Classroom Expectations 6th Grade ScienceTapp Tigers to the Top!

Why are having expectations important?

Entry Procedure Arrive on time and greet Mr. Shannon at

the door Come in Quietly Go to your assigned seat Copy and complete the Warm-up Copy/Review the Agenda Copy the homework in your Agenda This should take place during the first 5

minutes of class

Heading Your Paper Your information goes in the top right

hand corner of your paper Last name, First Name Date Period Please make sure you label your paper

(Notes, quiz, section review questions/page etc.)

Class Participation Raise your hand Wait until I call on you Then ask your question You need to raise your hand and get

permission to get out of your seat. If I’m giving direct instruction or if the class is discussing a concept or the warm-up please don’t raise your hand to ask to go the restroom or ask a question that’s unrelated to the discussion or lecture

Cont… No one should be talking while I’m

talking or while someone else is talking PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you are working in small groups or at your table please feel free to discuss ideas or concepts that are on task and related to the topic at hand when it’s appropriate

Trash Procedure Discard your trash at the end of the

period unless instructed to do otherwise.

Bathroom Procedure Students can NOT go to the bathroom

the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of class. During that time you should be working on your warm-up, agenda, and copying your homework in your planner or finishing your class work.

You can’t go to the bathroom during a class discussion, class lecture, or while I’m giving direct instruction

Restroom Procedure Ask teacher politely by raising your

hand with two fingers up Sign out on the sheet, take the restroom

pass Go directly to the restroom and return to

class. Sign in when you return

Exit/Dismissal Procedure I’ll inform you when it’s time to pack up

and time to leave Complete the T.O.D (Ticket Out the Door Clean your area and organize your

things Make sure you push your chair

underneath the table before you leave Leave the class in an orderly fashion

Tardy Procedure Come in Quietly Sign-In on the Tardy Log (Name, Date,

and Period) Quietly give your tardy pass to the

teacher and have a seat

Non-Negotiable No one will be allowed to disrupt the

learning environment. No one will be allowed to disrespect

anyone or anything in the learning environment.

Being Prepared Come ready to learn everyday Bring Required Materials each day to

class. (Notebook or folder, loose leaf paper, and several pencils)

Collaborative Groups I need each person in every

collaborative group to T.O.W everyday. T- Thinking (Flexing your intellectual

Muscles) O- On Task and Focused Behavior W- Working (active engagement)-

quietly and whispering

Keys to Success (Classroom Expectations) I will be on time. I will be prepared and come ready to learn. I will follow directions the first time they are given. I will keep my hands, feet, and personal objects to

myself (No horseplay, No public displays of affection-hugging etc.)

I will work cooperatively and successfully with my peers.

I will not eat nor drink in class. (No gum, candy, etc.) I WILL RESPECT MYSELF AND OTHERS (No profane

language, teasing, touching etc.)

(-) Consequences for Poor Choices Verbal Warning Written Warning-Parent Contact Action Plan-Parent Contact Administrative Office Referral Repeated Misconduct will result in

additional Administrative Office Referrals

(+) Consequences for “Striving to be the Best”

Individual verbal praise Homework Pass Positive phone call or note home Various Perks throughout the year (prize

drawings) Incentive Celebration

6th Grade Schedule

Period Time

Breakfast, Bathroom, Announcements, and Silent Reading

8:50am -9:14am

Period 1 9:15am- 10:07am

Period 2 10:10am-11-02am

Period 3 (Tapp Apps) 11:05am-12:35am

Lunch (Line 2) 11:17am-11:42am

Period 4 12:38pm-1:30pm

Period 5 1:33pm-2:25pm

Period 6 2:28pm-3:20pm

Period 7 3:23pm-4:15pm

Mr. Shannon

Morning Routine8:50am-9:12amGreet Mr. Shannon at the Door 1. Use the Restroom before Coming to

class Go to your Locker 2. Come in Quietly 3. Find your Seat 4. Begin Reading! 5. Eat Breakfast, clean up your area, and

begin reading silently

Tapp App. Come in Quietly Silent Reading the First 10 minutes Complete Your Reading Log Lunch Schedule Departure Time: 11:13 (Bathroom before lunch) Lunch Time: 11:20am-11:45am Line 2 (Tables 24 and 25) Read silently after lunch

Summary Brainstorm a list of at least 5 things that

you will do to make this a great school year.