CLASSROOM

RULES AND ROUTINES

The past -- shows us where we have been

andInforms who we are…

but does not determine where we are going or

who we will be.

Learning takes place…

Everyday

Bell-to-bell

Safe environment for all to learn…

Safe to make mistakes

Accountability and ownership

Safe to ask questions/explore new learning

Your right to learn and be in class does not outweigh another student’s rights to learn and be in class

QUICK WRITE

TEACHER: be on time have assignments ready to

go keep up with grading

STUDENTS: be awake ready to go on time to class turn in assignments on time use time wisely

TEACHER: point sheets completed assignments ready POD done resources/supplies

available technology signed out get enough sleep eat a good breakfast lesson plans ready

STUDENTS: bring pencil have lined paper and book

at desk be in desk when class

begins get enough sleep eat a good breakfast share your gifts and talents

TEACHER: positive stay in adult mode encouraging intentional interactions choose to be respectful have a sense of humor don’t take things personally celebrate student attempts

and acomplishments

STUDENTS: do what you are supposed

to do be positive make the best of

everything supportive encouraging

TEACHER: say please/thank you use manners don’t interrupt others listen when someone is

speaking assist students if they need

help

STUDENTS: say please/thank you use manners don’t interrupt others listen when someone is

speaking assist someone if they

need help

TEACHER: engaged with students be in the moment involve all students circulating the room paying attention to student

needs

STUDENTS: have supplies at desk complete Jump Start

activity when first come in be in the moment pay attention contribute to the learning

TEACHER: take care of business grading up to date missing assignments in

student folders make a differences in

students’ live and learning students can paraphrase

learning targets students can work

independently

STUDENTS: do your own work do your best work complete all work required use time wisely

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2 points per behavior Earn points toward Cash Out for positive behavior choices

Earn points toward Cash Out by setting and meeting daily goals

EARNED FOCUS: Refusing to answer redirect, returning to fix attending skills, any

act of aggression (gesture, words, actions)

FOCUS PROCEDURE: 10-20 minutes

Focus will begin when you are quiet and ready to reflectComplete S.O.D.A. or Behavior Process Sheet

Voluntary Focus: To help you center yourself and get back to learning

One per day

Hallway Conferences: Problem solve, communicateMediation: Problem solve, communicate, come to resolution

Forgotten or Missing Point Sheets Will be unable to earn both points for being prepared for class.

WRITE-UPS: last resort…after redirects, focus, hallway conferences

automatic… Level 3 write-ups

blatant disrespect, defiance, dangerous situations, after being asked 3 or more times to comply with staff, possession or use of illegal

substances*

8:30 Restroom

8:40-9:40 First Block

9:40-9:55 Break

9:55-11:00 Second Block

11:04-11:40 Lunch

11:40-12:10 Third Block: Fitness11:30-12:45 Third Block: VDL12:50-12:57 Bathroom Break

1:00-2:05 Fourth Block

2:25-3:20 Fifth Block

3:20-3:35 Break

3:35-3:40 Clean up/Point Sheets

3:40-3:45 Dismissal

1. Reread directions: circle verbs, underline important information; try again

2. Ask a friend to explain the assignment or problem

3. In adult mode, ask teacher for help4. If available, be specific in your request5. If unavailable, go on to the next step

or problem or question

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1. Clean up your personal space (desk/floor)2. Neatly return all supplies to rightful place3. Leave finished assignments in blue hanging

chart – with name, date and assignment4. Store unfinished assignments in your folder

Cell phones/Personal Tech: In cafeteria before announcements and during lunchWill be collected after announcements, given out at lunchCollected after lunch break, given out at 3:40

Classroom phone: to be used only by teacher or with teacher permission “Good report” phone calls done at 3:30Teacher permission for other phone callsMay not be used to make “going home” arrangements