This is a classroom management plan, covering statement of philosophy re science, class expectations, rules & procedures

2. You Will Learn….
 What this class is about
 What I Expect of You: Rules
and Procedures
 What You Can Expect of Me
 How I Arrange My Class;
Typical Day
Classroom Management Plan?

3. And away we go…..

4. What I Expect of You
Rules: What are the
essential few?
Procedures: How things
are supposed to work,
what to expect
Consequences: What to
expect when the
‘unexpected’ happens?
What You Can Expect of Me….

5. Statement of Purpose: What this class is about
"Science is the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the
natural and social world following a systematic methodology
based on evidence.“
We ask questions. We say when we don’t understand something when we don’t.
We explain and shine when we do. We learn new languages, use art and
technology, build things, strive to be our best and recognize everyone has
experiences and strengths, that when combined are powerful.
At the end of this course, every student should be proud of their effort, confident
in their abilities and pursue knowledge for the rest of their lives.
[1] UK Science Council

6. Rules
 Respect the feelings,
property and space of
your classmates and
teacher.
 Be prepared for class.
Have a writing instrument,
textbooks, notebook and
assignments complete.
 Be on time.
 Stow your
communications devices.
 No Food, No Candy/Gum;
Water is only allowed
beverage

7. At the start of class……
 Enter the classroom on
time.
 Drop homework in
basket.
 Take your assigned seat.
 Check the board.
Observe/record
assignment and key dates
(quizzes, tests); start on
stage ‘1’ activity.
 If you’ve arrived without
your writing tools or
texts, you may borrow
and return from the end
of class.

8. Procedures
If you are unavoidably
late……
 Enter quietly. Be
respectful of your
classmates and teacher.
 If you have a pass,
please place on my
desk. If not, we can
discuss after class.
 Try to catch up on with
material on your own or
after class – not by
interrupting others.

9. If you really are in need of the
restroom after the start of class…
I will presume this is a critical
need, and a special circumstance.
There are two hall passes on my
desk. You may raise your hand,
take one and quickly return.
If you are about to be sick, just
quickly leave. I or another
person will check on you to be
sure you are ‘OK’.

10. If you are having a
problem, with the class or
another student…
All students should feel
safe in this class. Bullying IS
NOT TOLERATED. Physical,
Verbal, or Cyber!
If you are struggling with the
material, or me, please speak with
me. We will work out a solution.
Raising your hand or speaking up
when you are having a problem is
not always easy! But is it RIGHT!

11. If you are absent…
You have one week to make up the work.
If this is a planned absence, such as a
college visit or a family vacation – please
see me prior to your departure and I will
provide you with the assignments.
Quizzes or exams that are missed due to
absence must be made up within one
week after returning to school. You must
arrange a day/time to meet with me
during a study period or after school to do
so.

12. Academic Honesty…..
The work in question gets a ‘0’.
Grading Policy…
Your two lowest quiz
scores are dropped in determining your
grade.
Late or Missing Assignments
You will get two homework passes during
a semester.
If you have consumed these, work turned
in after the due date is reduced from full
credit at 20% per day.

13. Conduct during class….
You are expected to sit upright,
in your chairs, participating in
class.
You are expected to raise your
hand when answering
questions, so that I and others
may clearly hear them.
You are expected to remain
quiet during announcements or
for a visitor, giving respect to
what is being communicated.

14. The MOST IMPORTANT is LAST:
 Labs are a part of this class. We will
have a class, quiz and separate
paperwork for your parents to sign
covering the safety procedures in
greater detail.
 If you DO GET HURT in class… a cut, a
burn, anything….
I NEED TO KNOW; NO HIDING!
YOU NEED TO SEEK TREATMENT
– even if it’s just a band-aid or
ice
IF YOU KNOW ANOTHER
STUDENT HAS BEEN HURT
IN CLASS, IT IS NOT ‘OK’ TO
BE SILENT!

15. I Don’t Like Sitting, I Like Moving
Around….
Some of you are like that too!
 I lecture 20-30 mins. Then we’ll
practice or work as a group.
 I LIKE LABS! We will shoot for one
every 7-10 days.
 I like asking questions. And I like
getting as many different answers
as I can!
 30 mins of homework, four times a
week.
 I will give you a quiz once a week.
 You will have an exam once per
grade period. It will be announced
2 weeks in advance and come with
a study guide.
 One BIG dislike of mine: Put-downs
or ridicule of people or ideas!

16. Include, but are not limited to:
 Verbal warning
 Change of Seating
 Detention
 Student-Teacher
Conference
 Teacher-Parent Conference
Bullying is handled and
reported per district policy

17. Typical Day:
 Enter class, take your seat, check
out front board
 ‘Stage 1’ activity will be on the
board; typically this is a thought
question to kick things off
 Lecture – about 20-30 mins
 Group work time

18. Milestones:
 Letter of Introduction to Parents: Includes Statement of Purpose,
ways to reach me, needed materials for class, overview of rules
 Post the 5 Classroom Rules in Front of Room
 CMP – For Students, Presented First Day of Class
 Handout document detailing the rules and procedures for students to
take home and have signed by parents.
 Quiz – Covers rules and procedures portion of the CMP presentation
 Reinforce through Behavior Specific Praise

19.  What we’ve covered:
 Statement of Purpose: To Level set expectations
for the course
 Procedures
 A glimpse into how I run things
A Key Influence as a result of this course:
“You cannot teach a man anything, you can only
help him find it within himself.”
― Galileo Galilei

20. Thank You!

21. Appendix

22. Source References
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