Behavioral Expectations
What is our school behavior mantra?
If you need to leave your seat for tissue, what do you do?
Make the T sign.
When can you sharpen your pencil?
Before class or when Mrs. Collins gives you permission. We try to avoid sharpening pencils when Mrs. Collins is teaching.
How do I handle my device?
I carefully handle my device to keep it working in good order. I carry my device securely in both hands. I place/store my device only in safe places at all times.
What is most important for us to do during an emergency or a drill?
Stop what you are doing, get quiet, and focus (eyes and ears) on Mrs. Collins for directions.
What are our class rules?
Follow directions the first time they are given. Keep our bodies and space safe. Raise your hand to share. Be respectful. Be ready to learn and do your best.
What are the different noise levels? Describe each one.
0: Silent
1: whisper / quiet partner voice
2: medium group voice
3: Loud presentation/ outdoor voice
How do we enter the classroom?
We enter the classroom calmly, safely, and quietly.
How do I handle my textbooks, notebooks, writing utensils, etc.?
I handle them carefully to try to prevent them from being damaged in any way.
What exit do we use in our classroom during a fire drill?
The door that exits to outside.
If a friend is in crisis with an outburst, how should we respond?
Remain on task, unless Mrs. Collins gives a different direction.
What is our scholarly stance?
Eyes tracking forward, hands to yourself, toes lined up with the heels of person in front of you.
Where do you keep your water bottle? When can you drink from your water bottle?
We keep water bottles in our lockers. We have scheduled water breaks (breakfast, lunch, recess).
How should we take care of our binders?
We keep our binders neat and organized. There should be no papers loose or falling out. All paper should be in the section where it belongs. We have notebook checks!
Where do go if there is an ALICE drill (intruder in the building)?
It depends on what the announcement says. We must quietly focus on Mrs. Collins' directions to know if we remain in the room or exit the building.
If a classmate is being disrespectful, what should you say? How should you say it?
Our class rule is to be respectful. If someone is breaking our Class Code with you, very calmly say, "Stop, I don't like what you are doing."
What is the bathroom sign?
Hand in a fist with thumb between first two fingers.
What do we do when we enter the classroom?
Quietly be sure that you have the materials on the Materials Checklist and take your assigned seat. Look for and follow the instructions on the board.
How should we keep our desks?
Inside and on top of desks will be kept clean, neat and organized. There should never ever be loose paper or trash in desks. Nothing should be placed in desks except materials needed for class. All personal materials belong in lockers, not desks. There should be no intentional writing or erasure marks on desks. *Weekly desk checks!
Where do we go for a weather drill?
We go to the interior hallways (near the library or cafeteria depending on where we are) where there are no windows. We face the wall sitting crisscrossed with our knees touching the wall, heads bowed, hands covering our head to protect our heads.
What do you do if someone is breaking our class code (it affects you) and you've asked them to stop once, but they haven't stopped?
Ask Mrs. Collins for help. Mrs. Collins will definitely help in this situation. You should not have to ask someone to stop more than once.
At least how many sharpened pencils should I have in my pencil case each day?
There should be at least 2 sharpened pencils in your pencil case every morning before the start of class.
If we have a question or something to share, what should we do?
We should raise hand to speak.
If we are feeling upset and we need time to "reset", what area do we QUIETLY visit and what do we do when we get there?
We go to the Calming Corner and select an activity to help us reset. We have exactly 5 minutes to return to the group, unless Mrs. Collins gives us a different direction.
What do we need to make sure is done as we leave the room for a drill?
We make sure the lights are off, door closed/locked, and line leader has the emergency bag.