Monday, August 8, 2016

Procedures for Grade 4 2016-2017

PROCEDURES

Why do we have procedures? Procedures are a part of life that show us how to do things. To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures. For example: To place a call on your phone, you need to enter the number in the right order. When you go to a wedding, you give the couple a red envelope. To board an airplane, you need to go through security, show your passport, and sit in your assigned seat. So, to be successful in learning you need to follow some simple procedures as well. These will help things to run smoothly.

1. Morning Routine
Quietly walk into the classroom and say good morning to Miss Fisher.
Empty backpack and put it away.
Have materials ready for the first class.
Hand in homework before 8:35am into the appropriate bin.
Look to the board for further instruction.
Begin bellwork assignment on your own.
If you finish, you may read silently at your desk.

2. Procedure for Quieting a Class:
When I want your undivided attention I will tap a bell. When you hear the bell, the procedure is as follows:
            a. Freeze
            b. Turn and face me; pay attention; and keep your eyes on me.
            c. Be ready for instruction. Listen carefully.

3. Hand Signals
We will use hand signals to limit the number of interruptions during a lesson. Please learn the following signals.

Hold up 3 fingers to DRINK WATER
Hold up 4 fingers if you need to use the BATHROOM (you may use the bathroom once during class time. Otherwise, you need to go during break time or at lunch.)
Hold up 5 fingers if you need to ask a QUESTION

**While doing your work if you have a question, please ask your classmates for help first. If they do not know the answer, then you may quietly raise your hand to ask me a question and I will come to your desk.
***You must keep a pack of tissues at your desk. You do not need to ask to use one and when you finish you may quietly stand up and walk to the garbage can. If you cannot follow this procedure properly, you will not be allowed to keep tissues at your desk and will have to wait until break time to use them.

4. What to do when you finish your work early
What Do I Do Next?
·         
      ALWAYS check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. Make sure you did your best.
·         Work on homework.
·         Read silently.
·         Organize your desk and/or folders.
·         Write your spelling words 3 times.
·         Do a word search or crossword.
        Study.                     
      
     *Do NOT ask Miss Fisher what you can do next. There is always valuable work to be done. Use your time wisely.

5. What to do when the bell rings
The ring of the bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does. When the bell rings you may finish what you were doing, close your books and tidy your desk. Make sure there is no garbage around your desk. When your desk is clear and you are sitting nicely and quietly Miss Fisher will dismiss you. You may then exit the classroom quietly.

6. How to turn in homework/assignments
All homework and assignments/projects are to be turned in by 8:35 am  on the due date. Anything handed in after that time will be considered late and will be marked accordingly.                                                                                                                              
*If you do not finish your homework/assignment by the deadline you will miss all of your breaks starting with the next one until the work is completed. You will be deducted 5% for each day that your work is late.                                                                                                                                           
 **If you were sick or have a valid excuse for not handing in your work on time a signed note from a parent must be give to the teacher explaining the reason.

7. If you are absent
If you are absent it is your own responsibility to get your missed work from the appropriate folder in the classroom. Ask a classmate what you missed and complete the work as soon as possible. After asking a classmate for help, if you still do not understand, you may come and ask Miss Fisher.

8. What to do when another adult enters the room
When another adult enters the classroom everyone must say “Good morning/afternoon name.” For example, “Good morning Sister Jackie. Good afternoon Mr.Hilden.” If the adult is a visitor whose name you do not know, you may simply say good morning/afternoon.

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