Classroom Management

2025-2026 Classroom Management Plan - Mr. Powers

Expectations upon entering the classroom:

1. Line up in the hall and wait to be invited in.
2. Be prepared.
3. Have a positive attitude and be ready to learn.
4. Be kind & respectful.
5. Be on time (seated in assigned seat before the bell rings).
6. Drop voice level 2 or below.

Starting the class/lesson:

1. Enter the classroom quietly and begin on the entry task. If you discover you forgot something or have a question, do your best to solve the situation independently. The teacher will be available to help after attendance has been taken.
2. In order to expedite taking attendance, please remain seated for the first 5 minutes of class time.
3. Hall passes will not be available during the first 10 minutes of class.

Individual behavior expectations:

1. Use an appropriate voice tone for the learning task.
2. Raise your hand to be recognized.
3. Follow the teacher’s instructions.
4. Work on the assigned task(s).
5. Be a thoughtful and active participant in discussions.
6. Be careful and respectful of all school property.
7. Use the digital hall pass form and procedures to exit the classroom. You must have permission from the classroom teacher to leave the classroom. Students are prohibited from visiting their lockers during class time.

Group/lab expectations:

1. Be a kind and productive member of the group (make everyone feel welcome).
2. Know your role in the group (everyone participates).
3. Understand that all members of the group are responsible for achieving the instructional outcome.
4. Be respectful of the lab materials and equipment.
5. Clean up and reset the lab materials before leaving class.

Assignment/work/test procedures:

1. Assignments will be posted to the McGraw-Hill learning platform and Google Classroom.
2. Complete everything to the best of your ability.
3. Assignments that are below standard can be improved and turned back in.
4. Unit and module assessments that are below standard can be retaken. A retake form is posted to Google Classroom. Use this form to request an opportunity to retake an assessment.
5. If you get done with the assigned work early, you are welcome to read a book or work quietly on other school assignments. Avoid choosing games or activities outside of the assigned work without permission from the teacher.

Make-Up work procedures:

1. Use your Google Calendar to view the details of each day’s lesson.
2. Lab sheets and other documents can be accessed through the McGraw-Hill learning platform and Google Classroom.
3. If you need extra help with any classwork, send me an email. We can schedule some time for additional instruction and help.

Exiting the classroom:

1. Hall passes will not be available during the last 10 minutes of class.
2. Make sure your work area is clean and ready for the next class.
3. Push in your chair, stand behind it, and drop your voice level to a 1 or less.
4. Wait to be excused by the teacher.
5. Walk and be polite.

Emergency procedures:

1. Fire Drills

• Exit in an orderly manner.
• Walk to the football field. The field is located next to the bus loop.
•  Line up with your advisory teacher. The teachers are lined up along the football field alphabetically by last name.
• Students should line up alphabetically by last name in a single file line.
• Stay in line and wait patiently.
• Wait until the “all clear” is given before going back to class.

1. Shelter in place (Lockdown)

• The windows need to be closed and shaded.
• The door is closed and locked.
• All students are seated and quietly working.

Not meeting expectations:

• Step 1: Students will be given visual and/or verbal cues to remind them of the expectation
• Step 2: Teacher will discuss issue with the student and reteach behavior expectation
• Step 3:  If behavior continues, student completes think sheet in class, parent contacted
• Step 4:  Administration will be contacted and intervention will occur.