Classroom Procedures and Expectations
Mrs. McCain
2014-15
Procedures are a part of life. We follow procedures when we go to the movies, eat at a restaurant or fly on an
airplane. The reason we have procedures is so people can function in society knowing the proper and appropriate
way to do things. Procedures can make things run more efficiently, help people to be more successful, to make
things safer and even to make things more fun! Think of what would happen if people didn’t follow the procedure
and stop at a red light. The classroom also has its own set of procedures. They help to establish our classroom
culture. When everyone follows the procedures, our class becomes safer, calmer and a better environment in
which to learn. Although you may not remember them at first, please do your best to follow the procedures
below. Let’s all choose to have a great year!
How to enter the classroom
Enter the room quietly and take your assigned seat. Please place all belongings quietly in your space. Immediately
get to work with your Spanish journal entries. Please do not enter the room if there is no teacher in the room.
If you come late to class, please enter quietly and hand pass to teacher
Follow all procedures for the classroom as directed by the teacher/Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in
the SLCS Code of Conduct
Spanish Supplies
Each day you will need to bring:
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Composition #1-Spanish notebook
Composition #2- Spanish video/photo response journal
Folder with loose-leaf
Spanish Dictionary
Pencil case with daily supplies needed for every class
How to set up a paper for handing in
1. Your first and last name
2. The full formal date in Spanish
3. Title in Spanish
If you are absent
1. Please email me at cmccain@schoollane.org if you are absent. This will make it easier to prepare
information about the lesson you missed. There are times that I can email you the notes from the
Smartboard or give you a brief overview of the classwork so that you are familiar with the topic covered.
2. When you arrive back at school, please ask the designated classmate for more information on work
missed and arrange to get notes or handouts.
3. Check the absent bin for handouts
4. If you are in school and have an early dismissal or you come late to school, it is your responsibility to get
the work for the day.
When the teacher wants your attention
There are a variety of ways I may signal to get your attention. Please respond right away
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Stand in front of the class and raise my hand
Use a call and response signal. Example: Teacher says ¿Listos? Class responds: Listos
Use a bell
Classroom Discussions
If is important that you involve yourself in class discussions. We are practicing a new language and verbal
participation in pairs, with a group and with the teacher is very important.
Moving around the room
You need to ask permission for all movement except tissues.
*You may get up to get a tissue without disturbing/ talking to other classmates. If “tissue use” becomes excessive
or a means to avoid tasks or converse with classmates, students will need to ask permission in the future.
End of Class
The teacher dismisses the class, not the clock. Please do not pack up your items to leave unless the teacher has
made a clear announcement that class has ended.
Special Procedures
These will be introduces on an “as needed” basis
Progress Reports
Substitute Teacher
Special Guests
Fire Drills
Working Cooperatively
Intercom Announcements
Bathroom
If students need to use the bathroom during the class period, I ask that they do not ask to go during “direct
instruction”. Also, if they miss any information during a trip to the restroom, it is a student’s responsibility to get
what was missed.
Grooming
Due to student and teacher allergies and sensitivities, please refrain from applying perfumes, sprays, scented
lotions and personal scented sanitizers while at school. When you do apply at home, please be mindful of the
amount. We would like to create a healthy learning environment. Remember, a little goes a long way. 
___________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name____________________________________________ Date___________
I have read, discussed and asked questions about the Procedures for this class. I understand these
Procedures and I agree to follow them.
Signature of Student:_____________________________________ Date_______________
Signature of Parent:__________________________________________________________
Looking forward to an amazing year! Mrs. McCain