Physical Class Procedures

Making up classwork

  • Students must find their own missed classwork posted on Google Classroom.

  • It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete the work.

  • Students have the amount of days they were absent to turn in missed assignments.

  • Students will take makeup tests and quizzes during recess and the beginning of class.

  • It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for the make up exams.

  • Students take all make-up exams promptly after returning from an absence.

Turning in assignments

  • Students must identify which bin is labeled with their class period.

  • Students will turn in all assignments in the correct bin.

  • Students must check that their name, date, and class period are on their work.

  • For turning in late work, students must complete the Missing Assignment Log to get credit.

Independent work time

  • Students will remain silent as independent work is just that: by themselves.

  • If a student has a question, they are to raise their hand and await acknowledgement from the teacher, not ask their classmates.

  • Students will remain busy working on their assignment until the assignment is complete or the class moves on to the next activity.

Student errors and class responses

  • When another student makes an error, it is not acceptable to belittle them in any way.

  • Student responses can include: helping their classmate find the solution, answering the question correctly in a way that is not disrespectful, or waiting quietly for the teacher to guide the correction.

Getting the teacher’s attention

  • Students must stay seated and raise their hand.

  • Students will wait patiently to be recognized.

  • Any attempts that do not follow the guidelines will cause a delay on being recognized, barring a true emergency.

Moving about the room

  • Students may move about the room without permission as long as it does not disturb the lecture and they have a good reason.

  • Proper reasons include: Sharpening a pencil, getting a tissue, or getting supplies.

  • Students must be mindful of their classmates’ personal space and belongings.

  • Students must reach their destination and return to their seat quickly and efficiently.

Entering the classroom

  • If my door is shut, students will line up outside the classroom and wait to enter.

  • If my door is open, students will enter the classroom quietly before the bell rings.

  • Students will put their belongings under their desk and out of the aisle.

  • Students must find their seat immediately, take out their materials, and begin the warm-up.

Classroom visitors

  • Students must continue working unless told otherwise.

  • Students may not start a conversation with the visitor or classmates.

  • Students must be respectful to the visitor and listen for any special instruction for the teacher.

Leaving the room

  • Students are not allowed to leave the room during class unless called by the office or another teacher via a note from that teacher.

  • When a student is called out of the classroom they will pack their belongings quietly and leave the classroom silently and respectfully.

  • Students are to use the restrooms between classes, at recess, or during lunch.

  • Students will not be allowed to leave the class to visit the restroom.

Class dismissal

  • Students will not respond to the bell as their ticket to leave.

  • Before leaving, all students must have their area cleaned, materials packed, and be seated silently.

  • Students will wait for my cues that they are allowed to prepare to leave, and then to actually leave.

Finishing work early

  • Upon finishing work early students are allowed to wait silently for further instruction or one of the following activities, quietly:

  • Students may read their AR books.

  • Students may work on homework for my class or another class.

  • Students may not copy homework off other students.

Substitute teacher

  • Students must follow all rules of the classroom as if the teacher was not absent.

  • Students will show the substitute complete respect.

  • Students will work on the assignment that is administered by the substitute that I have planned.

  • Students will turn in their assignment the same day it is administered upon exiting the classroom.