YOUR JOB... MY JOB
- Erin Hollins
- Sep 26, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 13, 2024
Expectations in Div. 3

Mme Hollins’ job is to:
Explain the work and the concepts clearly and slowly (but not so slowly that it’s boring)
Help confused students
Be respectful, kind and positive
Plan fun field trips and activities
Let students have outside time and time to enjoy fun school-wide special events (such as doughnut days)
Let students have time to do rough drafts
Allow for downtime (drawing, movies, games, reading, tech time etc.) when the class has worked hard
Bring treats and candy
Allow food while students work
Organize games across subject areas (Math, Science, Français…)
Check-in with each student daily
Ensure homework load is fair and does not cause a lot of stress
Speak in a respectful way (no swear words etc.)
Organize activities that motivate the students to speak en français
Give second chances
Allow students to choose their own partners from time to time
Ensure there is time to finish most work in class
Model ways to bring calm and to process big emotions
Play music while work is being done
Communicate with parents, guardians and other adults who care about you
As a student, the job is to:
Ask great questions
Keep your body to yourself
Be respectful, polite and kind towards others (teachers and classmates)
Use sports equipment outside or in the gym, not in class
Use positive language (no swear words etc.)
Listen to others, stay quiet when needed, and keep your eyes on the speaker (not your watch, calculator or book etc.)
Speak en français during French blocks
Complete assigned work with care
Be inclusive during team projects
Remember: You have two ears, one mouth
Have fun
Try to keep others feeling safe (no bullying)
Read the room – Stay quiet when needed, enjoy the noise when it’s appropriate
Get to school on time with all your supplies
Listen carefully to demonstrations and instructions
Sing Bonne Fête…
Eat the food you brought to school (no trades!)
Hand in work on time
Bring a cooperative, positive attitude and come to school ready to learn
Remember to ask before leaving the class
Follow directions in a timely manner
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