A Comprehensive Classroom Management Plandesigned and implemented by Emily Harris

“We are not just a classroom, we are a

community. We recognize and value each

other as both peers and partners. We

appreciate that different strengths,

weaknesses, cultural values, and

personalities are what make us unique. We

treat each other with respect and

cooperation, always remembering that our

actions influence and affect each other.”

-treat others as we expect to be treated

-be courteous; say thank you, take turns

-be respectful of classroom equipment (desks,

computers, books, etc)

-be respectful and accepting of classmates’

backgrounds, creeds, and opinions

-only use electronics in class if they are specifically

called for

-eat before or after class, but not during.

-be honest with yourself and others (no lying or

cheating)

Preparing for class Late Arrival to Class Missed Class During Class Personal Needs (Bathroom Breaks) End of Class Use of Cell phones/Electronics Grading Crisis Plan Emergency Procedures

-Complete assigned reading/homework.

-Eat a balanced breakfast. If you did not

have the opportunity to eat in the morning

before

school, please let me know and I will help

you get something to eat.

-Get enough sleep. Everyone needs

different amounts, but plan on at least 7

hours on a school

night.

-Enter the room quietly and turn in any

homework before bell rings.

-When the bell rings be seated in assigned

seat, ready to learn

-Remain quietly in seat until instruction

begins

-Stop at office for hall pass

-Quietly enter class

-Give Hall pass to teacher

-Quietly take seat

-Check with teacher after class for any

information missed at beginning of class

-Raise your hand and wait to be called on if

you wish to contribute to

discussion

-Remain in your seat unless teacher

indicates otherwise

-Be honest with how often you need to use

the facilities

-Get hall pass

-Quietly and quickly return to class

-Return hall pass

-Wait until bell rings to begin packing up

-When bell rings, remain in seat until

teacher dismisses class

-Clean up around desk and push chair in

before quietly leaving class

In our classroom, students are allowed to

use electronics under the following

conditions:

-Use is directly related to subject content of

class time.

-Use is supervised by teacher

-Student has read and signed an electronic

use agreement and submitted it

to teacher.

-All students are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate what they are learning. Therefore, students will be assessed and graded on a variety of learning components including class participation, exams, and portfolios. -Students are expected to turn in work in time. However, assignments will be accepted late for a letter grade one lower than what they would have earned had the assignment been turned in on time. -Students can choose two grades to throw out before final grades are calcul11ated.-All forms of feedback will be timely, accurate,

In the event of serious misbehavior, such as

an out- of- control student, a fight in class,

or immediate threat of injury to self or

others, it is necessary to have a crisis plan.

-Send a designated student to office with a

crisis behavior card.

-Send the rest of the class to another

designated class room.

-If possible, help the student in crisis to

reestablish self-control.

-Bring the rest of the students back to class

Fire – evacuate according to practiced

evacuation plan and map (posted by door)

Earthquake – follow practiced procedures

(seek shelter under desk, protect head)

Natural and logical consequences will be used as often as possible. 1. general reminder 2. personal reminder3. 2nd individual reminder4. Stay after class to talk to teacher5. Call/letter parents6. Lunch detention7. After school detention8. Office referral

-high fives!

-postcards, notecard, or phone call to

parents praising child’s specific

action

-use of I-pod/i-phone in class during specific

free times

-student of the week award

-coupon to turn in late assignment for full

credit

Develop toolkit with materials needed to

implement CMP.

-introduction letter to parents, sent out

before class begins

-behavior crisis forms

-praise postcards to send to students’

parents

-electronic use agreement forms

-communication binders to send home to

parents

-rule agreement contracts

First Day of Class Introduce self and idea of a management planIce Breaker GamesStudent input surveysFire drill!

Second Day of ClassWith information from input surveys, make

rules and procedures with students.Provide time and supplies for students to

make rule/procedure posters to hang in room. Role play procedures and crisis plan.Students sign rule contract and electronic

use contracts.

Send home copies of signed rule contracts

home to parents.

Review plan with administrators and fellow

teachers

Review plan after holiday break, and as

needed, with students.

Add rules and/or procedures as needed.

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