This document outlines the rules and procedures for Ms. Rooprai's science class. It details expectations for student behavior, consequences for following or not following rules, and classroom routines like entering and exiting the classroom, getting the teacher's attention, using the bathroom, and what to do if finished with classwork early. The goal is to establish an orderly learning environment where students can focus on their work and achieve their goals.

1. Welcome to Ms. Rooprai’s
Science Class
2012-2013
I G Conchos

2. What are the rules in this
class room?
 Follow directions the very first time they are
given.
 Come to class on time and be prepared.
 Always treat yourself, others, and materials
with respect.
 Raise your hand to speak or leave your
seat.
 Gum and other food items are not allowed
in the class.
 Keep your shirt tucked in at all times
 No electronic devices are allowed out in the
class.

3. Following the expectations will
result in
 Verbal Acknowledgement/cheers
 A stress free learning
environment
 Class room celebrations
 Positive comments sent home
 Success in life

4. Not following the expectations
will result in:
 Verbal warning
 Time out and think sheet
analysis
 Parent call and/or after school
detention
 Disciplinary Referral

5. Classroom Procedures
 Why do we need to establish
certain rules and procedures?
- To achieve our goals in life
 What are your goals?
- To pass 7th/8th grade

6. Cont…
 What do I need to do to pass my
class?
- Focus on my work, pay attention
in the classroom and use my
time wisely.
 You can achieve that only by
following the rules and
procedures in the class.

7. Before entering the room
 Line up on the wall outside the
classroom door with one
shoulder touching the wall at
least one foot apart, hands
down at sides.
 Wait quietly until teacher comes
to door to greet you.

8. Entering the room
 Please enter quietly
 Greet the teacher
 Pick up the ‘Do Now’
 Go directly to your seat
 Review the agenda
 Begin ‘Do Now’ assignment

9. Getting your attention
I will:
 Stand in front of the class
 Raise my hand
 Say “High Five” and count down
to 0.
 Wait for everyone to be quiet
 Begin speaking

10. Class Dismissal
 Clean your desks and areas and sit
quietly
 The teacher dismisses you, not the
bell
 The teacher will tell you when to
stand, push your chairs in, and line
up at the door
 Wait quietly in the line, until the
teacher directs you to the next class

11. How to get teacher’s attention?
 Look at the teacher
 Raise your hand and stay calm
 Wait until the teacher says your
name
 Ask your question

12. Pencil Sharpening
 Raise your pencil and
point towards its tip
quietly.

13. Going to the Restroom
 Raise your hand with your
fingers crossed.
 Wait for the teacher to
acknowledge you.
 Sign the bathroom log and go to
the restroom.
 Remember to ask only for
emergencies.

14. Pass papers in and out
 The materials monitor will bring
papers to your group.
 When turning in papers, each of
you place papers together on
the table.
 Material monitor will pick up the
papers and place in the basket
for the homeroom.

15. Fire Drill
 Remain calm, stand up and line up quickly
in the class.
 Line monitor 1 up at the front of the line
should carry the drill bag.
 Walk quietly to the field and stand quietly in
the line where the teacher tells you to
stand.
 Talking, playing or fooling around in line is
not allowed.
 Wait patiently in line until the teacher gives
the signal to go back to class.
 The line monitors will be in their positions
and lead the class back to the room.

16. “Special Procedures”
These will be introduced on an “as
needed” basis
 Library/Computer lab
 Working Cooperatively
 Assemblies
 Substitute Teacher
 Science Experiments

17. Finish Class work Early
“What do I do next?”

18. What do I do next?
 Work on unfinished science
assignments.
 You can start working on the
homework packet.
 Read your “choice topic” from
the text.
 Review vocabulary words.
 Work on today’s puzzle.

19. When you are absent?
 Raise your hand and get permission
from the teacher to look at the
folders on the absent wall.
 Take out the assignments from the
folder on the day you missed.
 Go back to your seat and bring the
finish assignment next day.
 You can start working on them when
you finish early.
 Remember it is your responsibility to
turn in your missing work.

20. Remember….
I truly believe in your potential and I
want you to believe in it too!
Have an awesome year!
Mrs. Rooprai