This document outlines the expectations and routines for Mr. Lane's class. It discusses the teacher's high expectations for students, basic rules around safety and participation, and a detailed daily schedule. It also describes procedures for attendance, assigning and collecting work, communicating with families, and expectations that students can achieve success if they put in the effort.

1. Mr. Lane’s class
A tour
2012-2013

2. Teaching expectations
• As your teacher, I have nothing but the highest
expectations for each student this year.
• As your teacher, these expectations will be
communicated from the very first day of class.
• However, as your teacher, I truly believe that if you
put the work in, you can achieve everything we ask
you to do this year. We will not let you fail!

3. Rules
• 1. Safety first!
• 2. Be courteous and respectful
• 3. Everyone participates!
• 4. “Three Before Me”
• (ask classmates for help - then the teacher!)
• These rules are simple but direct, and focus on
encouraging classroom participation and a
comfortable learning environment. When gone
over in class, students figure out the reasons behind
each rule, and how it promotes our learning.

4. Daily schedule
• 8:20-8:35: Opening bell work / attendance / pledge
• 8:35-9:50: Language arts (vocab, phonics, writing)
• 9:50-10:00: Morning recess
• 10:00-11:30: Math
• 11:30-12:15: Lunch / lunch recess
• 12:15-12:45: Post-lunch cooldown activity / individual
silent reading / Physical Education
• 12:45-1:30: Science (alternatively, art/music/computer
project time)
• 1:30-2:10: Interventions
• 2:10-2:20: Overflow / wrap up / clean classroom
• 2:20: End of day

5. Balance
• Teacher-as-lecturer and student-as-learner time will
be split, so that students can learn first-hand instead
of through teacher speeches.
• During student-learning time, I will act as a guide for
students. They will still discover most answers on
their own and in groups.

6. Attention signal
• “If you can hear me, clap once.”
• Students who can hear, clap.
• “If you can hear me, clap twice.”
• Students who can hear, clap twice.
• This technique refocuses the students on the
teacher for important instruction moments.

7. Attendance
• As students are doing their opening assignment, I
will be able to glance around the classroom and
see which chairs are missing, and mark them as
absent (or late).
• Missed assignments are posted on the
Announcements board in the front of the
classroom.
• Multiple absences get a call home, to see if
assignments can be picked up or if any other help
can be offered.

8. Beginning routines
• Greeted at the door at the opening bell!
• Opening bell-work assignment in our
journals, usually a review of the previous day’s work.
• Pledge of Allegiance

9. Ending routines
• Clean the classroom
• Replace any supplies where they belong
• Turn off any computers
• Clean your desk area
• Enjoy your afternoon! Don’t forget your homework!

10. Assigning classwork &
homework
• All assignments will be posted in sections on the
Announcements board.
• Daily Assignments, Homework, and Ongoing Work
will each be included. This area should help
students pace their studying, providing the chance
to learn good study habits.
• Also a printed assignment page in your binders to
keep track for personal record. This teaches
personal responsibility & record-keeping skills.

11. Collecting completed
work
• Assignments will be collected from each student
personally.
• This shows students that I value their work and their
effort. It also lets me know immediately if someone
was missing an assignment, so I can find out why.
• Journals or other long-term assignments are kept at
their desk, and collected periodically.

12. Records and feedback
• Students will get assignments back within hours or
days. I am lucky to have high-school aides in my
classroom, who can help get grades done quickly.
• In-school encouragement will be given to finish
class work. Parental contact may be necessary if
students miss several in a row.

13. Late/missing assignments
• Missing assignments will be communicated to
students at least twice a week.
• Late work is accepted and encouraged.
• Corrected assignments can earn full points.

14. Finish early?
• The teacher has many extra puzzles, learning
activities, and challenging work for those who finish
early and are looking for more to do.
• Occasionally, those who finish early may also be
encouraged to help those who haven’t yet finished.

15. Family contact
• Best way to reach Mr. Lane is through e-mail:
• alane@orlandusd.net
• Phone numbers and school address are also posted
on the website.
• Please don’t hesitate to contact me for anything.
• I look forward to keeping an open and honest
dialogue with each family about each student!

16. Questions/comments/
concerns
• Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
• I look forward to this school year!
• -Adam Lane