Classroom Procedures and Expectations

Mrs. Glass

2022-2023

 

Procedures are a part of life.  We follow procedures when we go to the movies, eat at a restaurant, or fly on an airplane.  The reason we have procedures is so people can function in society knowing the proper and appropriate way to do things.  Procedures can make things run more efficiently, help people to be more successful, and also make things safer.  Think of what would happen if people didn’t follow the procedure at a stop sign or red light!  This classroom also has its own set of procedures.  These procedures help to establish our classroom culture.  When everyone follows the procedures, our class becomes safer, calmer, and a better environment in which to learn.  Although you may not remember them at first, please do your best to follow the procedures below.   Let’s all choose to have a great year!

-Mrs. Glass

  

How to Enter the Classroom

Calmly and quietly enter the room and take your assigned seat.  Immediately get to work at your desk.  There will always be something for you to do.  Please do not enter the classroom if the door is closed, or if there is not a teacher present.

 

Starting Class

You start the class- not the teacher!  And you need to start right away!

1. Take out any homework due that day and leave it out on your desk.

2. Copy tonight’s homework into your Student Agenda.  If there is no homework, the board will say “NHW” and you need to copy that into your agenda.

3. Read the Objectives and Daily Agenda to see what you will be working on in class that day.

4. Complete the “Science Sizzler” activity that will be posted on the board.

5. Study your vocabulary words if you have extra time. 

What to Do with Your Belongings

Please keep all of your belongings on the shelf under your chair or under the table during class.  Books, binders, and especially your Chrome book should be kept out of the aisles at all times for safety reasons.  It can be quite treacherous when everyone’s stuff is spilling into the aisles, so please, let’s keep them clear.  Additionally, please keep all four legs of your chair on the GROUND at all times.  It is dangerous to lean back in your chair, and it also ruins the chairs. 

 

 

 If You Are Absent

Each class is assigned a student to take attendance and act as the “Absent Buddy”.  If you are out, the Absent Buddy will write down what you missed on a “While You Were Out” form and attach any papers given out on that day.  These papers will be placed in the “Absent Student Pickup” tray next to the door.  It is your responsibility, not the teachers, to collect this work and see that it is handed in.  You have one day for every day that you were out plus one extra day to make up the work.  All tests and quizzes should be made up within five school days.

 

 

If You Are Tardy

If you are entering the class after it has started, put your late pass in the teacher’s inbox on her desk.  If you do not have a late pass, plan on explaining to your teacher what prevented you from making it to class on time. 

  

 

If You Do Not Have Your Homework

If you do not have your homework, you still need to turn in a paper.  There is a “Homework Excuse Notes” folder by the door for these instances.  Once you realize that you do not have your homework, take a Homework Excuse Note and fill it out completely.  Hand this paper in when the teacher collects the homework.

  

 

Turning in Papers

Homework needs to be handed in the day it is due.  In most cases, homework should not be handed in ahead of time since it may get lost and we will review the answers in class.  To pass in your paper, place your paper on the desk to your right.  If/when you receive a paper, place yours on top, and continue passing the stack to your right.  There will be no need to tap, touch, or poke anyone to get their attention.  Once all the papers from the row have reached the last person, they may pass the stack to the person behind them.  The student in the back, the right-hand corner should deliver the stack of papers to the teacher’s Inbox on her desk.   If you are the only one that needs to hand something in, you may place the paper in the Inbox on the teacher’s desk.

  

Sharpening a Pencil

Please sharpen pencils before class begins.  If necessary, you may sharpen your pencils during class but not while the teacher is speaking.  Use your own judgment to determine a good time.  Only one student at a time is allowed at the pencil sharpener.

  

Using Your Chrome book in Class

You are expected to bring your chrome book to school and class each day fully charged.  Forgetting it at home or not having it charged is completely unacceptable as will be using the chrome book in class on a regular basis.  Please remember that we have a chrome book in class to help us learn, not to distract us.  Playing games or accessing social media sites is strictly prohibited.

  

Using the Bathroom

Due to COVID restrictions, we will have two scheduled team bathroom breaks, if there is an emergency please raise your hand and speak to me. 

  

Using the Classroom Library

There are many books in this classroom that have been purchased by your teacher.  Please treat each and every book with respect.  That means to handle the books gently and return it back to the bookcase when you are finished with it.

 

Using Classroom Supplies

This classroom is well stocked with supplies to help you complete your classwork.  The white bookcase by the closet has been designated as the Supply Center.  There, you can find white lined paper, graph paper, computer paper, colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, tape, highlighters, expo markers and erasers, index cards, and rulers.  Please return all supplies back to their appropriate container when you are finished using them.  Note: supplies are for use in the class only.  You may not borrow them to use in other classes.

  

Using the Classroom Sink

Students in my classroom are more than welcome to use the sink to wash their hands.  Please just make sure that the faucet isn’t dripping when you leave, and throw the paper towel in the TRASH, not on the counter.

 

 When the Teacher Wants Your Attention

When I want your attention, I will:

• Stand in front of the class

• Raise my hand

• Wait for everyone to be quiet

• Begin speaking

  

When You Want the Teacher’s Attention

If you need to get the teacher’s attention, raise your hand, and patiently wait for her to respond.  If you are sick or it is an emergency, you may interrupt the teacher if she is speaking.

 

How to Set Up a Paper

Most papers that will be handed out this year will already have a heading on them.  However, if you are handing in an assignment on your own paper, please adhere to the following guidelines. 

Each paper must have four things in the top left-hand corner.

1.        Your first and last name

2.        The date

3.        The class section

4.        The assignment  (Example:  1.1 Section Review Questions)

 

 

If You Finish Your Work Early

If you finish your work before others are done, there are several things that you may do.

• First, check to make sure that you followed all directions and completed the entire assignment.  Yes, there may be a backside to the paper!

• Review the most recent vocabulary words.

• Organize your Science Binder.

• Choose a science book from the classroom library to read.

• If allowed, start working on tonight’s science homework.