PROCEDURE

SPECIFIC STEPS

Arrivals
Entry into
Excellence &
DEAR/Breakfast
Time
(7:00-7:15)
Buses
Molina
Threshold
Dominguez
HallwayDuerr

Car riders and walkers:

Mr. Carrillo will open car doors, until 7:25, and direct scholars down the sidewalk to
enter the building. At 7:25, Mr. Carrillo will report to the gym to monitor.
Ms. Valcin will greet scholars at the door with a handshake and direct them towards
Ms. Arellano who will stand at the other end of the hallway to direct scholars down the
library hallway and towards the cafeteria.
Ms. Rodriguez will help scholars proceed down the hallway towards the cafeteria.
Scholars will enter the cafeteria through the designated door, and Ms. Duerr will direct
scholars to the appropriate (K-2, 3-5) breakfast line or to the gym.

Bus riders:
Mr. Dominguez greets bus riding scholars with a handshake at the bus circle door.
Car riders/walkers All 4th and 5th grade math/science scholars will report directly to the cafeteria, and
Carrillo
either eat breakfast or read quietly at their respective tables (labeled) in the cafeteria.
ThresholdValcin
K-5 non-breakfast eating scholars are to enter the cafeteria, moving directly into the
Arellano
gym to appropriate grade level line, take one book and read silently.
HallwayRodriguez
K-5 breakfast eating scholars are to enter the cafeteria and get in the appropriate line
{Facing the serving lines: K-2 scholars enter the serving line on the right side of the
Gym monitors
cafeteria, and 3-5 scholars enter the serving line on the left side of the cafeteria}; take
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one breakfast, move to assigned (labeled) table and eat breakfast silently. When
1stBallestas
finished, scholars will raise their hands for permission to throw away breakfast tray;
2ndCisneros
then, move directly into the gym to appropriate grade level line, take one book and
3rdFernandez
read silently.
4thFlores
5thColon-Torres Scholars in the gym will sit in grade level lines facing the front of the gym (labeled).
Adult gym monitors are walking scholar lines and narrating positive behaviors at a ratio
of at least 3 to 1.
Cafeteria
From 7:00-7:15, Ponce, Ballestas and Cisneros will monitor in the cafeteria (table areas)
Line monitors
and report to the gym at 7:15 once homeroom teachers arrive.
Campuzano,
Adult cafeteria monitors are walking breakfast tables and narrating behavior at a ratio
Barrus
of at least 3 to 1
Table monitors (6):
Once all buses are here, Ms. Molina will report to the cafeteria to monitor.
One Homeroom
teacher/grade
FlagsMr. Chacon will raise the flag daily.
level
Chant Session
Dominguez will lead chant session beginning the day with a strong Joy Factor (46)
(7:15-7:23)
All adults and all scholars in the gym will actively participate in chant sessions.
Using grade assignments, adults will cue lines one at a time to stand in 4S (silent, still,
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straight, and smiling). Scholars will stand and create 4s lines.
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1 Ballestas
2ndCisneros
3rdFernandez

4thFlores
5thColon-Torres
Dominguez

Scholar Transition
to Learning
(7:23-7:30)

Class Entry
Routine (28)
(7:23+)

Adults will walk scholars from gym to pod areas in a 4S line.

All kindergarten teachers will pick up their classes in the gym at 7:23.
Grades 3 and 4-5 RLA lines will file out of the two gym doors down the hall silently,
starting with 5th grade exiting through the left side door and 4th grade through the right
side door, followed by 3rd grade through the left side door (after 5th). Grades 1-2 will
file out of the gym via the divider doors into the cafeteria (1st grade on the right side
and 2nd grade on the left), and exit the cafeteria by the two cafeteria doors, then
proceed down the halls silently.
Adults will deliver 4s lines to teachers at the threshold of their pod area as follows:
Mr./Ms. Qs scholars, take one step to the left. Adult will ensure a 4S line; scholars
will proceed to meet their teacher at the threshold of the classroom.
All kindergarten teachers will pick up their classes in the gym at 7:23.
Scholars not in 4s will be asked to Do It Again (39)
Once breakfast period ends, Ms. Duerr will release the cafeteria doors (rope) so they
close.
Grade level teacher establish threshold (41) from 7:23-7:30.
Teachers ensure all scholars are in dress code with shirt tucked in.
o Teacher notes all dress code violations via email to the nurse, Ms. Salinas, and
copy department lead, either Dominguez or Valcin, by 8:00 a.m.
o Front office will call teacher when scholar should be sent to office to change
clothes.
Scholar execute First 5 in 5 (example only)
1. Greet teacher at the door with a hug, handshake or high-five.
2. Come in silently
3. Turn in homework
4. Put backpack and coat in cubby
5. Begin Do Now (29). Do Now will be completed within the first 10 minutes of a
class period. Directions should be appropriate for scholar to complete on
his/her own. Provide pictures of directions if necessary

Lunch

Transition to
Lunch

Teacher will begin lunch room clean up procedures 5 minutes before lunch time
Neatly leave desk ready to work upon return
Scholars have open book in hand
Scholars stand behind pushed in chair
Teacher moves to threshold to monitor scholars inside and outside
Scholars line up in assigned line order.
Scholars buying a lunch are in the front. Scholars bringing a lunch are in the back.
Scholars move through hallway in 4S.
Scholars stop at designated checkpoint outside of cafeteria.
Teachers arrive to cafeteria threshold on time, door opener steps forward to open
door.
Teacher waits until all scholars have crossed through the cafeteria threshold.
Scholars will stop at a cafeteria threshold to narrate lunchroom excellence.
Tiger Lunch Room Excellence:
1. Restaurant voice level only
2. Please and thank you
3. Walk, dont run
4. Remain in seat; raise hands
5. Restore your environment (floors and tables)

Entry into
Cafeteria

Transition Through
the Lunch Line

Scholars enter cafeteria in a 4S line;

o Scholars buying a lunch will be at the front of the line.
o Scholars who brought a lunch at the back of the line.
All scholars will be walking with eyes forward.
Scholars will stop at stop sign, and face teacher for a line check.
Scholars will proceed towards the lunch line.
As scholars pass their table, those not purchasing a lunch will sit.
All scholars have seats assigned by teacher
Teacher will remain at threshold to monitor scholars in the line, and those sitting at
their lunch table.
Teachers will hold scholars accountable for lunchroom manners by issuing s for
scholars exhibiting excellence during the lunch room period.
Teacher will move to end of lunch-line threshold and monitor both the scholars
purchasing lunches and the scholars already seated. .
Scholars purchasing lunch with say please and thank you to cafeteria staff.

Eating Time

Transition Out
of Cafeteria

Scholars will walk directly to assigned seat.

While eating, scholars speak at or below restaurant level voice
Cafeteria monitors are stationed to observe whole cafeteria.
Cafeteria monitors are addressing any misbehavior within 10 seconds of offence.
Scholars speak only to people they are in front of or next to
Scholars keep their eating areas clean
Scholars do not get up without permission
Scholars will stand on teachers cue and form 4S line
Scholars transition to garbage can in silence, dump trash, and form a 4S line (remain
standing) inside the cafeteria (near door; see tape on floor).
Scholars transition out of cafeteria in a 4S line.
Adults are positioned in threshold to monitor scholars effectively.

Recess

Transition to
recess

Entry into Play

Play Time

Transition to
Restroom

Recess duty teachers are responsible for restroom/water breaks which are included
in the 30 minute recess period.
Scholars should remain in a 4S line, exit the cafeteria, and move down the hallway
toward the gym to exit the building. Teacher establishes thresholds as appropriate
during transition.
Exit the building on the gym side of the building and walk all the way down the
recess sidewalk.
Teachers establish a threshold at the black gate which leads to the playground.
Teachers should actively monitor scholars during the entire recess period.
Teachers reiterate recess expectations prior to releasing scholars to play area.
o Always play where you can see teacher
o Big kids stay off of little kids equipment, and vice versa
o Be aware of whistles (3 minute rule)
No excluding of classmates
Scholars are identified able to play or excellence camp attendee
Scholars place belongings along the recess wall.

Rainy day recess:

Duty teachers will hold recess in their classroom.
Scholars are playing within the playground boundaries
Scholars are meeting recess playtime expectations
Adults are actively monitoring the playground area.
Playground misbehaviors are addressed within 10 seconds.
Teachers begin the recess line up procedure on time.
Scholars gather all personal belongings.
Scholars walk to form two lines.
Scholars observe recess threshold by forming a 4S upon crossing threshold.
scholars transition through hallway in 4S
Scholars execute restroom procedures with no reminders from teacher.
Scholars transition through hallway in 4S.

Transition to
Classroom

Scholars arrive at classroom threshold on time.

Scholars stand on cue and form 4S line
Restrooms are left clean and without personal items left behind.
Scholars walk through the hallway in 4S.
Scholars arrive at threshold of both teachers classrooms on time.
Teacher gives precise directions before scholars cross the threshold into classroom.
Scholars enter classroom and follow precise directions.

Departures

Last 5 in 5
(2:20, 2:25)

Pick-up car riders

and walkers
Ballestas/Molina

Campuzano/Arellano

Exiting of
Classrooms
(2:23, 2:26)

Transition to
Dismissal Area

Dismissal Area &

School Departure

Teachers organize scholars in departure lines by method of transportation; bus

riders should be grouped by bus number. Teachers prop classroom doors open to
assist with dismissing walkers and car riders to designated adult.
Primary begins at 2:20; Ms. Campuzano and Ms. Arellano begin with 1 st grade
picking up walkers and car riders, then kindergarten, then second grade; and
deliver them to walker/car rider duty team.
Intermediate begins at 2:25; Ms. Ballestas and Ms. Molina begin with 3rd grade
picking up walkers and car riders, then 5th grade, then 4th and Ms. Goldens class;
and deliver them to walker/car rider duty team.
Walkers and car riders will sit in the front hallway (labeled) facing the east end of
the building (the door through which they will exit). Scholars will sit in the order
they arrive.
Scholars execute the Last 5 in 5 with Excellence
1. Collect, organize, + clean
2. Retrieve + pack bag
3. SLANT + check
4. Stack chairs
5. 4S
Primary and Intermediate teachers and scholars exits their classrooms once their
car rider and walker scholars have been picked up; teachers escort bus riders to the
gym and remain to monitor scholars.
Teachers are to guard the classroom threshold as scholars exit the room.
Teachers designate a spot in the hall (outside of classroom door) where their
scholars are to form a 4S line and await transition to departure area.
All scholars are to remain in a 4S line throughout the entire transition to the
gym/cafeteria and walker/car rider dismissal area.
All adults should narrate positive scholar behavior as they see it. Be sure to narrate
the positive with the negative at a ratio of at least 3 to 1.
Every bend, corner, and door is considered a threshold. Teachers are to constantly
position themselves so that they can guard both sides of all thresholds.
Specials team will escort their scholars to dismissal locations, then report to their
dismissal duty station. Second and third grade RLA teachers will report to dismissal
duty at 2:25.
As scholars enter the bus rider and car rider/walker areas they are to immediately
go to and sit in their designated area.

Bus duty
All homeroom
teachers
Dominguez
Barrus
Flores
Ponce
Duerr
Cisneros
Carrillo
Rodriguez
Car rider/walker
duty
Fernandez
Valcin
Campuzano
L. Molina
Colon-Torres
Arellano
*Simmons
*Rayborn
*A. Molina
*Will serve Life
Skills scholars,
then assist with
remaining
scholars as time
permits

The dismissal areas are to be silent. Scholars may read a book from the book box
while they wait.
All adults are to be actively monitoring their class or designated area. Voice level is
at zero for all adults and scholars. Narrate positive scholar behavior at a ratio of at
least 3 to 1.
Scholars will not be allowed to use the bathrooms once dismissal has begun.

Bus riders:
As teachers and scholars enter the gym (K-2 enters by way of the cafeteria),
scholars will sit in rows by grade level and in homeroom groups. Teachers will
create a second line, as needed.
Ms. Rodriguez and Ms. Ponce will assist teachers and scholars as they enter the
dismissal area.
Ms. Duerr will monitor in the hallway just outside of the cafeteria near the bus
circle exit.
Mr. Carrillo (outside) will get numbers of buses in order as they arrive and report to
Ms. Cisneros (stationed near cafeteria doors) via the radio. Ms. Cisneros will
announce to teachers bus numbers and exit door for loading (i.e., Bus #23 front
door; Bus #75 back door)
Designated homeroom teachers, Ms. Ponce and Ms. Rodriguez will escort scholars
through the front/back door to the buses. The remaining homeroom teachers will
continue to monitor scholars in the dismissal area.
Ms. Rodriguez, Ms. Ponce and teacher escorts report back to the dismissal area to
continue monitoring scholars.
Car riders/walkers:
Mr. Fernandez will use the radio to call Ms. Molina to dismiss scholars as their
cars/parents arrive.
Ms. Molina will call the scholars by name (or group); scholars will walk towards Ms.
Campuzano who will usher them out to Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Torres (cars) or
their parent (walkers).