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Classroom Expectations

Discover expectations, behaviors, and policies for a successful academic year. Embrace respect, responsibility, and lifelong learning principles.

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Classroom Expectations

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  1. Classroom Expectations Grade 7 Mrs. Samaddar 2014-2015 “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Oliver Wendell Holmes

  2. Student Behaviors • Be prompt • Begin working when you first sit down (e.g., morning activity – “bellwork”). • Be prepared • Have materials, including sharpened pencils, with you. • Be a polite and positive participant • Speak in a normal tone of voice; listen attentively. • Be productive • Turn in work on time, and always do your best. • Be a problem solver • Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate. • Learn from mistakes (your own and others)

  3. Show Respect • Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values. • Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect. • Honor the ideas and opinions of others. • Offer to help. • Be responsible with property and belongings.

  4. Responsibility for Coursework • Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class. • Know due dates, and do your best to submit all assignments on time. • Know your assignments - most are posted on the assignment board and on the class Homepage site. • Ask for assistance when it is needed and/or take in opportunities for extra help before school, lunch and/or recess

  5. Promote Lifelong Learning You can develop lifelong learning traits: • By showing curiosity about human nature and how the world works. • By seeking and valuing diversity. • By persisting in seeking out new solutions. • By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive change. • By learning and applying technology tools to solve problems.

  6. Policies • Food and beverages should be consistent with our “healthy eating/living” BC Actions Schools program/approach at KLO. A reminder - We are a “peanut-aware” school. • Stay seated while eating your lunch, eat with your best manners and only leave when dismissed by our NHS. • Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins on time WITH A PRIME TIME ACTIVITY. • Actively involve yourself and take charge of your own learning (e.g., apply Assessment for Learning and Restitution ideas) • Absences • Ask team members or a classmate first for assignments. • Check our website, email or call Mrs. Samaddar before returning to class.

  7. Grading • Grading information is outlined on this website – see Reporting Student Achievement

  8. My Pledge to Students • I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. • I will respect you and work with you to solve problems positively • I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. • I will work with challenge you to meet your own learning goals – remember “it’s all about thinking”!) • I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them. • I will help to create conditions for you to fix mistakes and return the our class/group strengthened

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