Class+Policies+and+Procedures

Mrs. Chapman Room 150

Classroom Policies and Procedures

__Attendance__: Attendance will be taken each morning at 8:30. Any student not in the room at 8:30 will be marked absent. Please be prompt to class and begin morning work quietly. Directions for morning work can be found on the back easel.

__Absences__: If you know that your child will be absent, please email me and/or call the office. Upon returning from an absence, it is the child's responsibility to collect the missed work (from the "absent" folder) and complete the assignments in a timely manner.

__Bathroom__: Bathroom trips are discouraged during instruction time unless it is an emergency. Bathroom times are between 8:20-8:30, during snack time and recess/lunch and from 2:30-2:40. Students will write their name on the board and place the bathroom pass on their desk.

__Boomerang Binder__ - Each student is responsible for maintaining a neat and organized "Boomerang" or "Take home" binder that goes back and forth between school and home daily. The binder will contain the student's agenda, white lined paper, a take home folder as well as important reference sheets such as editing checklists. Binders will be checked and graded randomly.

__Classroom Management Plan__ - The purpose of a classroom management plan is to create an optimum environment for all students in which instruction and learning can occur. The plan is based on positive reinforcement of on-task behaviors. Students can earn a "high five" cut-out for demonstrating on task behaviors and will be handed out at teacher's discretion. High fives can be turned in for tickets which will be placed in a daily drawing for in class rewards such as using the "toadstool" for half the day or earning a cushion on the rug. To reward whole class behavior, a marble system will be utilized. When the entire class is on task, they will earn marbles. Once 100 marbles are earned, the class will decide on an appropriate reward, such as an in-class movie.

__Classroom Discipline Plan__ - The teacher will impose logical consequences depending on the infractions and may include the following: loss of privilege, take a break, completion of an "action plan" to reflect on behavior. First, students will receive a verbal reminder and re-direction if necessary. The "three strike" rule will be followed. First strike: student initials will be written either on the board or on a sticky note as a visual reminder. Second strike: a check mark will be placed next to student initials, indicating a loss of 10 minutes of recess. Third strike: two check marks placed next to student name indicating a loss of the entire recess during which student will complete an "Action plan" reflection form. Repeated misbehavior will result in a phone call home. Misconduct slips and referral to Dr. deChiara will be used as necessary. All students will be treated with respect at all times. Each day starts with a clean slate and a smile.

__Early Finishers__ - In the event a student finishes an in class assignment early, he/she should: check for specific directions on the board, finish any other unfinished work, read silently, free write in writer's notebook.

__Morning Routine__ - Silently, place snack in gray bin, sharpen 2 pencils, place all homework on student's desk, read the morning greeting, follow the directions on the easel and complete the morning assignment.