Jacob Faust Edci 419 Management Plan March 8 2013 A strong, effective, and detailed classroom management plan

is very important in every classroom in order to establish a positive learning environment. My philosophy of an effective classroom management plan is that it is the single most important tool teachers can use to create the conditions one would see in a perfect classroom. I strongly believe respect builds a strong and effective learning environment in all classrooms. This doesn't only pertain to respect for the teacher from the students, but the respect towards fellow students, the school in which they attend, and the learning environment where learning is taking place. An effective management plan will accomplish the desired level of discipline and respect each teacher needs to effectively manage his or her classroom. In a classroom with an effective management plan, all students will not only establish desired respect needed to maintain an effective learning environment, but also learning will come east and be fun for all learners. If a teacher has a management plan set in place all students will know the proper policies and procedures in order to learn most effectively. This would mean the class will remain quiet when needed, students will always be prepared for class and most importantly a clear set of expansions and rules will be set for each student in the class. Also students will feel more comfortable in a classroom with a successful management plan, so he or she will be much more willing to step outside of their comfort zone, have fun and enjoy the learning experience. Reasons such as the ones stated above are why an effective classroom management plan is important. Many components are required to be set in place in order to establish a successful classroom management plan. Three major components that need to be set in place for an effective management plan are rules, recognition for the rule followers, and consequences for the rule breakers. Rules/procedures in my classroom will be as follows.

Mr. Fausts Classroom Procedures

Before Class Begins Enter the classroom in a quite an organized manor Do not wander around the classroom and talk to other students Find your assigned seat immediately Began bell work as soon as you enter the classroom

During Class Always treat all teachers, students, and guest with respect Do not talk unless you are called upon or given permission to do so Do not get out of your desk for any reason unless given permission to do so Always have all the necessary books and supplies needed to participate in this class Always have all the previous nights assigned readings and homework completed BEFORE class so you will be prepared to participate in the class discussions Never work on an assignment for another teacher during my class Any student caught cheating will be given a zero on that assignment Be respectful of your fellow students' options and ideas NO cell phones will be allowed to be used in the classroom If an emergency arises exit the classroom in an organized manner and find the nearest exit It is YOUR responsibility to find out what work was miss if you are absent RELAX, HAVE FUN, AND BE PEPARED TO LEARN

After Class DO NOT pack up your things until I dismiss you The bell does not dismiss you, I do Leave the classroom in an organized and quiet manner

Many rules are needed to establish an effective management plan, but most importantly recognition and consequences must be set in place for following or breaking the rules. Students who follow the rules on a regular basis will be rewarded with the following. 1) The student will be recognized for his or her accomplishments in front of the class. 2) The students will get an email sent to his or her parent or guardian to let them know of a job well done by their children. 3) A homework pass will be given to the student for them to use in place of a missing homework assignment. I strongly believe positive reinforcement is a very effective way to establish a successful learning environment and recognition for students good deeds should be a very important component of an effective classroom management plan.

Along with recognition for students who follow the rules in an effective management plan, a clear set of consequences must also be set in place for the rule breakers for any management plan to be a success. Students who break the rules in my management plan will undergo the consequences as follows. First offense, the student will be moved closer to the teacher's desk and the incident will be documented. Second offense, the student's parent or guardian will be emailed, the teacher will have a one on one conference with the student, and the incident will be documented. Third offense, the instructor will email the parent or guardian again and schedule a parent teacher conference and the incident will be documented. Fourth offense, the student will get an office referral and all documentation will be sent to the administrator for his or her use. In order for a management plan to be successful and effective the instructor must have a clear set of rules established, recognition of the rule followers and consequences for rule breakers. These three components (rules, recognition, and consequences) dramatically affect classroom behavior because it gives students clear expiations and rules for the class, rewards for those who follow the rules, and consequences for those who do not.

Five Classroom Procedures

1. Turning in homework
Every day except Fridays, homework will be assigned to the students to complete and turn in the next day. At the front of my classroom there are three yellow boxes. Each block has its own box labeled for the students in that block to turn their homework into each day. Every day the students are required to turn his or her homework in their blocks box when they enter the room. I give the students two minutes after the tardy bell rings to turn in all homework from the night before. After the two minutes is up, while the students are completing their bell-ringer, I take up all homework in the box and do not accept any more work from the students unless one came in late. I use this procedure in my classroom for two major reasons. First, this sets clear expectations about how I expect all homework to be turned in and does not give the students time to complete their homework on site. This procedure also allows me to grade the homework assignment, record the grades in the grade book, and return the assignment to the students while they complete their bell-ringer activity.

2. Restroom Policy
At the beginning of each term, each student will receive four bathroom tokens. Each block will have a different color token, and each student will be required to initial his or her own token so no other student can use them. If a student needs to use the restroom, he or she must give me a token to be allowed to go (unless extreme

circumstances determined by the instructor). Students will also be able to earn more tokens over the course of the nine week term. Tokens may be earned in many ways, such as the students scoring a 100 on an exam, leading the class in an educated group discussion or even having all the materials needed for class that day. Also, there is a reward system set in place for students who choose not to use their restroom tokens. Students have the opportunity to turn in two tokens for one missed homework assignment, and at the end of the nine week term, students will be able to turn in each token for one point extra credit on the final exam up to ten points maximum. This policy is set in place to establish discipline in the classroom by holding students accountable for missing class just because he or she thinks they may have to go to the restroom. Also, I understand some special circumstances may arise, so I allow students to earn more tokens over the course of the term, and also reward them for not using their tokens over the nine weeks.

3. Leaving the Classroom

The students are not to leave the classroom until the instructor has dismissed them for the day. This means the bell does not end the class, the instructor does. Something very disruptive that happens in many classrooms is when the students begin to pack up their things a few minutes before the bell rings. So this procedure is set in place to eliminate that problem. The students are not allowed to pack up their belongings or leave the classroom until the instructor allows them to do so. After the bell rings and the students get out of their seats to leave without being dismissed, the instructor will count on his watch how long it takes the class to get back in their seat, and that is how long after the bell the class will be required to stay after the bell the next day.

4. Make-up work
The makeup policy in my classroom is the one that is required by the teacher to use by Desoto County Schools, outlined in their employee handbook. This policy states that for every day a student missed, he or she has that many days to make up their work as they missed, up to five days. So if a student misses four days of school he or she has four days to make up all missed work, but if a student missed seven days, he or she only has five days to make up the missed work. My personal twist on this policy is the ways in which my students find out what he or she missed while they were absent. Outside of my classroom is a bulletin board labeled make-up work. On this board are three calendars, one for each block. Every day at the end of the day, I update each calendar on everything that was done that day including homework. Also, any handouts given out that day will have the student's name that was absent on their own sheet and put in the box next to the calendars labeled make-up handouts. This policy is an effective way to let the students know what they missed, but this also allows the students to have clear expectations on how to get their make-up work and what he or she missed while they were out.

5. Cell Phone Policy

Any and every cell phone being used during class time will be taken-up. The first time over the course of the nine weeks a student is caught on his or cell phone; it will be taken up and held till the end of class. The second time the student is caught using a phone during class; their phone will be taken up and held till the end of the day. The third time a student is caught on his or her phone it will be taken up and turned in to the front office for the parents to come pick up. This policy is set in place to eliminate the distraction cell phone can bring to the classroom.

United States Government

Dear parents/guardians, Greetings, My name is Jacob Faust and I will be __________________________ United States Government teacher for the next nine weeks. The purpose of this letter is to introduce myself as your childs teacher, to give you information about this course, and to let you know what I will expect from you as well as your child over the next nine weeks to ensure their success in my class. I cannot express how truly excited and blessed I am to be your childs instructor for the next nine weeks in United States Government class here at Southaven High School. As I stated before, my name is Jacob Faust. I am currently a senior at The University of Mississippi, looking to complete my bachelors degree in Secondary Education, social studies this May. Saying this, I am currently completing my student teaching field experience required to complete my degree. I am here to help in any way I can to ensure your child has all the tools for success required to complete this course. I am only just an email or phone call away, so please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. My email is jtfaust@go.olemiss.edu and if you need to speak with me right away, or schedule a conference, please feel free to call the school at (662) 393-9300 to do so. Over the next nine weeks your child will be taking a one-half credit course known as American Government. This course will introduce the foundations of American government, the three branches of the national government, and the current governing bodies as we Americans are blessed to have every day. The grading format of this course will be 10% in-class participation, 20% homework, 20% class work, 20% unit projects, and 30% quizzes and exams. To ensure your child's success in this course, I will encourage you as the parent or guardian of this child to be as proactive as possible with his or her academic progress in this course. I feel you, as the parent or guardian will be the most important tool to ensure this success for your child. So if you could please leave me a phone number and current email address I can reach you by so we can stay in contact, I would really appreciate it. Again, I cannot begin to express how excited I am to be working with you and your child over the next nine weeks! I look forward to hopefully meeting you in the near future. Thank You Jacob Faust -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please sign this portion and have your child return it to me

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