Working Together for a Happy and Successful Classroom Environment
We only have two rules for our classroom:
1. Show Respect
2. Demonstrate Responsibility
When it comes down to basics, all laws, rules, and policies are created to help citizens exhibit respectful and responsible behavior. It is impossible to list a rule for every conceivable student behavior. Instead, students should ask, "Is this being respectful?" "Is this being responsible?" Here are some general guidelines for my classroom:
Respect for Self, Others, and Property
While at the big table, only one person speaks at a time.
Conversation is limited to the task at hand.
All students' opinions and ideas are respected.
The teacher's desk area, computer, closet, white board, and telephone are not used by students unless permission is given.
Students enter and exit the classroom quietly.
Students only enter the room if an adult is present.
Students walk quietly to and from class.
Responsibility for Self, Others, and Property
Students are prepared and keep track of all work and assignments.
Students use class property (books, yellow pencils, erasers, paper, rulers, etc.) properly and keep them in their place.
Students put first and last name, date, class, and description (or title, page number, etc.) on all papers and projects. "NO Name" materials are placed in a file. Students may search the file for lost work.
Work needs to be done to the best of each student's ability. Work is evaluated for accuracy, presentation, and elaboration. Assignments must be turned in on time. If extra time is needed, the student should discuss it with me before the due date.
Behavior: One advantage of the Enrichment class is that students have the opportunity to work in a stress-free environment. Goofballs are not allowed in my class. Any student who is distracting others or acting inappropriately will be sent back to their home room. If this happens for a third time, the student will be removed from class for the remainder of the current unit of study.
Classroom Library: I have an extensive personal collection of both fiction and nonfiction books in the classroom. Students are encouraged to read them. Books that remain in the classroom do not need to be checked out. If a student wishes to take one of my books home, he or she must sign it out in my class library notebook. The book should be returned promptly, so others may have the opportunity to enjoy it.
We only have two rules for our classroom:
1. Show Respect
2. Demonstrate Responsibility
When it comes down to basics, all laws, rules, and policies are created to help citizens exhibit respectful and responsible behavior. It is impossible to list a rule for every conceivable student behavior. Instead, students should ask, "Is this being respectful?" "Is this being responsible?" Here are some general guidelines for my classroom:
Respect for Self, Others, and Property
While at the big table, only one person speaks at a time.
Conversation is limited to the task at hand.
All students' opinions and ideas are respected.
The teacher's desk area, computer, closet, white board, and telephone are not used by students unless permission is given.
Students enter and exit the classroom quietly.
Students only enter the room if an adult is present.
Students walk quietly to and from class.
Responsibility for Self, Others, and Property
Students are prepared and keep track of all work and assignments.
Students use class property (books, yellow pencils, erasers, paper, rulers, etc.) properly and keep them in their place.
Students put first and last name, date, class, and description (or title, page number, etc.) on all papers and projects. "NO Name" materials are placed in a file. Students may search the file for lost work.
Work needs to be done to the best of each student's ability. Work is evaluated for accuracy, presentation, and elaboration. Assignments must be turned in on time. If extra time is needed, the student should discuss it with me before the due date.
Behavior: One advantage of the Enrichment class is that students have the opportunity to work in a stress-free environment. Goofballs are not allowed in my class. Any student who is distracting others or acting inappropriately will be sent back to their home room. If this happens for a third time, the student will be removed from class for the remainder of the current unit of study.
Classroom Library: I have an extensive personal collection of both fiction and nonfiction books in the classroom. Students are encouraged to read them. Books that remain in the classroom do not need to be checked out. If a student wishes to take one of my books home, he or she must sign it out in my class library notebook. The book should be returned promptly, so others may have the opportunity to enjoy it.