1. RULES AND
PROCEDURES
Room 219
Fifth Grade

2. Rules
!
Think about it:
Why do we
need rules in
the classroom?

3. What happens when you
make a choice?
Consequences follow!
“You are free to choose,
but you are not free
from the consequences
of your choice.”

4. Classroom Clip Chart
All students begin on “Ready to Learn.”
You can move up or down throughout the day.
ANY adult on campus can “move” your clip, up
or down!
The goal is to end the day on “Outstanding.”

5. Classroom Clip Chart
If you end the day on
“Outstanding,” you earn a
Backman Band. Backman
Bands are saved and traded
in for privileges EVERY TWO
WEEKS.
YIPPEEEE!
All adults working on campus
will be handing out Backman
Bands. You can earn them at
any time while you are in
school!

6. Classroom Clip Chart
When you reach “Chance,” considered yourself
warned. I will be speaking to you about your
choices.
Remember, you can still work your way up on
the clip chart.

7. Classroom Clip Chart
If you reach “Consequences,”
you will lose a privilege. The
punishment will fit the “crime.”
For example, if you are
chatting with a neighbor, you
may be asked to move.
If you come in late from
recess, you will make up the
time after school.

8. Classroom Clip Chart
If you reach “Buddy Room,” you will be visiting
third grade (Mrs. Guzman) for 15 minutes with a
“Think Sheet.”
I will also be making a phone call home.
If I can’t speak with your parents, I will send a
letter home that will need to signed.
If the letter is not returned, I will make a visit to
your house.

9. LEVEL I: (loss of ticket)
Not following classroom expectations/procedures
Not following directions the FIRST time
Talking out of turn
Not keeping hands, feet and other objects to self
Arguing with classmates
Gum/food
Bringing toys or objects from home
Coming late from recess
In the wrong place/assigned area

10. LEVEL II: (2 tickets, phone call)
Throwing objects (snow, rocks, toys, other)
Spitting
Rough housing, play fighting
Inappropriate physical or verbal contact
Repeated misbehavior
Verbal aggression (put downs)
Swearing
Cheating
Lying
Stealing items worth less than $10
Verbal/Physical Threat
Disrespect towards adults
Using pretend weapons

11. LEVEL III: (Office Referral)
Bullying (physical/verbal/social)
Seriously inappropriate language
Fighting
Stealing items worth more than $10
Leaving campus
Bringing weapons or using weapons
Bringing or using illegal substances
Vandalism/destruction of property
Repeated Level I and II infractions

12. Backman Bands
Every other Thursday, you will count and cash in your
bracelets for a privilege.
If you have 10 or more bands, you can choose to cash them in
or bank them.
If you bank them, you are finished until the next count day.
If you cash in your bands, you can purchase ONE privilege.
Turn in your bracelets and select a privilege from the menu.
You MUST cash in your bracelets when you reach 40.
BANDS MUST NEVER GO HOME!!! Keep them on your wrist or
in your baggie in your pencil box.

13. 10 Backman Bands
Draw on a white board for 5 minutes
Take a 5 minute chat break with a friend.
Choose music for the class to listen to for 5 minutes.
Sit by a friend from another class at lunch.
Sing a song for the class.

14. 20 Backman Bands
Take a 10 minute chat break with a friend from any
class.
Enjoy a 10 minute visit with the counselor.
Choose your seat in the classroom for a day.
Play on the computer for 10 minutes.
Go to lunch 5 minutes early with a friend.

15. 30 Backman Bands
Chew gum for the day.
Sit in the teacher’s chair for half a day.
Wear a hat to school for a day.
Take photo booth pictures with a friend.
Visit the principal or assistant principal for a positive
visit.

16. 40 Backman Bands
Use the principal or assistant principal’s chair for the
day.
Eat lunch with the principal or assistant principal.
Dress out of uniform Monday.
Bring a toy from home to show to the class.
Have an extra recess.

17. PROCEDURES
A special way a performing a task

18. Coming to Attention
Give Me 5!

19. Before School Starts
Place your backpack in the
class line.
Go directly to the field.
When the bell rings, WALK
to our class line.
Get your backpack and
stand in line.
Wait for Miss Langdorf to
open the door, SMILE and
walk quietly through the
halls.

20. Beginning the Day
Take materials out of your backpack.
Place your coat and backpack in your locker. Be
respectful of other students. Be patient.
Place your homework in the corner of your desk.
Get started on bellwork. When bellwork is complete,
read silently. ALWAYS have a book in your desk.

21. Entering the Room
Enter the room quietly
and politely.
Do not interrupt other
students.
Begin work or...
Wait for instructions
from the teacher.

22. Lining Up
Stand up quietly and push
in your chair.
Take all necessary
materials.
Line up without talking or
touching others.
Face forward and watch
where you are going.

23. Restroom Procedure
You are expected to use the restroom before school, during recess,
and lunch.
You will be given 10 tickets at the beginning of each month.
If I am not teaching the whole class, quietly walk over to me with your
bathroom ticket.
Only one girl and one boy may use the restroom at a time.
Take the hall pass with you. You have two minutes to use the restroom.
Unused tickets are collected at the end of the month

24. Getting a Drink
When I am not teaching the class, you may get a
drink from the drinking fountain.
There should only be one person at the fountain at
a time.
Do not talk.
Wipe away any water that you spill.

25. Getting a Tissue
You may get a tissue whenever you need one.
Throw away used tissues immediately.
Make sure it lands in the trash can.
Get right back to work.

26. Throwing Away Trash
When I am not teaching
the whole class, you
may throw away trash
whenever needed.
Do NOT play basketball
with your trash.
Make sure all trash
lands in the trash can,
even if it isn’t yours.

27. Sharpening Your Pencil
You may NOT sharpen your pencil during the
school day unless given special permission.
If your pencil breaks, walk quietly to the pencil
station.
Place your broken pencil in the appropriate
container

28. V.I.P.s
Each day, I will choose one girl and one boy to be my
V.I.P.s. These students are my special helpers
throughout the day. Their responsibilities include:
passing out papers
acting as line leader or door holder
sharpening pencils
any other tasks Miss Langdorf
may assign

29. Table Leaders
!
Each day, I will select table
leaders. Their responsibilities
include:
collecting and turning in
assignments
gathering and putting
materials away for the group
acting as spokesperson for
the group

30. Table Groups
We will be working together to achieve our learning
goals. Miss Langdorf will award table points for
groups that:
Work as a team, with every member contributing.
Follow directions the first time.
Work quietly during independent work time.
Are neat and tidy.
Show respect and kindness.

31. Ending the Day
YOU are responsible for making sure
you have all homework materials.
When your table group is called, you
may gather your backpack. Check
your folder for papers.
Clear off your desktop.
Pick up any trash around your desk
(even if it is not yours!)
Stand quietly behind your desk when
you are ready to be dismissed.

32. Using the Class Library
During your silent reading time,
you may take a book from the class
library.
There should be no more than 3
people at the bookshelves.
Take only ONE book at a time.
Write the title of the book on an
index card.
Please take care of the book. Keep
it in the classroom.

33. Passing in Papers
When I collect papers,
each table will hand their
work to the day’s table
leader.
The table leader will
quietly place the work in
the appropriate basket.

34. Headings on Papers
Make sure you write you name on ALL worksheets!
Any assignments completed on a sheet of lined paper need a
heading.
On the top right hand side of your paper, write your first and last
name.
Under your name, write the day’s date.
Points may be deducted from papers with no names or
headings.

35. REWARDS

36. Compliment Chart
You’re being watched! As an upper grade
class, students and teachers look to you to
set the example!
Whenever an adult on campus gives our
class a compliment, we earn a sticker on our
compliment chart.
When we get 20 stickers, we will decide how
to celebrate our accomplishment.

37. Tickets
You will get 10 tickets at the beginning of
each month. You can also earn tickets
throughout the day as you move up the
classroom clip chart.
At the end of the month, there will be a
special raffle drawing. The more tickets you
have, the greater chance you have for prizes.

38. Table Points
The table with the most points at the end of
the week is the winning table.
Each member of the winning team gets 2
Backman Bands.

39. Table Points
The table with the most points at the end of
the week is the winning table.
Each member of the winning team gets 2
Backman Bands.

40. Pride Parties
Students who show a commitment to
outstanding attendance, behavior and
academics will be invited to attend a PARTY!!
You will each get a homework and
attendance card. Each time you are late or
absent, Ms. L will punch a hole in your card.
If you have fewer than 3 absences/tardies,
fewer than 3 missing homework assignments
and ZERO office referrals, you get to attend
an EPIC party.

41. Questions?