Classroom Procedures!

• Enter/Exit • Noise Levels/ Listening

Llama
• Warm Up Expectations
• Packets
• PBIS College
Rewards/Candyland • IXL/iReady
• Pencil Sharpening • Cell Phones
• Trash • Emergency Drills
• Seating
 Enter/Exit Procedure:
• You will enter through the Front Door
and Exit through the back door. This
creates a nice flow of traffic and will
minimize bumping into other students.
• The doors are labeled “Enter” and
“Exit” on the inside of the classroom for
students to refer to.
• The “Exit” door will remain locked and
closed at all times. The “Enter” door
will remain locked, but students can
push the door and it will open. Doors
remain locked for student safety.
 Warm Up Procedure:
• When you enter the classroom, you should
immediately read the board and follow Warm Up
directions. During the warm up time, Example:
students are typically taking out
homework, working spiral review
questions, and gathering any additional
materials for the day.
• During this time, the teacher will check
homework and take attendance.
• After 5 minutes, the timer will go off
signaling the warm up time period is over.
 PBIS College Rewards and
Candyland Class Reward:
• Students will earn college points for positive
behavior! Students will be able to redeem in the
classroom for rewards such as candy,
homework pass, bonus points on quiz, or bonus
points on test.

• If the class has a productive period with

minimal disruptions, they will be able to pull a
Candyland card and move on the Candyland
game board. When the class makes it to
Candyland, they will pick a class reward- such
as free seating, recess time, or technology time.
 Pencil Sharpening:
• There are 2 electric pencil sharpeners students can use
in the classroom. They are located on the counter by
the two doors. Please do not use the pencil sharpener
attached to the wall in the back of the room.

• Please use pencil during math class everyday! Speak

to Ms. Rankin if you need a pencil.
 Trash:
• There are 3 trashcans in the classroom.
• By Front Door
• By Back Door
• By Ms. Rankin’s Desk
• Please throw trash in the trashcan that is the closest to
you.
• Please do not throw trash in the green recycling bin.
This is for paper recycling only.
 Assigned Seats:
• You will be getting an assigned seat that you are
expected to sit in each day.
• Please speak to Ms. Rankin if you wish to sit in a
specific area. These requests will be met as best as
possible.
Noise Levels/ Listening Llama:
 Unit Packets:
• Each Unit, students will be given a packet of
resources. This contains GSE Standards, Essential
Questions, Vocabulary Words, Notes,
Homework, Activities, and your Study Guide.
• Students who hold on to the Unit Packet for the
entire unit will earn bonus points on the unit
assessment.
• We may skip pages in the packet at times. You
may complete these pages as an extra practice
study resource.
 IXL Math/ iReady Math:
• 6th Graders: You will be expected to pass at least 1
iReady Lesson a week (This number is subject to
change). Time will be given in WINN class one day a
week and during Math class to work on iReady lessons.
If student does not complete this during school,
student should complete it at home. This counts as a
“progress monitoring” grade.

• IXL: Each student will be given a username and

password to use for Math practice. IXL Topics will be
shared with students at the beginning of each unit.
 Cell Phone Procedure:
• Students will place cell phone in their
assigned number cubby upon entering
the classroom. Students are not allowed
to use their cell phone during math class
unless given special permission.
• Students will retrieve their cell phone
from the cubby when given their two
minute warning before the end of the
class.
• Students are not to touch other student’s
cell phones under any circumstance.
 Emergency Drill Procedures:
• Fire Drill: Silently line up along the counter by the
“enter” door.
• Tornado/Shelter Drill: Students will take duck and cover
position under desk.
• Soft lockdown: Students will remain in classroom at all
times, but math class will continue.
• Hard Lockdown: Students will silently move into Science
Kitchen and Closet area. Students will remain absolutely
silent and hidden during this time.
 Split List:
• In the event of Ms. Rankin being absent from school
and a substitute being unable to cover her class,
students will follow the posted split list on the door.
• Students must report to the teacher next to their name
otherwise he/she will be marked absent.
• Students will complete the assignment outside of the
classroom. Please do not interrupt the class you are in.
You are a guest and a reflection of our class. Please be
on your best behavior.