1. Mrs. Carter’s Classroom
Procedures, Expectations, & Consequences

2. Meet Mrs. Carter Live in Olive Branch Birthday-August 15th
Married to James for 24 years
One daughter, Paige – 22 years old
One son, AJ – 19 years old
Graduated from Ole Miss
Have been teaching for 18 years
Enjoy traveling, spending time with family, and swimming

3. Class rules / Expectations
All students are entitled to a distraction free classroom that promotes a better learning environment.
Be prepared to learn
Be respectful: Listen while others are talking
Follow directions first time given
Work quietly and do not disturb others
Keep hands, feet, objects, and negative comments to yourself

4. Consequences Verbal Warning (1) Teacher/student meeting
(2) Silent lunch or walk 3 laps at recess
(3) Classroom conduct note & parent phone call
(4) Office referral

5. Rewards 1 subject/assignment homework pass Computer pass
Lunch with a friend
Whole class rewards

6. Come Prepared to Learn Bathe Breakfast Brush teeth & hair Deodorant
Smile
Bring all items necessary for class:
Homework
Lunchbox or lunch money
Binder/folders

7. Morning Procedure C- Coats & backpacks hung up H- Homework turned in
A- All notes & lunch money on my desk
M- Make lunch choice
P- Pencils sharpened & prepared to learn
S- Start morning work

8. Bathroom Breaks Never more than 3 people at a time
Wash hands before leaving
No more than 3 presses on the paper towel dispenser
Line up quietly in number order

9. Pencil Sharpening
Get 2 fresh pencils from the basket at the start of each day
Place unsharpened pencils back in the basket to be sharpened by helpers
If you break both pencils during the day, you will have to use a crayon

10. Groups No tattle zone! G- Get along R- Respect others O- On task
U- Use quiet voices
P- Participate
S- Stay in your group
No tattle zone!

11. Hallway Behavior Line up in your designated spot Face forward
Keep hands, feet, and all comments to yourself
Quiet voices
Walk with the group

12. Cafeteria Walk quietly in line in cafeteria
Walk down to end of tables coming
straight out the door and walk to
our designated table
Left side of table stands first to
empty trays; then right side follows around
to the left side to empty their trays
Line up quietly; face forward to leave
Cafeteria helpers will clean our table area

13. Transitioning & Asking Questions
When teacher gives a signal:
Hand up- Come to Attention (Close mouth and Listen)
T- Time out, slow or stop to explain
3 finger up- 3rd block
Round up- Go back to your seat
Get other students to pay attention by raising
your hand to signal them to follow my directions
Students:
Hand up- Ask question
Fist up- Restroom

14. Slant to keep focused S- Sit up L- Lean forward A- Attention
N- Nod when you get it or if you don’t
T- Track me

15. Big No No! Interruptions Speaking over others
Playing & distracting your classmates’ learning
Raising hand to go to restroom
during instructional time
Big No No!

16. Classroom Library Find “Good Fit” books Learn about different genres
If you decide you want to take a book to read, it must be checked out on clipboard
Any damages must be paid for, so please handle with care
Return book to its correct color coded bin
Librarian will check the bins at the end of the day

17. Class Jobs Teacher assistants Cafeteria helpers Tidy helpers Librarian
Pencil people
Distribution

18. Dismissal Copy homework & reminders
Pack binder with items needed to complete work
Clean your desk & surrounding area
Sit quietly until dismissed
Stack chairs before leaving the class