1. +
Classroom Expectations
Ms. York
Business Education

2. Instructional Transition
Activities Activities
Special
+ Situations
ACHIEVE
Review

3. + Opening &
Closing
Activities
Beginning Wrapping
Class Up Class

4. +
Instructional
Activities

5. +
Transition
Moving Around
the Room Activities
Preparation for a Turning in
Test Assignments
Moving To &
Receiving
From
Graded
Cooperative
Assignments
Groups

6. +
Special
Situations
Quizzes/T
ests
Guest
Speaker
Emergency
Situations

7. +
A – Activity What are we doing? ACHIEVE
Review
C – Conversation Can we talk? With whom,
about what, and how long?
H – Help How do we get help?
I – Integrity What can we use? Can we
work together?
E – Effort What does being on task look
and sound like?
V – Value Why is this activity important
to me and the class?
E – Efficiency How can I do this better?

8. What is this?
Students will come into the classroom from the
hallway. They will look at the board/projector that
Beginning
will let them know what supplies they will need for Class
the day. Students will gather their supplies and
begin working on the bell ringer activity by the time
the bell has rung.
How long will this take? Categories
No longer than the passing period.
Opening &
How am I participating? Closing
Activities
Students immediately get materials and head
straight to their desk. Immediately begin working
+ on the bell ringer activity.
Non-participating behaviors
Moving around the room not on task. Talking loudly
to other students. Failing to begin working on the
bell ringer activity.

9. What is this?
The teacher will cue students to put materials away
and log off computers. Students will quietly put Wrapping Up
materials away and return to their seats and wait to Class
be dismissed by the instructor after the bell rings.
How long will this take?
No more than three minutes.
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How am I participating?
Students will be quietly and orderly putting away any Opening &
materials used during the class period. They may ask Closing
the teacher any questions or follow up on any Activities
issues/assignments at this time. Students will then
return quietly to their desks and can talk at a low level to
+ their neighbors until the instructor gives the signal for
attention.
Non-participating behaviors
Students fail to put away materials in an orderly
fashion and are talking loudly to their classmates.
Students move around the room and do not return
to their desks.

10. ctivity
Teacher Directed Lecture and Question & Answer
onversation
Students may not talk during activity unless called upon. Lecture/
elp Q&A
Raise your hand and wait to be called on. Ask questions about anything you
don‟t understand at any time.
ntegrity
If you have difficulty keeping up with notes you can ask the teacher to repeat
information or slow down. You may look at a classmates notes to get any
information you my have missed. Categories
ffort
✓Sit up in your desk and act interested! Keep your eyes on the instructor, Instructional
board, or projector. Take notes when instructed or follow along with appropriate Activities
materials.
✗Lack of eye contact, working on unrelated activity, talking to classmates.
+
alue
Lecture material will help you to understand material for the lessons and/or from
the textbook. Taking notes during lecture will help you in completing
assignments and studying for quizzes or tests.
fficiency
Keep all handouts and notes organized in your computer folders or binder.
Make note of important points discussed.

11. ctivity
Cooperative Groups
onversation
Students may talk to only their group members about the task at hand.
Students will use a medium voice level so that group members can hear
Cooperative
but not loud enough for other groups to hear. Groups
elp
If you have questions you should first ask your group members and then the
teacher. Raise your hand and continue working to get the teacher‟s attention.
ntegrity
Each person should contribute to the group work. It is not fair to your group
members for you not to contribute equally. Categories
ffort
✓You should be sitting up, talking with group members, and working on the Instructional
assigned task. You should be actively contributing to the group in some way. Activities
✗Working on unrelated activities, talking to classmates not in your group,
head down, not helping the group with the assigned task, or moving around the
room without purpose.
+
alue
Working in groups will give you an opportunity to team up with classmates to
work on an assigned task relating to the lesson. It will further your knowledge of
the material and allow you learn from each other.
fficiency
Get to work quickly on the project so that you have plenty of time to finish.
Assign tasks or roles to group members if necessary.

12. ctivity
Class Discussion
onversation
Students may talk one at a time only when they have the „floor‟ about the
topic under discussion. Only address the class, not your neighbors, and be
Class
aware of your time speaking to be respectful of classmates. Discussion
elp
Raise your hand to ask a question about the discussion or to get my attention if
you need to get the „floor‟.
ntegrity
During discussion if you quote or reference any ideas that are not your own,
please cite where you got the information from.
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ffort
Instructional
✓Sit up during discussion, make eye contact with the person who has the Activities
floor. Join discussion by contributing or asking questions.
✗No eye contact with person who is speaking, not participating or
contributing to the discussion, talking with others about things off topic, or not
+listening to others.
alue
Discussion will help you to understand lesson material on a higher level as well
as give you the opportunity to ask questions for clarification to the class.
fficiency
Give your full attention to the discussion at hand. Take notes if you feel that it is
necessary and keep them organized with your class materials.

13. ctivity
Independent Work
onversation
Students may talk to their neighbors about the assigned work only. Talk
should be at a whisper or quiet level, should involve less than 3 people,
Independent
and only last a few minutes. Work
elp
Ask your neighbor for help or raise your hand to get the teacher‟s attention.
ntegrity
You are expected to do your own work at all times during independent work.
Although you may ask your neighbors for some help, copying work is not
acceptable.
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ffort
Instructional
✓Reading, writing, asking or answering a question about the task. If you Activities
finish early you may work on other assignments from this class or others.
✗Not working on task, sleeping, working on something else before the task is
complete, or talking about unrelated items.
+
alue
Using class time to do work will reduce the amount of work you have as
homework. It also allows you to get questions answered by your classmates
and the teacher. Assignments will also contribute to your grade for the class.
fficiency
Stay on task! You will complete the task much faster if you avoid thinking of or
doing other things while trying to complete the task. Ask questions as they
come up so you can move through the assignment smoother.

14. ctivity
Student Presentations
onversation
Students may not talk during activity unless called upon.
Student
elp
Presentations
Raise your hand and wait to be called on by the student presenting.
ntegrity
Be respectful of the student presenting to the class. Listen and take notes if
necessary but above all treat the student as you would treat the teacher. Categories
ffort
✓Sit up in your desk and act interested! Keep your eyes on the student Instructional
presenting, board, or projector. Follow along with the student if necessary. Activities
✗Lack of eye contact, working on unrelated activity, talking to classmates.
+
alue
Material that students present will be helpful to you in understanding the content
of the lesson. Presentations will contribute to your grade for the class so
remember to be respectful and attentive.
fficiency
Your main goal when another student is presenting is listening! If you feel that
you need to take notes, do so in the appropriate area of your notebook.

15. ctivity
Peer Tutoring
onversation
Students may talk to their partner or group members about the assigned
tasks. No more than 3 students should be involved.
Peer
elp Tutoring
If you need help ask first the your partner(s), then you may ask another group of
students, or you may raise your hand to get the teacher‟s attention.
ntegrity
When helping one another remember to not copy work from another student or
do the other student‟s work for them. Use your partner(s) as a guide/teacher
but not for all of the answers. Categories
ffort
✓Reading, writing, talking about the task, teaching one another about the Instructional
task, or using the computer to look up information. Activities
✗Talking about things unrelated to the task at hand, sleeping, or moving
around the room without purpose.
+
alue
Peer tutoring will allow you to help or be helped by another student(s) in the
class. It is a chance for you to complete assignments and get help on them
from your classmates. If you are helping another student the act of “teaching”
them will help you to master the concepts.
fficiency
Work only on the task at hand and avoid getting off topic and off task. Move
quickly through the areas you have specific questions with so you have more
time to complete the task.

16. ctivity
Computer Work
onversation
Students may talk to their neighbors, depending on the activity, about the
task at hand.
Computer
elp Work
You may ask your neighbor for help, depending on the activity, or raise your
hand to get the teacher‟s attention.
ntegrity
When working on the computers you should only be working on the task at
hand. Only use the resources or programs you are instructed to use. Also, use
only approved websites and be sure when researching to cite any sources that
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you use.
ffort Instructional
✓Sit up at the computer and be typing or working on the task at hand. Stay Activities
on the correct websites or programs you are instructed to use at all times.
✗ Talking to classmates about things off topic, on websites not relating to
+
assignment, moving around the room, or working on other assignments.
alue
You will need to use the computer/internet to complete many tasks in the class. It
will also help you to research, finish assignments, and make work easier.
fficiency
Work on only the assigned tasks and use all the resources provided to you!
Take good notes when we are learning about using computer programs so that
you can use them to help you later.

17. ctivity
Researching
onversation
Students may talk to their classmates depending on the activity.
elp Researching
Ask your classmates if you need help while researching or ask the teacher for
help.
ntegrity
It is extremely important that while researching that you make note of where you
get your information and be sure to correctly quote and cite sources. Use only
reputable sources provided to you or if you are unsure check with the teacher.
Categories
ffort
✓Whether using the computer or other resources you should be reading, Instructional
taking notes, or writing about the assignment at hand. Activities
✗ Not looking at material for the assignment, talking to classmates about
other things, or failing to use good resources.
+
alue
Researching will be necessary for many assignments and the techniques and
resources that you will use will help you in many other classes. Good research
will also provide you with support and alternate views for your work.
fficiency
Stay on task and use a variety of resources. Take good notes and keep them
organized so that you can use them effectively. Be sure to follow cues and tips
given to you to help you find good material faster.

18. What is this?
When the class is preparing for a quiz or test there
will be some time in class given specifically to Preparation
students to look over notes and assignments. for a Test
Sometimes there may be study guides or practice
provided to use that will help you review and recall
information.
How long will this take?
Depending on the quiz or test this could be a quick Categories
5 minute review session or a larger portion of class.
Transition
How am I participating? Activities
Reading or studying material pertaining to the quiz
or test. Studying silently, asking your classmates
+ or teaching for clarification, or looking over notes
and assignments.
Non-participating behaviors
Moving around the room, talking about items off
task, or talking loudly disturbing other students.

19. What is this?
Throughout the class we will move into different Moving
groups, move to use different resources, or to Around the
different areas of the classroom for various
activities and tasks. Students will be given specific Room
instructions by the teacher about where to
move, what to take, and who to move with.
How long will this take?
Categories
Under two minutes.
Transition
How am I participating? Activities
Listening to and following directions from the
teacher, moving silently and quickly, and taking
+ needed materials.
Non-participating behaviors
Talking to other students, not moving to the correct
spots or groups, or

20. What is this?
When students have work or assignments to turn
in, they will turn them in to the appropriate class Turning in
folder on the wall. Homework from the previous Assignments
night will be turned in when coming into class and
work done in class will be turned in at the end of
class.
How long will this take?
Categories
No longer than the time it takes to come in and
prepare for class or when preparing to leave class.
Transition
Activities
How am I participating?
Putting work in the correct class folder as soon as
+ you enter class, before the bell rings, or as you are
preparing to leave class.
Non-participating behaviors
Turning in homework after class has begun, not
turning in work, or putting work in the wrong folder.

21. What is this?
Moving to
For specific tasks and activities where cooperative groups
or pairs are used, students will stay seated and quiet to
and from
receive directions and group assignments before moving Cooperative
around the room. When moving students will move Groups
quietly to their groups taking only the materials needed.
How long will this take? Categories
No longer than 2 minutes to move into groups.
Transition
How am I participating? Activities
Listening quietly in your seat for directions and group
assignments, then moving quietly to groups taking only
+ materials needed for the task.
Non-participating behaviors
Gathering materials, moving, or talking before instructed
to do so. While moving; talking loudly, taking unneeded
materials, not moving, or moving slowly.

22. What is this?
After student work has been graded, students will Receiving
receive the work back either at the beginning or end of
class during the preparation period to start or end class. Graded
The teacher will handout student work at this time to Assignments
students in their seats depending on if the work will be
used during the class period.
How long will this take?
At the beginning of class, no longer than the passing Categories
period and time for bellringer. At the end of class, no
longer than the 3-5 minutes of prep time to leave.
Transition
How am I participating? Activities
During the beginning of class, continue to prepare for
class and work on the bell ringer at your desk to receive
+ your work. At the end, you will receive work at your desk
while you are preparing to leave.
Non-participating behaviors
Not sitting at your desk, not working on assigned
tasks, or asking the teacher for work during class.

23. ctivity
Quizzes & Tests
onversation
Students should not talk aloud or to classmates.
Quizzes &
elp
Raise your hand to signal the teacher and continue working on the task. Tests
ntegrity
A quiz or a test is an independent activity. Do not look towards or at your
neighbors paper or computer screen at any time during the task. Also, there
should be no materials on or around your desk/seat during the quiz or test.
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ffort
✓Sitting up and focusing on quiz or test. Looking at paper or screen, Special
reading, or writing. When finished turn paper upside down and sit quietly. Situations
✗ Sleeping, laying down, not focusing on test, looking at your neighbors
paper,
+
alue
Researching will be necessary for many assignments and the techniques and
resources that you will use will help you in many other classes. Good research
will also provide you with support and alternate views for your work.
fficiency
Stay on task and use a variety of resources. Take good notes and keep them
organized so that you can use them effectively. Be sure to follow cues and tips
given to you to help you find good material faster.

24. ctivity
Guest Speaker
onversation
Students may not talk unless given permission by the guest speaker. Guest
elp Speaker
If you have any questions to ask the guest speaker raise your hand and wait to
be called on.
ntegrity
It is expected when someone is visiting our classroom that you show them
respect by paying attention and participating. Your behavior and actions will
Categories
reflect on you, the class, and our school. Be professional!
ffort
Special
✓Sit up, look at the speaker or board, ask questions, and take notes. Situations
✗ Head down, working on other work, talking to classmates, or moving
around the room without purpose.
+
alue
A guest speaker will bring into the classroom experience and real world
application. They can answer some of the „tough‟ questions about their field or
work and can become great resources/contacts for you to use in the future.
fficiency
Stay focused on the speaker and take notes if necessary. Before the speaker
arrives think of any possible questions you may have to be prepared.

25. ire Drill
Emergency
ornado Drill
Situations
arthquake
ode Blue Categories
ehavior during practice drills Special
Situations
+ These titles would be links to other slides with the
school’s policies on emergency situations.