Classroom Procedures Social Studies Ms. Collishaw

Classroom and Academic Expectations

Classroom Expectations The atmosphere in this classroom will be formal and academic, but comfortable. Students will work hard, learn social studies, and enjoy the process. If a visitor walked into our classroom during the day, what should they see?

I expect students to do the following things to make sure the classroom runs smoothly: Attend class, and arrive on time. Have materials ready when the bell rings. Listen when others are speaking. Follow directions the first time they are given. Get permission before speaking. Be polite and respectful toward each other. Stay on-task and focused on your task.

Academic Expectations Come to class on time and have materials ready. Follow teacher’s directions and complete assignments. Work hard and enjoy the process. Do your best. Do not complain; it poisons the atmosphere.

Daily Procedures

Entering the Classroom Procedure 1.Enter the room quickly and quietly. 2.Put homework on the side of your desk. 3.Write your homework in your agenda and get your partner to sign it. 4.Read the warm-up question posted on the board and start working. 5.If you finish the warm-up assignment early, you may quietly read.

Warm-up Procedure 1.Get out your composition notebook. 2.Read the warm-up question on the board. 3.Write the warm-up header.\ 4.Begin your warm-up. 5-7 sentences!! 5.Do not wait for the teacher to instruct you to begin working. 6.If you finish the warm-up assignment early, find something quiet to work on while others are finishing.

When you finish work early... quietly read a book. organize your planner or homework. sit quietly. wait patiently.

Daily Schedule Check Homework/Attendance Warm-up assignment Switch and Grade Teacher–Instructions/Modeling- Get out Interactive Notebook Student–guided instruction/Practice Assessment/Closure Dismissal by groups

Class Opening Procedures I. Warm-up assignment time A. Students work on warm-up B. Teacher takes attendance, returns papers and checks on individual students as needed. II. After the warm-up assignment A. Teacher announces daily agenda. B. Warm-up review. C. Daily lesson begins.

Tardy Procedure (1) Enter the classroom quietly, You must fill out the “tardy form” explaining the reason for the tardy. Find your seat and get out your notebook and pencil. Do not interrupt the lesson to figure out what you have missed. Wait until down time to ask the teacher what you missed.

Tardy Procedure (2) If you accumulate 3 tardy forms or more in one grading period, you will have a consequence (detention with teacher and/or a phone call to parents). If you accumulate 4 tardy forms or more in one grading period, an office referral will be written with the tardy forms attached.

Absence Procedure When you are absent, check with your group to find out what you missed. Do not ask the teacher until you have asked at least 3 students. If you are missing work from an absence, the teacher will let you know what you are missing and provide the materials needed. You will have 5 days to complete your missed work, after this period points will be taken off for each day it is late.

Listening to/Responding to Questions When we are having class discussions, raise your hand to be called on and actively listen to whoever is speaking. Teacher will give specific instructions when students are to call out answers without first raising their hands. Only ask questions that are relevant to the lesson. Be respectful of all comments and ideas, even if they differ from yours.

Working Together in Groups Each student in a cooperative group will have a task which will be assigned by teacher or determined by group members. Example of tasks: - Leader: keep group on task, make sure everyone is helping. Make sure group area is clean for dismissal. Checks basket before Go-Getter returns it. -Reporter: Read directions, make sure the group uses time wisely - Recorder: writes down ideas for group - Go-Getter: Gets and returns group materials. Gets papers for group. Get file folders for group. Supply checker. Do you have everything?

Walking in the Hall Procedure When we are walking in the hall (fire drills, going to the bathroom, going outdoors, going to the cafeteria, etc.) Stay with the group. Go quickly and quietly to the destination. Walk on the right side of the hall SINGLE FILE.

End of the Class Dismissal Procedure 1.Put away materials in basket. Make sure desk area is neat and trash is picked up. 2.When teacher is dismissing you, be seated and look at the teacher (All students must be seated). 3.Teacher dismisses class group by group. 4.Proceed quickly and quietly out the door.

Classroom Rules

Follow teacher’s directions. Do not disrupt class. Be polite and courteous to others. Stay seated and on task. Do not throw or toss anything. Keep hands and objects to yourself. Follow teacher’s directions.

Classroom Rules Be Respectful- Respect yourself, others, their opinions, values, and beliefs. Promote a positive work climate/speak during discussions, and provide positive feedback and support of all peers at all times. You do not have to agree with everyone, but you are expected to listen to their opinions. Be Responsible- Work hard and stay ahead. You are expected to use the time given to you wisely. Take pride in the work you produce. Never put your name on an assignment you are not proud of. Come prepared each day to class with a positive attitude. Have your homework on your desk and ready to check. Enter class quietly and begin working. In order to complete all the activities in class it is vital we not waste time. Be Motivated- Timing is everything. You are expected to be on time to each class with the appropriate work. Treat this year as if you were proving to everyone at this school that you are a dedicated student. Be Safe- Strive to be the best version of yourself each day. Try your best in all you do and help others when they are struggling. Your classmates and I are here to support you! Remember: You represent your family, classroom, and school.

Classroom Consequences 1 st offense Verbal warning 2 nd offense Intervention (will pick 1 based on behavior being addressed) 1. Burner will be taken 2.Seating change 2.Call Parents 3.Conference with Teacher 4.Behavior Reflection 3rd offense Automatic Call Home 1.Behavior Tracker Sheet 4 th offense Automatic Call Home 1. ASD/BSD 2. Behavior contract

Behavior Intervention Removed from group (independent work until behavior improves) Sent out of the classroom Calls to parents Office referral Work with others to develop a behavior plan Create action plan to determine a better behavior

Bathroom Use The best time for bathroom use is during whole class bathroom break. You should not leave class to use the bathroom unless it is truly necessary. You must get permission from the teacher without disrupting class. NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF A LESSON. Wait until independent work time. Only person at a time will use the bathroom.

Safety Drills Where do you go in case of a fire drill?

Fire Drill Go the bus parking lot to the classes designated spot. Follow the leader, stay in a single file line. Stand outside in a single file line QUIETLY. Wait until you are called back inside. Walk quickly and quietly back to the classroom make sure you are being quiet. Get seated and quickly return to the classroom task.

Tornado Move quickly to Ms. Brewer’s classroom. Line up facing the wall. Sit in a crouched position tucking your head. Wait for directions from teacher. When drill is over, quietly stand and we will move as a class back to the classroom.

Lock Down Teacher sweeps the hallway. Students stay in room. Ms. Collishaw will dismiss you by group to your “safe zone” in the back of the room. Students wait for the drill to be over. There is NO TALKING. YOU MAY NOT OPEN THE DOOR FOR ANYONE!!!!!!!!! Once we receive announcement that everything is okay students return to seats.

Other Procedures

Classroom Visitors You may smile but make sure you stay on task. Possible visitors: Other students, Parents, Teachers, Principal, Assistant Principal, Continue to work in class as you normally would. Remember to make a good impression for visitors. We want to impress them.

Guest Teacher or Substitute Be polite and respectful. The teacher is a guest and we want to make a good impression. Continue to work in class as you normally would. Remember, we want to impress all visitors in our classroom.