Mr. Champion’s Science

1. Mr. Champion’sScience Classroom Procedures Describe what a procedure is? Identify the benefits of classroom procedures.

2. 1. When Entering the Classroom Enter quietly. Pick up papers. Be seated. Begin Bell Work. Write down assignments.

3. 2. When the Bell Rings Begin Bell work . Then take out the homework due that day. Wait quietly for teacher instructions.

4. 3. When You Pick Up New Papers Keep out on your table And /or organize them in your notebook.

5. 4. When the Teacher Wants Your Attention The teacher will raise her hand or ask for your attention. Stop what you are doing and saying and turn to teacher. Be quiet and listen!

6. 5. When the Teacher is Teaching a Lesson Listen Quietly. Don’t turn around! Keep your hands to yourself. Stay seated. Do what you are supposed to be doing!

7. 6. When Turning in Papers Set on top corner of desk to your left. Pass the papers to the front. This does not involve talking.

8. 7. When “Packing up for points” Put your name on your paper(s) and also label all papers with the correct assignment number. Mr. Champion will come around and record points. This is how you earn daily points! This time is also spent summarizing what we did in class that day.

9. 8. When Playing a Pairs Game or working in pairs Begin on Teacher Signal. Stay with your partner. Stay on task! Stay seated! Talk only with your partner with “10 inch voices,” please!

10. 9. When Playing a Team Game All Team Members must meet at assigned area with game pieces within one minute of Teacher Signal. All Team Members must be facing toward the center of the group and participating to receive full points for a correct answer. Use “10 inch voices,” please! Show answer only when Teacher says, “Show Me the Answer.”

11. 10. When Working in Small Groups Everyone faces the group's center. Use “10 inch voices,” please! Talk only to your group. Stay on task! Stay seated!

12. 11. When You Need to Sharpen Your Pencil Raise your hand and ask if this is a good time to sharpen your pencil. Do not interrupt teacher when he is talking to ask. You may quietly get out of your seat and sharpen your pencil if this is during a work period with permission only.

13. 12. When You are Absent Check the Assignment Box near the door for the days you missed. Remove all packets with your name on it. Some labs will need to be made up before/after school. Turn in make up work for credit.

14. 13. When You Have a Work Period Stay on task. Remain quiet. Don’t pack up early! Raise your hand for help from the Teacher.

15. 14. When Changing Groups or Seats Collect all materials. Wait for teacher signal. Move quietly to new seat. Sit down and begin work.

16. 15. When You Need Help Raise your hand without talking.

17. 16. When You are Taking a Test Eyes forward at all times. Keep body “square” to table. No talking is permitted. (Even to borrow something. Ask the teacher!) Turn Quizzes over and wait quietly. Tests may be turned in when you are finished. Raise your hand and wait patiently for teacher with questions about the test or quiz. You must be sure that nothing is showing from your notebook! Cheaters get zeros!

18. 17. Fire Drills Line up at door quickly and quietly. Bring your purse and any valuables. You can leave your backpack. Follow teacher to the designated location. Stay with teacher.

19. 18. Lunch Lunch is during 4th/5th period. Your 4th/5th period teacher will let you know when lunch is. This room has B lunch which starts at 10:54 a.m. on M-W and 10:43 a.m. on Th/F. All students must go to the cafeteria. You can leave belongings, as door will be locked during lunch.

20. 19. Cell Phones/ Electronic Devices Cell phones are expected to be turned off during school hours. TURN THEM OFF AND PUT THEM AWAY! If a cell phone is seen or heard by a teacher – 1st time = Teacher will ask you to put it away. 2nd time = Sent to the office to turn in.

21. 20. Tardy Do not be late to class. You have 6 minutes between classes, use them wisely ! If you enter late to class without a pass you are tardy. If you are not seated at your desk when the bell rings you are tardy. If you are tardy, you will be sent to tardy hall for the entire class period. If you are tardy from lunch, you will be sent for the remaining time after lunch.

22. 21. Bathroom You will have 6 minutes between classes to use the restroom. There are restrooms attached to the room, so use them before or after. Do not disturb the class to use the restroom. Wait until the teacher is finished with instruction, and raise your hand. When you are acknowledged, fill in the log. When you return to class, complete the log and get back to work. You are responsible for all work missed while in the restroom.

23. Miscellaneous • STAY SEATED ! • Do not interrupt instruction. • Leave your desk area clean. • There are no passes. If you need assistance take care of it before school, after school or have a teacher email a request. The office, guidance or whoever will then get in touch with you. • Get a drink in between classes. I can not give passes! • No food or drink. Put it away! • No Sleeping and no putting your head down on desk. • I am available after school for help. Let me know you are coming so I will be available.

24. 22. When the End-of- Period Bell Rings The teacher dismisses class, NOT the bell! Quietly remain seated when bell rings. When teacher dismisses the class, stand, and quietly exit the classroom. Hand Exit Passes to the Teacher at the door.