CLASSROOM MATRIX

Classroom Rules
Example #1 Settings Group Area Be respectful
Raise hand

quietly
Wait turn Participate in

Individual Area

group discussions Raise hand Sit quietly Be polite to others

Play safely Be polite Sit with feet on

Free Time

floor Snack Table

Wait turn Eat politely Say please and

thank you Teacher Area

Ask before

entering Ask to use phone Respect teachers privacy

Classroom Rules Be responsible Follow directions Bring materials Listen the first Work on-task time Wait to be Put materials excused away Be cooperative Do your best work Work on-task Follow schedule Keep desk area Listen clean Wait to be Do your best excused work Be cooperative Put games away Follow game Keep area neat rules Wait to be Finish game on excused time Clean up on time Clean up after Listen the first self time Offer help if Be cooperative needed Finish on time Do not touch Listen the first items on desk time Be cooperative

Be safe
Sit in chair safely Use

pencil/scissors safely Keep hands and feet to self Sit in chair safely Use pencil & scissors safely Use cool talk skills Sit safely Keep hands and feet to self Use cool talk

Use utensils

safely Sit in chair safely Keep hands and feet to self Keep hands and feet to self

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Example #2

Expectations For: Teachers Desk Materials

Safe

Carry and use items safely and appropriately

Respectful Keep in front of, ask to have or use items from teachers desk. Use your own items; always have your planner

Responsible Have own materials and use them Be prepared at beginning of class with ALL items journal, notebook, pencil, calculator, book, homework/assignment Have all materials ready Start when bell rings Work on assignments for this or other classes Ask questions at appropriate times Ask questions about specific items you dont understand Work on assigned tasks Have all materials out and ready to go. Work on assigned task Have all materials out and ready to go. Keep allowed water bottles in the classroom half of the room, away from any computers. Use restroom during appropriate times between classes, lunch, break, etc. Take care of make-up work in a timely manner Student should ensure they have sought out all make-up work when absent. Student should arrange for help with teacher outside of class when necessary.

Enter and Exit

Free Time Asking for Help

Walking Go straight to seat Stay in seat until dismissed Stay seated in chairs Keep chair on floor Stay seated in chairs Keep chairs on floor

Quietly Hands, voices, etc. to self Talk quietly when permitted Raise hand and wait to be called on

Quiet Time Seat Work Drinks

Stay seated in chairs Keep chairs on floor Stay seated in chairs Keep chairs on floor Keep closed and to self

Bathroom

Leave and return in an orderly and direct manner

Raise hand to be helped Talk quietly only if specifically allowed Raise hand to be helped Talk quietly only if specifically allowed Have only allowed items water bottles with screw-on lids. Ask to use fountain in hall Get permission first Raise hand to ask Ask for make-up work at appropriate times

Additional Rules:

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Example #3
Expectations For: Teachers Desk Materials Enter and Exit Free Time Asking for Help Quiet Time Seat Work Drinks Bathroom Additional Rules: Shop Equipment Use properly Teat as if it were your won Clean up after yourself Walk, dont run Bring book to class Be on time Dont talk Raise hand, dont shout out Stay in seat Work quietly, on task Dont play with bottles Leave the room quietly All materials Sit down and be ready to work Work on homework or read a magazine Get help when you need it Find something to work on Get work done Get before or after class Try to go before class Safe Respectful Responsible

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Example #4
Expectations For: Teachers Desk Safe Walk to and from Respectful Asking to get something Raise hand Go to and from desk without talking Prepared with notebook, pen and pencil daily. Quiet Take seat Put bags under seat Quiet On-task Ask permission to leave assigned areas Raise hand and I will acknowledge Appropriate times No talking On-task Ask permission to leave assigned areas Preparednotebook, pen, pencil Quiet On-task Hands and feet to self Only water allowed in class Raise hand at appropriate time Not during my teaching time Responsible Only get what they asked to get Prepared with notebook, pen and pencil daily. Take seat Start on warm-ups Remove hats Have supplies out Quiet On-task Ask permission to leave assigned areas Do not interrupt teacher

Materials Enter and Exit

Prepared with notebook, pen and pencil daily Walk Do not swing bags

Free Time

Asking for Help Quiet Time

Seat Work

Preparednotebook, pen, pencil Quiet On-task Hands and feet to self Clean up after yourself Inform teacher of spill or toilet problems

Drinks Bathroom Additional Rules:

Walk to and from bathroom

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Example 5

Expectations For: Teachers Desk Materials Enter and Exit Free Time Asking for Help Quiet Time Seat Work Drinks Bathroom Additional Rules: Lab Transitions

Safe Follow directions Walk Use teacher appropriate activities If you are unsure, ask for help. 4 legs on the floor Non in classonly water

Respectful Ask before you use Ask first Quietly Volume level lowothers still working Appropriate time Follow volume directions None in classonly water Only during work times Share equipment Stop and listen

Responsible Come prepared Store stuff away from tripping hazards Do not distract others. Make good choices. Ask for it when you need it. Stay on task None in classonly water Clean up after yourself Clean up after yourself and use proper lab techniques Take mental/written notes of the instructions

Follow all directions

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Example #6

Expectations For: Teachers Desk Materials Enter and Exit Free Time Asking for Help Quiet Time Seat Work Drinks Bathroom Additional Rules:

Safe Ask before using materials on desk Do not throw pencils or pens Walk No pushing Be in a designated area Raise your hand Be in designated area Be in your seat Water only Walk to the bathroom

Respectful Wait your turn to talk to the teacher Bring all materials to class Low voices Find your seat Respect the rights of those around you Do not shout out Work on what has been assigned Do not disturb others around you Drink respectfully Ask to go at an appropriate time

Responsible Respect the teachers property on the desk Bring all materials to class No horseplay Engage in appropriate behavior Ask appropriate questions at an appropriate time Do not disturb others around you Bring all materials to class Do not leave bottles in classroom Only go when you really need to

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Example #7 Expectations For: Teachers Desk Materials Enter and Exit Free Time Asking for Help Quiet Time Seat Work Drinks Bathroom Additional Rules: Instructional Time Sit quietly Be prepared Caps on water bottles Hands and feet to self Use passing time and breaks Walk at all times Actively listen while other speak Use class breaks if necessary Follow directions Be attentive Safe Pencil and papersign in/out notebook Use appropriate voice and language Treat others property with respect Respectful Ask to use materials Clean up after yourself Treat others property with respect Talk quietly Raise hand Read a book or do homework Do not look on others papersNo copying Responsible Return material after use Remind others to follow rules Dont know over others books Remove hats Be aware of others working Use appropriate voice and language Bring extra materials with you to class Ask to work in groups if you want to share

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Example #8 Expectations For: Teachers Desk Materials Enter and Exit Free Time Asking for Help Quiet Time Seat Work Drinks Bathroom Dont tip chairs Only water in classroom Not during instructive time. Bring planner up, ready to go. Dont expect to go. Remain Silent Quietly, orderly Move appropriately around the room Safe Respectful Standard wait for attention. Dont interrupt If you need to borrow do so quietly and return Dont disturb others Raise hand or wait by me until called on Dont disturb others Work quietly Only water in the classroom Not during instructive time. Bring planner up, ready to go. Dont expect to go. Listen without instruction. Raise hand. Responsible Have all class materials Sit down and start work Raise hand Respect other learners or ideas Raise hand Stay on task Only water in the classroom Not during instructive time. Bring planner up, ready to go. Dont expect to go. Wait before asking questions.

Additional Rules: Instructional Time