Classroom+Management

Your student has a science teacher whose absolute best skill is in classroom management. I run my classroom like a well-oiled machine. Rules & procedures are established in September and are consistent throughout the school year. If your student follows the rules & procedures in my classroom, they are going to love my class. If they do not, well, they will still learn a tremendous amount of science this year but they will undoubtedly not be a big fan of my class! Either way, you may rest assured that there is no chaos going on in my classroom. Your student - love me or hate me - will be learning a great deal of science this year!

On or around the first day of school, they will be receiving a copy of "OUR CLASS RULES" to sign, take home, get signed by you & then return to get signed by me. They fill out the five rules of my classroom - 1. Follow Directions the First Time They Are Given 2. Raise Your Hand and Wait for Permission to Speak 3. Stay in Your Seat Unless You Have Permission To Do Otherwise 4. Keep Hands, Feet & Objects to Yourself 5. No Cursing or Teasing This serves as a "contract" in my classroom which states that the student, teacher & parent ALL know the rules of my class. Students will be rewarded for returning the signed form on time.

My classroom runs on a "THREE STRIKES" consequence basis. If they receive a warning from me for a behavior issue, that warning is recorded by the behavior recorder (see below for my student government positions). A second warning to the same student during the same class time is recorded & then the student's name goes up on my whiteboard. A third warning results in a detention. If they continue to be disruptive or if the offense is too serious to be a detention, they may require an office referral or a "paperclip" to another classroom. If your child receives a detention, they will be given a ​slip to take home that details the offense & requires your signature.

I have a STUDENT GOVERNMENT which I appoint in the beginning of each marking period. The students who have jobs in my student government are chosen based on their behavior & their work ethic in my classroom. They are rewarded for their work & they also gain a sense of responsibility, while giving me a chance to concentrate on furthering the education of my students by delegating these smaller classroom management requirements to responsible students.