Education 468: Classroom Management Plan

Classroom Procedures and Routines:

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Teacher welcomes each student at the door with a hug at the start of the day
Students leave the room to recess by lining up by the door until they are
dismissed
Students typically do not move around the room freely. Students that are at
stations will be told when the time is up which way to rotate and how
(walking quietly)
Passing out and collecting papers:
o Homework- dropped off in a bin by the door prior to the start of class
o Completed work- turned into cubby to be sent home, or collected by
teacher for assessment
o Extra work- placed in cubby and sent home in a folder on Fridays
Supplies: Each work station has the proper supplies necessary to complete
the task. There are always sharp pencils, erasers, and scissors on the desks
available for all students at all times
Drinking fountain/restroom/pencil sharpening are all tasks expected to be
accomplished during recess time. Students ask the teacher to do any of
these things during lesson instruction time.
Dismissal/greeting: Students are greeted each morning at the door and
dismissed each afternoon the same way. Students are called one at a time
when dismissed to ensure that students are going home with the appropriate
guardian.
Roll taking is done first thing in the morning. Student need to get a late pass
if they enter the room after the bell has already rung.

Classroom Physical Environment:

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Furniture is arranged in a small group setting. There are groups formed with
6 desks pushed together. There is an ABC carpet that students (Mostly
Kinder) use during instruction. There is a small kitchen area to be used
during free choice time. The room is very colorful and inviting.
Bulletin Boards- This room is perfectly set up for both Kinder and First Grade
students. The alphabet is clearly posted as well as the numbers for students
to easily access if need be. The room is bright, colorful, and fun. Students
art work is displayed on walls along with posters for birthdays and lost teeth.
Students work is posted for all to see. The work changes from theme to
theme coinciding with the months/seasons/study topics. Currently there are
snowmen and penguins on the walls.

Student Management:
SCHOOL RULES:

Student safety is the first consideration for everyone. Also, students at Joe Nightingale Elem
expected to always show respect and consideration for fellow students and adults. They mus
property, buildings, and school grounds.
1.

Once on the school grounds, children may NOT leave campus without authorization from

2.
Students may NOT be on the school playground until after 7:45 a.m. Students may arri
and wait at the front of the school until the 7:45 a.m. bell rings. Students attending Campus
Care may check in at 6:30 a.m.

3.
At dismissal, students should NOT loiter on campus. Bussed students should go to the
Connection Child Care students should go directly to their facility, and participants in after sc
should go to the appropriate location. Students who walk home with their parents are to mee
front of the school. Students who are driven to and from school are to be picked up NO LATE
MINUTES AFTER DISMISSAL. (2:15 p.m.)
4.

Crosswalks must be used to cross streets adjacent to the school.

5.
Students may not cross through the drive-through lanes of the parking lot before,
during, and/or after school unless accompanied by an adult. Students and parents may not w
buses in the bus loading zone.
6.

Students are not allowed in classrooms without adult supervision.

7.

Students should always walk in the corridors on campus. No running!

8.
Students should dress appropriately for school. Bare-midriff tops, excessively baggy clo
and chains, and spaghetti strap tank tops are not allowed at school. The straps on tank tops
two inches in width. Shorts, skirts and dresses need to be as long as or longer than their fing
are resting at the side of the body. Girls are encouraged to wear shorts and tights under skir
they feel comfortable participation in all activities. Students must wear shoes that are comfo
activities each day. All shoes must have backs. Hats are permitted for protection from the su
sweatshirt hoods must be removed prior to entering any building on campus.
9.

Temporary tattoos and temporary hair dye are not allowed at school.

10. Gum is not allowed at school.

11. Students are invited to bring a nutritious snack (i.e.; fruit, pretzels, yogurt, raw vegetable
crackers, etc.) to school each day to eat at the mid-morning recess.

12. Written invitations for non-school events (such as birthday parties) are not to be distribu
unless the entire class is invited.
13. The following are NOT permissible at Joe Nightingale Elementary School:

a)
Bad language
b)
Verbal and/or physical harassment
c)
Fighting
d)
Play-fighting or wrestling
e)
Spitting
f)
Biting
g)
Throwing rocks, dirt, or any other object
h)
Tackle Football
i)
Weapons or other dangerous objects
j)
Climbing trees, on roofs, fences, etc.
k)
Playing in or near the restrooms
l)
Littering
m) Skates, shoe skates (without the wheels removed), skateboards
n)
Make-up, including lip gloss. (Chap stick for chapped lips is allowed)

14. Electronic toys and music devices (Game-boys, CD players, iPods, etc.) may not be used
must be turned off and placed out of view during the school day. The only exceptions are for
using them during child care under Campus Connection guidelines or with the specific permi
for a specific time period. Students who bring such devices are doing so at their own risk. Ina
of electronic devices will result in the student not being allowed to bring the device to school

15. Students are expected to follow school rules on school buses and field trips. Students tr
and/or from school on a school bus will be under the authority of, and responsible directly to,
bus. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driv
sufficient reason for a student to be denied transportation.

16. Cell phones are allowed on campus at your own risk. They must be turned off and be ou
campus. Students may not use a cell phone camera at school. Inappropriate use of cell pho
result in the student not being allowed to have a cell phone at school.
Teaching Practices:
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Routines are well established with both K and 1st grade. All students know
the expectations on how to enter the classroom and how to behave within
the classroom. Lesson expectations are also thoroughly presented prior to
the start of each lesson.
Motivational phrases/Positive Reinforcements- The master teacher is
constantly praising students for good work and good behavior. She points
students out to make a good example of them, which allows for students who
may be having a rough day gently remind them how they should be
behaving. Positive reinforcements such as rewards in the form of warm
fuzzies are also a great tactic to help students stay on task.
Response control/expectations
o Whole class- class, class yes, yes

o Individual- raise hand