Our classroom rules are our “Expectations for Excellence”.  Students should accept responsibility for their own actions.  They are in control of their bodies and should make good choices about their actions. Students should respect learning.  They should arrive on time for class; listen carefully; participate actively and ask questions to help them do their very best to learn and grow.  Students should respect property.  They will take care of their school, their belongings and the property of others. The classroom discipline plan is based on the following basic rights: Each person in the room has a right to be safe. This means that no one should hit, kick, or push. Each person in the room has a right to be happy and treated with respect.  This means that we will not laugh at another student nor call another student names. Each person in the room has a right to be themselves.  No one will treat us unfairly because of our race, or if we are large or small; tall or short; with an inability to see, talk, walk, etc.; male or female.  Each person has a right to hear and be heard.  No one should yell, scream, shout, or make loud noises.  Each person in the room has a right to learn without being interrupted.

The rules are related to skills needed in the work world:

Be safe.

Be kind and respectful of others’ ideas, property, and bodies.

Be responsible.

Be ready.

To encourage students to follow classroom rules, I support appropriate behavior with praise, happy notes; I encourage self-pats, peer praise and give leadership roles.

As a third grader, students have the opportunity to model excellent citizenship (for younger students, especially) on the playground and in the school building.  They are expected to walk quietly in line as we move from room to room and model appropriate behavior at all times. 

Backpacks, bags, and coats will be kept in the closet area.  I expect students to keep a neat and organized desk and cubicle area so they can locate your books and supplies quickly.  Students may use the restroom, one at a time, by signing out (restroom pass required as well).  I request that students not sharpen their pencils during class discussions or lessons.

Classroom Rights and Responsibilities

In order for us to have the most productive and positive year possible, it is important to recognize that:

Each student has the right:

to be a valued member of our class

to have his or her academic needs met

to feel safe in our classroom

to ask questions respectfully

to share ideas with others

With these rights come responsibilities:

Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Speak respectfully to others and listen when they are speaking.

Keep your hands, feet, body, and objects to yourself.

Follow directions given by adults who work and help in our school.

Cooperate with your teacher and classmates.

Use self-control to help our class concentrate and learn.

Come prepared to class each day with the appropriate books and materials.

Rewards and Consequences

Everyone enjoys being recognized for a job well done!  Good study habits, great cooperation, and a positive attitude will help make your third grade year the best year ever.  I promise to encourage academic achievements and superb citizenship with positive feedback, certificates, and surprise rewards throughout the year.

Parents, it is important for the student to know what to expect if he/she chooses not to honor his/her responsibilities in our classroom.  The student will start each day with a clean slate.   If he/she chooses to disregard our classroom standards of behavior, consequences are as follows:

1st time---Warning/reminder.

2nd time---Time out from recess to write a letter to

your parent/guardian(s) describing the incident. I will review the

letter prior to sending it home. Both the student and the parent/or

guardian must sign the letter and return it to me.

3rd time---Parents/or guardians will be notified by phone.  Write a plan for improving your behavior (with my signature).  Return it to me with both signatures - the student and the parent/or guardians.

4th time---Conference with the principal.

Severe

Disruptions--Go to the office immediately