Procedures
For Ms. White’s Classroom
A procedure is a way of doing
something. All teachers have procedures
that they want students to follow, but
they don’t always tell the class what
those are. I will tell you exactly what I
would like for you to do so that you will
know what to expect. Remember that a
procedure is not a rule – it is just how we
do something. Breaking a rule results in
being punished. Not following a
procedure just means that something
doesn’t get accomplished.
How to Enter the Classroom
1.Enter the classroom when you are
ready to be quiet and get started on
work for class.
2.Go directly to your assigned seat.
3.Make sure that you have all of the
materials that you will need for class.
What to Do Right After the Bell Rings
1.Immediately start on your bell-ringer.
2.When you finish, please wait quietly for
other instructions.
3. Look on the board to see if you can
get started on the next activity for the
day.
What to Do During Instruction
1.Listen to the teacher with your full
attention.
2.Do not talk or whisper.
3.Do not write anything. You will be
given time to take notes.
4.Ask permission to speak by raising
your hand.
5.Only ask questions related to the
subject.
6.Make sure that you understand the
concept. If not, ask questions until you
do.
How to Write a Heading for an
Assignment
1.In the upper left corner of your
paper, write the following:
Your name
Class Name
Assignment Title
Date
**Your assignment will not receive full credit if your heading
is not complete because I cannot correctly process it in my
grading system without the information in the heading.
What to Do If You Have a Question
1.Decide first if there is a way to get the
information on your own. For instance, you
could find the page number for a section the class
is reading by looking in the book’s table of
contents.
2.If you can get the information on your
own, please do so.
3.If you cannot, raise your hand and wait
to be called on.
What to Do If You Need to Sharpen Your
Pencil
1.Decide if the class would be
interrupted if you got up to go to the
pencil sharpener. An example of an inappropriate
time would be while the teacher is giving instructions.
2.When you are sure that it is an
appropriate time to sharpen your
pencil, walk to the pencil sharpener
and back to your desk quietly and
without disturbing anyone.
What to Do If You Need to Go to the
Restroom
1.Wait for an appropriate time. If the teacher
is giving instruction, you should wait.
2.Quietly ask the teacher to go to the
restroom. If she gives you permission,
fill out your emergency hall pass and
hand it to the teacher.
3. Take the classroom hall pass with you.
4.When you return, please replace the
hall pass and do not disturb others.
**You will not be given permission to
leave the room after your passes have
been used. Bathroom passes cannot
be shared with other students.
What to Do If the Teacher Raises Her
Hand
Immediately become silent, raise your
hand, and face the teacher for further
instructions.
What to Do If You Finish Your Work Early
You may work on one of the following
activities:
• Read a book
• Read a magazine
• Work on homework
• Draw
What to Do When You Wish to Speak
During Discussion
1.Raise your hand and wait for your turn
to speak.
2. Be respectful of others. This means
saying, “I disagree” instead of “That’s
stupid.”
3. Respond to what others have said. For
example, you could say,
“I agree with what Josh said, and I also
think…”
What to Do At the End of Class
1.Clean your work area and take all
garbage to the trash can.
2.Wait for Ms. White to dismiss you. The
ring of the bell does not dismiss you.
What to Do If You Don’t Understand the
Homework
1.Call your Study Buddy to ask for help.
2.If your Study Buddy cannot help you,
ask a parent or another family member
for help.
3.If you still do not understand the
homework, ask the teacher for help.
What to Do If There Is a Drill
1.Be quiet immediately and look at the
teacher.
2.Wait for instructions.
3.If the class must move to a different
area, stay with the rest of the class and
be prepared for a roll call.
Fire Drill
Stand and calmly go to the door. For
this class, go to the bus loading area
downstairs (near the cafeteria). Go
across to the grassy area. Stay with
your class. I will join the group and
take roll. Do not go off with your
friends to other areas.
Severe Weather Drill
Stand and calmly go to the door. For
this class, turn right as you exit the
door. Go to the main office pod. Sit
on the floor, and listen for roll call. Sit
quietly until the announcement to
return to class.
Lock Down
Close blinds and turn off lights. I will
lock the door. Come sit around my
desk – as close to the corner of the
room as we can get. Do not talk at all.
We will wait quietly until we get the all
clear message.
Lab
 Act responsibly at all times in the laboratory
 Follow all instructions given, orally or in writing,
by my teacher
 Perform only those activities assigned and
approved by my teacher
 Protect my eyes, face, hands, and body by
wearing proper clothing and using protective
equipment provided by my school
 Carry out good housekeeping practices as
instructed by my teacher
Lab
 Know the location of safety and first aid
equipment in the laboratory
 Notify my teacher immediately of an
emergency
 Never eat of drink in the laboratory
 Never enter or work in a supply area unless
instructed to do so by my teacher
 If the safety contract is violated, the student
will be required to leave the lab and will
receive a grade of zero for that lab activity.