Class Procedures

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Rules

Mrs. Laffoon’s Class

Expect respect. Work hard; be nice!

Class? Yes!

Teach - Okay!

Hands & Eyes

Mirror

• Mirror (gestures only)

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• Mirror with words (gestures and words)

Mighty “Oh yeah!”& Mighty “Groan”

General Procedures:

Water & Restroom

• Fill water bottle & use restroom during work time, not during lessons or presentations.
• Bring agenda to me to initial when you need to go to the restroom. Remember, you have TWO passes for the whole day.
• Only discrete gum chewing (I don’t want to see it or hear it.)

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Retake Procedures

Quiz Retakes

• If you score below “Proficient” on a quiz, please retake it on a different day.
• Study the material then ask Mrs. Laffoon to reset the quiz.
• Retake the test within a week of the original test.

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General Procedures:

Zoom Etiquette (Snow Days)

• Be on time to your meeting.
• Mute your microphone when you are not speaking.
• Position your camera properly so your face is visible (don’t sit in front of a window)
• Limit distractions.
• Avoid multitasking.

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Rules

Why do we need rules?

• We have rules for YOUR benefit.
• Rules help provide peace, enjoyment, and learning rights for everyone in the class.
• When people break rules, it is not fair to the others in the class.

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Rule #1

Respect Everyone

• Give attention to speaker
• Follow directions
• Don’t distract from learning

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Rule #2

Respect Our Time

• Be in your seat when the bell rings.
• iPads closed and no earbuds when bell rings.
• No interrupting or distracting.
• No games or unrelated websites during class.
• No phones during class. (Phones should be in locker)

Rule #3

Respect our materials

• Come to class with iPad charged.
• Tidy up area as you leave:
• Push in chair
• Pick up trash
• Straighten desk

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Learning Self-Control

Students who control themselves do not need help from teachers and parents to manage their behavior. Learn this quickly!

Warning - Recall the rules; get yourself back under control.

Safe Seat - Go to the designated seat. Pay attention to the lesson, but do not participate or distract in any way.

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Learning Self-Control (cont.)

Buddy Room - Go do your work in another classroom’s SAFE SEAT. Do not participate or distract in any way. Process with Mrs. Laffoon before coming back to class the next day. Fill out a THINK SHEET.* Parents will be notified.

Recovery Room

Note: Before you can come back in our room, you must produce the completed Think Sheet and tell Mrs. Laffoon how things will be different.

Students who control themselves do not need help from teachers and parents to manage their behavior. Learn this quickly!

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Expect respect. Work hard; be nice!

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Mrs. Laffoon’s Essential 15

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Tips for success in school and beyond.

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