classroom
procedures

Classroom procedures help create a structured, respectful, and productive learning environment where everyone can succeed. They ensure that lessons run smoothly, students stay engaged, time is used effectively, and everyone remains SAFE!

Why Must Students Follow Procedures

Respect & Responsibility – Following procedures shows respect for the teacher, classmates, and the learning space.

Efficiency – Clear routines help minimize disruptions and keep the focus on learning.

Fairness & Safety – Procedures ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate and feel comfortable in class.

Better Learning – When expectations are clear, students can concentrate on improving their skills without confusion or distractions.

By respecting and following classroom procedures, students contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment where everyone can thrive!

entrance procedures

Use the entrance door to the classroom. If the door is closed, line up along the lockers and wait patiently until the door is open. ** There is no time in between classes which means that students are rushing in and out of classrooms. To prevent injuries, we have assigned in and out doors. **Do not bang on the doors, do not shake the doors and shout at me to open the doors. If the door is closed, this means I am not ready to receive students.

Enter the classroom in a quiet and orderly manner. **Do not enter the classroom shouting, slamming objects down, or throwing objects.

Turn in your homework neatly on the table. **Do not show up halfway through the day to hand in work, do not interrupt me teaching other classes to hand in work, do not throw your work in a heap.

Sit in your seat quietly and wait for instruction.

Correct Entrance

incorrect Entrance

class work procedures

Be prepared with necessary tools (a pencil).

Listen to instruction. Do NOT talk over the teacher. This is the same in ALL classrooms.

Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.

Participate, learn from, and help one another.

Do your best.

missed work procedures

Missed work is placed in the class bin with the students name on it. You must request this work upon your return to class.

Missed quizzes and tests must be taken during activity break upon your return.Names of students and the quizzes and tests missed are listed beside my desk.

THESE THINGS ARE THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY

desk procedures

Push in your chair every time you get up. **This is a tripping hazard

Clean your desk and the area around it before you leave.

Do not draw on the desk. This is vandalism and will result in detention. **Most drawings left on desks I cannot post as they are extremely inappropriate.

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desk procedures

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desk procedures

end of class procedures

Push in your chair.

Clean around your desk and the area surrounding it.

Bring completed assignments and homework home. Do NOT leave them in class. Students need them to study!

Leave only when dismissed. **The bell does not give students permission to run out of the classroom. Students are to leave when they are dismissed by the teacher. This is the same in ALL classrooms.

Assignments to remain at school are to be placed in a neat pile on the table on your way out.

Leave quietly and orderly through the exit door. ** There is no time in between classes which means that students are rushing in and out of classrooms. To prevent injuries, we have assigned in and out doors.

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exit door

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exit door

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Neat pile

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messy pile

restroom procedures

Only ONE person at a time may go. This is a school policy.

You MUST sign IN AND OUT. This is a school policy as there has been a tremendous amount of vandalism around the school, in particular the boys bathroom!

Come right back and enter quietly.

Leave through the exit door and enter through the enter door.

Signing OUT and IN MUST include:

Date
Clearly Printed Name
Class Number and Letter
Time Out
Time In

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sign in and out entry

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sign in and out entry

MISBEHAVIOURS

The student is given a warning.

After the first warning, the student will serve detention and I call or email home.

If behaviour is serious or does not stop ESS will be called.

snacks

I understand what it is like to be without, and it is my pleasure to help when and where I can—it is part of who I am as a person. That’s why I provide snacks for those who are hungry.

However, I ask that students follow these simple expectations:

Ask before you take.
Take only what you need.
Be mindful of others—leave some for those who may also need it.

Unfortunately, these snacks have been raided, and many students are taking more than their share.

This is not fair to others who may truly need them.

we are a community

As a classroom and as a school we are a community.

Students are asked to behave as one.

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

– African Proverb

JUST BE KIND

Although I cannot change the term idiot used by Gov. Pritzker in his commencement speech, the point here is kindness.

I simply ask for kindness in my classroom.

classroom procedures