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Management Plan 1. My teaching subject area and anticipated grade level: English & 7-12th grade 2. Attention to procedures. Use a statement to explain my procedural expectation for each of the following: a. How are students to signal that they want my attention and help? Students may either raise their hand and wait to be called upon or raise their hand and wait for me to approach their desk. Since I will constantly be walking around the room, a subtle raise of the hand should grab my attention so that I can help students. b. How will I call on students during question and discussion sessions? Ideally, I would like students to engage in class discussions as if they were having a discussion with friends outside of school. In other words, I would like for students to respectfully listen to their peers and jump into the conversation at an appropriate time, refraining from talking over their peers and being courteous enough to take turns speaking. If this is not possible, then I will resort to requiring students to raise their hands and wait to be called upon during discussions. c. How and when are students to enter and exit the classroom? Students are to arrive to class before the late bell every day, those who do not will be marked as late and depending on the school’s policy, may earn a detention. When students enter the classroom they are to have all of their materials and take their seats before the late bell rings. When class ends, students are to wait for me to dismiss them before exiting the classroom. Such a dismissal will consistently be marked by stating, "Have a good day.”  d. How are students to obtain the materials for instruction?  Every day when students enter the classroom there will be stacks of the required materials for the day’s lesson in the front of the room. Before the  beginning of class, students are to pick up these documents. The front board will announce if there is a Pick-me-up to remind students of this  procedure.  e. How are students to store their personal items?  Students will be allowed to store their personal items in the manner they prefer until they prove that they are not mature enough to handle the  responsibility. In such a case, students will be required to place all unnecessary materials under their chairs.  f. What are my procedures for students going to the drinking fountain or rest room?  Students may visit either the drinking fountain or the rest room once per lesson. In order to visit either they must fill out a pass in their planners of the time they left, where they went, and when they returned to class. This pass must be signed by the instructor before the student may leave. g. What are my procedures during class interruptions? Depending on the severity of the interruption, students will first receive a warning. Upon the second violation the student will be asked to step out in the hall so that we may momentarily discuss the reasoning for the disruption. Any further interruptions may result in either a call home or the student being sent to the office. These methods will be reserved for class interruptions beyond the minor side discussions that typically occur with all students. h. What are my procedures for tardiness or early dismissals? Students will expect to receive a detention for being tardy to class, unless they have proper documentation from another school official. Regarding early dismissals, if the student has informed me that they will be leaving early, the student should discreetly slip out of class at the designated time. For class-wide occurrences, students will still be required to wait for my dismissal. i. What are my procedures for turning in homework? Students are expected to turn in homework at the beginning of each lesson. If the student is able to turn in the homework by the end of the lesson they will still receive full credit. j. What are my procedures for turning in late homework? If the student is able to turn the assignment in before the end of the day then they will only lose one letter grade for the assignment. In all other cases, unless the student has documentation for excused work, students will receive half credit for the assignment if it is turned in that week. Late work will not be accepted beyond a week from its due date. 3. List of student behavior expectations that I will present to my class: Rule 1 Students will be expected to arrive to class on time each day and collect the necessary materials before the lesson begins. Rule 2 Students are to engage in a respectful manner towards their peers and their instructors. Likewise, the instructor must always treat students in a respectful manner. Rule 3 Students may eat and drink in the classroom (so long as the school permits), but the desk must be clean when the student leaves the room at the end of class. Rule 4 Students are expected to complete all assignments. In turn, the instructor agrees to avoid assigning any form of busy work; all assignments will have a clear purpose and help the student grow. Rule 5 Students are expected to resolve all conflicts in a non-violent fashion, discussing the issue with their fellow student in an appropriate manner. 4. Explanation of consequences for broken rules: Students who arrive late to class will receive a detention. Those who are unprepared for the day’s lesson will lose participation points for that day. Students who do not engage with others in a respectful manner will receive a call home to their parents and may be sent to the office. If students fail to keep their desks clean after eating then food and drinks will not be allowed in the classroom. If assignments are not completed then they may be docked points and possibly perceived as unacceptable. Violence in the classroom will result in an immediate call home and referral to the office or guidance counselor. 5. How my procedures, rules, or consequences may vary (if at all) according to the grade level taught, or according to any other criteria, such as in team teaching: I believe that the procedures I have outlined are appropriate for students from 7-12th grade. However, the rules may change depending on the regulations of the school in which I am teaching. Additionally, when co-teaching I will ensure to develop rules with my fellow colleagues. Additionally, I intend to develop my classroom rules alongside my students, utilizing their input as well as input from their parents. Such action will be the initial step in forming a positive classroom environment.