Classroom Procedures

Mr. FranksFourth Grade

Are you a little bit unsure of how to get the teacher's attention?Embarrassed because others may laugh at you if you do the wrongthing? Welcome to the club! We all feel that way at some time. Thatis why it is good to know what is expected of you. By knowing theprocedures, you will be happier in the classroom. Procedures are apart of life. We follow procedures for using a dictionary, boardingan airplane, driving on the highway, and attending a wedding. Thereason we have procedures in life is so that people can function insociety knowing the acceptable and efficient ways other people dothings.These are the procedures needed to maximize your class time and to make

your work the most efficient. As the year proceeds, I willgive you additional procedures, as the need arises.

Imagine you are in church, would you talk or get out of your seat while the pastor is talking?

Why we have procedures

Be kind Be CourteousShow Respect

RESPECT

- Raise your hand to be called on before speaking.

- Treat others politely-as you would like to be treated.

- Do not touch other people or their things. - Walk calmly and quietly in the hallways.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Step 1 End of Line Step 2 Separate at Lunch Step 3 No P. E. Step 4 Call Parent Step 5 See Principal

Consequences for Breaking Rules

Tattling will not be tolerated. You will have a note sent to your parents if

tattle on someone. If the tattling persists you will be sent to the

office to see the Principal. You are allowed to tell me about someone

bullying, someone who is hurt, someone who is cheating, someone who is sick.

You all know what tattling is please don’t do it.

Tattling

Did you know that bullying isn't just someone punching you in the face or a bully calling you a name that you don't like? Bullying is a lot more than that. There are even different types of bullying.

Physical bullying includes any physical contact that would hurt or injure a person like hitting, kicking, punching, etc. Taking something that belongs to someone else and destroying it would also be considered a type of physical bullying.

Verbal bullying is name-calling, making offensive remarks, or joking about a person's religion, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or the way they look. 3. Indirect bullying includes spreading rumors or stories about someone, telling others about something that was told to you in private, and excluding others from groups.

Social alienation is when a bully excludes someone from a group on purpose. It also includes a bully spreading rumors, and also making fun of someone by pointing out their differences.

5. Intimidation is when a bully threatens someone else and frightens that person enough to make him or her do what the bully wants.

6. Cyberbullying is done by sending messages, pictures, or information using electronic media, computers (email & instant messages), or cell phones (text messaging & voicemail).

Bullying

Remember there is no talking without permission during class time.

You are not allowed to get out of your seat without permission

Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Do not put your feet on another persons desk.

Act the same way you would if you were in the principal’s office, church, wedding, etc…...

Talking and staying in your seat

Students must line up single file, in number order.

Hands must be buckled behind you There is no talking till we are outside the

building You must stay at least 3 feet behind me

when going through doorways. Never get away or in front of the teacher.

Walking in the Hallways and out Doors

Enter the room quietly Go directly to your assigned seat Begin work immediately Remember there is no talking without

permission during class time. You are not allowed to get out of your seat

without permission The only thing you should come to class

with is your pencil and missing assignments.

Entering the classroom

Going to the bathroom should be done before school, at lunch, at P. E. time, and after school.

All other bathroom breaks will be considered an emergency. You may have to get permission from the principal to take an emergency restroom break.

The same goes for water breaks. Please take care of this on your own time.

Bathroom breaks

Sharpen pencils at the beginning of the class and at the end of class

Have a pencil at your desk at all times. Remember backpacks are not allowed in the

classroom, please hang them outside on a hook. All written work will be done in a spiral notebook

given to you by the teacher. (do not tear the pages out) and loose papers will be put in binders.

Paper is not for notes, airplanes, etc. you could be sent to principals office if you are doing this

Raise your hand to put trash in trash can, any one throwing paper will be given a consequence

When you need a writing utensil or paper

Teacher will count down from five. Look at the teacher Stop talking Listen for instructions Continue working when instructed

Coming to attention

Raise your hand Wait to be called on Ask your question or give your comment in

a few words Save your funny stories and tell me at lunch

Asking a question or participating in class discussions

Quietly walk directly to where the materials are located

Get your materials Return directly to your seat Continue work Most of the time I will pass out books or I

will pick someone.

Getting materials without disturbing others

Look at the teacher If you don’t understand, raise your hand,

wait to be call on, then ask your question If you understand, say “yes, sir”

Indicating whether you understand

Sharpen pencils at the beginning of the class

Have several pencils at your desk at all times.

Paper will be given out by the teacher and only when I feel it is necessary.

Paper is not for notes, airplanes, etc. Crayons map pencils, backpacks, etc.

should not be brought to class keep them on a hook

When you need a writing utensil or paper

Look the person in the eye who you are thanking

Say “thank you,” followed by the person’s name

Explain why you are thanking them Smile Thank you should be said whenever

someone does something nice for you

Saying “thank you”

Exchange papers with the person next to you.

If you don’t have a partner, exchange with the closest person to you.

Do not refuse to exchange papers with someone.

Please grade you neighbors paper correctly or you will receive a failing grade.

Exchanging papers

Read your AR book Work ahead on other assignments Finish any missing assignments You must always have an AR book with you

that is on your reading level

If you finish early

All books read in the 4th grade will be chapter books and I will chose them for you.

I do not use the point system. You simply have to read 1 chapter book per week.

Once you finish a book you must let me know before you test on it.

Please read your book thoroughly before testing. We will have an A. R. party once a month. Those

that do not make their goal will have to copy the dictionary while we are having the party.

Accelerated Reader

Always wait for the teacher to tell you when to start

When answering reading questions you must show in the text where you got your answer either by underling, highlighting, or writing page and paragraph number.

Failing to do so will cause you to get the problem wrong even if you put down the right answer.

Cheating will not be tolerated and you will be sent to the office

Class work Reading

Always wait for the teacher to tell you when to start

Do not work ahead When answering math problem you must

show your work at all times Failing to do so will cause you to get the

problem wrong even if you put down the right answer.

Cheating will not be tolerated and you will be sent to the office

Class work Math

The responsibility of getting to class on time is an integral part of Greenville's standard of excellence, which prepares students for success.

Although we do make allowances for occasional, unforeseen issues that cause tardiness, consistent tardiness cannot be permitted.  

For everyone’s sake, please make sure that your parents get you to school on time.

Tardy

You are responsible for missing work You will have 2 days to complete the

missing work If you are planning on being absent, notify

the teacher ASAP to get the assignments beforehand

When you are absent

The teacher dismisses the class, not the clock or the bell

Keep your desk and area clean at least 3 ft around your desk.

Put your materials away Exit quietly Don’t forget homework assignments and

notes from school

End of class dismissal

Stop what you are doing Listen to the announcement Then continue working quietly Do the same if we have a visitor in the room

When a school-wide announcement or class page is made

Continue with your work Be polite to the guest, answer questions if

asked Maintain work if the teacher is called away If appropriate, engage in conversation with

the visitor, but only when asked to

When visitors are in the classroom

Continue with your work Maintain the classroom guideline and

procedures

If the teacher is out of the classroom

Line-up single-file in the classroom Be quiet Proceed out the door, without talking, in a

single-file line Listen for instructions while walking in the

hallway Walk on the right side of the hallway Wait outside the destination until you have

permission to enter

Walking in the hallway during class time

Line-up at the door Listen for the teacher’s instructions Exit the room to the right When you get outside, go across the

playground and stop, no talking Once across the street, check in with the

teacher

Responding to a fire drill

Line-up by the door Listen for the teacher’s instructions Exit the room to the right Go down the hallway toward cellar and

enter quietly Stand in a straight line Be quiet and aware for instructions

Responding to a tornado drill

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must show your work on every problem

or it will be counted wrong Cheating will not be tolerated We will work on one skill all week and then

have a test over that skill at end of the week

We will have multiplication facts tests daily. All papers not written in your spiral must be

3 holes punched at placed in binder

Math

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must underline or hi-lite on all

assignments unless told other wise. Cheating will not be tolerated We will work on one skill all week and then

have a test over that skill at end of the week

All papers not written in your spiral must be 3 holes punched at placed in binder

Reading

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must underline or hi-lite on all

assignments unless told other wise. Cheating will not be tolerated

Science

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must underline or hi-lite on all

assignments unless told other wise. Cheating will not be tolerated

Social Studies

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must underline or hi-lite on all

assignments unless told other wise. Cheating will not be tolerated Students will write on a given topic weekly

Writing

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must underline or hi-lite on all

assignments unless told other wise. Cheating will not be tolerated Students will practice English skills

throughout the week

English

Do not start assignments until told to do so You must underline or hi-lite on all

assignments unless told other wise. Cheating will not be tolerated Students will study daily spelling words from

a weekly list and then have a test over words at end of the week

Spelling

In this day and age of teaching, we as educators spend far

too much time dealing with negative behavior. I use my Big Bucks system to focus on the positive and use positive peer pressure to correct the negative. It is simple…….

I give virtual money for behaviors I like and take away

money for the behaviors I want to eliminate. Kids love $$ and don't want to have to pay me! I sell simple things like Activity Time, Treasure Box, Candy, Etc…..

Classroom Rewards