Classroom RulesSteve Gerkey

Science

• Effective Classroom Management and Discipline is the #1 factor in student learning achievement (R. Marzano synthesis of research).

• Safety and a smoothly running classroom with clear guidelines, routines, and expectations are therefore absolutely critical for student learning, thinking, and success.

Class Rules#1

• Respect:SelfOthersProperty

Class Rules#2

•Absolutely NO Profanity in Class

Class Rules#3

• Follow Directions!• They will be

legal and proper

Class Rules#4

•Work Hard with Effort and Positive Time Management

Effort and New Learning connects Neurons in the Brain

Consequences and AccountabilityOffice, Notice Ms. O’Brien, Call Home

• F-Bomb• Harassment• Phone in Class (Mr.

Mahan announcement)

• Insubordination• Disruptive• Non-participation

• Done! Go to Office • Done! Go to Office• Office Hold (end of day-1st

offense)

• Done! Go to Office• Office

• Make-up at Lunch or Before/After School

Class ProceduresSteve Gerkey

Science

• Solid daily routines and procedures (protocols) promote a smoothly running classroom with productive learning bell to bell.

• Students learn better and are more comfortable when they know what to expect and how the class environment functions in a variety of learning activities, clear transitions, and start up and end of class protocols.

Start Up of Class

• In Seat at Bell•Do Now Quiet

Writing for 5 Minutes•No pass-10

minutes

Class Ending Procedures

• Exit Ticket or Task • Clean desk• Supplies and Journal

Put Away• Send and Save any

Electronic Work from computer to teacher website

• Log off properly• In Seat when Bell Rings• Teacher Dismiss

Listening SkillsCall to order

Looks Like:• Eyes and Ears forward• Paying attention • Computer screen lowered• Headphones off• Quiet• Questions held until end

Not Look Like:• Talking• Turned around• Headphones on• Computer screen up• Loud• No paying attention

Daily Announcements and Agenda

• Listen:Daily Agenda Instructions for next learning activity:• Seating arrangement• Learning activity details• Expectations for the assignment• Time Management ( 4 choices when finish early)

Electronics Policy

• Phones off and put away (if used, teacher will confiscate and you may claim it in office after school (1st offense) per Mr. Mahan.

• Headphones and music off to start class in order to hear directions and participate.

• During individual assignments, headphones with music are allowed with teacher permission.

• Gaming (off-task behavior) will be treated the same as phone violation above.

Independent Work1 Person per table

Looks Like • Individual work• Separate table• Quiet Focus• Journal, book, computer

open and in use

Not Look Like• Talking • Sitting with others• Not focused• Not working on assignment

Paired Work2 per Table

Looks Like• Focus on learning• Low Voice with partner• Positive and helpful

Not Look Like • Little or no focus on

learning• Loud voice (disrupt class)• No cooperation and help to

learn