This document outlines various classroom procedures for things like starting and ending class, getting materials, asking questions, individual and group work, bathroom breaks, late work, and more. The procedures are meant to maximize instruction time, keep the classroom organized and safe, and allow all students to learn without disruption. Following the procedures helps students understand expectations and ensures everyone has an equal opportunity to learn.

1. 2010-2011

2.  A procedure is a particular course of action intended
to achieve a result; a particular way of accomplishing
an objective.
 Procedures are the way that we do things in math.
We have procedures so that everyone has the
opportunity to learn in a safe environment.

3. Why we have a start of class procedure.
 To be able to start quickly.
 We have more time to work on our assignments.
 More class time to do work means less work that has to
go home!

4.  Enter the room through the door
 Enter quietly and sit in your assigned seat
 Have a sharpened pencil and your other class
materials ready.
 Copy the “Warm-up” from the board into your
notebook.
 Copy any homework assignments into your school
agenda.
 Remain seated and quiet until I direct otherwise.

5. Why we have end of class procedures .
 To make sure that all equipment, materials and
supplies are safely and neatly put away so that we can
use them again
 To keep our classroom clean and safe
 To get everyone to their next
class on time

6.  Begin to clean up and put away materials only AFTER
you have been given instructions to do so.
 Put all materials and supplies in the appropriate
place.
 Pick up any trash from around your area and
dispose of it properly.
 Make sure that tables are properly aligned.
 Remain seated and quiet until I dismiss the class.
 Exit through the door.

7. Why We Have Procedures for Getting
Materials.
 To make sure that everyone has the materials they
need to learn
 To make sure that materials remain in good condition

8.  I have general supplies for student use at my desk such
as paper clips ,stapler etc.
 Do not remove the general supplies from my desk.
 Pick up and/or use supplies only after you have been
instructed.
 All supplies must be accounted for
at the end of class.

9. Why we have asking questions procedures.
 To make sure everyone has the opportunity to
express themselves.
 To be able to hear and learn from others.
 To make sure everyone fully understands what
we are doing.

10.  Raise your hand timely to speak; wait to be called on.
 Do not approach me with your questions; I will come
to you.
 Whenever another person is speaking, you should be
listening.
 Never interrupt while someone is speaking, that is
rude.

11. Why it is important to have this procedure .
 So that everyone can hear information they need to
know
 So I do not have to yell ,or lose my voice.
When I raise my hand, all students have to :
 be quiet
 stop what they are doing
 give me their full attention.

12. Why we have transitioning procedures.
 To maximize instructional time
 To make sure everyone knows what they are to do in
the next activity
 Listen for all instructions and permission to move
before transitioning.
 Move quickly and quietly to the next activity. This
is not time to socialize.

13. Why we have procedures to leave class during instruction.
 To prevent the disruption of class
 To prevent losing instruction.
 You are allowed 2 hall passes per 4 weeks in Math
class.
 This includes the bathroom, nurse, locker, etc.
 You have 2 minutes to use the bathroom.
 Use your passes wisely.
 At most 2 students can take a hall pass during one
class unless it is an emergency.

14. Why we have individual work procedures .
 To allow students to learn and work without
distractions
 To maximize working independently

15.  There is NO TALKING during independent
work.
 You may only ask me for help with
individual daily assignments by applying the asking
questions procedure.
 I may help you only 10 seconds for each question.

16. Why we have group work procedures.
 So that we are able to do group activities.
 To make sure all directions are heard and followed.
 To keep students safe during activities.

17.  All group members must participate in group
assignments.
 QUIET talk is allowed during group work (quiet talk
means no vibrations, no weird noises , it is a whisper)
 You are not allowed to associate with other groups .
 Only one person from each group is allowed out of
their seat at a time .
 Do not touch group materials
until directed to do so.

18. Why we have this procedure.
 To make sure everyone has a good learning
environment.
 To make sure learning is not
interrupted by sharpening pencils.

19.  Be prepared with all of your supplies before class
begins. “I don’t have a pencil” is not an excuse!!!!
 Sharpen your pencil at the beginning of class, before
beginning the “Warm-up”. Otherwise, timely raise
your hand for permission.
 Never sharpen your pencil or ask to borrow something
while someone is talking. This is not polite.

20. Why we have food procedures.
 To keep the classroom clean and safe.
 To prevent disruption.
 There is NO eating or drinking in my classroom except
for class parties or treats received from Mr. Kanmaz.
 Treats from other teachers must be eaten before
entering my class.
 If you are caught with an open food product, I will
take it and throw it away and consequences will be
processed.

21. Why we have late work procedures.
 To make sure late work is assessed properly
 Work is accepted late at my discretion.
 All late work must have a parent’s signature.
 You will receive a reduction in points.

22. Why we have extra credit procedures.
 To give everyone the opportunity to raise their grade
every quarter.
 Extra credit will be assigned at my discretion but
students should ask for an extra credit.
 Extra credit work will not be accepted late.

23.  Why we have make up work procedures.
 So that students may complete work they missed while
they were absent
 It is your responsibility to make up work that you
missed while out; you are not excused from it!
 Extra handouts will be located in the
copy center.
 You have one day for each day you were
absent to make up work

24. Why we have this procedure.
 To understand the math concept and review it
at home.
 To go to next activity smoothly.
 Students should try to finish writing notes in assigned
time.
 If someone finishes early, he/she must be quiet and
should deal with the extra problems.
 If someone does not finish on time , he/she should
complete by looking from classmate’s notes.

25. Why we have this procedure.
 To be able to take notes neatly
 To review the concept at home w/o any
confusion.
 Students must put their name ,date and title of
assignment(or lesson) in the top right hand corner of
their work papers. John Doe
2/12/10
Place Value

26. Why we have this procedure.
 Not to disturb other classes.
 Not to tripped over by a chair
 We will silently line up.
 We must not in the hallway.
 We walk on the right side of the hallway single file.

27. Why we have this procedure.
 To keep our school environment
clean and neat.
 Students will pick any paper around their desks and
throw it in recycle bin during the last minute of each
class.
 Students will pick any other trash around their desks
as well.

28. Why we have this procedure.
 To respect everyone’s learning level.
 To reply “What do we do when we are done?”
 If you are done early in any activity, you have some
options :
1. Get a card from the copy center and work on it.
2. Put your head on the desk and rest.
3. Read a book.

29. Why we have this procedure.
 To learn from your mistakes.
 To improve integrity.
 I will show the answers on the star board and you will
check your answers with your red pens in an assigned
time.
 After you are done I will go around and do quick
grading.

30. Why we have this procedure.
 To have a quiet testing atmosphere.
 Your desk should be clear of all materials except for what is
required for the test.
 Be prepared in advance for the test we will be doing
chapter/unit review at the day before the test.
 There will be a time limit for each test/quiz if you don’t
have enough time to finish you can come to my office hours
to complete it.
 If you are done, you should fold your paper so that your
name will not be seen then turn your paper in.

31.  Under no circumstance should your eyes wander
towards your neighbors test, do not even appear to be
looking at anyone’s test.
 No talking allowed during the test, this means while
you are taking the test and when you are finished with
the test.
 If you have a question, please raise your hand and I will
call on you to come to my desk.
 Always bring extra work, a book or magazine with you
on test day in case you get done early.

32. Why we have this procedure.
 To improve the integrity.
 To learn from our mistakes.
 Once the teacher passes out the folded test papers ,
students must get ready with their red pens.
 The teacher will show the answers on the starboard
and will give you a time. You must finish checking on
the assigned time limit.

33. Why we have this procedure.
 To able to discuss everyone’s opinion
 To ask students how the math class is
going.
 The Meeting will be held once a quarter.
 Students should express their opinions in a respectful way.
 During class meeting all students are expected to be
courteous and listen to the other students.
 Only talk when you have the glue.

34. Why we have this procedure.
 To keep the computer lab neat.
 Students will go to the assigned computer as teacher
directs.
 Students will leave the computer s with chairs pushed
in and computer area neat and tidy

35. Why we have this procedure.
 To make us well-organized.
 Binder checks will be done almost every 4 weeks.
 During the binder check there may be a fun activity
(watching video ,party etc…) It is up to the class’
behavior and performance in that period.
 Each student must clean their homework and class
work section after the binder check.

36. Why we have these procedures?
 To prevent class disruption
 To show that we are responsible and
respectful people
 When a visitor enters the room or if I have to leave the
room, you are to continue working quietly.
 Do not acknowledge any visitors by yelling out

37. These are a few things that I do not tolerate in my
classroom. They are considered class disruption and
will result in disciplinary action.
 Beating on desk with pens or hands.
 “Shooting” paper into the trash can.
 Teasing, Bullying.
 Touching the starboard w/o permission.
 Singing/Rapping in class.
 Saying to another student “Shut up”.

38.  All procedures are expected to be followed everyday as
rules; failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
 Please refer to this handout for questions regarding all
procedures. A copy may be posted to the school
website.