Philosophy of Classroom Management and Procedures

Trevor D. Mayhall
University of Tennessee at Martin

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Philosophy
I believe that classroom management is an important tool for the classroom setting, not
only for student success, but also teacher success. Policies and procedures help ensure a healthy,
engaging, and motivational learning environment that is centered around respect for everyone in
the class and teaches based on current state and national standards.
10th - 12th Grade High School Wind Ensemble Policy and Procedures
Attendance Policy
All students are required to attend ALL performances, rehearsals, and
sectionals.
Absences will be considered by the following criteria:
Death in the family, wedding, or other family event
Medical emergency
Illness with provided documentation from a physician
If possible, please call the band director if there is any of the previous
mentioned emergencies at: 731-487-5531
Unexcused absences or tardies may include, but are not limited too:
Oversleeping
Schedule conflict from work
(Should be taken care of in advance)
Lack of transportation
This can be addressed on a case by case basis at the
discretion of the band director
Classroom Procedures
Wind Instrument Students
When entering the classroom, the student must:
Grab instrument and sheet music from cubby
Check whiteboard for the rehearsal schedule
Walk to seat, and assemble instrument
Warm-up individually
Use bathroom or take care of personal business
(you have five minutes until the second bell rings to complete these tasks)
Percussion Students
When entering the classroom, the student must:
Grab music from cubby
Check whiteboard for the rehearsal schedule to find what
equipment is needed for rehearsal
Once equipment is set-up, you may go to the restroom or take care
of personal business

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Warm-up individually
(you have five minutes until the second bell rings to complete these tasks)
All Students
When entering the room, you must walk. Do not run.
Treat everyone with respect.
Remember the Golden Rule.
Rehearsal Procedures
You may talk, but no excessive yelling, screaming, or profanity will be accepted
as you enter the room and set up for rehearsal.
As soon as the bell rings, stop talking, make your way to your seat for attendance.
When the director stands beside the podium, please get your instrument in a
resting position and stop talking.
During attendance, you must be quiet and answer here when your name is
called.
When the director stands on the podium, bring your instrument to playing
position.
Students will always have your music, pencil, and a good attitude at every
rehearsal.
When the director is working with a section that is not your own, review music
and do not talk.
Other
If you have questions, raise your hand and wait for the director to call on you.
This can include but is not limited to:
Questions about the music
Going to the bathroom
Students will not play instruments unless told to do so by the director.
Treat other students, the schools, and your own instruments with respect.
Do not touch someone elses instrument without permission.

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