Statement of Purpose

I believe classroom management is a very important part of the classroom. I believe that if students feel that they are in a safe, supportive, and caring environment, then learning can take place. Having the right environment for all students to learn is my major goal of implementing good classroom management.

Classroom Rules
Rule 1: Follow directions. Rule 2: Raise your hand before speaking. Rule 3: Respect your classmates and your teacher. Rule 4: Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself. Rule 5: Make smart choices.

Classroom Procedures
Procedure 1: Hallway between classes -Walk, don't run
-Be respectful of other people and their property -Don't cause unnecessary crowding

Procedure 2: Classroom -Come to class prepared

-If you need a break for bathroom or locker visit, ask for a pass

Procedure 3: Bathroom -Try to use in-between classes

-If necessary, ask before leaving and take a pass -Be as quickly as possible

Procedure 4: Class -Introduction: Check and turn in homework, warm up activity

-Lecture: take notes and participate in discussions -End of class: exit slips and get homework for next class

Procedure 5: Tardy -Get a pass from the office or from previous teacher
-Make up any missed work

Procedure 6: Absences -Turn in homework from the day you missed

-Go to absent folder to collect anything that you missed -Ask teacher if you have any questions -Complete make-up work and turn in in a timely fashion

Procedure 7: Cell Phones -Follow school policy

-If cell phones allowed, only have if an emergency and inform teacher ahead of time -Keep phone on silent and leave the room to answer

Positive Consequences
Free and frequent
Praise Stickers Smile

Intermittent
Student of the week Note home Special jobs

Strong and longterm

Earn field trips Earn activities

Negative Consequences
Level 1: Warning Level 2: Verbal reminder of classroom rules Level 3: Stay after class to discuss actions Level 4: Detention after or before school Level 5: Parental contact Level 6: Office referral

Crisis Plan
1: Send student to the office 2: Rest of class go to another classroom 3: Regain control 4: Recall rest of class 5: Explain the situation 6: Inform parents

Action Plan: Develop

What? Rules Classroom procedures Contact Sheet How? Develop a list of 3-6 rules Create a list of all classroom
procedures parents

Create a contact sheet for

When? Before school Before school Before school

Action Plan: Teach

What? Develop expectations Review rules, procedures, and expectations How? Complete
expectations components as a class

Review all

When? First day First day

Action Plan: Share

What? Send rules, procedures, and expectations home How? Have students take home a
copy and review with parents/Guardians

When? First week

Action Plan: Review

What? How? Review Review rules, procedures, and
expectations

When? Continuously