CLASSROOM PROCEDURES FOR THE DAY
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
You start the day with a 5 point. You get deductions for behavior problems, not participating, being disrespectful to anyone in the classroom, not paying attention, not staying awake, using, phone, talking, coming to class unprepared, being tardy, etc.
As you enter the class
· Make sure you leave your mobile phones in the tiny box on teacher’s table/be ready to store your phone in your backpack( phone should be in silence mode at all times)
· Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class
· Enter the classroom quietly.
· Pick up the handouts on the teacher’s desk
· Sit in your assigned seats
· Get ready for work.
Once the bell rings
Immediately start your ’Do Now’ task
Once you are done, wait patiently and quietly.
During Instruction
· Listen to the classroom instruction , with full attention
· No moving around the classroom
· No talking / whispering with your classmates
· Raise your hand, if you have any questions.
· Wait for your turn to be called on.
· Make sure you understand the concept, once the instruction is done.
When you are at work in class
· Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand it.
· If it’s a table group activity read the instructions given on the hand out/ wait for the teacher to deliver the instructions
· If you didn’t understand, quietly ask for help from other students in your table.
· Be polite to help, if you are asked.
· Discussions should be within the audible limit of your table group.
· Respect each other and be friendly
· Make use of the given time wisely
Once done with your work
· Review your work to make sure you followed the directions correctly and haven’t missed anything
· If it’s a group activity, make sure everyone in your group finishes the task on time.
· If the assignment / activity needs to be turned in, do so quietly.
· If otherwise wait for the teacher to come and check your work.
Dismissal
· Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can.
· Wait patiently in your seat for dismissal
· The teacher dismiss you from the class, not the bell.
CLASSROOM CLEANLINESS
· Pick up any garbage around you.
· Recycle papers, plastic bags, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles.
· Respect the facilities that you have been offered in the classroom
OTHER CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES
· Signed pass form the ‘teacher ‘ is required to exit the classroom
· No passes will be issued to the ‘Guidance Counsellor’ unless otherwise required by the GC
· ‘Tardy passes’ are excused for being late in the classroom , but the student is not excused for any missed work
· Missed work needs to be completed at home in a timely manner
· All passes to the ‘Health office’ must be returned back to the teacher with the nurse’s initials on.
When the teacher is out for the day/ period
· We treat guests ( Substitutes) in our classroom respectfully and courteously following the class procedures.
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN CHEMISTRY CLASS
· Regular attendance
· Be consistent in your work
· Have a good working relationship with others in the class.
· Be open with the teacher about difficulties you are having learning the material or things in the classroom which are impeding your learning.
· Seek help when needed!
· Be prepared for your exams
· Work hard and be honest with yourself.