enter the classroom, what should you do before checking the board? (List at least 2 things)
Enter calmly, greet Miss Ferretta, go to your seat, unpack.
What is the name of your folder where unfinished assignments go?
Our classroom is more than just a room. What are we?
Family, community, team
List 4 of our hallway expectations.
Walk in a straight line, face forward, voices off, hands to your side.
If you want to share an answer or ask a question while the teacher is talking, what should you do?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
What should you take out of your backpack when you unpack? (List at least 2)
Your take-home folder, agenda, and pencil case/supplies.
What is an example of something you can do if you finish an assignment early? (List 3 things)
Ketchup folder, read, write in journal, check early finisher bin, IXL.
When working with a group, what should happen so that everyone has an opportunity to participate?
Take turns speaking, listen to others when they are speaking.
Why do we stay silent in the hallways?
Other classes are learning, and we need to be able to hear important directions from our teacher.
Your classmate is speaking during a discussion. What should you do instead of interrupting or calling out?
Listen to them and wait for your turn to speak.
How much time do you have for your Do Now, and what should you do during that time?
10 minutes. You should follow all of the instructions on the board.
You are working independently and you are not sure what you are supposed to be working on. What should you do instead of immediately interrupting the teacher?
Reread the directions or ask a group member.
You disagree with your group member's idea. What should you do?
Be respectful, explain your thoughts, try to compromise.
You need to go to another room, the nurse, or the office. What should you do before leaving the classroom?
Ask Miss Ferretta first and take the hall pass.
You are frustrated because an assignment is difficult. What are you allowed to do, and what are you NOT allowed to do?
You can take a break, breathe, or ask for help. You may not be disrespectful, hurt someone, or become physical.
You finish your Do Now before the ten-minute timer ends. What should you do?
Find an early finisher activity and work on it quietly.
You finish an assignment. What does "I'm finished" really mean in our classroom?
You have reread the directions, completed every step, checked your answers, fixed mistakes, and made sure you did your best work, your name is on the paper.
What is the difference between tattling and reporting?
Tattling is telling an adult to get someone in trouble. Reporting is telling an adult because someone may be unsafe, hurt, or need help.
A fire drill begins. What are the most important things you need to remember? (List at least 3)
Line up quickly and quietly, exit the building, stay with the class, follow directions, and remain completely silent.
What is the Golden Rule in our classroom, and how does it apply to your classmates, teachers, and classroom materials?
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your classmates by speaking kindly. Respect your teacher by listening when Miss Ferretta is talking. Respect our materials by using them gently and putting them back where they belong.
Where do you look to write down your homework in your agenda?
The homework board in the back of the room.
During centers, you have a question while Miss Ferretta is working with another group. Who should you ask for help first?
Center experts.
You see another student being bullied or you notice someone may be unsafe. What should you do?
Tell Miss Ferretta or another trusted adult.
Name 3 situations when it is okay to interrupt Miss Ferretta immediately.
If someone is seriously hurt, bleeding, sick/about to throw up, missing, or if something dangerous or immediately unsafe is happening.