Classroom Rules Our class rules to establish a safe and fun year of learning are:
Listen and follow directions the first time they are given
Raise your hand before speaking
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
Be respectful to yourself and others
When the students follow the rules: Students will receive praise, verbal reinforcement, happy notes home, special recognition by administrators, and a happy rewarding year! When the students choose not to follow the rules, specific consequences related to the action will occur. For example if after a verbal warning a student is continuing to use unkind words with classmates, the consequence may involve writing an apology letter to their peer during recess. Classroom Expectations In our classroom, we: Treat others how we want to be treated Take responsibility for our actions, behaviors, and choices we make Are honest and truthful Always try our best
These classroom expectations are characteristics that we will all strive to meet each day. These are different from classroom rules, as they will not be connected with specific consequences, but will be guidelines that we will keep in mind and adhere to in all we do.
Classroom Management
A peaceful classroom is a caring environment where students are safe and able to learn, be productive, and feel good about themselves. To make sure this is maintained in our classroom I will be encouraging children to use Conflict Resolution methods in solving disputes. These methods will also enable children to be successful and independent problem solvers. Each child will be reminded of the rules on a regular basis. We will work on a color chart each day and this will help the children in learning to monitor their own behavior.
Conflict Resolution! Talk it out Walk away Walk it off Make a plan Use your words and tell them to stop Move your spot Share and take turns Make a compromise Ignore
Behavior Management System for our Classroom Our class will be using a color system to help monitor and improve classroom behavior. Students may move up or down the scale each day, therefore if a child makes a poor behavior choice and moves down the chart to yellow, orange, or red, they have the opportunity to make better choices and possibly move to a “higher” color. The children will keep track of their daily behavior using the monthly calendar in their D.O.T. (Daily Organizational Tool) binder. Each day they will be responsible for coloring in their day on the calendar. When students remain focused on learning and stay on task, they will experience success, happiness, and improved self-esteem. Please be a part of this TEAM effort, and consistently help monitor your child’s learning and behavior, so that he or she will be successful this year.
Behavior Rating Scale Pink: Role Model Student- Your behavior is outstanding. You are following all classroom and school rules, meeting our classroom expectations, and have additionally shown a commitment to practicing good character.
Purple: Super Choices- You are making the right choices; you are on the right track. You are following all classroom and school rules and meeting most classroom expectations.
Blue: Good Choices- When you are making good choices you will be here. You are following all classroom and school rules. You are meeting some classroom expectations.
Green: Ready To Learn- This is where you will start each morning, being here means you are ready to learn.
Yellow: Warning- This serves as a warning. You need to think about slowing down and looking at the choices that you are making. You will move to yellow after I have noticed you are not following a classroom or school rule even though you have been given verbal and non-verbal cues.
Orange: Consequence- Before moving to orange, you will have been warned about making better choices and have been given several verbal and non-verbal cues. You need to think about how to improve your behavior. You will lose 10 minutes of recess. We will need to have a discussion about the choices you are making and how you can change your behavior.
Red: Contact Home- You are not making good behavior choices, following classroom or school rules, or meeting classroom expectations. Learning was interrupted for your child and classmates. When you get to red we will have to contact your parents and you will fill out a behavior reflection paper. You will not be able to participate in recess.