A Detailed Classroom Rules and Expectation Plan

I Teach 8th grade. And as you can read HERE, I learned the hard way the importance of Classroom Rules and Expectations. This is a detailed Classroom Rules and Expectation Plan that I now use. It is based on the Assertive Classroom Management style.

When I created this plan, I did my very best to eliminate any question as to what Is undesired behavior. However, you will also notice that I have included an area that the students can express what they expect of me.

My Classroom Rules

Respect the Room

• Clean up after yourself.
  • Drop something, PICK IT UP. 
  • Spill something, CLEAN IT UP.
  • Move a desk or chair, PUT IT BACK
• Do Not Throw anything!

Respect Other Students

• Do Not belittle or pick on another student.
  • Because they did it to you first is not an excuse!
• Be helpful
• Do Not talk over others. THIS INCLUDES THE INTERCOM
• If you make a mistake apologize
• Leave other people’s property alone

Respect the Teacher

• I will do my best to always show you respect and I expect the same in return.
• Arrive on time and prepared to work
• Do not talk while I am talking
• Wait and Listen to directions
• Do Not use my class to put on makeup or check your hair
• Bring all needed supplies and be sure your IPAD is charged.
  • I probably do not have a pencil or paper and I do not have chargers
• If you have CONSTRUCTIVE criticism please feel free to share it (IN PRIVATE!)
• Please ask questions! It helps me and others and can make the class more interesting.
• If someone makes you mad, DO NOT give them the power to control you or your actions.
  • You are stronger and better than that.
    • It makes them look foolish. 
    • Usually, the person that retaliates is the one that gets caught.
• Do your best! 
• Be creative
• Take chances – failure is often the best teacher
• Don’t say “I can’t” 
• Be proud of who you are 

Respect Yourself

• If someone makes you mad, DO NOT give them the power to control you or your actions.
  • You are stronger and better than that.
    • It makes them look foolish. 
    • Usually, the person that retaliates is the one that gets caught.
• Do your best! 
• Be creative
• Take chances – failure is often the best teacher
• Don’t say “I can’t” 
• Be proud of who you are

If you have a problem with someone please email me so that I am aware. Do not assume I heard or saw the incident.

MY CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

What to do When You First Come In

• Read the board for any special instructions
• Take out any needed supplies
• Put your bookbag in the designated location
• Go to Your seat.
• Begin work on your Daily Journal (you only have a few minutes) 

The Schedule

• I have the Schedule on the board including Lunch and bathroom breaks. 
• If there are any changes, I will do my best to let you know as soon as I know.

Bathroom Breaks

• When it is time, you will form a line.
• We will leave (as a class) as soon as everyone is quiet
• Noise in the hallway disturbs other classes.
• We will walk in a line to the bathrooms.
• You will line up on your designated side.
• 4 people at a time (This may change if problems occur.)
• Do not use the bathroom as a hangout
• No horse play – you are future high schoolers
• The respect rules apply here as well
• I strongly suggest that you use the bathroom when given the opportunity. 
• Bathroom breaks that interrupt class will rarely be approved.
• You are provided more than enough breaks throughout the day.

Lunch Breaks

• We will follow the same procedures as the bathroom breaks.
• Once everyone is done in the bathroom:
• We will walk as a class and in line to the cafeteria where we will go to our designated location
• Be sure to get what you want the first trip. Second and third trips to the line are not allowed.

When You Are Absent

• Most assignments will be on Canvas, however, I will put anything we cover on the Calendar. 
• It is your responsibility to keep up with any work that you missed. 
• I will have copies of any recent handouts.

Due Dates and Late Work

• Work is due on it’s due date.
• Rarely will I accept work turned in late unless you are absent or have discussed it with me.
  • Late work makes grading harder on me and delays others from getting their grade.
  • Additionally, it is not fair to those that were able to meet the deadline.

What Do You Expect of Me?

Conclusion

This set of classroom rules and expectations is very detailed. This is done to to remove any question the students might have. It can also be used as a reference when a student goes against these rules. This group of rules and expectations serve to create a classroom that

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