Class Procedures are very essential and useful to be told to students at very begining of the year.

1. 2010-2011

2.  A procedure is a particular course of action intended
to achieve a result; a particular way of accomplishing
an objective.
 Procedures are the way that we do things in math.
We have procedures so that everyone has the
opportunity to learn in a safe environment.

3. Why we have a start of class procedure.
 To be able to start quickly.
 We have more time to work on our assignments.
 More class time to do work means less work that has to
go home!

4.  Enter the room through the door
 Enter quietly and sit in your assigned seat
 Have a sharpened pencil and your other class
materials ready.
 Copy the “Warm-up” from the board into your
notebook.
 Copy any homework assignments into your school
agenda.
 Remain seated and quiet until I direct otherwise.

5. Why we have end of class procedures .
 To make sure that all equipment, materials and
supplies are safely and neatly put away so that we can
use them again
 To keep our classroom clean and safe
 To get everyone to their next
class on time

6.  Begin to clean up and put away materials only AFTER
you have been given instructions to do so.
 Put all materials and supplies in the appropriate
place.
 Pick up any trash from around your area and
dispose of it properly.
 Make sure that tables are properly aligned.
 Remain seated and quiet until I dismiss the class.
 Exit through the door.

7. Why We Have Procedures for Getting
Materials.
 To make sure that everyone has the materials they
need to learn
 To make sure that materials remain in good condition

8.  I have general supplies for student use at my desk such
as paper clips ,stapler etc.
 Do not remove the general supplies from my desk.
 Pick up and/or use supplies only after you have been
instructed.
 All supplies must be accounted for
at the end of class.

9. Why we have asking questions procedures.
 To make sure everyone has the opportunity to
express themselves.
 To be able to hear and learn from others.
 To make sure everyone fully understands what
we are doing.

10.  Raise your hand timely to speak; wait to be called on.
 Do not approach me with your questions; I will come
to you.
 Whenever another person is speaking, you should be
listening.
 Never interrupt while someone is speaking, that is
rude.

11. Why it is important to have this procedure .
 So that everyone can hear information they need to
know
 So I do not have to yell ,or lose my voice.
When I raise my hand, all students have to :
 be quiet
 stop what they are doing
 give me their full attention.

12. Why we have transitioning procedures.
 To maximize instructional time
 To make sure everyone knows what they are to do in
the next activity
 Listen for all instructions and permission to move
before transitioning.
 Move quickly and quietly to the next activity. This
is not time to socialize.

13. Why we have procedures to leave class during instruction.
 To prevent the disruption of class
 To prevent losing instruction.
 You are allowed 2 hall passes per 4 weeks in Math
class.
 This includes the bathroom, nurse, locker, etc.
 You have 2 minutes to use the bathroom.
 Use your passes wisely.
 At most 2 students can take a hall pass during one
class unless it is an emergency.

14. Why we have individual work procedures .
 To allow students to learn and work without
distractions
 To maximize working independently

15.  There is NO TALKING during independent
work.
 You may only ask me for help with
individual daily assignments by applying the asking
questions procedure.
 I may help you only 10 seconds for each question.

16. Why we have group work procedures.
 So that we are able to do group activities.
 To make sure all directions are heard and followed.
 To keep students safe during activities.

17.  All group members must participate in group
assignments.
 QUIET talk is allowed during group work (quiet talk
means no vibrations, no weird noises , it is a whisper)
 You are not allowed to associate with other groups .
 Only one person from each group is allowed out of
their seat at a time .
 Do not touch group materials
until directed to do so.

18. Why we have this procedure.
 To make sure everyone has a good learning
environment.
 To make sure learning is not
interrupted by sharpening pencils.

19.  Be prepared with all of your supplies before class
begins. “I don’t have a pencil” is not an excuse!!!!
 Sharpen your pencil at the beginning of class, before
beginning the “Warm-up”. Otherwise, timely raise
your hand for permission.
 Never sharpen your pencil or ask to borrow something
while someone is talking. This is not polite.

20. Why we have food procedures.
 To keep the classroom clean and safe.
 To prevent disruption.
 There is NO eating or drinking in my classroom except
for class parties or treats received from Mr. Kanmaz.
 Treats from other teachers must be eaten before
entering my class.
 If you are caught with an open food product, I will
take it and throw it away and consequences will be
processed.

21. Why we have late work procedures.
 To make sure late work is assessed properly
 Work is accepted late at my discretion.
 All late work must have a parent’s signature.
 You will receive a reduction in points.

22. Why we have extra credit procedures.
 To give everyone the opportunity to raise their grade
every quarter.
 Extra credit will be assigned at my discretion but
students should ask for an extra credit.
 Extra credit work will not be accepted late.

23.  Why we have make up work procedures.
 So that students may complete work they missed while
they were absent
 It is your responsibility to make up work that you
missed while out; you are not excused from it!
 Extra handouts will be located in the
copy center.
 You have one day for each day you were
absent to make up work

24. Why we have this procedure.
 To understand the math concept and review it
at home.
 To go to next activity smoothly.
 Students should try to finish writing notes in assigned
time.
 If someone finishes early, he/she must be quiet and
should deal with the extra problems.
 If someone does not finish on time , he/she should
complete by looking from classmate’s notes.

25. Why we have this procedure.
 To be able to take notes neatly
 To review the concept at home w/o any
confusion.
 Students must put their name ,date and title of
assignment(or lesson) in the top right hand corner of
their work papers. John Doe
2/12/10
Place Value

26. Why we have this procedure.
 Not to disturb other classes.
 Not to tripped over by a chair
 We will silently line up.
 We must not in the hallway.
 We walk on the right side of the hallway single file.

27. Why we have this procedure.
 To keep our school environment
clean and neat.
 Students will pick any paper around their desks and
throw it in recycle bin during the last minute of each
class.
 Students will pick any other trash around their desks
as well.

28. Why we have this procedure.
 To respect everyone’s learning level.
 To reply “What do we do when we are done?”
 If you are done early in any activity, you have some
options :
1. Get a card from the copy center and work on it.
2. Put your head on the desk and rest.
3. Read a book.

29. Why we have this procedure.
 To learn from your mistakes.
 To improve integrity.
 I will show the answers on the star board and you will
check your answers with your red pens in an assigned
time.
 After you are done I will go around and do quick
grading.

30. Why we have this procedure.
 To have a quiet testing atmosphere.
 Your desk should be clear of all materials except for what is
required for the test.
 Be prepared in advance for the test we will be doing
chapter/unit review at the day before the test.
 There will be a time limit for each test/quiz if you don’t
have enough time to finish you can come to my office hours
to complete it.
 If you are done, you should fold your paper so that your
name will not be seen then turn your paper in.

31.  Under no circumstance should your eyes wander
towards your neighbors test, do not even appear to be
looking at anyone’s test.
 No talking allowed during the test, this means while
you are taking the test and when you are finished with
the test.
 If you have a question, please raise your hand and I will
call on you to come to my desk.
 Always bring extra work, a book or magazine with you
on test day in case you get done early.

32. Why we have this procedure.
 To improve the integrity.
 To learn from our mistakes.
 Once the teacher passes out the folded test papers ,
students must get ready with their red pens.
 The teacher will show the answers on the starboard
and will give you a time. You must finish checking on
the assigned time limit.

33. Why we have this procedure.
 To able to discuss everyone’s opinion
 To ask students how the math class is
going.
 The Meeting will be held once a quarter.
 Students should express their opinions in a respectful way.
 During class meeting all students are expected to be
courteous and listen to the other students.
 Only talk when you have the glue.

34. Why we have this procedure.
 To keep the computer lab neat.
 Students will go to the assigned computer as teacher
directs.
 Students will leave the computer s with chairs pushed
in and computer area neat and tidy

35. Why we have this procedure.
 To make us well-organized.
 Binder checks will be done almost every 4 weeks.
 During the binder check there may be a fun activity
(watching video ,party etc…) It is up to the class’
behavior and performance in that period.
 Each student must clean their homework and class
work section after the binder check.

36. Why we have these procedures?
 To prevent class disruption
 To show that we are responsible and
respectful people
 When a visitor enters the room or if I have to leave the
room, you are to continue working quietly.
 Do not acknowledge any visitors by yelling out

37. These are a few things that I do not tolerate in my
classroom. They are considered class disruption and
will result in disciplinary action.
 Beating on desk with pens or hands.
 “Shooting” paper into the trash can.
 Teasing, Bullying.
 Touching the starboard w/o permission.
 Singing/Rapping in class.
 Saying to another student “Shut up”.

38.  All procedures are expected to be followed everyday as
rules; failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
 Please refer to this handout for questions regarding all
procedures. A copy may be posted to the school
website.