1. Where procedures are important, and learning is fun

2. Following the rules makes Mrs. Whaley happy RESPECT! Be prepared! Do YOUR best! Follow all school rules

3. What is Mrs. Whaley’s #1 rule? A. Be Prepared B. Respect C. Do Your Best

4. 15/15 No student leaves for any reason the first or last 15 minutes of class. Don’t ask.

5. I have to go to the bathroom, my book is in my locker, I need to go to the nurse, blah, blah, blah… Should a problem arise during the middle of class, we will handle it appropriately. However, we do have certain procedures for those issues. If you get permission to leave, a hall pass must be worn, and returned when you re-enter the classroom. You only get one “fieldtrip” outside the classroom per week.

6. What are the benefits of skipping the “fieldtrips”? You don’t miss out on instruction You get 5 bonus points per week You make Mrs. Whaley happy

7. What is the rule that prevents leaving the classroom the first and last 15 minutes of each period? A. 15/15 B. 30/30 C. 1/2

8. I forgot my pencil  You’re in luck! I have pencils! Before class starts walk up to my desk and trade me something of value in exchange for my pencil. We will trade back at the end of class. Items of value Shoes Wallets/Purses Cell Phones/Ipods Permit/License I will not keep or look through your stuff! I just want my pencil!

9. What is the benefit of skipping fieldtrips? A. Ruptured Bladder B. Bonus Points C. A New Car

10. I forgot paper, my book, my mind, etc… I will provide you with these things! Just ask before class. I won’t bite your head off, but you will be on the naughty list, and consequences may occur if it becomes habitual.

11. If I forget something Mrs. Whaley will… A. Bite my head off B. Send me to the office C. Help me if I ask BEFORE class begins

12. I’m having a real sucky day and want everyone to know it! We all have bad days. Lets try to leave all the negative outside the classroom door. I want a positive, and fun learning environment. If you have a problem you need to discuss with myself, or a counselor, let me know before you have a melt down in the middle of class; maybe we can prevent any embarrassment. Sometimes you might just need a cool off period, if that’s the case let me know. Lord knows I’ve been there!

13. In the event of a tornado we will… Exit the room to the right and go downstairs to the building one hallway. Duck and cover with dignity That means… Pull your pants up before you squat No quarter slots No Count Crackulas

14. In the event of a fire we will… Exit the room to the right Go downstairs Exit the stairwell door Go to the grass Stay in a group so that Mrs. Whaley can take attendance…never leave a man behind.

15. During a tornado or fire we will… A. Exit the classroom door to the right B. Exit the classroom door to the left C. Exit the classroom through the window

16. During a lock down we will… Quietly move away from doors and windows Keep the door locked and do not open for any reason Turn off lights Account for missing students Email the office of our situation Pretend we are not here so the bad guys go AWAY!

17. During a lock down you only open the door for the principal. A. True B. False

18. During an earthquake… Get under your desk and cover your head I mean, what else are you really going to do?

19. Behavior Students will follow the school wide behavior plan. All major infractions must be written up and sent to the office. All minor infractions will result in the following 1 st Warning and corrective action 2 nd Teacher/Student Conference and a consequence 3 rd Parent/Teacher Conference and a contract 4 th Administrative Action

20. My behavior really determines how this class will go… This class will be able to do more fun activities if I can depend on students to be engaged in their work, and take an active role in their learning. I love to reward! Popcorn S’mores Candy Brownies Pizza

21. TEAM WORK!! We are a package deal. “It takes two baby” We both have to do our part to make this work!

22. I think this is going to be a GREAT class! A. True B. False