Classroom Procedures

Mrs. Welsh’s Classroom Procedures

Room 205

Attendance (advisory)

• Attendance must be taken by 8:10 

• Any student coming after attendance must have a pass from the nurse.  If a student comes to class without a pass, he or she must go back downstairs to the nurse or front office to get a pass so the office is aware that the student has come to school

Lunch Sign up: (advisory)

• Students wishing to sign up for lunch will choose option A, B, or C.  Students will be reminded of the choices of the day and asked their choice while attendance is being taken.   

Sending things to the office: (advisory)

• Any items the students wish to have sent to the office must be placed in the bin on the front table by 8:05.

• Students do not need to bring them to the office themselves. 

Beginning of Class:

• Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings.  

• Within one minute of the bell, students are expected to get started on the "DO NOW" activity of the day.  

End of class:

• Students will be given a one - minute warning to pack up before the bell. 

• Students are not to pack up their things until they are given permission.

• Students are to remain in their seats until the bell rings and will not lineup/congregate near the door waiting for the bell.

• Students will be reminded to look beneath their desks for personal items and garbage before leaving.  

Leaving the classroom/Going to Locker:

• Students are expected to come to class with all of their materials.

• If a student forgets materials that are necessary for class, he or she will be directed to borrow materials from the shared classroom materials. 

• If a student wishes to see the school counselor or social worker, he/she must come to class with the pass.  Permission will be granted depending on what is going on that day in class. 

• If a student does not feel well, he or she can ask to go to the nurse.  A pass will be given depending on the situation. 

• Students wishing to visit the media center need a pass as well.  Occasionally, students can go during independent work time depending on the assignment.  It’s up to the teacher. Students are encouraged to visit the library during their study hall time. 

• Students who have band are expected to check in at the beginning of class before heading straight to band.  If assignments will be missed, the students will be given a copy of the assignment before leaving. 

Bathroom:

• A student wishing to use the bathroom must ask by raising his or her hand and asking permission from one of the adults in the room.

• The student should refrain from asking while instruction is being given or while a classmate is sharing or discussing.

• Upon being granted permission, the student will need to sign out on the Washroom Sign Up sheet and take a blue pass from the wall. Only one student will be allowed to use the bathroom at a time. 

Drinking Fountain:

• Students need to ask permission to get a drink/fill a water bottle by raising their hands.

• Students should not ask to get a drink in the middle of class discussion or whole group instruction.  Instead, they must wait until independent work time. 

• Students should not be in the hallway more than thirty seconds for a drink.

• Student are not to interrupt small group instruction to ask for a drink.  

Pencil Sharpening:. 

• If a pencil breaks in the middle of class, they may use a hand sharpener.

• Students should refrain from using the manual sharpener during class discussion or instruction.  However, they are free to use the sharpener without asking during independent work time. 

Checking out books from classroom library:

• Students are welcome to check out all novels and non-fiction books from the classroom library.  

• When returning a book, the student will place the book in the “Return” bin. 

• Certain reference books and picture books may not be checked out.  

Turning in Homework:

• Paper assignments will be turned in to the "Assignment Box" by the windows

• Many assignments will be completed and submitted via Google Classroom. 

Behavior Expectations and Consequences: 

• For behavior, students will be given a redirection to stop their behavior.  If the behavior continues after two verbal warnings, the student will receive a referral to be served after school or during lunch.   The student will also fill out a reflection sheet. 

• When given a warning or consequence, students are expected not  argue with the teacher. If the student would like to discuss the situation or the consequence, he or she should politely request to speak to the teacher after class. 

• Arguing may result in an additional consequence, including taking a break from the classroom in the office or a central detention. 

For social studies, the students are required to have a 1 subject notebook.  The students will use it for all their notes and writing assignments.  Students should bring this notebook with them to class each day.  Students will not be issued a social studies textbook.