Classroom Rules and Routines

Question 1

Who is responsible for distributing the bellwork papers?

Answer 1

The first student who enters the classroom.

Question 2

What is the role of the materials manager?

Answer 2

To put things in the classroom inbox, pick-up supplies, and to keep the working area organized.

Question 3

What is the role of the secretary?

Answer 3

To place handouts in the “missing work” box for absent students and to take notes during some tasks.

Question 4

What is the role of the facilitators?

Answer 4

To enforce the 2B4Me rule, to keep team members on task and working quietly, and to act as substitute helpers if the materials manager or secretary are absent.

Question 5

How will Ms. Lindsay get the attention of the class?

Answer 5

She will turn out the lights and say “hands free, eyes up here”. Students must put down everything that is in their hands and listen to Ms. Lindsay.

Question 6

How should students line up in the science hallway?

Answer 6

Students should be lined up quietly against the wall and their hands should be kept to themselves.

Question 7

What should students do if they are finished a task early?

Answer 7

They should read the “Done Early” board and complete the work that is written there.

Question 8

When are you allowed to enter the science classroom?

Answer 8

When Ms. Lindsay invites the class inside. Ms. Lindsay will wait until the line is quiet and ready to learn before this happens.

Question 9

What should you do when you enter science class?

Answer 9

You should get out your materials and begin the bellwork immediately.

Question 10

How do you know what the bellwork is for the class?

Answer 10

The bellwork is always written on the sideboard and if there is a handout that goes with it, the first person who enters the class will bring it to you.

Question 11

How do you know what your homework is?

Answer 11

Ms. Lindsay will have it written on the sideboard, but it will also be on the weekly schedule.

Question 12

When can you come see Ms. Lindsay for extra help?

Answer 12

Ms. Lindsay is available at recess (except for on Mondays) and also at after-school help on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Question 13

How should students walk through the science hallway?

Answer 13

Students must be walking (not running!) quietly and they must keep their hands to themselves.

Question 14

Who is allowed to access the classroom outbox?

Answer 14

Only Ms. Lindsay is allowed to go through this box.

Question 15

What are the four BBS rules?

Answer 15

Be on time, be your best, be respectful, be prepared

Question 16

What must you do during our end of class routine?

Answer 16

Students must clean up their work area, push in their chairs, arrange their desks and wait quietly to be dismissed.

Question 17

If you are absent from science class, what should you do when you return?

Answer 17

You should check the “missing work” box for any handouts and then ask a friend or ask Ms. Lindsay what you missed while you were away.

Question 18

When are you allowed to open your laptop in science class?

Answer 18

You are only allowed to open your laptop once Ms. Lindsay has asked you to do so!

Question 19

If you forgot your pencil, what should you do?

Answer 19

Ms. Lindsay has a collection of some school supplies at the back of the room that you may borrow if you forget your supplies. You should not disrupt the class to get these materials. Instead, you should go quickly and quietly!

Question 20

What should you do if you are late to science class?

Answer 20

You must go to Ms. Lina’s office to get a pass.

Question 21

How do you know if you are late to class?

Answer 21

You are late to class if you arrive at the classroom after the bell and the door is closed.