Classroom Expectations 1
What must you do if you have a question?
Quietly raise your hand and wait to be called on, or wait for the teacher to come to you.
What is the sign if you'd like to get water?
The sign language "W".
What is the first thing you should do when you get to class?
Come in quietly, take out materials and start warm-up/bell ringer.
What do you do when the teacher, or a student she called on, is speaking?
Who should you ask when you don't understand something?
The teacher!
What happens if you have to fill out a "Think Sheet"?
You fill it out correctly, and you get it signed by your parent or guardian. You also write down what you talked about.
When can you go to the bathroom?
When it's not direct instruction, after lunch, before transitioning classes.
How should you stand in line before class?
Facing the front, hug it love it position, lined up against the wall and bubble in your mouth. Hallways are a level zero.
Are you allowed to eat in class?
No, unless I give you a treat.
When I am teaching, our voices are at what level?
Zero!
What item is not allowed to be out at any time?
Gum and cellphones
What do you do if you need your pencil sharpened?
Raise your hand in the air, holding the broken or dull pencil.
When can you not go to the bathroom?
During the first and last 10 minutes of class. Also, you cannot go during "direct instruction."
How many tallies do you get each time you are disruptive, not working or talking when I'm talking, etc.?
One
When do students get a "think sheet"?
When students are disruptive, etc., usually after a few tallies (usually 3 or 4).
What should you use to write with on classwork?
A pencil. We DO NOT use markers, colored pencils, or crayons to write with.
When announcements begin, what should you do?
Stop what you're doing, be quiet and listen attentively.
What is the sign if you need a tissue?
Raise your hand and put your other hand over your nose.
How do you enter the classroom?
Walk quietly to your seat, follow directions and start your warm-up or bell-ringer.
Describe the correct way to get a Chromebook from the Chromebook cart.
Students should walk quietly towards the back of the room, unplug the Chromebook gently, and walk back to their seats quietly.
How do you show that you have an answer or comment in class?
Hold up your index finger and wait to be called upon!
What is never permitted at school or in this class?
Gum and cellphones!
What does "follow directions the first time" mean?
Follow directions immediately; listen and do what the teacher asks you to do the first time.
What is another rule that we have not already gone over?
Always be kind and respectful!
What happens if you refuse to do any work in Ms. Duke's class?
I call your parents/guardians immediately.
What do you do when you need a pencil?
What happens if your work is missing for more than 2 weeks?
After 2 weeks, the assignment is marked missing, given a 45%, and it cannot be made up.
Where should we keep our hands and feet?
To ourselves!
Your friend needs a pencil. He sits a few rows away from you. How do you give it to him?
Raise your hand, Stand up, walk over to him, and hand it to him nicely.
What happens if I don't get the "Think Sheet" back signed by your family member?
I call your family to let them know that you have an automatic lunch or after school detention.