Classroom Expectations

• Entering the classroom
  • Procedures and expectations
    • Come in quietly
    • Put backpack and belongings in your cubby
    • Put homework in the bin on Friday
    • Get a sharpened pencil
      • Go to the bathroom if you haven’t already done so
    • Get math and science binder
    • Begin morning work
    • When morning work is finished read/ work on homework
    • **Throw breakfast in HALLWAY garbage

• Morning meeting
  • Sit down quietly in the circle
  • Only talk when you have the stuffed animal/ball
  • Give everyone the chance to speak
  • Be an active listener
    • Look at the speaker
  • Respect all viewpoints
  • Don’t use names when we are talking about other people. You could say:
    • Friend
    • Classmate
    • Person

• Whole group lessons
  • Sit up
  • Listen
  • Ask and answer questions
    • Raise your hand
  • Nod your head
  • Track the speaker

• Small group/ rotations
  • Follow instructions for each rotation
  • Complete the work assigned to each rotations
  • Ask a friend or neighbor if you have a question about the assignment
  • When it is time to rotate clean up your section and put completed work in the bin

• Before leaving the classroom
  • Look around your desk or workstation
    • Clean any trash or paper on the floor
  • Put ALL papers away (do not stuff them in a desk)
  • Sweep the floor
  • Get your backpack and wait at your seats for further directions