CONTROLLED CHAOS

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

David Han
 TABLE OF
CONTENTS

PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT..................................3

FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL.............................................4

PREVENTION PLAN.....................................................7

INTERVENTION PLAN...............................................16

FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PLAN......................22

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HANS PHILOSOPHY

In my classroom, I hope to create an environment where every student

feels safe and every student is able to pursue a better version of themselves.
My classroom will work in unity, towards one common goal: learning.

Learning happens in a classroom that is committed to community. In

my classroom, I will cultivate learners who desire to learn from one another
and work together in order to learn new things. I hope to cultivate respectful
citizens of this world by encouraging students to pursue excellence in both
learning and leading in our communities.

Every student needs to learn, but not on the same day or not in the
same way. I want to model a life-long learners mindset in my classroom. But
in order to model that, my students must recognize that not everybody will
learn on the same day or in the same way. A Classroom Management Plan is
a tool that teachers can use to ensure students are learning at their own
pace.

Schools provide opportunities for students to learn and develop life

skills! There are so many things to be grateful for because of the education
provided in the United States. Children come to school with the gift of
education and I believe that, as an educator, it is our duty to pass on the gift
of learning to the next generation. In order to create an environment for
learning, I believe that it is essential to have a Classroom Management Plan.
To manage my class efficiently, I have written a First Day of School Plan, a
Prevention Plan, an Intervention Plan, and a Family-School Connection Plan to
create a safe environment for learning.

In order to execute a Classroom Management Plan, I believe that I

must earn each students trust. In order to build trust with students, I will
engage with my students with a humble heart. I do not believe that students
need to give their trust to teacher immediately, so I will start building trust
from the first day of school. My classroom management plan will provide
different methods and policies that will help me build trust with my students
from the moment they enter my classroom.

My Classroom Management Plan includes some rules and policies to

give students structure. Students want structure and they want to know
appropriate ways to behave in the classroom. If there is no structure or
expectation for student behavior, the classroom will not be a safe place to
learn, which will ultimately cause uncontrolled chaos.

I wish to provide controlled chaos for my students because I believe

that it is healthy. I hope that my Classroom Management Plan provides
students the ability to learn in a controlled environment that allows for chaos.
Without the freedom inexplicably linked with chaos, I find it difficult for
students to enjoy creativity. I want to create an environment where students

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can learn in a controlled, safe environment, while having the liberty to try
new things, attempting to become life-long learners.

FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL

Welcome to Mr. Hans Class!

He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on
the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and
could not shake it, because it had been well built

Luke 6:48

Put a crown above their head and watch them grow into it"

Poem by Peter Hall

In order to be an effective teacher, I believe the first days of school need to

be dedicated to setting a solid foundation for students to feel safe. Once a
student feels safe and builds trust with the teacher, they will have a desire to
learn. By setting clear expectations that students can believe in, educators
can work alongside students as they journey towards a growth mindset. I
hope to set high expectations and hold students accountable to them, while
having a fun attitude towards learning. I believe that through a rigorous class
environment that advocates curious minds and effort, students will cultivate
a healthy learning environment for all students.

Create a Safe Space for Growing

Organize desks in table groups (groups of 4-6)

so students are encouraged to work
collaboratively
Put nametags on each desk so every student
knows where to sit
Write the classroom objectives and daily
schedule for students to understand the daily structure of the
classroom
Decorate the room with fun, colorful visual displays that will stimulate
student learning
Vacate some room on the wall, so I can fill them up with students
work as soon as possible

Cultivate a Welcoming Atmosphere

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 Welcome each student at the door by greeting each student by name
and providing a warm handshake while maintaining good eye contact
Introduce myself as Mr. Han and express my excitement and
gratitude for each and individual student
Ask the question what their feelings are about being back in school, by
asking them to raise their hand if they were excited, nervous, or
both
Read a First Day of School childrens book like First Day Gitters so
that children can recognize the feelings teachers have when they
arrive at school for the first day
Create an ice-breaker game that will allow students to interact with
other students and teacher

Model Respect for Others

Set the tone and expectations for how we are to treat one another in
the classroom
Expect that nobody is talking when another person is talking from the
moment class begins, so students know that it will never be acceptable
in the classroom
Show gratitude towards students that follow instructions and are
attentive when somebody else is speaking
Emphasize that making mistakes are okay because we are in school to
learn and help each other become better human beings by learning
from our mistakes
Model respect and kindness towards my
students at all times

Promote Scholarly Attitudes

Display an excitement for learning and model

gratitude towards the opportunity to learn
Explain the concept of growth mindset and
create a list of growth mindset
characteristics that students will be able to
develop and work towards while in my classroom
Incorporate opportunities to play games or dance with learning so
students can experience fun while learning
Refer to students as scholars and thinkers, to create a positive culture
of learning

Define Classroom Rules/Policies

Create a set of rules that the classroom agrees on (ask them what
rules they want to have in the classroom) in order to have a successful
year of learning

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 Discuss the importance of expectation and accountability, so students
will recognize the necessity of rules/consequences in the classroom
Display the classroom rules (created by the classroom) as a reminder
for the class for what we decided will govern our classroom
Explain T.H.I.N.K before you speak
o T - Is it True
o H - Is it Helpful
o I - Is it Inspiring
o N - Is it Necessary
o K - Is it Kind

Facilitate a Consistent Routine/Procedures

Institute non-verbal hand signals to indicate students needs without

interrupting the classroom
o If somebody needs to go to the Bathroom, drink some water, or
has a broken pencil
Meet with morning meetings where I will showcase the classroom
objectives and daily schedule for students to see the daily structure of
each class
Model the expectation for every daily procedure (such as how to
walking to recess/lunch or sitting on the carpet) so students clearly
understand how to behave
Introduce the W.I.P. folders, where students will have any work-in-
progress that will help student have something to do when they are
looking for something to do
Assign numbers to each student to help teacher organize student work

Teach Scholarly Responsibilities

Assign Table Captain and Class Jobs to a

new student each week
o Table Captains are responsible for
respectfully leading and guiding others
in their table group to be on task and
act as bell hops
o Class Jobs are specific tasks for each
individual student to take responsibility for
Emphasize the importance of their own responsibility for their work
and learning with the concept of growth mindset
Set high expectations for students and their responsibility for their
learning from the moment they walk into the classroom (clearly
communicate that Mr. Han has high expectations and I am going to
expect each and every student to meet them, with support of course)

Enhance Student Engagement

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 Integrate student interest into classroom activities and assignment
Create popsicle sticks with each students name and number to include
all of the students in classroom discussions and for each student to be
engaging in the task in hand
Encourage students to ask questions and participate

PREVENTION PLAN

In order to create an environment where students feel safe and respected, it is

essential for teachers to set clear and reasonable guidelines in the classroom. Policies
allow students to know what is expected of them and provides a framework to behave in
the classroom. Procedures give students specific guidelines for the classroom to run
smoothly and efficiently. Together, they will be the overarching principle that guides the
classrooms tone.

As a teacher, it is important to have some policies and procedures in place, so that

you can focus on educating your students, rather than managing them. Policies and
Procedures will not only help you as the educator, but it will help your student take
responsibility for their own learning, as well. This prevention strategy will be the
framework I will use to define the foundation of your classroom, so that each student will
be able to actively participate in a respectful manner.

Classroom Policies
Classroom policies do not change. They are universal principles that the classroom will
stand upon. My classroom policy can be described with the acronym: LEARN

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 We are here to L EARN

Listen to Instruc ons

Enter & exit prepared

Alwaystryyour best
Respect yourself & others
No EXCUSES

Classroom Procedures
Classroom Procedures are non-academic procedures that help create
an efficient classroom environment by creating regular routines and
patterns that will guide students responsibility and manners.

Class-Running Procedures
These procedures will help students understand the daily patterns and
routines that allow a safe environment dedicated to learning

Administrative
Greeter (Goal: to create a safe environment for student, making sure every
student feels welcomed in my classroom)
o Stand by the door as students enter the classroom and cheerfully
greet every student by name
Attendance (Goal: to complete attendance efficiently and record hot
lunch/sack lunch)
o After I greet each student, my students will immediately move their
number from Attendance to Hot Lunch or Lunch at Home
on the whiteboard
Class Numbers (Goal: to organize and increase efficiency in organizing
homework and attendance)

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 o Each student will be alphabetically assigned a specific number

Student Movement
Entering the Classroom (Goal: to start the day in a calm, collected manner)
o Each student will hang their backpack outside and grab necessary material
out of backpack
o I will greet each student at the door. Students will be expected to move
their assigned number to Hot Lunch or Lunch from Home on the
Attendance Wall
o After moving their number to the appropriate section on the Attendance
Wall, students will be expected to go to their desk immediately daily work
that will be posted on the whiteboard or on the TV
Leaving the Classroom (Goal: to create a controlled environment when students
leave the classroom)
o Students will put away whatever they are working on and sit down on
their desk quietly
o I will dismiss students by table groups or by individuals that are ready to
go
o The bell will not dismiss students, but I will be in charge of dismissing
students
Going to the Bathroom (Goal: to mange the way students leave the classroom for
the bathroom)
o Students will raise up a non-verbal signal (sign language R) to indicate
that they need to use the bathroom
o I will point at that individual and give them a thumbs up, indicating that it
is an appropriate time to use the bathroom
o Students will not be able to use the bathroom during any type of
instruction
Drinking Water (Goal: to mange the way students go to the drinking fountain)
o Students will raise up a non-verbal signal (sign language W) to indicate
that they need to drink water
o I will point at that individual and give them a thumbs up, indicating that it
is an appropriate time to use the bathroom
o Students will not be able to drink water during any time of instruction
Sharpening Pencils (Goal: to save time and to organize the way pencils are
sharpened)
o Students will raise up a non-verbal signal (raise up their pencil) to indicate
that they need to sharpen a pencil
o I will point at that individual and give them a thumbs up, indicating that it
is an appropriate time to sharpen a pencil
o Students will not be able to sharpen a pencil during any type of instruction

Housekeeping

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 Class Jobs (Goal: to give students responsibility in helping the class run
smoothly)
o Teacher Assistant, Office Runner, Brain Break
Leaders, Pencil Sharpeners, Paper Collectors, Line
Leader, Homework Helpers, Whiteboard Leaders,
Absentee Secretary, Substitute Workers, Library
Organizer
o Students will be rotated by the me at the beginning of
the week

Lesson-Running Procedures
These procedures will support instruction by specifying the behaviors
that are necessary for teaching and learning

Morning Routine
Do Now (Goal: to have consistent morning procedures and to begin each morning
with a growth mindset)
o After the I greeted each student at the door, they will be expected to go to
their desk and begin work assigned on the whiteboard or TV.
o I will put daily morning activates (Do Now) on the board, Do Now
assignments can include questions about ELL, math, history, or science
(that will be relevant to the lessons of the day)
o I will provide 5-10 minutes per day for my students to complete the Do
Now

Homework
Collecting Homework (Goal: to be organized and time efficient with collecting
homework)
o Homework will be collected weekly by the Homework Helpers after the
Do Now assignment on Fridays
o Homework will be placed into their homework packets and ultimately
turned into the Homework Bin.

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 Recording Homework (Goal: to systematically organize the way homework is
recorded)
o Homework will be stamped by Homework Helpers at the end of where
student stopped working, daily, to see if they work on the work assigned
for the night before
o If an assignment was turned in on time, they will receive a stamp at the
end of the assignment
o If an assignment was not fully completed in time, they will receive a
stamp on the problem that the student last worked on, to show that they
started, but did not finish (they may receive full credit, but they will not
receive a star on their homework sheet)
o If an assignment was not worked on, it will receive no stamp at all (they
may only receive credit for 75% of that assignment)
o Students who have completed their homework and turned it in on time will
get a star on their Homework Recording Sheet, a recording sheet that
the I have.
There will be some way to reward students that are completing
their work
Returning Homework (Goal: to systematically organize the way homework is
returned)
o Homework will be returned on every Monday, graded and recorded on the
homework sheet
o If the student missed the weekly homework assignment
First time: Grace
Second time: Warning
Third time: Letter home

Supplies Needed for Lesson

Teachers Assistant (Goal: to give students the responsibility to help classroom
operate)
o Teachers Assistant will help me distribute supplies to the rest of the class
Table Captains (Goal: to give students the responsibility to help classroom
operate)
o Table Captains will be responsible for their table group and distributing
supplies to their table

Procedures during the Lesson

What to bring to Class (Goal: to set clear expectations of what is needed every
day)
o Students will be required to bring their subject notebook/folder and
writing utensil to every lesson

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 o Students are expected to bring their brains with them because we are at
school to learn something new every day.
Type of writing utensil (Goal: to set clear expectations of what type of writing
utensils are acceptable in certain subjects)
o Math: Pencil
o English/Language Arts: Pen
o History/Science: Your preference

Procedures for Confusion

What To Do If You Dont Understand
(Goal: to help students have a growth
mindset)
o First 2, then You!
Students will be reminded
to ask two students for
help before asking me

What To Do If You Finish Early (Goal: to help students engaged in learning at all
time)
o Work In Progress (W.I.P.) Folders
Students will be provided a folder at the beginning of the year,
designated for paper and assignments that are incomplete
WIP Folders help keep paper from crumpling up and getting
messy. It also helps students keep track of things they need to get
done
o Read
Students can always feel free to silently read at their desk
o Talking is not an option

Interaction Procedures
These communication procedures will guide classroom discussions and
provide expectations for how to behave in the classroom

Teacher-Student Interaction
During Whole-Class Lessons (Goal: to provide ques that can help students
recognize how to appropriately respond)
o Turn and Talk
I will say Turn and Talk to get students to turn and talk to their
elbow partner, allowing students to have time to practice or
dialogue about the ideas or concepts discussed
o Cold Calling

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 I will let the students know that at any moment, after Turn and
Talk, I will call on students, so students know that I will keep
them accountable for whatever they talk about during a Turn and
Talk
o Sit S.L.A.N.T.
If students are not listening or focusing in
the classroom, I will ask the students to
sit S.L.A.N.T, which stands for Sit Up, Listen, Ask
Questions, No Talking, and Track the Speaker
Students are expected to actively listen to the
speaker and focus
o When I am talking or giving instructions, talking will
never be not an option.
When Teacher is Working With a Small Group (Goal: to provide a quiet
environment for small group instructions)
o Students are expected work on their work quietly, so that the students that
I am working with are able to receive the explicit instructions that they
need from me
o There are no exceptions for students to interrupt me when I am working
with small groups, unless there is a serious emergency
If a student needs to go to the nurse or is not conscious, any
student is allowed to interrupt me and get the my attention
Signal When the Teacher Needs the Groups Attention (Goal: to get students
attention)
o 1, 2, 3, Eyes on Me / 1, 2, Eyes on You!
o Clapping Signals (with a Dab at the end, like Sierra Robinson)
o Ring chime
o I will say Track Me, students are expected to track the speaker
o Ready to Rock / Ready to Roll
o Human is Human [edutopia]
Do something unexpected or humorous; show your students your
humanity
Example: If my students are talking, I will turn towards the
whiteboard and starts talking to it, soon they will notice and
ask, Why are you talking to the whiteboard. I can
respond by telling them It appears that only the white
board is the only thing listening to me
Non-verbal signals (Goal: to communicate to students something without having
to speak over them or stopping a lesson)
o I agree Making a fist, but keeping thumb and pinky up (shaka)
o Keep Going Roll hands in a circular motion
o Track speaker Point index and middle ringer at eyes and point at the
speaker

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 o Speak louder, please Point index finger at ear twice
o Quiet Three fingers over the mouth

Student-Student Interaction
Talk Moves (Goal: to provide a framework for students to have academic
discourse)
o Sentence Frames to guide students comments and ideas
Repeat I hear what you are saying
Re-voice/Press Can you please tell me what you mean?
Add-on/Connect I can add on to what _____ said
Reason I agree/disagree with what ______ said because
_______
Think Time I need time to think
Confusion I didnt understand what _______ meant
Turn and Talk (Goal: to allow students to verbally process their thoughts with
their partner before I calls on students)
o Students turn to their elbow partner and discuss what their thoughts are on
what is being thought
o I will provide a question or thought to discuss
o This allows time for students to formulate thoughts before the I call on
them to input into class discussion

Classroom Effective Teacher Praise/Discourse

These will be golden phrases that can communicate encouragement
for a healthy environment for learning. By praising students for their
growth, I can build trust with his/her students, which can result in the
students desire to learn and to take risks in the classroom.

How can I help you?

You did that all on your own! You can totally do this!
I wonder what would happen if
Okay we hit level 1, now we are going for level 3!
Im so glad that you are here (after a student has an a-ha moment)
I LOVE THIS CLASS!
Mistakes help us learn!
What are some other ways to look at this?
I admire your curiosity!

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 Relieving
Energy
These breaks will help refocus, reset, and re-energize students minds
for learning. It is important to create opportunities for students to
release energy in order for students to focus on learning. Relieving
energy will allow students to pause, have fun, and ultimately refocus
on their learning.

Go Noodle
Just Dance or Zumba
Brain Break
Set aside two minutes to let students say hello to their peers
Simon Says

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INTERVENTION PLAN

Take a moment and imagine that it is the beginning of the year. You have set up
your classroom just the way you want it to be. Everything is in its place and ready to go;
pencils are sharpened, walls are colorfully decorated, and you have already made the
lesson plans for the first month of school. Everything is absolutely perfect and ready to
go! You have done everything in your power to set the school year up for success!

But now, it is time to introduce your class to your students. In your classroom,
you may have a group of angelic students that want to listen every word that comes out of
your mouth and they want to follow every direction correctly. And as an educator, that is
our hope and dream for our students. We want our students to behave and follow
instructions carefully, but at a certain point, we need to recognize that this dream is not

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realistic. In a classroom, students will undoubtedly misbehave. Students will want to test
me as a teacher and students will push my buttons, but I will pass the test.

In order to pass the test, I have created an intervention plan to help correct
specific behaviors that are not appropriate in the classroom. In order to create an
environment that is safe for all students to learn, it is important to have an intervention
plan. An intervention plan can help me preserve the dignity of their students while
preserving time on task. My intervention plan will hold every student accountable for his
or her action in my classroom. I recognize that each student comes to the table with their
own baggage and each student has a unique experience, but I will hold students
accountable for their behavior in the classroom from day 1.

General Guidelines for Handling Misbehavior

General Guidelines Will Impact Every Interaction That a Teacher Has
With His or Her Students

Stay Calm
o I will demonstrate and model peace, despite difficult
situations, so my students can learn from my
example.
Assume the Best in Your Students
o I will assume the best in my students, so that they will
recognize that I am on their team.
Preserve Students Dignity
o No student wants to be embarrassed and I want
respect my students. Preserving the students dignity is
essential to creating a safe classroom environment
Preserve Time
o It is essential for me to preserve the time on task, instead of spending time
correcting students. Continue classroom instructions and correct behavior
with non-verbal communication.
Follow Through Faithfully
o If students are misbehaving, I will not re-enforce bad behavior by letting it
slide.
Today is a New Day
o Every day will be a new day and I will not hold grudges for a students
actions or behavior from the day before!

General Consequences

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General Consequences Will Provide a Framework For Me to Respond in
All Situations

My students will know and expect these consequences, if a student is misbehaving. These
general consequences will dissolve into all aspect of my intervention plan and be applied
across the board. The general consequence will be distributed in sequential order.

1. Verbal Warning

A verbal warning can be made either privately or lightning-quick public

correction. A verbal warning can be a short as a sentence, that is a warning, please ____
[name an appropriate behavior] or it can be a one-on-one conversation that addresses the
issue.

2. Name on the Board

Once a student has received a warning but has decided not to change his/her
behavior, I will write the students name on the board without a verbal warning. Student
should recognize that his/her name is on the board and needs to make a behavioral
change.

3. Refocus

Once student has his name on the board and is still

struggling to behave appropriately, student will be given a
Refocus Card to remind the student to behave, because it is the
last warning before getting a note/call home.

4. Note/Call Home

At this point, the student has been given enough chances to decide how he/she
wants to behave in the classroom. I will inform the student that I will be writing a note
for their parents to sign. At the end of the day, I will make a phone call home to discuss
the childs behavior at school and try to find a remedy to the students behavior.

Responses to Misbehavior

Minor Misbehavior
Minor behavior may include actions that students are not even aware
of it. Students may have just forgotten the policies and procedures. I
will handle these misbehavior issues swiftly and silently.
Some examples of Minor Misbehavior:

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 Chewing gum
Coming late to class
Shouting out an answer
Talking while the teacher is
talking
Daydreaming
Fiddling with stuff in the
classroom
Passing notes
Running in class
Tapping pencil on desk
Accidently spilling supplies
Goofing off
Socializing

Some ways I can respond to minor misbehaviors:

Ignore it
o If there is space for grace, provide it
Use proximity
o Stand near the student to allow student to change their attitude or
behavior
Give non-verbal responses or a short verbal cue
o In order to preserve time, use non-verbal responses or a short verbal
cue
Reinforce my students positive behavior
o Encourage students positive behavior and if there is negative
behavior, reframe it into a positive one
Give private correction, so I can preserve students dignity

Chronic Misbehavior
Chronic behavior may include actions that are frequently repeated
amongst certain students. Minor behaviors have become repetitive. I
will handle these misbehavior issues with a serious tone and privately.
Some examples of Chronic Misbehavior:

Consistently not turning in homework

Never participating
Often refusing to do classwork
Constantly teasing other students
Moaning when assignments are made
Monopolizing discussion or group work
Consistently complaining about assignments
Rarely following directions, getting out of seat often

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 Shouting out answers every day
Often coming into class late
Usually rude to another classmate or adult.

Some ways to respond as a teacher is to:

Help the student establish new routine

o Reassess, readjust, and create a new routine for student to succeed
Narrate positive behavior, give private correction
o Encourage students positive behavior and communicate privately in
order to preserve students dignity
Give lighting quick public correction
o If student constantly distracts me during instructional time. Take a
quick moment to correct behavior
Reinforce my students positive behavior
o Encourage students positive behavior and if there is negative
behavior, reframe it into a positive one
Help student increase awareness and responsibility for misbehavior.

More Serious Misbehavior

Serious behavior may include actions that are blatantly disrespectful or
violent. This behavior is labeled as serious because it violates the
classroom policies at a higher level of misbehavior. Teacher should
handle these misbehavior issues immediately and privately (if
possible).
Some examples of More Serious Misbehavior:

Fighting or hitting someone

Calling other students bad names or cursing
Writing on desk
Cheating
Stealing
Stabbing other student with scissors
Refusing to do what the teacher requests

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 Arguing with Teacher or fellow students
Defacing school property
Disrupting lesson with inappropriate comment
Saying to teacher, I hate you or Youre stupid

Some ways to respond as a teacher is to:

Give lightning quick public response

o If student constantly distracts me during instructional time. Take a
quick moment to correct behavior and communicate with student
privately afterwards
Speak privately with student
o In order to preserve students dignity, speak with student privately
Plan consequences ahead of misbehavior
o In light of frustration, plan a consequence before misbehavior can
happen. Be consistent
Re-establish a positive relationship
o I want to build a relationship with students, even if they misbehavior in
class. Make it clear that I am going to love them no matter what.
Contact parent/guardian

Behavioral Contract
Behavioral Contracts Will be a Formal Contract Between Student and
Teacher Once A Student Has Violated Trust

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 Behavior Think Sheet
You have made choices that have caused you to need to stop and
Think about I t.

Name__________________ Date_______________
1. What was my behavior?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. What were the reasons f or my behavior?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. How did my behavior af f ect others?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

4. What is my plan to improve my behavior?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

5. Do I need to apologize to anyone? I f so, to who and why?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Student ____________________ Think

About
Parent ____________________ It
Teacher ____________________

FAMILY-
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PLAN

"It takes a village to raise a child"

-African Proverb

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 This statement is relevant to both teachers and parents in the
development of our students. As a teacher, I am only one component of a
child's education. Although, I will be spending a lot of time with each child in
my classroom, I believe that it takes a "village" to help cultivate good
citizens. As a teacher, it is essential that we create a partnership with parents
because parents will have the largest impact on a child. I plan on using the
following communication methods to foster a partnership with parents in
order to work towards one goal: develop life-long learners in the classroom.

Communication Strategies:

Letter to Parents/Guardians (see attached letter)

o This letter to parents/guardians will start the beginning of this
partnership I hope to foster with parents. This letter will give
parents an insight to who I am and what I expect in the
classroom. Also, this letter provides some ways for parents to
get involved in their own child's education.
Weekly Newsletters
o In each homework packet, there will be a weekly newsletter
designed to help parents understand what is going on in the
classroom. It will remind parents of what the schedule will be
like and the homework assignments due the following week.
Classroom Website
o There will be a classroom website that also has the latest news
and homework assignments. There will also be resource links on
the website to help parents work with their children and their
homework. There will be pictures of student work and the
website will allow parents to get an insight of what happens in
the classroom.
Parent Volunteer Sign Up
o During Back-to-School Night, I will invite parents to volunteer
different ways to help. Parents can sign up to help out with
maintaining classroom equipment and provide food for children
for field trips.
School Events
o Parents will be encouraged to attend school events. Parents will
be informed of school events in their weekly newsletters if there
is an event coming up. These events will provide parents to
have an in-person interaction with me, so that we can continue
to build a relationship.

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 Welcome to
Mr. Hans Class
Greetings!

Sixth grade is a memorable year for students as they

become leaders of the school. In sixth grade, students
will be able to challenge themselves, develop critical
thinking skills, and discover their own interest and
(A LITTLE BIT) passions. I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to
be a part of that story.
ABOUT ME
My name is David Han. After graduating from Westmont
College with a Communication Studies Degree and
My Favorite Sport substitute teaching in the SBUSD and Hope Elementary
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School District for a year, I fell in love with the idea of
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Animal In my class, I aspire to hold your students accountable
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Number because I hope that your child will challenge themselves
3 and to push themselves to become the best that they can
be. This year, I desire to frame learning and teaching is a
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privilege. Therefore, I hope to pass on the gift of
Hobbies education to your children as their teacher this year.
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Spikeball This year, I hope that we can work as one unit to further
Basketball your childs education. I wish that this school year can be
reflected as a partnership between you and me. A
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parents involvement in a childs education is the #1
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Human that we are able to create a team-minded relationship.

Truly,
David Han
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