Mrs. Compton S Classroom Management Plan

Mrs. Compton’s Classroom Management Plan

2016-2017

Each student will be expected to follow the code of conduct found in the parent/student handbook. In our class I have high expectations of not only behavior, but quality of work. Establishing good classroom management is essential to each child's success, confidence and well-being. Every child should feel that the classroom environment is safe and secure; free from all threats of physical or emotional harm. In addition, it is important that each child learn to develop self-discipline, good work habits, is able to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to think independently. For these reasons, the classroom management plan I have chosen has several components.

Behavior Rules and Expectations:

Work as a TEAM

Be RESPECTFUL

LISTEN to others

Be RESPECTFUL to everyone

Be KIND and HELPFUL

Do your BEST

So, what does this look like?

It means we try our best, we come to class prepared, we are engaged during lessons, we learn from our mistakes, we work together and we celebrate each other’s successes. This keeps your dear teacher happy!

So, what happens when we make a mistake and fail to follow the rules?

The purpose of classroom rules is to help the students realize that we are a community, and we all have a part to play in our community. Unfortunately, sometimes students for whatever reason will fail to follow a rule and consequences are just another opportunity to refocus and learn from that mistake.

Consequences may take many forms. They will always “fit the crime.” If a student chooses not to use their class time wisely to finish work to the best of their ability, they will be given a reminder to focus, may be asked to move seats or stay in during recess, or in some cases come in before/after school (depending on severity). Other consequences may include loss of being able to participate in a classroom party, activities, or field trip. However, before it escalates to that point, there will be notes home and correspondence with the parents/guardians. In severe cases, I will need to work on a plan together with administration for a child if it comes to that.

Positive reinforcements include classroom treats, prize box, extra recess, free time, DEAR (drop everything and read) time, and verbal/written praises. Classroom Economy Bonus $, Classroom Marble Jar, and Fun Friday.

In my classroom I have a classroom economy set up. Students earn classroom $ to pay desk rent/buy desk, participate in auctions, and twice a year their own student garage sale. They receive a paycheck twice a month for doing their classroom jobs. They also receive bonuses as rewards for good behavior or completing assignments. In addition, they may be fined money as a classroom consequence to not finishing homework, following rules, or for being late, etc.