CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT POLICY
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is my philosophy that positive behavior and rewarding social interactions are critical for authentic learning to take place within the classroom. Students must feel physically and emotionally safe in order to experience personal and academic growth. Therefore, I am sharing my classroom management plan so that you are aware of the expectations set forth for your child.
RULES AND ROUTINES
From the first day of school, I begin building routines with students. These routines are then reinforced continuously throughout the year. During the first week of school I also establish rules with the students and have rich discussions with the students about what each rule means. These rules will also encompass and include the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” which will be implemented school wide. More information on this will be sent home at a later date. With this in mind, the following are the rules that I have for my classroom:
1. Be responsible—be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first
2. Be respectful—think win win
3. Be honest—seek first to understand, then to be understood
4. Be cooperative—synergize
5. Be your best—sharpen the saw, be an example, be a leader
I have found the presence of clearly defined rules and routines eliminate most behavior problems.
DISCIPLINE
Should your child break any of the rules, the following disciplinary action will take place:
1st Offense—Verbal Warning
2nd Offense—Separation: Child will be removed from the group or activity and be working alone on the “observation deck.” If their behavior improves, he/she will be invited to rejoin the class.
3rd Offense—Refocus Station: Child will be removed and sent to fill out a refocus form (please see attachment). Child will only be allowed to rejoin the class after the teacher has had time to conference with him/her. Refocus form will be sent home to be signed by parents.
4th Offense: Child will owe in class recess detention. Parents will be called. Please note that I will call home with the child present. I will then give time for you to counsel with your child.
5th Offense: Child will be sent to principal.
*Please note that for serious infractions (i.e. violence towards another student), your child will be immediately sent to the office.
POSITIVE RECOGNITION
My goal is to have students receive positive recognition on a regular basis and I will do my best to make sure that their strong choices and hard work are honored in the following ways:
1. Personal satisfaction that they are doing a job well done.
2. Praise
3. Positive notes sent home.
4. Positive phone calls home.
5. Lunch bunch invitations.
Please take the time to review this classroom management plan with your child and feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your support on this matter.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is my philosophy that positive behavior and rewarding social interactions are critical for authentic learning to take place within the classroom. Students must feel physically and emotionally safe in order to experience personal and academic growth. Therefore, I am sharing my classroom management plan so that you are aware of the expectations set forth for your child.
RULES AND ROUTINES
From the first day of school, I begin building routines with students. These routines are then reinforced continuously throughout the year. During the first week of school I also establish rules with the students and have rich discussions with the students about what each rule means. These rules will also encompass and include the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” which will be implemented school wide. More information on this will be sent home at a later date. With this in mind, the following are the rules that I have for my classroom:
1. Be responsible—be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first
2. Be respectful—think win win
3. Be honest—seek first to understand, then to be understood
4. Be cooperative—synergize
5. Be your best—sharpen the saw, be an example, be a leader
I have found the presence of clearly defined rules and routines eliminate most behavior problems.
DISCIPLINE
Should your child break any of the rules, the following disciplinary action will take place:
1st Offense—Verbal Warning
2nd Offense—Separation: Child will be removed from the group or activity and be working alone on the “observation deck.” If their behavior improves, he/she will be invited to rejoin the class.
3rd Offense—Refocus Station: Child will be removed and sent to fill out a refocus form (please see attachment). Child will only be allowed to rejoin the class after the teacher has had time to conference with him/her. Refocus form will be sent home to be signed by parents.
4th Offense: Child will owe in class recess detention. Parents will be called. Please note that I will call home with the child present. I will then give time for you to counsel with your child.
5th Offense: Child will be sent to principal.
*Please note that for serious infractions (i.e. violence towards another student), your child will be immediately sent to the office.
POSITIVE RECOGNITION
My goal is to have students receive positive recognition on a regular basis and I will do my best to make sure that their strong choices and hard work are honored in the following ways:
1. Personal satisfaction that they are doing a job well done.
2. Praise
3. Positive notes sent home.
4. Positive phone calls home.
5. Lunch bunch invitations.
Please take the time to review this classroom management plan with your child and feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your support on this matter.