Madison Miller

Classroom Management Plan

Beliefs About Classroom Environment

(What are your thoughts on general classroom management, classroom discipline, etc.?

In my opinion, the most essential components of classroom management include developing working relationships
with students, becoming a positive role model, delivering interactive lesson plans, being responsive to student
behavior and establishing clear, enforceable rules. By utilizing effective classroom management strategies, it limits
disruptive behaviors and in turn, allows for the classroom to operate in a manner that boosts learning. For
classroom discipline, this applies to creating classroom standards that reduce inappropriate behaviors and increase
desired behaviors from students. In a classroom setting, the types of discipline that are deemed as low-level
intervention include losing time at recess, taking away a planned field trip, or having after-school detention.

Support from Theorists/Researchers

(You must support your beliefs here with a minimum of 2 theories. Cite accordingly.)

To support my beliefs about classroom management, theorist Fredrick Jones provides a method that best aligns
with my way of implementing effective strategies in the classroom. From my understanding, Jones’s theory
requires educators to help students learn to develop self-control, through the display of appropriate body
language, creating an incentive system, and helping students. To Jones, he believes that if students learn self-
control, then it better prepares them for the future. Another theory that aligns with my beliefs, comes from Albert
Bandura, who developed the Social Learning theory that is based on the theory of personality. Bandura suggests
that students can learn from each other, whether it’s through observation, imitation, and modeling.

Letter of Introduction to Students

(Include your name, room #, grade, welcome message, etc. - consider your grade level when composing the letter.)

Dear Students,

Welcome to the 5th Grade! My name is Ms. Miller and I am so excited to have you in my

class this year. Our classroom is in room #10. It is ready and waiting for all the fun and interesting

activities I have planned for this year. Please bring your school supplies so we can be ready for our

first day. I hope you had a wonderful summer, I can’t wait to hear all about it. We are going to have

a great year together! I can’t wait to meet you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Miller

Letter of Introduction to Families

(Include a brief bio, things planned for the year, description of discipline plan, important dates and reminders, etc.
- make sure it is professional but welcoming)

Dear 5th Grade Families,

 I want to welcome you and your child to the 5th Grade. I am so excited to have

your child in my class! My name is Madison Miller and I grew up right here in Monroe

County on my family farm. I was even a student at this very school. I have a true passion

for teaching and strive to create a fun, safe, and successful learning environment for

every student. First, I would like to give you this year’s supply list. These supplies are only

needed for MY class, so please make sure to review the other teachers’ supply list as well.

Each student will need:

- 1 pack of #2 pencils

- 2 folders (Each a different color)

- 2 glue sticks

- 1 pack of colored pencils

- 2 Wide-ruled notebooks

Next, there are a few important dates I would like to remind you of. On August

23rd, we will be having our Open House from 4pm - 7pm. This will allow you and your child

to meet with me and visit theclassroom. You will also meet the other teachers as well! Our

first day of school will be on August 25th. On the first day of school, I will be sending a list

of other important dates home with your child.

As you know, we have three fifth grade classes. I will be teaching Language Arts to

all three 5th grade classes. Every Thursday, we will have a Spelling pretest. If a student

scores 100%, they will not have to take the test on Friday. Talk about motivation!

Please check take home folders daily. This allows for communication with each

other. This folder will keep you updated on upcoming events, important dates, field trips,

graded classwork, such as tests and homework.

As I stated before, my goal is to provide a safe environment for your child. I expect

each student to be respectful to all students and teachers. Bullying will not be tolerated

in my classroom. Students are expected to be an upstander, not a bystander.

Students not following classroom rules will first receive a verbal warning, the next

disciplinary action will be a written notice home. If the behavior continues, the student will

be sent to the principal’s office. Students will also be rewarded for good behavior. I use a
token system in my classroom, this means that students will receive a token that can be

cashed in for prizes.

I do allow for an afternoon snack and water can be kept on the desk. Bathroom

breaks are provided throughout the day.

Fifth grade is a fun and exciting time for students. I am honored to have the

opportunity to be part of it! I look forward to getting to know your 5th grader. I am

confident we are going to have a great and successful year together! Hope to see you at

Open House

Sincerely,

Madison Miller

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
(What are students to do when they arrive? What are students to do when they are preparing to leave?)

● Arrival
- Students will retrieve the materials they need for class, whether from their lockers or from the
classroom.
- Students will place their homework into a designated “turn-in” basket.
- Students will place school excuses or notes from a parent/guardian into a designated “turn-in”
basket.
- Students will sharpen pencils at this time.
- Then, they will sit quietly and complete the bellringer on the board.

● Dismissal
- When the teacher signals, students will pack up their materials.
- Students will returned any burrowed materials, then return to their desk to clean up their area (if
there is trash, forgotten pencils, or books in the floor)
- The teacher will call on a row or group of students that are packed up and silent to leave the
classroom first.

Tardy/Absence Procedure
(What are the arrival procedures for a student that is late to school? What should students do at school when they
are returning from an absence?)

● In both situations, students need to first report to the main office to sign in.
● In the classroom, if the student has missed attendance, then they will be marked as tardy.
● Students returning from an absence will check the homework folder.
● Students returning from an absence will turn notes into a designated “turn-in” basket.

Homework Procedure
(What is homework used for in your classroom? How often do you assign homework? What happens if a student
submits homework late or does not submit it at all?

● Homework is used as a review for tests, with the goal of assignments only being homework twice a week,
but can be more if needed.
 ● If students submit homework late, the points will be deducted. This excludes students who were absent
from school, as they would collect their homework from a designated area and then turn it in the next day
for full credit.
● If students do not submit homework at all, then they will receive a zero, but still have to complete it and
turn it in. I would ask the student why they didn’t turn in the homework and ask if they need additional
resources.

Procedures for Getting Students’ Attention/Getting Teachers Attention

(How will you redirect students when they are distracted? What will students do to get your attention while you
are teaching or helping another student?)

● Remind students in a calm tone of the task, such as what they should be doing at the moment.
● Stay close to students, such as walk around the classroom and check their work.
● Use positive reinforcement
● To get the teacher’s attention, students are instructed to raise their hands.

Lining Up/Hallway/Restroom Procedures

(How do students line up to leave the classroom? What is the expected behavior in the hallways? State procedures
for using the restroom whether it be in the classroom or a shared bathroom.

● Teacher will call on a row or group of students to line up quietly and face forward.
● Students will walk silently on the right side of the hallway
● Bathroom breaks are scheduled after 15 minutes of class instruction, however if a student needs to
sooner, then they must sign out of the classroom and sign back in.
● When at the restrooms, students will enter 2-3 at a time.

Bullying Procedures for Student as Victim and as Bystander

(Define bullying for your students. What will you instruct students to do if they experience bullying? What will you
instruct students to do if they witness bullying?

● Provide students with the definition of bullying - Bullying includes actions such as making threats,
spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on
purpose.
● Go over the three categories of bullying: verbal, social, and physical. Provide students with examples.
Also, review cyber bullying.
● Instruct students to walk away from the situation, and find an adult. If an adult is not near, find a trusted
friend and then tell an adult.
● Tell students to be an upstander, not a bystander. Instruct students to intervene, but with violence,
instead pull the victim away from the situation and offer support. Then, find an adult to report the bully.

Classroom Rules/Discipline
(List at least 3-5 classroom rules. Are students rewarded for following rules? What are the consequences for
breaking a rule? What is your behavior system - how are students held accountable for their actions?)

● Classroom Rules
- Treat others with respect.
- Listen and follow directions.
- Raise your hand if you have a question.
- Always try your best.
- Be prepared every day with the required materials.
● Implement a token system
● Students are rewarded for modeling explementary behavior in the classroom without having to be asked.
 ● Students are rewarded for putting forth noticeable effort with assignments and tests.
● Depending on the severity, the consequences could be a verbal warning, a written notice home, or going
to the principal’s office.

Detailed List of Specific Items to be Accomplished Before First Day of School

(Must include but not limited to: bulletin boards, seating chart, arrangement of materials)

● Create place cards of students' names that will be placed on each desk and then used to craft a seating
chart that will change every month.
● Stock the classroom with resources (pencils, colored pencils, glue, scissors, paper, construction paper,
tape, etc.) The pencils and paper will be left out in the burrowing center.
● Create area for “burrowing center”
● Create area for homework to be turned in and collected for those who are absent
● Decorate bulletin boards with appropriate posters
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