1. Classroom Procedures
Mr. Clark’s classroom

2. Procedures vs. Rules Routines rule!
What do I do when…
Procedures vs. Rules Routines rule!

3. Before 1st Block

4. Upon entering the building
Must go DIRECTLY to first block.
Unless…
Need to go somewhere else? Plan to have your Planner.

5. What can I do? What can I not do?
Complete classwork
Text (for any reason)***
Complete unfinished homework
Explore social media***
Wander
Receive tutoring or extra help
Go to the vending machines
Listen to music***
Go to the cafeteria
Go to the library
Receive tutoring from another teacher (with their consent)
Go to the bathroom (on B Hall)
***Exercise this responsibly

6. But once the bell rings:
Be in your assigned seat
Have your tables cleared
Have phones put away
Begin working on your bell work
All other unmentioned tomfoolery must stop.

7. When I enter the room!

8. Beginning of Class Come in, sit down, and get quiet.
Do you need the bathroom?
Is there work due?
Do you have questions?
Check the Agenda for today’s lesson
Begin Bell Work
Reminders: Due dates, special messages, issues, etc.

9. Organize
In our assigned areas: We’re quiet! We get out our: Notebooks Binders/Folders Textbook/Novel

10. Organize
What if I forget something? Be responsible Let me know ASAP

11. Get to work
Check:
Agenda
Objectives/CCSS
Get your Bell Work done

12. During class!

13. First thing’s first…
1. Check Agenda & Objectives 2. “Bell Work” 3. Reminders 3. Daily Lesson

14. Agendas and Objectives
What is an agenda?
Daily schedule
What we’ll be doing
When we’ll be doing it
Why do I need to know the objective?
Purpose of lesson
Skill to learn

15. Participation Write it down Raise your hand Bashful?
**Think before you speak!
Is it relevant? Is it appropriate? Can it wait?

16. Participation options
“Hot Potato”
Student-initiated
“Popcicles”
Teacher-initiated
Participation will be tracked for a quiz grade at the end of each term.

17. Whole Group Instruction
Review of prior lesson Introduction to the skill to be taught or reinforced Modeling – Show and Tell *Time for clarifying questions **Not time for a potty break

18. Group and Individual Work
Groups work:
Listen carefully
Quick and quiet transitions (30 sec)
Student-led discussions
“Help Cards” (*if needed)
Do not “Copy-and-Paste”
Individual work
Raise you hand for help
Check your work
You have a table for a reason

19. Group/Independent work
Timed, usually 30-minutes Work carefully Write down comments, questions. Work for the entire period.

20. What Do I Do When I am Done?
Check it again… and again Verify trouble areas with me. Enrich and Remediate.

21. We’re working as a team.
We all contribute Respect other’s opinions Group effort, individual grades!

22. When the Bell Rings.

23. Dismissal
Do not get up when the bell rings I will dismiss you on time “Pack early, leave late” – so work until we summarize

24. Dismissal Make sure your area is clean Straighten chairs
Pick up paper, pencils, etc.
Organize folders and tbales
This is not your bedroom, keep it clean.

25. Other class Procedures

26. Language. Off-Topic Conversation Cursing Inappropriate topics
What happened last night
On-Topic Conversation
Asking Questions
Discussing the lesson

27. Tardies
Sign in and give me your EdClick form Immediately begin working Check the agenda to see what you’ve missed Catch up!

28. Late and Missing Work
Bring a reason, not an excuse “Late Work Slip” – One Day Only! Deal School Policy: # of absenses = # of make-up days

29. Bring Your Own Device
Put away with sound off Only with permission NO TEXTING! (Not even your mom)

30. Bathroom breaks
Before bell rings Do not interrupt class! You must have YOUR agenda Ask politely and sign out/in

31. Off-Task behavior Warning and I will document it.
“Hallway Conference” and I document it.
Reflective writing, I document it and then call home.
I document it and then complete a write-up.

32. Keys to Success:
It’s not hard to come into this classroom and succeed.
You must:
Be present,
Be prepared,
Be respectful, and
Be ready to work.