1.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
SUCCESS
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
4184 Graceland Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
Phone:(901) 416-9400
Fax: (901) 416-9432
Lewis James Seals Jr.

2.
The Most Important Time Of The Year
“The first days of school are
the most important days of
the year. It can determine
if your students will be
successful and if you will be
a successful teacher. Your
student’s achievement is
strongly based on your
classroom management
skills.”

3.
3 Questions That Determine Success
Is there a difference between
discipline and management?
What is an effective teacher?
What is the difference between
discipline and procedures?
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4.
Discipline And Management Are Not The Same
Teachers are consumed with trying
to find ways to handle the behavior
problems of their students and
spend no time structuring a
classroom management plan to
prevent the problems from
occurring.
“The number one problem in the
classroom is not discipline: it is the
lack or procedures and routines,”
Harry Wong.

5.
Effective Teachers Are…
“Effective teachers establish the
classroom rules, procedures, and
routines in the first few weeks of
school. A classroom should run
smoothly even when you are not
there.”
• “People who do things right are
efficient!”
• “People who do things right over
and over again consistently, are
effective!”
An Effective Teacher Gets Results!!!!

6.
Difference between Discipline and Procedures
 Discipline concerns how
students behave.
 Procedures concern how things
are done.
 Discipline has penalties and
rewards.
 Procedures have no penalties or
rewards.
Procedures need to be explained by
the teacher and understood by
students from the first day. Rules
and disciplines should also be
clearly discussed and labeled in the
classroom.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
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Procedure and Routines
“A rule is a dare to be broken, whereas, a
procedure is not. A procedure is a do, a step
to be learned,” Harry Wong.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Procedure and Routines
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• Procedure: What the
teacher wants done.
• Routine: What the
students do
automatically.
• There are several
classroom procedures
that should be routine
for students…

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Procedure and Routines
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There are several classroom procedures that
should be routine for students…
 Procedure for dismissal at the end of the period or day.
 Procedure for quieting a class.
 Procedure for the start of the period or day.
 Procedure for students seeking help.
 Procedure for the movement of students and papers.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Procedure and Routines
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Harry Wong’s Simple 3 step Approach for Teaching
Procedures…
• Explain: State, explain, model, and demonstrate the
procedure.
• Rehearse: Rehearse and practice the procedure under
your supervision.
• Reinforce. Reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the
classroom procedure until it becomes a student habit or
routine.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Procedure and Routines
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“One of the greatest gifts a caring teacher can
contribute to children is to help them learn to
sit when they feel like running, to raise their
hand when they feel like talking, to be polite to
their neighbor, to stand in line without pushing,
and to do their homework when they feel like
playing. By introducing procedures in the
classroom, you are also introducing procedures
as a way of living a happy and successful life,”
-Harry Wong

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
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Effective Teachers
“You cannot have a better school if
you don’t have better teachers,”
says Harry Wong. “Teach the
teachers to be effective and you
will have student achievement.”

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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“Too many teachers do not teach. They do activities, and
when problems arise, they discipline…Many classrooms are
unmanaged. As a result, little is accomplished in them,”
Harry Wong.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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According to Harry Wong The
Effective Teacher…
• Has a discipline plan that does not
degrade students.
• Makes good eye contact
• Provides a copy of the plan for
each student.
• Enforces the rules consistently.
• Has learned how to discipline with
the body, not with the mouth.
• Teaches students the concept of
consequences and responsibility.
• Has self-confidence and faith in
his or her capabilities.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Effective teachers communicate with their students and
invite them to engage in conversations. Inviting students
to have conversations with you are essential for getting
students to succeed.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Inviting and Disinviting
Communication
 Inviting and disinviting
communication can effect
your students success
 Engage your students in
conversations
 Show them that you care

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Inviting Conversations
 “Hi, How are you today?”
 “How was your weekend?”
 “Have a good day?”
 “Good Morning!”
 “How can I help you?”
 “Thank you”
 “I like the way you thought about
that.”
 Always say please and I appreciate
that

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Inviting Conversations
• ALWAYS address students
by name.
• Say hello to them when
you see them in the halls
• Show them you care and
are concerned with what
they are saying

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Disinviting
Comments
THEY DON’T
EXIST….SO DON’T
USE THEM, EVER!!!!

20.
SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Nonverbal Discipline
A nod, a smile , a stare, a frown,
a raised eyebrow, or a gesture is
often all that is needed, and it
does not even disturb the class
at work.
Body language can speak
volumes. Use it to manage the
classroom and minimize
disruptions.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Effective teachers have inviting conversations with students
Effective teachers have positive expectations
Effective teachers have successful students!!!!
This information should be beneficial when determining
what kind of teacher characteristics that you feel you would
like to emanate.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Three Characteristics Of An Effective Teacher
 Positive expectations for students
 A good classroom manager
 Designs lessons for student mastery

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Effective Teachers
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Positive Expectations
1) Teachers believe in students and that they can learn.
2) Based on research it shows that the learner will produce
what the teacher expects the learner to produce.
3) “If you believe that a student is a high-ability, above
average, capable learner, the student will perform as
such because these are the expectations you transmit to
the student.”
4) “Students tend to learn as little or as much as their
teacher expects.” Be a positive role model!!!!

24.
SUCCESS
MEASURE
3
Stages of Teaching
When both the students and the
teachers are moving towards the
same objective, that’s when you
get learning. –Harry Wong

25.
SUCCESS
MEASURE
Stages of Teaching
3
There Are Four Stages Of Teaching:
The four stages of Teaching are: Fantasy, Survival, Mastery,
and Impact. Many teachers never make it past step two,
survival. The one aim of Classroom Management Success is
to encourage you to progress through all the steps and
make a difference in the lives of the students you come in
contact with.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Stages of Teaching
3
Stage One: Fantasy
A teacher caught in the fantasy stage has unrealistic ideas
of what their responsibilities as a teacher really are. They
believe all that they need is fun activities planned and the
ability to relate too their students to be successful. These
teachers put a lot of effort in projects, crafts, games,
decorations and not as much sustenance on actual
academic achievement. Not don't get me wrong these
teachers want their students to excel but they have failed to
figure out what will make that happen.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Stages of Teaching
3
Stage Two: Survival
The second stage of teaching. These individuals don't see
teaching as a career but a job with a paycheck and benefits.
They rely on ineffective practices to advance throughout
the day. They often time are seen as whiners by other
teachers and always have an excuse for why something
cannot be accomplished. They have somewhere along the
way lost the accountability for their pupils education. Busy
work and videos are commonly used in their class.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Stages of Teaching
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Stage Three: Mastery
These are teachers who use effective practices to achieve
success for their students. These teachers know how to
manage and enforce discipline within their class, teach for
mastery, and set high expectations. Teachers on the
mastery level take responsibility for their students
achievement.

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SUCCESS
MEASURE
Stages of Teaching
3
Stage Four: Impact
This is the highest level that a teacher can obtain, Impact.
They introduce their students and fuel a lifelong desire to
learn. When teacher reach this stage students can tell they

30.
TARGETS
NOT
ACHIEVED
INEFFECTIVE TACTICS

31.
The failure of telling and showing is often
credited to students’ lack of attention.
Consequently, teachers may feel that the
only way to make their students pay
attention is by punishing them for not
listening or looking.
1. Punishment

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A teacher thinking they are better than their
students and people should be subservient
to them. That better not happen or the
teacher won't be there long. There is some
of that but more just of a teacher expecting
their respect, but also respecting the
students.
2. Teacher’s Pride

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If a teacher has a negative attitude toward a
book, another teacher, standardized test or
school rule, students will often pick up on
and emulate that attitude. Teachers must
work to mask their own negative emotions
to keep from unintentionally eliciting
negative behaviors from students.
3. Attitude

34.
TARGETS
ACHIEVED
EFFECTIVE TACTICS

35.
Reflecting on and evaluating your teaching
after a lesson is over will give you insights
that may save you lots of trouble later. Even
a few brief evaluative notes on a lesson plan
will help you immensely the next time you
teach that lesson.
1. Self-Reflection

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Some teachers seem so assured of their own
authority that humility is completely absent
from their perspective on teaching, while others
seem to have translated humility into denial of
their right to critically assess a student’s
response”. When there is a lack of humility
teachers believe they are never wrong and
should not be challenged by their students.
2. Being Humble

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To be able to truly teach students effectively
ethics must be something that is not only
modeled in the classroom, but taught
directly and distinctly. Ethical teaching
means setting high standards and
expectations and inspiring students to meet
them". Ethical teaching requires the teacher
to have the students' best interest in mind,
this means that the teacher must inspire
their students to be the best they can be and
meet the challenges presented. Without this
inspiration many of our students would not
be pushed to excel in or out of the
classroom.
3. Ethical Teacher

38.
STRATEGY
INNOVATION
CHANGE

39.
PowerPoint Presentation
The information presented is correlated to The
First Days of School. The page numbers
referenced refer to the 4th edition of the book.

40.
Welcome to
Mr. Seals Classroom
correlated to
The First Days of School
with page numbers
Procedures and Guidelines

41.
Am I in the right room?
102-105

42.
106
Where am I supposed to sit?

43.
Who is this teacher as a person?
107

44.
Will this teacher treat me fairly?
Yes,
Always!
102, 109-110

45.
What will I be doing this year?
102

46.
How will I be graded?
102

47.
What are the rules in this
classroom?
102, 150-157

48.
Mr. Seals
Classroom Contract
• Guidelines
• Procedures

49.
Guideline #1
Be in your assigned seat and working
on the assigned bellwork when the
tardy bell rings.

50.
Guideline #2
Bring ALL books and materials to
class and take them with you when
you leave.

51.
Guideline #3
Follow directions the first time
they are given.

52.
Guideline #4
Treat each person in this room with
respect and dignity.

53.
Guideline #5
Follow all procedures and policies
as outlined in the Shelby County
Schools handbook.

54.
Special Guideline
This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”.
That means that there will be no
whining, for ANY reason.
Everything that I do is in your best
interest, so please respect the
“No Whining Zone” this semester.

55.
Guideline Infraction Notice

56.
Guideline Infraction Notice
• Read it
• Sign it
• Keep it until the end
of class

57.
Following Guidelines will result in . .
• Verbal acknowledgement
• A stress-free learning
environment
• A pleasant and orderly
classroom atmosphere

58.
Not Following
Guidelines will result in . . .
• 1st
–Warning and
documentation
• 2nd
–Action Plan and Parental
Contact
• 3rd
–Disciplinary Referral
My Action Plan - 159

59.
Mr. Seals’ Action Plan
1.What’s the problem?
2. What’s causing the problem?
(Please list the factors)
3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
________________
Date
_______________________ ______________________
Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

60.
Severe Clause
Any student who uses profanity,
fights, damages school
property (this includes the
property of the teacher and
other students), or is
disrespectful (as defined by
the teacher) will be sent to the
office IMMEDIATELY.

61.
Classroom Procedures
Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
175-180

62.
Entering the Room
• Please enter quietly.
• Have a seat.
• Take out your materials.
• Review the agenda.
• Begin bellwork assignment.
197

63.
When you are tardy . . .
• Enter quietly.
• Excused: Place excuse in
the basket on my desk.
• Unexcused: Sign detention
list on top of file cabinet.
• Have a seat and take out
your materials.

64.
Getting Your Attention
I will . . .
• Stand in front of the class.
• Raise my hand.
• Wait for everyone to be
quiet.
• Begin speaking.
182

65.
Student Responsibility Card

66.
Student Responsibility Card
This is for students who do not have the assigned
homework.
• Fill it out.
• Sign and date it.
• Turn it in with the homework
papers.

67.
Date: _____________________________
Printed Name:_______________________
Class Section:_______________________
You’ve been Pink-Slipped!
Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a
student.
Missing Assignment:
____________________________________________
I do not have my homework today because:
_____ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to
class.
_____ I chose not to do my homework.
_____ I forgot to do my homework.
_____ I did not have the appropriate materials at home.
_____ Other—please explain below.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

68.
Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
170

69.
Activities
• Work on unfinished History assignments.
• Work on your journal response.
• Review vocabulary words.
• Start working on tonight’s
homework.

70.
After an Excused Absence
• Go to the homework notebook.
• Copy the homework.
• Retrieve any handouts.
• Sign the notebook.
• Make-up work for unexcused
absences is not available.
 Make-up tests: Wed. @ 7A.M.

71.
Scheduled Check Out
• Please let me know as you enter the
classroom.
– I will be at the door.
• Quietly raise your hand to get my
attention.
• Pack your materials and leave
at the scheduled time.
• If it is an emergency,
quickly get my attention
and I will assist you.

72.
Turning in Papers
• Place your paper on the desk next
to you.
– Left side
• If/When you receive a paper,
place yours on top and
continue passing the stack
to your left.
• I will come by and collect
all stacks.
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73.
Classroom Discussions
• PLEASE participate.
• I want to hear what you have to say.
• Make all questions and comments
relevant to the current discussion.
• If your question is off the topic,
write it down and ask later.

74.
Moving Around the Room
• You must ask permission.
• Do not ask during a
classroom discussion
unless it is an emergency.

75.
Class Dismissal
• The teacher dismisses you,
not the bell.
• Do not start packing up prior
to the bell.
• Wait until the teacher finishes
and officially dismisses you
with
“Have a nice day!”

76.
“Special” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.
• Library/Media Center
• Distance Learning Lab
–Video Conferences
• Special guests
• Progress Reports
• Working Cooperatively
• Fire Drill
• Intercom Announcements
• Assemblies
• Substitute Teacher
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77.
Have an awesome year!”
– Mr. Seals
“I truly believe
in your potential
and I know that you
have the ability to succeed!

78.
Page 192 is REALLY true!!!
“The only way to have responsible
students is to have procedures and
routines for which the students can
feel responsible.”

79.
“You can succeed if you learn
how to be effective on the first
days of school.”
– Dr. Harry Wong
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80.
Any Questions?