LMS Teach-To’s
2012-2013
FAQs
• What are Teach-To’s?
– Expectations and specific guidelines for how we
are to act, how we are to respond, and what we
are to do
• Why do we have Teach-To’s at LMS?
– To provide structure and a sense of security
– So all students and staff will know expectations
– So we can focus on instruction
Addressing the Teacher
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Use Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr. with name.
Wait quietly for acknowledgement.
Use “Excuse me” or “May I?”
Low voice.
Say “Thank you” before leaving conversation.
After-School Detention
1. Go to locker and get homework, book to
read, and/or paper & pencil.
2. Report directly to Room 20.
3. Answer when the roll is called.
4. Follow directions of ASD monitors.
5. Have transportation ready at 4:15.
6. Wait in lobby for ride.
Announcements
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Voice off.
Stop working.
Hands and feet still.
Wait until announcements (Moment of
Silence/Pledge of Allegiance) are over.
5. Raise hand to ask questions when
announcements are over.
Arrival to School
1. Enter unlocked door beside main office.
2. Walk to gym. (If before 7:20, wait to be
escorted.)
3. Sit in designated area of bleachers. (If going to
breakfast, sit in first section on left.)
4. Talk quietly.
5. Use restroom in gym lobby if needed.
6. Wait for teacher at 7:45 bell to be escorted to
class.
6th Traditional
Walker
Cooper
8th
Traditional
Montessori
7th Traditional
Students
Wanting
Breakfast
Gym Entrance
6th Traditional
Rowe
White
Gym
Restrooms
Bathroom Usage
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Walk directly to bathroom.
Move directly to and from area of usage.
Be sure to flush.
Wash hands with soap and water and dry
hands.
5. Place trash in trash can.
6. Leave immediately when finished and walk
directly back to class.
Cafeteria (Breakfast)
1. Wait in gym (first section on left) to be
dismissed.
2. Walk up outside ramp.
3. Enter side door in single-file line.
4. Fill in all tables, front to back.
5. Dispose of all trash.
6. Exit back door.
*You must arrive by 7:50 to be served breakfast
(unless your bus is late).
Cafeteria (Lunch)
1. Wait quietly in single-file line.
2. Go to assigned table.
3. Ask teacher if you need to return for
something.
4. Request permission for restroom.
5. Wait to be dismissed.
6. Dispose of all trash.
Emergency Drills
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Line up immediately.
Voice off.
Walk quickly with hands to self.
Stay straight in single-file line.
Follow teacher’s directions the first time.
End of the Day (Bus Riders)
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Exit to side of building.
Move toward covered area.
Sit on metal or wooden rail.
Pay attention and watch for bus.
Wait for bus door to open & load bus quickly
and quietly.
End of the Day (Car Riders)
1. Communicate ahead of time—side or front of
building.
2. Move to that area.
3. Sit on designated wooden rails. (No rails
facing West Main will be used.)
4. Pay attention and look for ride.
5. Move to car quickly. Watch out for buses &
other cars.
Hallways (Class Change)
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Walk on right side.
Hands and feet to self.
Hold on to objects.
Walk facing forward.
Low voice.
No more than 3 side-by-side.
Listening
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Eyes on speaker.
Voice off.
Hands and feet still.
Sit up straight.
Raise hand to speak or ask questions.
Lockers
1. Place books gently on floor, if needed.
2. Stand in front of your locker, without
blocking others.
3. Enter combination.
4. Pull up on handle gently (may take more than
1 pull).
5. Get materials.
6. Close door quietly, with nothing hanging out.
Substitute Teachers
1. Follow directions the first time.
2. Use "Please", "Thank you", and "Excuse me.”
3. Be helpful and honest about classroom
routines.
4. Voice off, whisper.
5. Complete work.
Trying Your Best
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Have a positive attitude.
Participate/volunteer more than once daily.
Answer all questions; complete entire task.
Ask specific, on-topic questions.
Use resources in room to answer questions
or complete tasks.
Water Fountain
1. Line up in single-file against lockers.
2. Drink water quietly and within 5 seconds if
others are waiting.
3. Fill water bottles only if no one else is
waiting.
4. Wait your turn and have others wait theirs.
5. Keep hands to yourself.