rules and procedures mrs. o’keefe. why do we need rules and procedures? to keep us safe save...
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Rules and Procedures
Mrs. O’Keefe
Why Do We Need Rules and Procedures?
To keep us safe Save valuable time Stop interruptions and minimize
distractions Learning, learning, learning!
Class Rules S – Safety comes firstC – Come to classI – Integrity is importantE – Embrace your uniquenessN – No distractionsC – Challenge yourselfE – Engage your mind
Procedures
There are procedures for everything in life!– Airport, dinner, elevator, etc…
Every teacher wants things done a little differently
These are our procedures
Coming into Class
Come in quietly. None of this:
Be on Time
What does that mean to Mrs. O?– Go to your team table– Get your supplies ready– Work on the science starter silently
(unless it says otherwise)
If you aren’t doing this when the bell rings you are tardy
On Time?
Need to Borrow Something?
If you need to borrow a pencil, paper, eraser, etc. you’ll need to leave something as collateral
If you use a class book (textbook, dictionary, etc.) put it back nicely where you got it
How to Sit
Face the speaker Feet under desk Chair legs on floor
Leaving Your Seat
For things like sharpening pencils, getting a tissue, or throwing things away– Please wait until I am done talking,
lecturing, etc. – Pencil sharpeners are at your station– Get tissues before class or at closest box– Always push your chair in
Speaking of Throwing Things Away
First choice- recycling bin! Anything that is paper should go into
the tote If it isn’t paper, find the closest
garbage can
What if You Need to get a Drink or Go to the Restroom?
You can bring water – nothing else If you need to use a hall pass you’ll
need to use an Oops pass Only ask during independent/group
work, not during instructional timeBe quick and quiet
Instructional Time(When Mrs. O is talking)
Listen (pretty obvious?) Follow all directions the first time
they are given Do what you are supposed to be
doing (like taking notes) If you write quickly wait silently for
others to finish
Teacher’s Definition of Talking
Your mouth is moving and any sound is coming out. This includes talking to someone else, talking to yourself, whispering, singing, etc.
Questions During Instructional Time?
Individual, Partner, and Group Work
Follow the rules of the poster Stay on task Questions? Ask three then me
Getting Your Attention
When I need your attention I will have a few cues– Stand at the front of the class and raise
my hand– Say “My class in 3, 2, 1”– Ring the bell
Please give me your attention immediately
Wait for you to stop talking?
Handing in Work
Peer grading Baskets Interactive Science Notebooks
Fast Workers(What to do if you finish early)
Check your work again Work on your ISN Read silently Anything on the “I’m done” shelf
End of Class
Two minute countdown The bell does not dismiss you – I do Make sure your area is clean Push in your chairs every time you
leave. Last class puts them on tables Do not loiter about the door!
Let’s work together to have a great school year!