Ms. Kohls's Expectations

My desk should be

• not colored on.

• free of water spills when I leave.

• on all four legs at all times.

• not moved forward, backwards, or side to side.

• free of trash.

My phone should never be out of my backpack when

• during passing periods.

• Ms. Kohls is teaching or giving directions.

• we are watching a video.

• I am not done with my work.

True or False

I have permission to have my phone out of my backpack when Ms. Kohls explicitly says I do.

• True

• False

The only time I should be behind Ms. Kohls's desk is when

• there is a substitute.

• Ms. Kohls is in the hall.

• I feel like it.

• she gives me permission.

When we are discussing the Question of the Day, I should

• be having a side conversation.

• be on my Chromebook.

• be actively listening and ready to participate.

• in la-la land.

If I need to use the restroom, I should

• ask for permission at a time when I won't miss out on instruction.

• put in a pass.

• repeatedly ask after being told no.

• not put in a pass.

True or False

If I ask Ms. Kohls if I can go to the restroom before the bell rings,

• she tells me no.

• tells me yes and doesn't count me tardy because I communicated with her.

• counts me tardy.

• tells me to wait until the bell rings.

True or False

Unless it is an emergency, I should not expect to use the restroom for the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class.

• True

• False

What is one way you can contribute to your learning?

All of the following are good times to talk except

• before the bell rings.

• when working with a partner.

• when Ms. Kohls is teaching or giving directions.

• when called on to participate.