1. Rules and Procedures
Mrs. O’Keefe

2. Why Do We Need Rules and Procedures?
To keep us safe
Save valuable time
Stop interruptions and minimize distractions
Learning, learning, learning!

4. Class Rules S – Safety comes first C – Come to class
I – Integrity is important
E – Embrace your uniqueness
N – No distractions
C – Challenge yourself
E – Engage your mind

5. Procedures There are procedures for everything in life!
Airport, dinner, elevator, etc…
Every teacher wants things done a little differently
These are our procedures

6. Coming into Class
Come in quietly. None of this:

7. 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

8. On Time?

9. 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

10. How to Sit
Face the speaker
Feet under desk
Chair legs on floor

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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 time
Be quick and quiet

14. 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

16. 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.

17. Questions During Instructional Time?

18. Individual, Partner, and Group Work
Follow the rules of the poster
Stay on task
Questions? Ask three then me

19. 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

20. Wait for you to stop talking?

21. Handing in Work
Peer grading
Baskets
Interactive Science Notebooks

22. 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

23. 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!

24. Let’s work together to have a great school year!