Steps To Success�

1. Entering the Classroom
2. Starting Lesson
3. Note Taking
4. Independent Work
5. Classroom Discussions
6. Working in Groups
7. Finished Work�

Entering the Classroom�

• Aim to be in the classroom when the start bell rings.
• The door stays open for 3 minutes after the bell rings.
• This is extra restroom and locker time.
• Tardy= Out of the classroom when door is shuts
• X5 Tardy = Office Referral.�
• Locate & sit in assigned seats.
• Read the Daily Agenda and organize needed materials.�
• Participate in the Connect: Brain Break activity.�
• Prepare for or start the Investigate & Synthesize Activity.�
• When done or in doubt: check your work, prepare for the next activity, and get ready for teacher directions.

Starting Lesson�

• Teacher will stand in front of classroom and ask for attention.
• Visual/Audio clues will also be used:
• 1-2-3 eyes on me, freeze, lights off, campus universals.�
• Once the class is quiet and focused the lesson will continue.�
• Follow the BAMS Expectations of:
• Be Here & Ready
• Be Respectful
• Be Kind�
• No passes during this time.

Note Taking�

• Students are EXPECTED to be active & take notes.�
• Keep your notes organized.
• Everything is based on your notes.�
• STUDENTS are responsible for their own notes.�
• Only one student copy can be guaranteed
• either digital or hard copy.
• extras must be printed through from our google classroom BY THE STUDENT.�
• A pass is available during this time. Follow 1 out at a time & sign out policy.
• If using a pass results in: missing notes, missing teacher review, or not getting notes done; this is a natural consequence of leaving on a pass. You are responsible for what you miss.

�Independent Work

• Stay seated.�
• Follow directions and steps for the assignment.�
• Raise hand and wait for questions and answers.�
• Stay on task.�
• No verbal/physical disruptions or disrespect will be accepted.�
• A pass is available during this time. Follow 1 out at a time & sign out policy.
• If using a pass results in: missing work, missing teacher review, or not getting work done; this is a natural consequence of leaving on a pass. You are responsible for what you miss.�

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Classroom Discussions �

• Raise hand and WAIT to give an opinion, fact, response, or ask questions.�
• All opinions, facts, responses, and questions MUST be respectful to everyone.�
• Opinions, facts, responses, and questions must be on topic.�
• No verbal/physical disruptions or disrespect will be accepted during a discussion.�
• If expectations are not followed this activity will be removed OR individuals will be.�
• No passes during this time.

Working in Groups�

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• Teacher will form groups.�
• Follow teacher directions and steps working with your group.�
• Work WITHIN your group only..�
• Each member must have an on-Topic job.�
• No verbal/physical disruptions or disrespect will be accepted from groups or their members.�
• If expectations are not followed this activity will be removed OR individuals will be�.
• A pass is available during this time. Follow 1 out at a time & sign out policy.
• If using a pass results in: missing work, missing teacher review, or not getting work done; this is a natural consequence of leaving on a pass. You are responsible for what you miss.�

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Finished Work

• Double check your work, ask questions.
• raise hand and wait your turn.�
• Perform google classroom & powerschool check.
• social studies comes first.
• Complete work.
• study.�
• Work on current homework.
• social studies comes first.�
• Access classroom store & use rewards.
• with permission.

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• A pass is available during this time. Follow 1 out at a time & sign out policy.
• If using a pass results in: missing work, missing teacher review, or not getting work done; this is a natural consequence of leaving on a pass. You are responsible for what you miss.�