1. for Ms. Smith’s Classroom
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
for Ms. Smith’s Classroom
My Homeroom at St. Kevin’s High, 2012

2. Why Do we Have Procedures?
We key in a phone number to place a call
We use a combination to open a lock
We follow certain steps to do origami

3. ENTRANCE Make sure you have class materials Enter quietly
Go directly to seat
Get ready for work

4. WHEN THE SECOND BELL RING
Check agenda
Start bell work
When you finish, wait quietly for the next direction.

5. AGENDA Posted daily – check when you enter Schedule for class
bell work to do immediately
Reminders
Materials needed

6. DURING INSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher with full attention.
No pencil sharpening, talking, whispering or phones
Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.
Ask questions related to the subject.

7. WHILE YOU ARE WORKING Read or listen to directions
Ask students around you for clarification before asking teacher
Be polite and kind
Talking no louder than a whisper.
Use your time wisely

8. ASKING FOR YOUR ATTENTION
“Ladies and gentlemen can I have your attention?” or “listen up” or “Are you ready?”
May also raise my hand
When you hear or see this signal please:
stop what you are doing;
look at the teacher;
listen for instructions

9. If the Phone Rings or PA comes on
Stop what you’re doing
Listen without talking
Return to task at hand when announcement ends

10. WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED Check over, check directions
If the assignment is to be turned in, do so.
Study or read quietly

11. DISMISSAL With 3 minutes left I will ask you to pack up
You may put away supplies, tidy up around desk and straighten up desks
Remain seated until I say “Have a nice day!”

12. TRANSITIONS BETWEEN ROOMS
I will ask you to put away work
Remain seated until I say it is time to leave
Walk quietly and quickly to next room – no stopping
Last out – close door, turn off lights

13. Late slips in here! IF YOU ARE LATE Late is after second bell
Check in at office
Enter class quietly
Place late slip in bucket on desk
Refer to agenda for work
Late slips in here!

14. ABSENT? Check website Check course binder for handouts Ask friend
You will have 2 days from day returned to submit work
You will not be permitted to submit late work with an unexcused absence

15. Missed Work
Check here for handouts

16. MISSED A TEST
MUST be “excused absent” to arrange a new test time (bring me a note/ from guardian)
See me to set up test time
I reserve the right to refuse re-test
Unexcused absent receives “0”

17. SUBMITTING ASSIGMENTS
NAME
CLASS
DUE DATE on page
I will collect homework/assignments on day they are due

18. MISSING ASSIGNMENT SLIP
For students who do not have the assigned homework
Fill it out
Sign and date it
Turn it in with homework papers

19. Missing Assignment Slip

20. NEED A PENCIL? We all forget once in a while Please return at end
of class

21. FIRE ALARM Leave all materials on desk
Walk quietly in single file to nearest exit
(left out my door)
Closest to windows – close them
Hold doors if you are first to meet them
Meet teacher outside for roll call

22. CLASSROOM RULES School-wide classroom rules are posted on the wall:
Bring all necessary materials to class.
No food and drink.
Always act and speak in an appropriate way.
No cell phones.

23. CONSEQUENCES Warning Conference with Student Parent Contact
Referral to Administration

24. HAVE A WONDERFUL, ENJOYABLE YEAR!
Ms. Smith