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Classroom Management Plan

Name: Jayme Charron
School: Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Teacher Associate: Kristin Hegland-Mckay
University Consultant: Janice Rahn

1. Classroom Rules
1. Show Respect: students must show respect for themselves, each other, teacher(s), each
others work, and equipment and supplies. Trust must be earned, with it comes respect.
2. Be smart: with what time you are given, if you need help ask for it,
3. Procedures are set in place for a reason: please follow them, especially clean-up and
safety procedures. Many hands really to make light work
4. Freedom of Expression: you are free to explore your creativity as artists as long as it
cause harm to anyone or yourself or become offensive or insulting. Have fun, try new things
and explore.
Explanation of Class Rules: I will explain these rules and expectation on the first day of
classes of what I expect of these students. As I want the students to be involved with as much
as possible, I will ask what they think about these rules and if there is anything that could be
altered. I will also ask them what consequences should be implicated should any of these rules
be violated. There will no tolerance for any violation of these rules or expectations.

2. Classroom Procedures:
1. Attention-Getting Procedure simply ask, since they are adults treating them as such I feel
would be most effective
2. Question-Answering Procedure students are required to raise their hands or depending
on the context allowed to speak when they feel necessary. I would also provide a non verbal
form for those who wish to remain anonymous in either their questions or comments on
sensitive subject matter
3. Transition Procedures give all instruction and expectation BEFORE moving into the next
activity. This ensures minimal confusion and smooth transitions
4. Individual Seatwork Procedure students are allowed to listen to music and have their
phones out as long as they are using them for research. I reserve the right to confiscate their

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phones if I see them as a distraction from working or misusing them. Students are allowed to
sit with friends, as long as work is being done.
5. Safety Procedures Bags and books are to be under the table or chairs, materials are to be
used properly and after initial instruction of proper uses and cleaning. Any equipment will be
gone over thoroughly and will be used under supervision. This equipment cannot be used
without permission.
6. Clean Up Procedures students are given a warning when it is close to the end of class,
each are responsible for cleaning their station thoroughly (this means cleaning brushes,
putting materials away, wiping down their desk and handing in work) and will not be allowed to
leave until they are finished.
7. Other Procedures: homework (to be handed in when date is due in proper places), lateness (2
freebies, then detention without an excuse), absence (need to be excused, responsible to get caught up
missed assignments), personal electronic devices (iPods, cell
phones-secondary level allowed
during work periods for work and resources materials) materials and equipment, clean up,
announcements, etc.

Each of these procedures will be gone over first days of classes or as the equipment
requires throughout the semester. These are set in place to ensure everyones safety and
academic success. Similar to the rules and expectation, I would like to get student input and get
them involved with how their classes will be run.

3. Relationship-Building Plan
During the beginning of the semester I want to get to know my students; learn
about their interests, hobbies, beliefs and values, interests in art, strengths and
weaknesses. I also want them to get to know me. I plan to have an open door policy to
students feel they can get help when they need it. I would like to do community building
games so they have the opportunity to get to know each other as well. This will make
them comfortable in the classroom, during collaboration projects and reduce that fear of
asking for help from their peers. I want the students to get to know me, to see that I care
about them and want to see them succeed. I also want to show students that I am
willing to get involved and get messy with them. I want the students to see me as a
mentor and an artist who is also a teacher.
4. Intervention Plan
Intervention Strategies:

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1. Warning- verbal warning. I will try to prevent minor misdemeanors by redirecting
attention back to their work or provide both verbal and non-verbal signals for the student(s) to
stop what they are doing. However, if the problem persists I will pull this student aside to discuss
the nature of their misbehavior and try to figure out a solution together. Perhaps there is
something more going on than meets the eye, like bullying, and the student does not know how
to deal with it.
2. Parent Involvement of the problem continues to persist, I think it is time for the parents
to become involved. This would also be my first strategy if the problem is more significant than I
can deal with on my own. I would hold a meeting between myself, the students, and their
parents to discuss the problem and as a team come up with possible solutions to either fix
whatever is wrong or find ways to help them get to a solution. If outside help is needed and the
parents are in agreement, then I will put those resources in place.
3. Administration/Principle if the problem becomes larger than I can manage or is
causing the student or others harm, then I will go straight to the administration.
Explanation of Strategies: As these students are older, I think it is necessary to treat them
as such. I want them to take ownership of their own behavior. I believe firmly in not fixing the
problem for them, but helping them come to a solution and work toward it themselves. It is
important for them to be involved and have the opportunity to feel like their side of the story is
being heard. This way there is the opportunity for them to explain their behavior, whatever the
motivation, without the fear they will be getting into trouble by being honest. I want them to feel
relaxed and that no one is judging or punishing them if something is wrong, which is why an
open door policy is so essential.
I will go through these strategies on the first day of classes and it will be reiterated
throughout the term or as needed.
Relation of Strategies to School-Wide Policies and Procedures: Obviously the strategies I
have set in place with need to be aligned with the school-wide policies and procedures. If they
have any of these already set in place, than those are the strategies I will be using in my
classroom.

7. Reflections on Classroom Management

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A. Successes/Strengths: I feel like I am strong with building relationships, I really care about
students and wanting to see them succeed. I want to encourage creativity whatever form that
may take. I am open and want students to feel they can talk to me about anything.
B. Problem Areas/Areas for Growth: My biggest concern will be following through with threats
when it comes to conflict and discipline. I have a hard time being hard and mean to students. I
can deal out discipline when necessary but when it comes to direct conflict I tend to be shy.
C. Alternative Strategies/Things to Try: I really like the idea of having students involved in all
aspects of the classroom since it is their classroom too. It would be interesting to have them
involved with all aspects of the classroom management plan; they know what works best for
themselves and with guidance develop a cooperative, fun, and safe creative learning
environment.