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Every school and classroom has its own unique set of bathroom rules and procedures. As a student, you are expected to follow these policies. Even if you follow every rule precisely, however, your teacher may still reserve the right to say “no” or “please wait a minute.” You can increase the likelihood of your teacher saying “yes” by asking to use the restroom at appropriate times, respecting your teacher's response, and leaving and entering the classroom without disturbing others. | Every school and classroom has its own unique set of bathroom rules and procedures. As a student, you are expected to follow these policies. Even if you follow every rule precisely, however, your teacher may still reserve the right to say “no” or “please wait a minute.” You can increase the likelihood of your teacher saying “yes” by asking to use the restroom at appropriate times, respecting your teacher's response, and leaving and entering the classroom without disturbing others. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Raising Your Hand or Using a Hand Signal=== | ===Raising Your Hand or Using a Hand Signal=== | ||
| − | #Determine your teacher's restroom policy. Bathroom policies will vary from school to school, teacher to teacher, and grade to grade. If you do not understand the bathroom policy, ask your teacher or professor to explain the rules and procedures to you. If you can not remember the restroom rules, ask your teacher to remind you of the rules. If you can not comply with any part of the bathroom policy, set up a meeting with your parents, teacher, and principal to discuss the concern and develop a solution you can all agree on.<ref>http://nospank.net/couture3.htm</ref> | + | #Determine your teacher's restroom policy. Bathroom policies will vary from school to school, teacher to teacher, and grade to grade. If you do not understand the bathroom policy, ask your teacher or professor to explain the rules and procedures to you. If you can not remember the restroom rules, ask your teacher to remind you of the rules. If you can not comply with any part of the bathroom policy, set up a meeting with your parents, teacher, and principal to discuss the concern and develop a solution you can all agree on.<ref name="rf1">http://nospank.net/couture3.htm</ref> |
#*In elementary, middle, and high school, you may be required to ask for permission to use the restroom. | #*In elementary, middle, and high school, you may be required to ask for permission to use the restroom. | ||
#*In college and graduate school, most professors will let your come and go from the classroom as you please. When you do get up to use restroom, leave and reenter the room quietly and discretely. | #*In college and graduate school, most professors will let your come and go from the classroom as you please. When you do get up to use restroom, leave and reenter the room quietly and discretely. | ||
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#*Avoid asking your teacher to use the bathroom when they are in the middle of giving instructions, during the middle of a lecture, or during a lesson. | #*Avoid asking your teacher to use the bathroom when they are in the middle of giving instructions, during the middle of a lecture, or during a lesson. | ||
#*Do ask your teacher to use the restroom during independent work times, when you have finished all of your class work, or after you have completed a test. | #*Do ask your teacher to use the restroom during independent work times, when you have finished all of your class work, or after you have completed a test. | ||
| − | #*If it is an emergency, remain calm and ask your teacher immediately.<ref>http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/routines-and-procedures/bathroom-hall-water</ref> | + | #*If it is an emergency, remain calm and ask your teacher immediately.<ref name="rf2">http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/routines-and-procedures/bathroom-hall-water</ref> |
#Ask to use the bathroom. When it comes to asking to use the restroom, each teacher has a different policy. While some teachers prefer the traditional method of raising your hand to ask for permission, other teachers find this practice disrupting. Instead, they insist that their students use a special hand signal. | #Ask to use the bathroom. When it comes to asking to use the restroom, each teacher has a different policy. While some teachers prefer the traditional method of raising your hand to ask for permission, other teachers find this practice disrupting. Instead, they insist that their students use a special hand signal. | ||
#*Raise your hand, wait patiently to be called on, and ask for permission to use the restroom. “May I please go to the restroom, Mr./Mrs/Ms. ____.” | #*Raise your hand, wait patiently to be called on, and ask for permission to use the restroom. “May I please go to the restroom, Mr./Mrs/Ms. ____.” | ||
| − | #*Raise your hand with the special signal (perhaps crossed fingers) and patiently wait for a response. If your teacher is fine with you using the bathroom, they may nod their head "yes.” If your teacher would like you to wait, they may shake their head “no” or raise a finger to signal “wait a few minutes, please.”<ref>http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/routines-and-procedures/bathroom-hall-water, http://minds-in-bloom.com/2011/07/teacher-i-gotta-go-five-ideas-for.html</ref> | + | #*Raise your hand with the special signal (perhaps crossed fingers) and patiently wait for a response. If your teacher is fine with you using the bathroom, they may nod their head "yes.” If your teacher would like you to wait, they may shake their head “no” or raise a finger to signal “wait a few minutes, please.”<ref name="rf3">http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/routines-and-procedures/bathroom-hall-water, http://minds-in-bloom.com/2011/07/teacher-i-gotta-go-five-ideas-for.html</ref> |
#Respect your teacher’s answer. Your teacher may respond in one of three ways: “yes,” “no,” or “not right now.” If you don’t receive the answer you were hoping to hear, you must respect your teacher’s answer. If it is an emergency, tell your teacher it is an emergency and you can't wait to use the restroom. | #Respect your teacher’s answer. Your teacher may respond in one of three ways: “yes,” “no,” or “not right now.” If you don’t receive the answer you were hoping to hear, you must respect your teacher’s answer. If it is an emergency, tell your teacher it is an emergency and you can't wait to use the restroom. | ||
#*If your teacher says “yes,” thank them and exit the room. After using the bathroom, return to the room quietly. | #*If your teacher says “yes,” thank them and exit the room. After using the bathroom, return to the room quietly. | ||
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#*Class | #*Class | ||
| − | #*Reason for using the pass.<ref>http://tips.atozteacherstuff.com/229/bathroom-procedures/, http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr155.shtml</ref> | + | #*Reason for using the pass.<ref name="rf4">http://tips.atozteacherstuff.com/229/bathroom-procedures/, http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr155.shtml</ref> |
#Ask if your teacher will sign your pass for the restroom at an appropriate time. After filling out or finding your pre-printed pass, subtly get your teacher’s attention. Raise your pass in the air until they notice you. When the call on you or come over to your seat, ask if you may use the bathroom. | #Ask if your teacher will sign your pass for the restroom at an appropriate time. After filling out or finding your pre-printed pass, subtly get your teacher’s attention. Raise your pass in the air until they notice you. When the call on you or come over to your seat, ask if you may use the bathroom. | ||
#*Unless it is an emergency, do not ask to use the bathroom when your teacher is giving instructions or in the middle of a lesson. | #*Unless it is an emergency, do not ask to use the bathroom when your teacher is giving instructions or in the middle of a lesson. | ||
| − | #*Great times to ask for permission include after you have finished taking a test, while you are working independently, and during transitions from one activity to the next.<ref>http://tips.atozteacherstuff.com/229/bathroom-procedures/</ref> | + | #*Great times to ask for permission include after you have finished taking a test, while you are working independently, and during transitions from one activity to the next.<ref name="rf5">http://tips.atozteacherstuff.com/229/bathroom-procedures/</ref> |
#Comply with your teacher’s answer. When you ask, “may I use the bathroom," your teacher has the option to reply with “yes,” “no,” or “please wait a few moments.” If you don’t receive permission or are asked to wait, remain calm and respectful. If it is an emergency, explain the situation to your teacher and ask to be excused. | #Comply with your teacher’s answer. When you ask, “may I use the bathroom," your teacher has the option to reply with “yes,” “no,” or “please wait a few moments.” If you don’t receive permission or are asked to wait, remain calm and respectful. If it is an emergency, explain the situation to your teacher and ask to be excused. | ||
#*If your teacher says “yes,” hand them your pass to sign. Leave the room quietly, use the bathroom quickly, and reenter the room silently, | #*If your teacher says “yes,” hand them your pass to sign. Leave the room quietly, use the bathroom quickly, and reenter the room silently, | ||
| − | #*If your teacher says “no” or “please wait a few moments,” ask again at a later time. <ref | + | #*If your teacher says “no” or “please wait a few moments,” ask again at a later time. <ref name="rf5" /> |
===Managing Your Own Trips to the Bathroom=== | ===Managing Your Own Trips to the Bathroom=== | ||
#Use the restroom during passing time and lunch. Many teachers and administrators prefer that students use the restroom on their own time. Visiting the restroom during passing time and throughout lunch time, teachers argue, increases the amount of time students are present in the classroom. While some students can manage to do this, others simply don't have time in between their classes. | #Use the restroom during passing time and lunch. Many teachers and administrators prefer that students use the restroom on their own time. Visiting the restroom during passing time and throughout lunch time, teachers argue, increases the amount of time students are present in the classroom. While some students can manage to do this, others simply don't have time in between their classes. | ||
#*If you have enough time in between classes, make an effort to use the restroom before your next class starts. Teachers will appreciate that you took care of this need prior to entering their class. | #*If you have enough time in between classes, make an effort to use the restroom before your next class starts. Teachers will appreciate that you took care of this need prior to entering their class. | ||
| − | #*If your passing times are extremely short or your classes are really far apart, do your best to fit in visits to the restroom between classes. If you simply don't have enough time, ask your teacher for permission to use the bathroom during class.<ref>http://oaklandaegis.com/2011/09/short-passing-periods-make-students-late/</ref> | + | #*If your passing times are extremely short or your classes are really far apart, do your best to fit in visits to the restroom between classes. If you simply don't have enough time, ask your teacher for permission to use the bathroom during class.<ref name="rf6">http://oaklandaegis.com/2011/09/short-passing-periods-make-students-late/</ref> |
#Sign in and out of the classroom to use the bathroom. When you need to use the restroom, your teacher may allow you leave the classroom without asking for permission. Instead, they may simply require you to sign-in and sign-out of the classroom when you need to go to the bathroom. This sign-in/out sheet is usually located near the classroom door. | #Sign in and out of the classroom to use the bathroom. When you need to use the restroom, your teacher may allow you leave the classroom without asking for permission. Instead, they may simply require you to sign-in and sign-out of the classroom when you need to go to the bathroom. This sign-in/out sheet is usually located near the classroom door. | ||
#*Quietly get up from your seat and walk to the sign-in/sign-out sheet. | #*Quietly get up from your seat and walk to the sign-in/sign-out sheet. | ||
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#*If your teacher requires you to take a pre-printed pass, grab one before exiting the room. | #*If your teacher requires you to take a pre-printed pass, grab one before exiting the room. | ||
#*When you return from the bathroom, sign-in and write down the time you returned. | #*When you return from the bathroom, sign-in and write down the time you returned. | ||
| − | #*Go back to your seat without disturbing the class.<ref>http://www.teachmag.com/archives/7757, http://tips.atozteacherstuff.com/229/bathroom-procedures/</ref> | + | #*Go back to your seat without disturbing the class.<ref name="rf7">http://www.teachmag.com/archives/7757, http://tips.atozteacherstuff.com/229/bathroom-procedures/</ref> |
#Grab a classroom bathroom pass. Some teachers have a classroom bathroom pass that they require students to take with them to and from the restroom. This form of pass is often less disruptive to the entire class. Students may take these community passes without asking permission to use the restroom and the teacher is not required to sign any passes. | #Grab a classroom bathroom pass. Some teachers have a classroom bathroom pass that they require students to take with them to and from the restroom. This form of pass is often less disruptive to the entire class. Students may take these community passes without asking permission to use the restroom and the teacher is not required to sign any passes. | ||
#*When you need to use the bathroom, get out of your seat quietly and walk to the classroom restroom passes. | #*When you need to use the bathroom, get out of your seat quietly and walk to the classroom restroom passes. | ||
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#Use the restroom during approved times. In some classrooms, teachers use a sign to let students know exactly when it is and is not a good time to use the bathroom. One side of the sign may read: “You may use the bathroom without asking permission.” The opposite side of the sign may read: “Please wait to use the restroom. If it is an emergency, let me know.” | #Use the restroom during approved times. In some classrooms, teachers use a sign to let students know exactly when it is and is not a good time to use the bathroom. One side of the sign may read: “You may use the bathroom without asking permission.” The opposite side of the sign may read: “Please wait to use the restroom. If it is an emergency, let me know.” | ||
#*When the sign says, “You may use the bathroom without asking permission,” get up from your seat quietly and walk to the bathroom. After using the restroom, return to your seat quietly. | #*When the sign says, “You may use the bathroom without asking permission,” get up from your seat quietly and walk to the bathroom. After using the restroom, return to your seat quietly. | ||
| − | #*When the sign reads, “Please wait to use the restroom. If it is an emergency, let me know,” wait patiently for your teacher to flip the sign. If you are having an emergency, notify your teacher immediately.<ref | + | #*When the sign reads, “Please wait to use the restroom. If it is an emergency, let me know,” wait patiently for your teacher to flip the sign. If you are having an emergency, notify your teacher immediately.<ref name="rf2" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
