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Mrs. Wagner’s 5th Grade Science
Classroom Proceedures
Sault Area Middle School 2022-2023
Coming into the classroom
1. Enter the classroom quietly after Mrs. Wagner lets you in. Do not enter if the door is closed.
2. Read the “Supplies” section of the board
3. Get ALL materials you will need
4. Read the daily schedule
5. Start the Bell Ringer
6. When finished, wait quietly while waiting for class to begin
How to leave the class at the end of the hour:
· I will always dismiss you- Not the Bell
· Please do not pack up until I tell you to do so
· Help each other put supplies away
· Push in your chair
· Keep feet, hands, and objects to yourself
· Leave the room in a calm way
Going to the bathroom and getting a drink of water:
· No bathroom passes while I am teaching or talking
· Use passing time (5 minutes) to go to the bathroom and get a drink of water
· MUST use SMARTPASS to sign in and out
What areas are OFF LIMITS in the classroom?
· This classroom is OUR classroom, but there are areas that are off limits to students:
o DO NOT go behind my desk
o DO NOT go into my office
o DO NOT borrow or use any of my supplies without permission. I am willing to share but I will get it for you. Please do not touch/handle lab materials until you have received instructions from me.
o DO NOT put your feet/shoes on any of the furniture (desks, chairs, tables)
What if you are late to school?
· You need to go to the office and get a pass before coming to class.
· Give me the pass, collect your supplies, and go to your seat.
What if you are absent from school?
· If you know ahead of time that you will be absent, get a prearranged absent sheet from the office for your parents to fill out.
· I will accept late work until the end of the quarter with proper student/teacher communication.
Classroom materials:
· Science Journals (provided by the school) and folders never leave the classroom unless you have permission. They always go back in the bins at the end of the hour.
· First two students in class, pass out notebooks and folders. Do not throw them. Set them nicely on desks.
· Required Materials:
Pencils (no pens)– you need to bring a pencil to class every day, no exceptions
- Headphones – keep in locker. I will let you know when you need them.
- Folder (2 pocket)
- Other Materials:
Parents are encouraged to donate these items to our classroom:
§ Glue sticks, sticky notes, Kleenex, disinfecting wipes, pencils, highlighters, snacks
TAKING CARE OF Science Journals and Folders
These Journals and folders are very important to our everyday classwork. We will work in them most every day of the year. You must take care of your journals and folders by:
- Fix pages that get ripped or worn
- Date and label pages and activities following Mrs. Wagner’s directions
- Keep all loose papers in your folder
- Place both journal and folder in the appropriate class bin at the end of each class period
Classroom Library
I have created a classroom library for all my students to enjoy. If you wish to borrow a book from me, please see me before or after class. I will only allow each student to borrow one book at a time in order for all students to have the opportunity to enjoy a new book. Please treat our books with respect and return them to me as soon as you are done reading.
How do I turn in assignments?
· All assignments will be turned into bins on the counter. Your class period is labeled on the bin.
· Science Journals will be collected and graded periodically. I will collect them.
· Google Classroom assignments will be turned in on Google Classroom
· If you have late work, turn it into your class hour bin.
Are electronics allowed in class?
No, you cannot bring any electronic devices from home. You can keep your cell phone in your locker, but you cannot use it in class.
You will have a class Chromebook assigned to you. You must take care of it by:
· Do not let anyone else use your computer. Do not let anyone use yours. Treat it gently.
· Always put your Chromebook back in its spot in the cart and plug it in.
· Do not write on the number tag or any other part of the Chromebook
· If there is something wrong with your Chromebook, tell Mrs. Wagner.
MRS. WAGNER'S CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Bell Ringer
Teacher Talking
Groups/Labs
Test or Quiz
Work Time
Communication
Should I be talking?
(voice level)
1
0
2
0
0 or 1
How to get Help
Raise hand
Raise hand
Ask group members
None
Raise hand
What Activity should I be working on?
Complete what is on the board
Listening to teacher
Working with your group
Eyes on your own work
Working on your assignment
How can I Move around the room?
Be in seat
No leaving seat while teacher is talking
Stay within your group
No leaving seat while taking a test or quiz
You may leave your seat to sharpen pencils, throw things away
How does Mrs. Wagner know I’m Participating?
You should be working on Bell Ringer
You should be listening to the teacher and following along
You should be working with your group
You should be working on your own test or quiz
You should be working to complete your assignment
DISCIPLINE
Failure to follow the expectations will result in the following consequences:
1st offense – Verbal warning
2nd offense – student/teacher conference and parent notified
3rd offense – Referral to office and parent notified.