2023-2024 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.

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. Read through the instructional outcome and be ready to discuss it.
4. 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.

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.
5. If you get done with the assigned work early, you are welcome to read a book or work on other school assignments.

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 and stand behind it.
4. Wait to be excused by the teacher.
5. Walk and be polite.

Not meeting expectations:

1. Students will be given visual and/or verbal cues to remind them of the expectations.
2. The student and teacher may conference quietly in the classroom.
3. The student will be asked to complete a paper or digital behavior form.
4. The teacher may notify parents through email or a phone call.
5. The teacher, parents, and student may schedule a conference to discuss a solution.