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Mrs. Johnson’s

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Mrs. Johnson’s

Student Rights Student Responsibilities

It is my right to feel SAFE at school.

It is my responsibility to BEHAVE SAFELY

and not hurt others with actions/words.

It is my right to use SUPPLIES to

learn.

It is my responsibility to TAKE CARE of

those supplies.

It is my right to have my own

SPACE.

It is my responsibility to keep my space

NEAT and ORDERLY.

It is my right to eat LUNCH at

school.

It is my responsibility to use good

MANNERS at the table.

It is my right to LEARN new things.

It is my responsibility to work QUIETLY

and not distract others from their

learning.

It is my right to be treated with

RESPECT.

It is my responsibility to treat others with

RESPECT and solve problems calmly.

It is my right to SHARE ideas and

ASK questions.

It is my responsibility to wait my turn to

speak and LISTEN when others share.

It is my right to have a kind and

caring TEACHER.

It is my responsibility to LISTEN and follow

directions so we can learn.

It is my right to PARTICIPATE in class

activities.

It is my responsibility to FOCUS on my

learning and do my BEST in all

classroom activities.

It is my right to PLAY with friends at

recess. It is my responsibility to play SAFELY.

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Behavior Expectations Respect For God

Respect for the Teacher Respect for other students!

Come ready to learn!

Classroom Responsibilities: 1. Raise your hand if you would like to speak. 2. Raise your hand if you would like to leave your

seat. 3. Keep your hands, feet, and all objects to

yourself. 4. Bathroom passes are not allowed the first or

last 15 of class. Class Rules: 1. Always treat everyone kindly, 2. Always follow seating procedures. 3. Always keep your hands and feet to yourself. 4. Bathroom passes are not allowed the first or

last 15 minutes of class.

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Behavior Counts

How to Earn Superstar Bucks . . .

• $1 for being the first to get started on work right away

• $1 for a good note left behind by your rotation teacher

• $1 for turning in signed progress folder each Friday

• $1 for random pencil checks

• $1 for having a perfect classwork week

• $1 for turning in important paperwork at designated times

• $5 for doing weekly job (payday is every Tuesday)

• $5 for passing AR goals

On Fun Friday . . .

Terrific Ticket Raffle- Win-a-Spin! Caught Being Good Raffle- Win a CBG bracelet! Superstar Store- Spend your Superstar Bucks wisely!

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Behavior Counts

Top Score

2nd Top Score

0

-1

-2

End here at the end of the day and earn 2 tickets

End here at the end of the day and earn 1 ticket

We start here each day.

This is a warning to make better choices.

End here at the end of the day and earn a blue

note and an email or a call home as well.

Table Points- Table points earn Terrific Tickets and the opportunity to read in Club 56, as well first out the door for recess! NOISE - N.O.I.S.E. earns a loss of the Superstar Store

Your behavior counts! You will be rewarded for fabulous behavior, and encouraged to make better choices throughout the day. We will use Class Dojo

to record your points daily.

Our classroom is a calm and quiet place in the morning. Help us create a peaceful and happy

room!

1. Walk into the room quietly.

2. Unpack and turn in papers.

3. Put folders away neatly.

4. Be in your seat before the music

finishes.

5. Check your supplies. (2 sharp pencils,

pen, glue, scissors, erasers, etc.)

6. Ask for needed supplies BEFORE

morning announcements

7. Complete Daily 5 work quietly.

8. Stand respectfully for the Pledges.

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You are responsible for having your supplies and being prepared for school each day. Not having your supplies is

never an excuse for interrupting learning or not following directions.

If you are missing supplies, you must take care

of this in the morning BEFORE class begins.

If you do not have a supply, solve the problem

quickly and quietly without interrupting

learning.

SUPPLY CHECK:

2 sharpened pencils

1 eraser

1 green correcting pen

Scissors

Glue stick

Expo Marker

Highlighter

Colored pencils or Crayons

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Your journals and folders should be neat and organized. Take care of them so that

they will last all year.

Take care of your journals and folders.

They should not be scribbled on, torn,

folded, or cut with scissors.

Keep journals and folders stacked neatly so

that you can find what you need easily.

Make sure papers are placed neatly in

folder pockets, not loose in desk.

Use the correct journal or folder for each

assignment.

*If your journal or folder rips or tears, let

the teacher know in the morning BEFORE

class begins.

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Restroom and water breaks will not be allowed in the first or last 15 minutes of class.

You may use the restroom or get a drink of water as

needed, before school begins, during recess, and

during lunch recess.

If you must go during class time, know that you are

responsible for the following:

It will cost you $1. If you have no money, you

will owe me 5 minutes of your recess

Use the restroom correctly.

Return quickly and quietly.

Only go when you really need to go.

Restroom Procedure

1. Check the passes at the

door to make sure no one

has already left for the

restroom.

2. Ask for permission and

pay $1.

3. Write your name on the

sign-out board neatly.

4. When you return, draw

one line through your

name and record the time.

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Water Break Procedure

Water breaks are for

hiccups ,coughing, and

after PE only! .

Questions for a

Teacher

Questions NOT for a

Teacher

• I don’t understand how to

do this, can you help me?

• Someone is bothering me and

won’t stop, can you help me?

• I feel frustrated/mad/sad,

can you help me?

• What time is it?

• What were the directions?

• What do I do when I am

finished?

• What do I do next?

• I found someone’s marker.

What do I do with it?

• I can’t find a pencil. What

do I do?

You are responsible for being a problem-solver this

school year.

What MIGHT the answer be?

Where could I LOOK for the answer?

What classmate might be able to HELP me?

Do I really need to ask the teacher or can I

make my best GUESS?

Before you raise your hand to ask a question, ask yourself:

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We are here to learn. Choose behaviors that will help you

learn.

Keep your attention focused on the lesson

or work.

Be considerate of other learners by

controlling your voice level and giving

others space.

When getting supplies or going to the

restroom, move through the room quietly

without disturbing other learners.

If you have a problem, solve it quickly and

quietly. If you need the

teacher’s help, let her know and

then wait patiently.

Always be kind and considerate toward

your rotation teachers!

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Grades are for you, your family, and your teacher to know how you are progressing.

The purpose of grades is to let you and

your family know what you have learned in

school and what you still need to learn.

Grades are for you and your family. They

are private. Do not discuss or comment

on your own or others’ grades.

Assessments

During an assessment, it is

important that you: Do your best work and take

your time.

Stay focused and keep your

eyes on your work only.

Use your time wisely so that

you finish your work.

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Enter and exit the room quietly without disrupting learning.

Walk calmly and silently.

Notice what is happening in the room or

hall so that you can walk in a path that

doesn’t interrupt learning.

Move with a purpose. Get where you need

to be without talking to others or getting

side-tracked.

*Talking, yelling, stomping,

clapping, or making other noises

disrupts learning.

* When entering, notice what

other students are doing so

that you can get back to work

quickly and quietly.

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Line up quickly and quietly. Show that you are ready to

go!

1. Wait for the teacher to finish giving

directions, or has called you, before standing

to line up.

2. WALK silently, straight to the line.

3. Once you find your spot in line, stand still and

quiet, facing forward and ready to go.

4. Once you are in your spot, stay there. Do not

switch spots or move around the line.

5. Look at the teacher to show you are ready.

6. Leave space between you and the people

around you, keeping your hands behind your

back, lips sealed, and feet to yourself.

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HANDS: Behind your back! LIPS: Sealed! SHINE: Like the star you know you are!

Help our class get where we need to go quickly and quietly.

1. Keep your hands behind your back, not on

the walls or on other students.

2. Hold a bubble in your mouth to remind you

to stay quiet.

3. Face forward to avoid wrecks!

4. Walk safely and quietly without stomping

or dragging your feet, hopping, or skipping.

5. Keep up with line without bumping into the

person in front of you.

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*Remember that I am watching for the secret walker. Will you be caught being good?

You are responsible for turning in your work on time, with your name at the top.

1. Check over your work to make sure it is

complete.

2. If you are not finished when the work is

due, let the teacher know.

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Homework is an important part of your learning. It

gives you a chance to practice skills we’ve learned at school, or

to prepare for an upcoming lesson.

Bible and Science class will be taught by

me. I will not be sending home traditional

homework. Instead, I may send out a

video to watch in Discovery Education, or

a project to complete over a set amount

of days. Homework will mainly be finishing

up your class work.

In addition, you are also responsible for

spending at least 25 minutes reading each

evening. Your AR scores will let me know

if you are truly reading each night!

Due today!

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You are responsible for recording your homework in your planner each day, and

returning it the next day.

Each night, be sure to:

Show your parents your Planner

Watch any assigned video

Check that class work is completed together

Have your parent sign the planner.

In the morning:

Unpack your Planner

Turn to the proper week and earn a Terrific

Ticket for your parent signature.

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Planners

You are responsible for taking home your Progress Folder and returning it the next day.

Each Thursday, be sure to:

Show your parents your Progress Folder

Check tests together

Check class work together

Have your parent sign the signature page.

On Friday morning, be sure to:

Unpack your Progress Folder

Turn your folder in to the teacher

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Lunch is your time to relax, eat, and talk with friends. In order for you and others to enjoy lunch, you are responsible for using good table

manners and making good choices.

Please remember:

Stay in your assigned spot.

Talk quietly with people sitting near you.

Keep your food on your tray and your area

clean.

Chew with your mouth closed and use your

best table manners.

Do not share food.

Use only kind words.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

Remember that you are at school. Be

thoughtful of your words and actions.

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Recess is your time to relax, play, and talk with friends. In order for you and others to enjoy recess, you are responsible for playing safely

and making good choices.

Please remember:

Play safely. School recess is not the time

for rough games or dangerous play.

Stay where the aides can see you.

Alert the aides immediately if someone is

hurt or needs help.

Use only kind words and friendly behaviors.

Play fairly and follow game rules.

Remember that you are at school. Be

thoughtful of your words and actions.

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You may EARN the privilege of bringing a special item or toy to school. It is a privilege that is paid for with your Superstar Bucks, or

given to you because you are the Superstar Student. This day is the only day a toy should

be at school.

Please remember:

Toys should never interfere with learning.

Toys brought for special days must be

appropriate for school (no electronics,

expensive items, or toy weapons).

Toys brought to school must be small

enough to fit in your backpack.

If you are playing with jewelry, school

supplies, or other small items they may be

considered toys and will be taken up.

Please keep ALL toys at home unless you have

earned the privilege of bringing a toy.

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Our classroom is a calm and quiet place as we wrap up our school day.

1. Listen carefully as the teacher gives any

end-of-day announcements.

2. Pack up quickly and silently once your table

is called. Don’t forget to check your

mailbox!

3. Leave your desk area neat and organized

(There will be a fine if anything is left on

your desk or chair.

4. Push in your chair, and then wait to be called

5. Once we finish dismissal, walk quietly to

daycare.

If you have a change in the way you go home, make sure you let me know in the morning.

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An awesome Christian Superstar. . .

Looks for ways to be kind and helpful.

Thinks before speaking. If it is not kind

or helpful, please keep thinking!

Makes everyone feel welcome.

Never says “You aren’t my friend.”

Problem solves when things go wrong on

the playground.

Is always ready to work and learn with

everyone in our class.

In this classroom, we are a family and we take care

of each other.

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Learning is about taking risks and making mistakes. In our classroom, we work hard, take

risks, make mistakes, and LEARN!

Come to school with a POSITIVE attitude!

Keep grumbles and grouchies to yourself.

Be ready to try new things and make

mistakes! Messing up is part of learning!

Strive for EXCELLENCE! Look for ways to

learn more and do better!

Ask for HELP when you need it!

TAKE CHARGE of your learning!

It’s okay not to know, but it’s not okay not to TRY!

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