Danielle RuffClassroom Management Plan

General Procedures Students entering/exiting the classroom

o When students enter the classroom I will greet them at the door. After students enter the classroom, they are expected to put all materials that will not be used under their chairs and immediately begin completing the warm-up activity. It is also expected that all conversations between peers stop at the door. All students will enter and exit through the same door. On occasion, students will have to turn in an exit ticket before they are allowed to exit the classroom.

Distribution of materialso As the teacher I will distribute handouts or assign a student to distribute the

handouts. On days with labs, students may be asked to collect their own materials that they need in order to complete the lab assignment

Storing of students’ personal itemso Students will store all personal items such as binders and agendas

underneath their chairs. All materials that will be used for class are expected to be on their desks. If students are allowed technology in the classroom, they are expected to place their device face down at the top of their desk.

Students going to the rest room/ drinking fountaino Students will have 8 slots to use the rest room or drinking fountain per

quarter. These slots will be tracked in their agendas. In order to go to the bathroom I must approve if their excusal and sign their agenda. Students also may not use the rest room or drinking fountain within the first 10 minutes of class and the last 10 minutes of class unless it is an emergency.

Classroom interruptionso During an intercom call, all instruction and activities will be paused. The

students will be silent in order to listen to the intercom call. If the phone rings during class, I will pause instruction by saying “please excuse me for a moment,” and answer the phone. Students will expected to be silent during a phone call

Student tardiness to classo All students’ attendance will be tracked including tardiness. Depending on

the school’s policy, students tardiness will be tracked and sent to the office and consequences will follow through the school’s policy on frequent, unexcused tardiness

Student Dismissalo When it is time for dismissal, students will be asked to pack up, push their

chair in and stand behind their desk. When students are packed up, standing behind their desk, and quiet, they will be then dismissed by row. Students that pack up before they are instructed to will first receive a verbal warning. If the issue continues to the next class, the students that packed up early will receive lunch detention. If the student continues not to abide by the

procedures there will be parent contact following with a morning or afternoon detention.

Food/Drink in the classroomo Students will not be allowed to have food or drink other than water in the

classroom. If they bring any other food or drink in, they will immediately be asked to put it away or throw it in the trash.

Forgotten materialso When students forget their materials they will be asked to copy the

information needed on a sheet of notebook paper. If students forget an important material in their locker, they will be allowed to go and retrieve that item. If students are in need of a pen or a pencil, they may ask to borrow one from the teacher. If a student frequently forgets materials, that particular students lack of preparedness will be documented and will result in contact with the parent.

Sharpening Pencils, throwing away trash etc.o Students may raise their hand and ask to sharpen their pencil and throw

away trash.

Academic Expectations Turning in Homework

o All homework will either be collected or checked off at the beginning of class during the warm-up activity. For students in middle school, if they do not turn in an assignment or turn in an incomplete assignment, their agendas will be stamped with a notification saying, “Student did not turn in assignment,” as a way to notify the parents.

Late or missed worko Large projects and labs will be accepted with a total letter grade down of

their score within one day after the due date. Daily/weekly homework will not be accepted late unless there are reasonable circumstances. If a student is absent, they will be expected to come during homeroom to collect any missed work and may be turned in within however many days they were absent for full credit.

Participation and classroom discussions o Students will receive points as part as their classroom grade for

participation. Students may receive participation points (up to 10 points) for participating in class discussions. Occasionally, students will receive a participation grade for class work if that particular activity is gone over as a class or the activity will not be graded on accuracy. Participation grade class work will range from 5-15 points.

Extra helpo Students may come during homeroom for extra help or lunch depending on

the student’s schedule and the school policy. Students may come after school for extra help by scheduling an appointment to stay after school. Students and parents may email me any questions or concerns about assignments after school hours.

Lack of student successo If I am to notice that a student is receiving a failing grade, I will first talk with

the students and discuss the student’s academic performance and possible reasons why the student is falling behind. I will work with the student to figure out any problems and try to resolve issues in regards to misunderstanding content. If the student is willing, I will try to set up help sessions that can either be for that student or open to any students after school for extra help. Along with discussing academic performance with the student, I will also reach out the to parent/guardian my concerns about the student’s academic performance.

Student Behavior Minor disruptions (Talking/calling out)

o If students are disrupting class, they will first be given a non-verbal warning. For example, if the student is consistently tapping his/her pen on the desk, I may walk over and give them a non-verbal warning to the student. If students are inappropriately calling out, I will address the class as a whole to remember to raise their hand, unless they are asked not to do so.

Conflicts with classmateso If students are having conflicts, I may have a discussion with each of those

students about the issues that they are having and help aid towards a resolution. I will document that I had this conference with the students and let the parents know immediately. If needed, a conference with all students involve may need to be scheduled along with an administrator present. The administrator may choose to step in if the conflicts continue and the students need to be separated in classes.

Expectations [rules] for student behavioro Rule 1

Students are expected to come prepared to every class with their science notebook, textbook, technology (if applicable), writing utensil, and a positive attitude.

o Rule 2 Students are to be respectful to both the teacher and their classmates

o Rule 3 Students will follow all safety procedures in class and in labs.

o Rule 4 Students are expected to be engaged, attentive, and participating in

class.o Rule 5

Students Consequences

Teacher Behavior Limiting student behavior issues by planning and delivering lessons

o In order to eliminate inappropriate student behavior, I will plan activities that engage students, including many labs and hands-on activities that truly involve students in the material. My classroom will be a student-centered classroom, where students are driving their own learning instead of passively listening to lectures every class and the teacher driving the learning.

Actions to build mutual respect and positive relationshipso As the teacher I will always treat all students with respect. In the classroom,

my demeanor will be friendly but firm, which will contribute to a positive and professional relationship with students. I will also be patient and understanding with students and their requests will which also aid towards a positive relationship.

Avoiding escalating behaviorso If there is a particular conflict with a student, I may meet up with the student

and the student may discuss their concerns. Talking with the student may alleviate any issues that the student may have and I will listen and be understanding to help deescalate student behavior. If a student is disrespectful in class and causing disruptions, I may ask that student to step out of the classroom to clam down and gather themselves. The student and I may have a conference to help come to an understanding.

Student Expectation in the Classroom

Expectation 1o Students will be respectful to the teacher, their peers, as well as school

property. Expectation 2

o Students will come to every class prepared with all materials. Students will also come with a positive, open mind and ready to learn.

Expectation 3o Students will bring their technology to every class and place their technology

face down at the top of their desk at the start of every class period Expectation 4

o All students will be responsible for coming to the teacher before class in order to obtain any make-up work. Make-up work should be completed within the same amount of time as they were absent. No other late-work will be accepted.

Expectation 5o All students will conduct appropriate and safe behaviors during lab activities.

Students will follow all safety precautions while completing labs.

Consequences for Broken Rules

Depending on the severity of the issue, the student may be first given a non-verbal warning. A verbal warning may follow the non-verbal warning. After a verbal warning, the student’s parents/guardian may be contacted to bring their awareness to the issue as well as brainstorm possible solutions for the issue regarding the student. After parent contact, the student may be asked to stay for detention and administrator will be contacted about the issue for further consequences.