Classroom+Procedures

Classroom procedures play an important role in creating a positive place to learn! These procedures create order and structure, which helps all students succeed. Over the next few weeks, we will be practicing these procedures until they become routine.
 * __Classroom Procedures__**

I have very high expectations for student work ethic, maturity, behaviour, responsibility, respect and attitude.

**Morning Routine**
 * 8:50 Bell
 * Smudge/Prayer/Announcements in GYM
 * Enter the classroom quickly and quietly.
 * Put your backpack, etc. away in your locker.
 * Grab your LIFE (ie, your binder).
 * GET IT STARTED – on the board.

**Morning GET IT STARTED NOTEBOOK** Each morning there will be your Get It Started (GIS) on the board. You are expected to start this when you are seated at your desk. You will have about 15 minutes to complete this.

**12:45 After Lunch Routine – D.E.A.R (15 min)** **Drop Everything and REGULATE**
 * Quickly and quietly enter the classroom.
 * Decide what you need to regulate and be ready to learn.
 * Get started immediately.
 * Top 5 (fastest students to get involved) get a reward!

**3:15 – Hometime Routine**
 * Sit quietly and wait to be dismissed – I will dismiss you!
 * Clean up – 5 pieces of garbage

**Getting the students attention**
 * “Bing” – a bell
 * My voice – “Eyes on me”
 * “5/6”

**Getting up for Anything** Please wait until we’re not talking to the class to get up. Hands up!

**Exiting and Entering the Classroom/Hallway/Assemblies**
 * You will line up single file at the door – sometimes I may call up groups at random to line up.
 * Walk single file down to the school. Be a good example for the younger students!
 * During assemblies, remain quiet and display good listening skills.

**Working in Class, Assignments and Due Dates**
 * You are expected to complete all work neatly and to the BEST of your ability.
 * Hand your assignments in on time!
 * When working in class, follow directions, be focused and don’t disrupt others.
 * If you waste my time – I’ll waste yours (phys-ed, recess, after school, sports teams).

**Incomplete Assignments** Students will be required to stay after school or during recess to complete their work (I will call to discuss if the student is staying past 4:00 pm).

**Music in the Classroom**
 * MP3 players and iPods are permitted in our classroom
 * You MUST ask for permission before using it!
 * Only allowed during independent work time.
 * **MP3 PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ELSE BUT OUR ROOM!!!! They will be taken away!**

**Cell Phones**
 * Do not bring them! They will be taken at first sight.
 * Option B: Drop them off with me, and I'll lock them up for you.

**Food/Gum/Candy/Drinks**
 * You may use a water bottle in our classroom.
 * GUM – I like it, you like it, don’t chew like a cow and use a garbage or this privilege will be taken away!

**Lates**
 * You are in Gr. 5/6 and are responsible for getting yourself to school on time.
 * Some of you help out at home by getting younger siblings here, so some lateness is acceptable.
 * If this is abused, and I see you slowly walking from the corner store with a slurpee 20 minutes late, then you’ll spend the time after school.

**Bathroom/Drink Procedures**
 * You are expected to go BEFORE RECESS AND LUNCH
 * One person at a time to use the bathroom or go for a drink.
 * You must ask to go to the bathroom or go for a drink.

**Leaving the Classroom** You need to ask permission first so we know where you are in case of an emergency.

**Physical Education**
 * Participate and have fun!
 * Give yourself a mark at the end of class.
 * We will go over more procedures for PE later on.

**Evaluation** I use many different ways to evaluate your progress in class. Most importantly – Everything Counts! So make it count!

**Consequences** If you fail to follow the expectations of our classroom, you should expect certain consequences as a result of your disrespectful behaviour. Consequences will be determined as each situation arises. Parents and administration involvement will depend on the severity of the situation.

**Fixing Issues –** posted in the classroom.

**Rewards** Every once in a while, I will schedule a reward afternoon for students who have displayed academic dedication, maturity, responsibility and a respectful attitude – YOU EARN THE RIGHT TO BE AT THIS PARTY! As well, there are on-going rewards such as:
 * Praise
 * Earning others respect and trust
 * Positive notes from your teacher
 * The joy of learning!!!!!!!
 * Prizes!

**I am positive everyone can live up to these expectations! I look forward to a fabulous year with everyone!** **Ms. Fraser**