You may have received an email from your teacher inviting you to a Google Classroom. Clicking on the Class link in that email will add you to that class.
However, if you have been given a Class Code by a teacher, use these instructions:
Click on the plus (+) symbol in the top right corner
Click on "Join class"
This will open a pop-up window in the center of the screen
Enter in the previously shared Class Code
Click on "Join" in the bottom right