Classroom Procedures 2016-2017
Deshaye Catholic School Grade 8
Mr. Bresciani
Email: m.j.bresciani@rcsd.ca Phone: 306-791-7270
Mr. Bresciani
Email: m.j.bresciani@rcsd.ca Phone: 306-791-7270
Overview
Procedures
are a part of our everyday functioning in society and the world. Establishing positive, clear, and concise
classroom procedures for daily tasks and activities is a proactive approach
which allows for students to appreciate consistency and be clear of teacher
expectations at all times.
Students at
this age level are becoming more responsible and mature. As teachers, it is our responsibility to
introduce and facilitate positive working and learning habits as students
strive to become more independent in work habits, organization, and
responsibilities. It is our hope that we
can influence this development in a positive and constructive manner. The following procedures will be modelled and
practiced on an ongoing basis to ensure student success each day.
Entering the Room
1.
Enter quietly and politely; remove your hat if you're wearing one; don't
interrupt other students; follow the appropriate procedures for each time of
day (e.g., morning, after lunch, after a special class).
Leaving the Room
1.
Always ask
permission first.
Beginning the Day
1. Coats and bags must be hung at the coat rack area.
2. Put homework and agenda in appropriate file.
3. When the music ends you need to find your seat and work on your
bell work silently.
4. Check daily timetable and put appropriate materials on desk to
begin.
5. Check board for special directions.
Ending the Day
At the end of the day, you will have ten minutes
to:
1.
Complete your agenda and show
the teacher.
2.
Clean off your desk and pick
up trash within three feet of desk area.
3.
Pack homework and agenda into
bag, get jacket on and wait quietly to be dismissed.
Quieting the Class
“Give Me Five” students
have 5 seconds to stop, look, and listen.
(Other teachers may employ other specific techniques which will be
practiced with students)
Lining-up/Dismissal
1. When instructed, put all materials away and sit quietly to be
called on to line up or be dismissed.
2. Teacher escorts students to gym, library or decided upon
destination.
3. Students are quiet in the halls at all times demonstrating
respect for other working classrooms.
When You Are Late
1. You are required to go to the office first before coming to
class.
2. Any missed instruction will be offered to student at first
available recess period. Students are
expected to quietly join in the routine of classroom without prompting.
Washroom
1. Students are expected to use the washroom during recess and
lunch breaks whenever possible.
2. In case of emergency, students may use the washroom with
teacher’s permission. In this
situation the student will take the bathroom pass from the intercom and place it
on their desk while they are out of the classroom. Only one person may leave to
use the washroom at one time.
Water
1. Water bottles are permitted and encouraged when used in a
responsible and respectful manner.
Sharing of water bottles is not encouraged for health reasons.
Pencil Sharpening
1. Students are invited to use their own sharpeners as is necessary.
2. All students are welcome to use classroom pencil sharpener
observing appropriate and respectful times.
Respectful Listening
1. Whenever the teacher or a classmate is speaking, students are
expected to be sitting silently, with empty hands, looking at the speaker.
2. Whenever there are announcements, students are expected to stop
and listen to the speaker.
3. All ideas are valued, please raise your hand before speaking at
all times.
Classroom Movement
1. Keep all necessary materials in desks.
2. Any other materials not available in desk can be obtained with
teacher’s permission following instruction.
3. Be respectful of lesson being taught and personal space of others.
Lunch
1. Hands are to be washed prior to eating.
2. Students are to eat in desks or at tables as per discretion of
lunchroom supervisor. (students will not eat on the floor)
3. Students are required to treat each other with respect, maintain
appropriate noise level, and interact appropriately with lunchroom supervisors.
4. ALL lunch materials must be put away and room must be
clean before students are dismissed.
Work Page Set-up
All assignments, notes, and activities MUST include the following:
1.
Today’s date in top right
hand corner and due date if applicable.
2.
Title and page number if
applicable.
3.
Name (if assignment is to be
handed in).
4.
Daily math assignments must
include date, page number and items to be completed.
Evaluation Items
All tests, rubrics, and any other graded assignments will be sent
home to obtain a parent signature and returned to school.
Homework
1. Handing in finished work/homework - Make sure your name and date are on your paper; place your work in the "ASSIGNMENT" black file.
2. In order to keep parents informed of your assignments and what is happening at school, they must sign your agenda daily
3. Incomplete
Work:
·
Late assignments will be deducted marks
accordingly.
·
ALL assignments must be completed on or by
due date indicated. Students will use
class time to do so, if this is not possible arrangements will be made to
complete work at school outside regular instruction time (recess or after
school) with teacher assistance or at home.
·
Students are
expected to be responsible for their own work; however parents will be notified
(this maybe in addition to notes in the agenda) one week after an assignment is
past due.
·
Students are
responsible for work and assignments missed when absent. Each person will have a homework buddy who
will help to answer questions. The
teacher is always available for further explanation. If you have missed a day,
you can check our classroom blog to get more information on homework and
lessons
Please refer to the classroom blog as it
is updated daily.
·
Homework can also be e-mailed to me at m.j.bresciani@rcsd.ca or
shared with me on Office 365. Please ensure that assignments are fully
completed before emailing.
Free Time
1. If you finish an assignment, first work on any
unfinished assignments that are due.; when you finish those, you may choose to
do a classroom job, read a book, write a story, illustrate a picture, make up
math problems, work on a research project, peer-tutor someone who needs your
help, clean your desk, or organize your binders etc.
Desk Organization
1.
Students are
responsible for care of personal items and school supplies utilizing pencil
cases.
2. Desks are to be kept reasonably neat; all loose
paper items should be kept in appropriate subject in binder or taken home. If a
student is unable to keep binder organized, they will be expected to spend
recess time doing so with teacher assistance.
Addressing Concerns
1.
When/if students have concerns with peers
they will have an opportunity to voice these concerns to teacher in writing and
a discussion of any concerns will be arranged.
2. When/if
a student feels they are being treated unfairly in any way by peers or teachers
they are invited to express these concerns as soon as possible in writing first
so that students feel little anxiety or stress.
*All
concerns will be taken seriously and discussed with those involved in order to
ensure a safe and respectful environment that respects the integrity of all.
Classroom Jobs
1.
All students
are invited to sign up if they so wish to be a classroom helper.
2.
Helper
activities could be completed when work is finished or during some recess or
lunch periods.
3.
Student work
comes first; therefore all assignments must be completed to date for students
to participate.
4.
Duties may
include sharing information with guest teachers, classroom organization, writing
down homework on the board, upkeep or preparation etc...
Library Book
exchange
1.
Students will
enter library in small groups to find a minimum of one chapter book and a
second book of choice.
2.
Students will
demonstrate and respect appropriate library conduct as indicated in library
orientation by Mrs. Folk in order to maintain library privileges.
Fire drill
1. Stop everything; stand up and head for the door
quickly, but without running or pushing
2.
Do not cover
your ears; do not make any side trips;
3.
Form a line
and maintain order en route to safe designated safe area outside;
4.
Last person
out of the room is responsible for turning off lights and closing classroom
door.
Electronics
**All personal electronic devices
brought to school are done so at owner’s risk.
1. Students may listen to music on their
devices during class with the permission of the teacher. Texting is only
allowed during Tech & Talk breaks
or Recess.
2. Due
care, respect, and responsibility is expected of students at all times when
choosing to use any personal electronic device.
3. If
appropriate use is not demonstrated students may be asked to not bring items
back to school or teacher will assume responsibility for device until it can be
retrieved by parent.
I’m looking forward to a great year with
each and every one of you. May God bless
us and keep our ambitions high as we journey through grade seven/eight
together!
Mr. Bresciani
