Ms. Polay’s Classroom Management Plan: Ms. Polay’s Classroom Management Plan


Miss Nelson Is Missing!: Miss Nelson Is Missing! Miss Nelson Is Missing is a children’s book by Harry Allard and James Marshall. It compares two styles of classroom management.


Miss Nelson…: Miss Nelson… Patient Kind Forgiving Cares for students Lets students walk all over her


Ms. Viola Swamp…: Ms. Viola Swamp… Makes children work Yells Disciplines children, but uses intimidation and fear.


Together we get…: Together we get… Ms. Viola Nelson Ms. Polay The Devil Incarnate


The Answer…: The Answer… Ms. Polay Or more specifically, Ms. Polay’s Classroom Management Plan


Ms. Polay’s Definition of Classroom Management: Ms. Polay’s Definition of Classroom Management A system of organization which includes procedures and activities that actively engage students and promote a positive learning environment.


Ms. Polay’s Philosophy: Ms. Polay’s Philosophy Each student can learn and knows what is expected of him/her. The teacher makes his/her best effort to reach each student and sets high expectations for students. Together the students and teachers contribute to a task-oriented ,predictable, and fun environment.


A Positive Learning Environment Is…: A Positive Learning Environment Is… BYU!!!


BYU Campus!!!: BYU Campus!!! Yes, BYU is an example of a positive learning environment, but what makes it a positive learning environment?


A Positive Learning Environment is:: A Positive Learning Environment is: A place where students and teachers put forth their best efforts to learn and teach. A climate of respect, honesty, responsibility, and preparedness.


Ms. Polay’s 4 Be’s: Ms. Polay’s 4 Be’s Be Respectful Be Honest Be Responsible Be Prepared


Negative Consequences: Negative Consequences Verbal Warning Copying assignment Phone Call Home Office Referral


Rewards!: Rewards! Verbal Praise Phone Call Home Student of the Week Homework Pass (nix) Extra Credit (new)


Procedures: Procedures Why do we need them?... Without them, we have…


At the Beginning of Class…: At the Beginning of Class… Enter calmly Turn in homework Sit in assigned seat Begin working on the Warm Up


Turning in Homework: Turning in Homework Take homework out of bag or binder Place homework in correct bin on Ms. Polay’s desk Return to seat calmly


Answering a Question: Answering a Question Raise your hand Wait until you are called on to speak Speak (nix) Look for the signal from teacher (Think, Raise Hand, or Chorus)


When You Are Tardy…: When You Are Tardy… Walk calmly to the office and ask for a tardy pass Return to class and knock on door Wait to be allowed into room Give tardy pass to Ms. Polay and turn in homework Sit quietly, do not talk, and begin working


End of Period Dismissal: End of Period Dismissal The bell does not dismiss the students; Ms. Polay does Wait until your row is called When your row is called, gather your belongings Walk calmly out of the classroom


Sharpening Pencils: Sharpening Pencils


Parental Involvement: Parental Involvement Introductory phone call during first three weeks of school Phone calls home throughout the year for positive behavior Email account just for parents and students Quarterly newsletter Class website for students and parents (http://epolay.googlepages.com)


To Recap:Ms. Viola Swamp v. Miss Nelson: To Recap: Ms. Viola Swamp v. Miss Nelson Which teacher is best?


Neither!!!: Neither!!!


Special Thanks To:: Special Thanks To: Miss Molly Goldwasser The man in the bee costume Mom and Dad