Beginning of the School Year

Suggested Sequence
for teaching the
classroom procedures
split into 3 days of
lessons.

Procedures to be posted on
the wall
Lower grades
Washing hands
Glue
Hallway
Dojo
Pencil sharpening
Student jobs
Reading rules

Upper grades
Morning routine
Dismissal routine
Hand procedures
(1-5 fingers)
Dojo
Pencil sharpening
Student jobs
Reading rules

How our day starts

Coats and backpacks hung up.

Homework turned in.
All notes on teachers desk.
Make lunch choice.
Pencils sharpened (2).
Start morning work!

When the Bell Rings

Step 1: Continue working on morning activity.
Step 2: Listen to morning announcements and stand
for Pledge of Allegiance.
Step 3: When morning activity is complete, raise hand
and wait for morning checker to stamp activity page.
Step 4: At 8:15, teacher will announce pencils down to
check morning activity.
Step 5: Put morning journal in desk and get ready for
first lesson.

Morning Meetings
1. Greet each other.
2. Read morning message and listen to
announcement.
3. Review the daily schedule.
4. Reminders of upcoming events.
5. Discuss student concerns.
6. Review the opening assignment.

Tardiness
School starts at 8:00A.M.
If you arent in the classroom by the
time the second bell rings, please
check in at the school office before
coming to class.
If you are tardy four times, the school
will contact your parents.

Absences
Each student will have a red folder that stays at
school for when they are absent.
The two inside pockets are labeled Done and To
Do.
Inform students and parents that when they are
absent, they are to check the classroom website for
the daily assignments and homework.
Encourage parents to e-mail the teacher the day
when their student will be absent.

Taking Attendance
Students will move their name clip from the absent
to present side so teacher can glance at the
clipboard and easily see what names are on the
absent side.

Sharpening your Pencil

A designated student will be in charge of
sharping pencils each morning.
This student will sharpen all personal pencils
during the morning and make sure the sharp
pencil bucket is full.
If pencil breaks or becomes dull in class,
student will place dull/broken pencil in the
not sharp bucket and take a pencil from the
sharp bucket before.
This will all be done quietly.

When you need to use

the restroom, get a
pencil or a tissue.

1 fingerup=pencil
2 fingers-tissues
3 fingers-bathroom
In order to go to the bathroom the student must see
the teacher put her 3 fingers up in response.
The student will then take the designated genders
bathroom pass.

Homework
I will assign the amount of homework that is
developmentally appropriate for each age.
The full homework packet is due on Friday
morning.
Homework will be assigned on select days.
Homework will be assigned on more days in
higher level grades.

Assignment Bins
Each subject will have its own designated bin
that the file clerk places the assignments in.
Purple Bin: reading
Red Bin: writing
Green Bin: math
Blue Bin: science
Yellow Bin: social studies

How an assignment is to
be completed
Heading of papers-The heading for assignments will
be on a poste during the entire school year.
Writing on back of paper-students will be allowed to
write on the back of the paper except for major
projects.
Neatness, legibility-The teacher will monitor the
students as they are completing their assignments.
If the work is not legible, the teacher will help the
students improve their work. Assignments that are
not legible will not be accepted.

How assignments will be

collected
Students will pass their assignments
sideways and the designated paper collector
for the day will pick up the papers, paper clip
them, and place them in the designated spot.

What to do when you

finish work early
Work on other unfinished work.
Write in journal.
Read quietly
Put in an academic game
On the iPad or computer.
Flash Cards

How to use classroom

materials and where to
find them
Class materials will be organized by table.

Behavior Plan

1st Check: Warning Conversation with

teacher to redirect behavior
2nd Check: Behavior Sheet Student will fill
out a behavior sheet and review it with the
teacher. This goes home for a signature and
must be returned the next day.
3rd Check: FYI Student receives an FYI. An
FYI is a, For Your Information and this goes
home for a signature and is kept in students
file. 3 FYIS=referral.
4th Check: Referral

Student Positive
Reinforcement
Written comments on assignments-The
teacher will write comments on all
assignments and homework to help the
students improve their work.
Posting student work-Published student
work will be posted in the hallway and
in the classroom.
Students will receive DOJO points.

Positive Notes Sent

Home
Every Friday every child will have some sort
of positive note sent home describing at least
one good thing that happened that week.

Parent Communication
Every Monday the teacher will send home the
weekly report with grades and assignments from
the previous week. This report must be signed
and returned to the teacher on Tuesday.
Additionally, the parents will receive a newsletter
every other Monday with subject information and
reminders for the upcoming week. The weekly
report which will be sent home every Monday will
include an updated list of the student's grades in
each subject.

Rainbow Behavior Chart

Blue-Best
Green-Good
Yellow-Warning
Orange-Danger!
Red- Pull out

DOJO Points
For good behavior the teacher will reward
points to the student.
Points will be taken away for bad behavior.

Dojo Points Rewards

Getting control of a difficult

class
Have a (naughty) child
model he correct
behavior.
Children earning Dojo
Points for good
behavior.
Children having to move
their clips up and down
from best behavior to
worst behavior.

Talkative Class
Dont begin lesson until all students are
attentive.
Remind children of the expectations for
talking before the lesson starts.

Bad News Phone Calls

with Parents

This is the basic technique.

Before I call, I think of a couple of nice things to say about the child. (This is
very important, because as soon as parents hear that the teacher is on the
phone, they tend to feel defensive.)
THEN, I tell them that I am calling them for advice, since they are the experts
on their child, and Im SURE the child behaves at home. (Ummmnotalways!
Butalittlewhiteliewonthurttoomuch!)
Can the parent give me any tips for getting the child to ______?
Then I thank the parent profusely for their help, and let them know that if they
can think of anything else that will help to let me know.
I encourage them to also speak to their child and encourage good behavior at
school.
I ask him or her if they have any concerns or questions, and if they would like a
follow up phone call, note, or email to let them know how the child is doing.
Get a notebook or clipboard and write it down whenever you make a phone call
or leave a message. Keep a log of parent contacts, if at all possible. If you
leave it by the phone, it wont be too much of a burden. My phone log has
absolutely SAVED me now and then!

Voice Levels
Sharing Voice: Use your sharing voice to
speak clearly when sharing something with
the class.
Group Voice: Use your group voice to speak
to your group only. The whole class should
not be able to hear you
Partner Voice: Use your partner voice to
speak to your partner only. The rest of the
table and class should not be able to hear
you.
No Voice: You should not be using your
voice. It is time to concentrate on your work
or listen to others.

Going to the nurse

Student will raise up 4 fingers.

Teacher will raise up 4 fingers.
Student will come to teacher.
Student will express why he/she wants to go
to the nurse.
Teacher will either grant or deny the student
a nurse pass.

The School Counselor

Student will raise up 5 fingers.

Teacher will raise up 5 fingers.
Student will come to teacher.
Student will express why he/she wants to go
to the counselor.
Teacher will either grant or deny the student
a counselor pass.

Keeping Desks Orderly

Create a model of what an organized desk

looks like.
Take a picture of the model desk to pass
around.
Annotate the sheet with arrows pointing to
specific parts of the desk and accompanying
instructions.
If Desk Wizard sees a student with an
unorganized desk during the week he/she
will simply tap the student on the shoulder to
inform them to tidy the desk. If after 3 taps
the desk is not orderly, the Desk Wizard will
tell the teacher.

Weekly Student Jobs

The student jobs will be posted on the bulletin board
every Monday.
The jobs are assigned on rotation and can be taken
away if guidelines arent met.

Class Manager

Salute
Lead the flag
Poetry for the week
Choose table leaders
Lead problem

Board Technician
Erase the board.
Change the date.
Write homework.

Receptionist
Open the door for guests.
On the absent Form the receptionist writes
down what you do in class each day and
what the homework is. Keep this list in a
special folder so that absent students (or
their parents) can easily find what they
missed when they return.

Computer Technician
Computer Technician
Make sure all computers and monitors are
turned on
Dust keyboards and computer screens at the
end of the day

Secretary
Refill paper and staples.
Keep supply station organized.

File Clerk
1. Pick up papers from class.
2. Papers are passed backwards where the file clerk
will pick up the papers.
3. The file clerk will paper clip papers together and
place them in the designated subject bin.

Environment Technician
Turn on/off the Prometheum.
Setup headphones at listening center
Turn lights on and off

Classroom Librarian
Keep classroom library organized.
Reshelf returned books.
Keep track of checked-out books.

Circle Time
Sit on your designated square.

Sit on your pockets in Criss Cross Apple Sauce.

Lips closed
Eyes on me.
Hands in lap.

Working in Groups

Give thoughtful feedback

Respect others and their thoughts
On task all the time
Use group voices
Participate actively
Stay with your group.

Group Activity Routine

A. Expected behavior in group-Students will follow posted cooperative

group rules (i.e., explain your ideas and tell why, complete tasks,
practice active listening, and everyone participates).
B. Expected behavior of students out of group-Students will raise their
hands when they would like to speak, respect others and others'
property, and obtain permission to get out of their seats.
C. Sharing of resources-Students will ask the teacher for materials or
supplies rather than sharing with their peers.
D. lndividual responsibility-Students will have assigned jobs when they
are in cooperative groups (i.e., recorder, reporter, time-keeper, and
materials coordinator).
E. Choosing a group leader-No group leader will be assigned because
each student will have equal responsibility.

Note Taking
Record.
Show students how to divide a sheet of note
paper into the proper dimensions.
Show students how to label each section with
Record, Reduce, Review.
Record- Notes, Reduce- Key Points, ReviewSummary/Questions.

Independent Reading

Get your book basket

Choose a book out of your basket
Sit by yourself.
Sit in one spot
Read quietly
Read the whole time
Read the words and look at the pictures
in your book.

Grading Routine
The teacher will record grades in grade
book and will email guardians weekly.
The following will be graded weekly:
homework packet, spelling/vocab test,
reading log, math assignment,
composition assignment, social studies,
and science.

THINK
T-Is it Thoughtful
H- is it HELPFUL

I-Is it INSPIRING
N- Is it NECESSARY?
K-is it KIND

How to glue

Twist
Pick top
Dot Dot Not a lot
Twist and Wipe

Paperwork Storage

Red Folders- to be copied

Yellow Folders- to be graded
Blue Folders-To be distributed
Green Folders-to be filed

Shoulder buddies

Turn to talk procedure.

Look at your partner.
Listen to their words.
Speak in a partner voice.
Turn back to the front when done.
Wait quietly.

End of Class Period

Dismissal
Check that your agenda is filled out correctly.
Turn in or put your work away in folder.
Turn in all broken or dull pencils.
Gather all of the items you
brought with you to class.

Early dismissals
Student will have note from parent or guardian.
Office will call for student.
Student will follow standard dismissal procedures.

Emergency Drills
Fire Drill
Stay calm
Get in Line
Follow teacher
outside
Wait

Tornado Drill
Stay calm
Get in Line
Follow teacher to
storm room.
Wait

Getting Students
Attention
Teach the students their call-and-response
saying Give me Five
1. Mouth is Closed.
2. Hands are Still.
3. Ears are listening.
4. Eyes are watching.
5. Body is Still.

Classroom Transitions
Set a timer or song that is reasonable
amount of time for the children to accomplish
the transition.
Have pre-set alarms and designated songs
for each length of transition.
Release children to move to their spots one
group at a time.
Get a bell or signal that means STOP- no
matter what! If children are not transitioning
quietly or effectively.

Keeping Students on
Task
Write the word stop on the board.
Each time they are engaged in off-task behavior,
mark off one letter at a time.
Tell them if all letters are marked off that the activity
will end and will be moved to quiet and independent
learning activity.

Hallway Procedures

Hands at your side.

All eyes forward.
Lips closed.
Low speed.

Hand Washing
Refer to Chart paper
1. Turn on the faucet.
2. Dispense a small amount of liquid soap.
3. Remind each student to thoroughly rub their
hands.
4. Thoroughly wash hands.
5. Paper towels that go inside trashcan

Missing Assignments
The Pink Slip
Date
Name
Class Section
Missing Assignment
Checkboxes for the student
to indicate the reason for
not doing the homework.
A student signature line & a
parent/guardian signature line.

Guideline Infractions
Please correct your behavior or return to task
Fill in details of offense
A note to the student to see the teacher after
class.
A student and parent signature line.
Space for filling in the results of the student
teacher conference.

Substitute Teachers

1. Welcome letter
2. Student roster and seating chart.
3. Information about students.
4. Daily schedule.
5. Lesson plans.
6. Classroom procedures.
7. Classroom rules.
8. Referral slips
9. Contract information
10. Classroom review