Philosophy

I believe that all students are capable of learning and behaving appropriately in class. It is essential that no student prevent learning from occurring in the classroom. I believe that disruptive behavior is a result of poor decision-making. My expectations will be clearly communicated and concisely to my students, leaving them no room to make assumptions about what is acceptable. Students must be willing to accept appropriate consequences for their actions. I believe that discipline should be private and handled on a situation-by-situation basis. To protect the learning environment in my classroom, I have developed this classroom management plan.

Procedures

Procedures have been established to ensure that our classroom operates smoothly on a daily basis. These procedures are designed to eliminate the loss of instructional/ developmental exploring times while providing a safe and orderly environment. The procedures will be taught, modeled, and reviewed throughout the year.

Hallway

Students will walk in an orderly, single file line.
Students will walk on the right side of the hallway.
Students will keep hands and feet to self.
Students will raise their hand in case of an emergency.

Recess

Students will watch their teachers.
Students will move away from exit door (300, 400, 500 hallways).
Students will use equipment correctly.
Students will stay out of standing water.
Students will not throw wood chips, rocks, or other objects.
Students will not be allowed to tackle others.
Students will only be allowed to use the restroom in case of an emergency.

Cafeteria

Students will walk in line entering and leaving the cafeteria.
Students will sit facing their class.
Students will talk softly while in the cafeteria.
Students will use table manners.
Students will keep their hands to themselves while in line and at the table.

School Arrival

Students entering the school between 7:15-7:30 will report directly to the cafeteria and stay until dismissed by a staff member at 7:30 to go to the classroom. If a student arrives after 8:00/11:30, the parent is required to sign in the student at the office to receive a tardy pass. PM arrival (car riders) will be picked up in the front of the school exactly at 11:30 am bus riders will be picked up from the buses at the end of the hallway.

Dismissal

Students who ride in a car will be dismissed at 2:30 pm. If you need to sign your child out, please go to the front office and they will call your child out of class.

Classroom Arrival

Students will walk into the classroom quietly. Each student will then turn in their notebook and hang their book bag on a hanger. They will have time to go to the bathroom, get water, etc. Then students are to begin working in “floor centers”.

Homework

Students will only be required to read/be read to each night and parents are to sign the reading log. Additional activities may be sent home sparingly.

CUB CLUB

Each student must read a book and have parents sign the reading log to enter the club. Students who read a reading log per nine weeks will be admitted into the CUB CLUB.

Restroom

During direct instructional time, students need to ask permission to go to the restroom. At other times in the classroom, students are allowed to go to the restroom anytime they need. There will also be specific times when students will be asked to go to the restroom; such as before lunch and recess.

Centers

Students will work in centers for most of the day. The number of participants allowed in each center is currently up to the children. It helps develop problem solving skills. Students will participate in the centers quietly and politely. It is the students’ responsibility to clean up each center.

Classroom Guest

Students are expected to remain on task and use their best school manners whenever a guest is present in the classroom.

Asking for teachers help

Students are encourages to ask questions whenever needed; however, students must also learn problem solving skills on their own.

Student Expectations

Respect yourself. Respect others. Respect property.
Listen to the teacher or when someone else is speaking.
Stay in your own space. This includes hand, feet, and objects.
You may run on the grass; walk every where else.
Wait your turn.
Follow directions.

Prevention Techniques

Monitor the students closely at all times.
Established and adhere to classroom routines.
Use effective instruction.
Use creative methods to gain and keep the students’ attention.
Make the most efficient use of time.
Clearly communicate classroom rules, reviewing whenever necessary.
Maintain a clean, well-organized classroom where everything has a place.
Display classroom rules.
Positive classroom reinforcement plan.
Avoid public discipline, humiliation, and embarrassment to my students.
Always accommodate for my students’ individual needs, when possible.
Set a climate in my classroom that makes the children feel welcome and a part of a community of learners.
Review rules.

Reinforcement Plan

Stickers
Smile and positive comments
Handshakes and high fives
Choosing something from the “Goodie Box”
Good note or phone call home
Special game at recess
Choosing a person to sit with at lunch
“Good” visit to administrator
”Good” visit to another person/teacher

Classroom Reinforcement Plan: each student will receive 1 coin upon arrival to the classroom. If a student follows all the rules and procedure, participates in class, and uses their manners throughout the day then he/she will keep the coin. At the end of the week, children can use their coins to buy things from the class store/save it for the following weeks.

Using a stoplight, negative behavior will result in children moving their star from green to yellow then to red. Students will have behavior calendars that will go home each day so parents can monitor their child’s behavior. The color will model the stoplight.

Daily Behavior Calendar

Students’ behavior will be recorded by the teacher/assistant on a daily basis on the calendar in their notebooks. Calendars will be marked with green, yellow, or red. Parents are to initial each day and return the notebook.

Positive Interventions

Attention getting signal
Proximity control
Re-directions
Light message to signify that there will not be another warning.
Address it and drop it
Nonverbal and private verbal warnings
Behavior encouragement

Appropriate consequences

Behavior log
Parent contact
Parent conference
Parent classroom visit
Abuse it and lose it
Time out
Recess detention
Sit beside the teacher in the cafeteria

Referral to Office

Leaving/running from teacher/classroom (after warning)
Disruption that stops instruction
Bullying (guidance counselor)
Possession of weapon
Intentional physical abuse
Blatant disrespect to teacher

I look forward to a successful school year with you and your child. By working together we will become a community of “life long learners.” Please do not hesitate to contact me at school if you have questions or concerns.

803-789-5164

acollins@chester.k12.sc.us

Lewisville Elementary School