Mrs. Lowe's Classroom Procedures & Expectations

Why Do We Have Procedures?

•They are a part of life – we follow procedures all the time.

•They can help things to run more efficiently, and make things safer.

•They help to establish our classroom culture, making it a better environment to learn.

How to Enter the Classroom

•Line up on the wall outside of the classroom.

•I will meet you at the door to welcome you to class.

•Greet me as you walk in the room.

•Enter classroom in Adult Mode

Starting Class

•Quietly gather your materials:

Binder, Paper, Pencil, etc.

•Take out any homework that is due and place in basket.

•Complete the “Do Now” Bell Ringer activity listed on the board

Sharpening a Pencil

•Please get teacher’s permission before sharpening pencils.

•Do not sharpen pencils when the teacher is speaking.

● Only one person at a time at the pencil sharpener.

What to Do With Your Belongings

•All of your belongings should be placed inside the cubicle of your desk.

•Make sure nothing is in the aisles.

•For safety reasons, please DO NOT lean back in your

chair!

Using Classroom Supplies

•This room is well stocked to help you complete your classwork.

•Supplies are located by teacher partner’s desk.

•Remember to return all supplies back to the appropriate container when you are finished with them.

● Put the caps back on the glue sticks please!

If You Are Absent

•An “Absent Buddy” will fill out a “While You Were Out” sheet and write down what you missed.

•Any papers passed out will be stapled to this sheet.

•Make sure YOU pick up your work when you return to school!

Out of Area

•There is no “pass time”. You MUST travel directly from one class to the next class.

•Respect staff desk areas and sink area. These areas are marked with tape.

•Please don't take anything off of

• staff's desk.

Using Your IPad in Class•An iPad will be assigned to you.

•You are responsible for the iPad during your assigned time.

•Playing non-academic games or accessing social media sites is not allowed.

•I will check iPads during class by saying

“Flip Your Screen”

•iPads are for ACADEMICS USE only unless teacher says otherwise.

Using the Bathroom

•There are scheduled bathroom breaks.

•Please see me if you have an emergency.

Using the Classroom Library

•The books/magazines in this room should be treated with respect.

•Handle all books including textbooks gently.

•Return each book to the bookcase when you are finished with it.

•Rocking Chairs is sacred space.

Using the Classroom Sink

•Classroom sink is to be used by Adult Staff ONLY unless given permission otherwise.

•FYI…No personal food or drink allowed in classroom.

When the Teacher Wants Your Attention

•When I want your attention, I will say: “Please listen up and give me your ATTENDING SKILLS.”

•Raise my hand

When You Want the Teacher’s Attention

•Raise your hand.

•Wait for me to respond by calling your name.

•Be patient. I may be helping another student.

Don’t be this guy.

How to Set Up a Paper

•Each paper should have four things in the top right hand corner:

•Your first and last name

•The date

•The assignment

•The Learning Target

If You Finish Your Work Early

•Check to make sure that you answered all the questions. Is there a back side?

•Study your vocabulary/spelling words.

•Complete a TASK CENTER.

•Organize your binder.

•Read a book from the classroomlibrary or personal

book.

Classroom Discussions

•Please participate! I want to hear what you have to say!

•Make all questions or comments relevant to the current discussion or topic.

•Please refrain from shouting out ideas.

•Have respect for your classmates’ ideas.

If the Fire Alarm Goes Off

•Stop what you are doing immediately.

•Quickly and quietly line up at the door.

•Head for the designated exit.

•No talking in line.

•Listen for adult directions in ALL

emergency situations.

End of Class Dismissal

•The teacher dismisses the class, not the clock! Class is over when I say “Have a good day!”

•Do not start packing up ahead of time.

•Pick up the floor around you.

•Push in your chair.

•Place exit slips in basket.

Following procedures & expectations will result

in…•Verbal Acknowledgment/Cheers

•A stress free learning environment

•Classroom celebrations

•Positive comments sent home

•Success in life

DISCOVERY

KEEP CALM & FOLLOW THE 6Ps

Prompt

Prepared

Polite

PMA

Participate

Produce

Discovery

Continue to…

Keep Calm & Follow the Attending Skills

Being in the Moment

Appropriate body language

Appropriate eye contact

Appropriate feedback

Ask questions to clarify/validate

Classroom Creed

I am a very important person.

I am responsible for what I say and do.

I will acknowledge your feelings, listen to your ideas, and recognize

your personal space.

Please show me the same respectful behavior.

Your are a STAR!

STUDENTS

TAKING

ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR

RESPONSIBILTY

Questions?