Classroom Procedures

Welcome to 2nd Semester ELAMrs. Kinsella

My Goals1. Ensure that all students Pass/Exceed Georgia Middle Grades Writing Assessment2. Ensure that all students Pass/Exceed CRCT

Entry ProcedureArrive on time, greet Mrs. Kinsella at the door.Enter room and go directly to your seatImmediately begin the warm up activity or read your novelRemember this is quiet time. No talking or moving about.

Exit Procedure Clean your area Organize your things Reflect on one thing you have learned today (bell doesnt dismiss you)Wait patiently for dismissal from teacher Leave the class in an orderly fashion

Instruction/Presentation Turn your chair to face the presenter Use active listening Sit quietlyTalk only when instructed If requested, raise hand to ask questions Take notes if requested

Restroom Procedure Ask teacher politely by raising your hand with two fingers up (avoid instructional time)Sign out on the sheet; take the restroom pass Go directly to the restroom and return to class. Use care and responsibility while out.Sign in when you return.

When You Finished Early Make a selection from one of the following if you complete an assignment Silently read a book of your choiceProofread or revise any papersIllustrate a concept taught in classWrite a journal entry about what we learned in class for someone who is absent Get started on your homework

Team Work You will be assigned to a group.Within your group you will be assigned a duty. For example; facilitator, liaison, reporter, etc.No side-bar conversations during team activities, all group members focused on the task at hand.You must contribute proportionately to your team.

Teacher AttentionIf I raise my hand, you are to stop talking, face me, and also raise your hand until everyone in the classroom has stopped talking and I lower my hand.NO EXCEPTIONS

Being PreparedBring required materials:*3-ring binder with wide-ruled notebook paper*Blue/Black Pen or Pencil*Novel from home or media center*Textbook

Paper Heading Langston Hughes 1st Period 8/7/13

TrashTrash will be thrown away when your are dismissed from class. Keep it at your desk until you are dismissed.Pick up all paper around your desk before leaving the room.

Walking In The Hallways As A ClassStudents are expected to walk in a straight line when in the hallway.There will be NO TALKING in line. Other students are still in class.All class rules apply in the hallway.

Trustworthiness: To act in a manner that makes one worthy of confidence

Truthfulness: To be honest about things and feelings with oneself and others

Active Listening: To listen with the intention of understanding what the speaker intends to communicate

No Put-Downs: To never use words, actions and/or body language that degrade, humiliate, or dishonor others

Personal Best: To do ones best given the circumstances and available resources

Lifelong Guidelines Susan Kovalik & Associates

13EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: Ch. 10.1-10.10VIDEO(S): LIFESKILLS, Spread Your WingsRESOURCES: Tools for Citizenship and Life: Using the LG and LIFESKILLS in Your Classroom by Sue Pearson, Character Begins at Home by Karen Olsen and Sue Pearson.SONGS: Jeff Pedersens Spread Your WingsBasis for citizenshipTraits/characteristics that are important in choosing a mate Map for all relationships in classroom/schoolAssess your own personal understanding of the LG/LS. Which are strengths? Which are so-so?Important that all adults in school live and model them for students.LG/Attributes of a mate, parent, leaderInclude in everyday language/activities/planning/assessmentExtend to familiesPersonal Best is the umbrella LG for the LIFESKILLS.Incorporate into real world happenings-catch the teachable moment. EE 10.5Label in regard to self-disciplineIntroduce Target Talk-childs name, label LG/LS, recognize action.Include references on a daily basis through conversation, content, reflection, activities and experiences. Link character traits to characters in literature, figures from history, local news stories, etc.Assignment1. Write down three academic goals you have for the 2nd semester (write in complete sentences).2. Choose one goal from your list and write three detailed paragraphs explaining how you will accomplish that goal. Your paragraph should include an introduction, body paragraph and a conclusion. Make sure you include supporting details and specific examples.3. Write your paragraph on the notebook paper (dont forget your heading---name, period, date).

LIFE

SKILLSCARING: To feel and show concern for others

COMMON SENSE: To use good judgment

COOPERATION: To work together toward a common goalor purpose

COURAGE: To act according to ones beliefsdespite fear of adverse consequences

CURIOSITY: To investigate and seek understanding of ones world

EFFORT: To do your best

FLEXIBILITY: To be willing to alter plans when necessary

FRIENDSHIP: To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring

INITIATIVE: To do something, of ones own free will,because it needs to be doneSusan Kovalik & Associates

15Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS are the cornerstone to ITI classroom discipline. The LIFESKILLS represent the Personal Best Lifelong Guideline. Encourage your students to reach for the stars when it comes to Personal Best!

INTEGRITY: To act according to a sense of whats right and wrong

ORGANIZATION: To plan, arrange, and implement in anorderly way; to keep things orderly and ready to use

PATIENCE: To wait calmly for someone or something

PERSEVERANCE: To keep at it

PRIDE: Satisfaction from doing ones personal best

PROBLEM SOLVING: To create solutions to difficultsituations and everyday problems

RESOURCEFULNESS: To respond to challenges andopportunities in innovative and creative ways

RESPONSIBILITY: To respond when appropriate;to be accountable for ones actions

SENSE OF HUMOR: To laugh and be playful without harming othersLIFE

SKILLSSusan Kovalik & Associates

16Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS are the cornerstone to ITI classroom discipline. The LIFESKILLS represent the Personal Best Lifelong Guideline. Encourage your students to reach for the stars when it comes to Personal Best!