Mr.

Guzman
2016-2017

CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT PLAN

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INTRODUCTION
I am happy to welcome you to the 2016-17 school year!
A vast majority of Americans believe the primary purpose of public schools should be to
prepare students to be responsible citizens. My role as your science teacher goes far
beyond teaching you about cell theory, photosynthesis and DNA...etc.
To successfully reach these goals, it is important that students (you), parents, and
teachers form a partnership to ensure your success. As a team, we need to commit to
the following principles:
I promise to do all I can to teach, inspire, motivate, and encourage you to
succeed.
Each student must accept personal responsibility for his/her own actions and
learning.
Parents are asked to support and help monitor their students progress.
Respect for all people and things is expected at all times. It is important for you to be
attentive and present in class. Avoid distractions that keep you and others from learning
i.e., not getting enough sleep or not eating well; writing/texting notes to friends,
talking/daydreaming when you should be listening; and of course, no thumbing on
your cellphone!

Lets ALL work together to make this a great year!

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CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS

There are only five rules in our class, but it is important that you are fully aware of the
classroom expectations.
Prompt- Arrive to class on-time every day and be in your seat working on the warmup activity when the bell rings.
Prepared- Come prepared for class everyday with all of the necessary materials (i.e.
school supplies, assignments, and homework).
Productive- Stay on task at all times, follow directions, and stay seated unless you
have been given permission to do otherwise.
Patient- Quietly raise your hand if you have a question or comment. Wait calmly for
the teacher to respond. Do not whine or complain if the teacher does not respond right
away.
Polite- Respect yourself, your classmates, and your teachers with your words and
actions. Do not vandalize, destroy, or steal items that belong to the school or other
people. Respect your classroom environment.

If a student CHOOSES to ignore any of the above rules & expectations:

First Consequence: Verbal warning

Second Consequence: One-on-One Discussion, Loss of Classroom Privileges,

Seating Change
Third Consequence: Parent-Teacher Discussion and Detention
Fourth Consequence: Referral and Detention

*I promise to apply ALL consequences FAIRLY and CONSISTENTLY, because I believe

your child deserves no less. In addition, I reserve the right to use the above
consequences as I believe most appropriate in any individual circumstance.

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If a student CHOOSES to behave appropriately, he/she will receive one or more of the
following positive consequences:

Positive Note Home

Positive Phone Call Home
Homework Pass
Extra-Curricular Time

What your child can expect from his/her teacher:

I believe that as a student, you have certain rights. I will try to respect those rights at all
times in the classroom.

Students have the right:

To be treaty fairly
To have a safe learning environment
To be educationally challenged

GRADING POLICY
Grade Point Scale

Assignments

A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% - below

Daily Start-up Activities: 5% (weekly checks)

Homework: 10%
Quizzes: 15%
Tests: 25%
Projects/Activities: 25%
Laboratories: 20%

Work Habits Grading Scale

E = completes and turns in ALL homework and assignments
S = 1-4 missing assignments or activities
U = 5 or more missing assignments or activities

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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
WHAT is a Procedure:
Procedures are part of life. We follow procedures when we go to a movie, board an
airplane, or attend a wedding. The reason we have procedures in life is so people can
function well in society by knowing the acceptable and most efficient ways of doing
things.
WHY we use Procedures:
During class, we have limited time and space to complete our daily objectives. The
amount of movement and chaos within the classroom will need to be kept to a
minimum, so all students have the opportunity to focus on learning. To prevent any
confusion on what I expect from you and you can expect from me on a daily basis, each
day, we will be using the following procedures to help everyone stay focused and ontask.
1. The Start of Class Routine
a. I will greet you at the door.
b. Take your seat immediately.
c. Prepare yourself for class.
d. Hold questions until the appropriate time during class.
2. Cell Phones in the Classroom
Cell phones are not to be taken out during class, unless directly instructed by the
teacher. If the teacher sees a student using a cell phone during class,
a. The teacher will take up the phone until the end of class, no exceptions.
b. Student must sign the technology distraction log to have the device
returned.
c. If this happens more than once, the cell phone will be confiscated until
the teacher calls/emails your parent/guardian to discuss the issue.

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3. Classroom Job Assignments

Each week you may be responsible for specific tasks based on your classroom
number. The role of the Student Assistant (SA) is assist the teacher with taking
attendance, picking up homework assignments, and other duties as assigned.
4.

Daily Start-up: The Agenda

We only have a short amount of time to make a lot of progress. It is important that we
make every moment count! As soon as you sit down, please get started on todays
work.

5.

6.

You will need to write down (in your binder) todays objective, agenda and
expectations.
Begin working on the Warm Up activity:
o Write down thoughts about the Daily Quote.
o Write down two things that you learned yesterday.

Taking Attendance
a. The student assistant will take attendance during the Daily Start-up
activity.
o The SA is exempt from completing the Daily Quote.
Dismissing the Class
The bell does not dismiss the class. The bell just notifies the teacher that it is time to
transition. Once we are all ready to be dismissed, I will release you to leave for your
next class.
a. Before being dismissed, all students will need to be sitting in their
assigned seats and their immediate area picked up.

6.

Collecting Homework
a. If you have any homework that needs to be turned in, please place it
(facedown) on the upper left corner of your desk.
b. Be sure your name and class period are clearly written on your paper.
o The SA will pick up assignments during attendance and place them
in the appropriate basket.

7.

Collecting notes from home or other forms

a. If you have a note from home, place the note or form in the Notes from
Home basket located on the back counter.

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8.

Classroom Tardiness
You are considered late for class if you are not inside the classroom when the bell rings.
If you are tardy, complete the following:
a. Quietly enter the classroom.
b. Sign the Tardy sheet (name, date, period, time).
o If you have a pass/note place it in the Other Forms basket.
c. During the last 5 minutes of class, copy any of the missing activities, such
as daily agenda, etc.
o You may get this information from your class partner.

9.

Absent Folder
It is your responsibility to make-up any assignments or tests in a timely manner when
you return from an absence.
a. Join the activity in progress. If you dont know what to do, raise your hand
and wait until I reach you.
b. During the last 5 minutes of class, copy any of the missing activities, such
as daily agenda, etc.
o You may get this information from your class partner.
c. If you need to make-up a test, you must make arrangements with the
teacher during the last 5 minutes of class.
o Tests can only be made up before school or during lunch and only if
previous arrangements have been made.
10.
Organizing Homework
You must learn how to manage your homework assignments. You will need a twopocketed folder to serve as a Homework Organizer.
a. On the cover of your folder, write your name, subject, and the words
Homework Organizer.
b. Open the folder and label the inside pockets:
o Left pocket: IN - Work is Done
o Right pocket: OUT Work to DO

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11.

Unfinished Class
Assignments
If you are unable to finish an assignment during class, it is your responsibility to
complete the work as homework. The assignment will be due immediately at the start
of class the next day.
a. Follow the same procedures for turning in standard homework
assignments.

12.

Emergency Preparedness
a. Follow School/District procedures for fire, severe weather, lock down, and
shelter in place.

13.
Getting Students Attention
There are many times that I will need to get your attention while you are engaged in
other activities. What I will do get your attention is to:
a. Teacher will raise hand in a thumbs up and say Attention, please.
b. Everyone will need to model teachers gesture until each student has their
hand raise with a thumbs up.
c. When you see me raise my hand you must:
d. Raise your hand in a thumbs up and keep it up until I put down mine.
e. Stop talking and look at me.
f. Wait for me to speak.
This procedure should take us no more than 5 seconds.

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14. Throwing away Trash

In order to prevent class disruptions, students will not be allowed to get out of their
seats to throw anything away during class. Students must wait until the end of class
and throw away items as they leave the room.
15.

Restroom/Water Breaks
It is preferred that all students use the restroom or get a drink of water during the
transition time between classes. If this is not possible, each student will be provided
two Biological Break passes per six weeks. If a student needs to use the
restroom, they will need to:
a. Raise their hand and wait to be acknowledged by the teacher
b. If the teacher grants permission the student will:
o Bring their restroom pass to the teacher.
o Teacher will use hole punch to redeem a restroom pass privilege.
o Student will have no more than 5 minutes to use restroom.
1. If student takes more than five minutes, the student forfeits
another hole punched in their card.

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16.
Replacing Dull or Broken Pencils
You should bring your own sharpened pencils to class. However, it is understood that
sometimes they do become dull or break during the course of a classroom assignment.
Should you need a sharpened pencil:
a. Raise your hand, holding up a pencil.
o That way I know that you need a sharp pencil.
b. Once you are acknowledged by the teacher,
o You may take a pencil from the Sharpened Pencil bin.
o Be sure you leave a pencil in the Unsharpened Pencils bin to
replace the one you took.

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17.

Working in Groups
We will frequently be working in groups of 2-4 people. Each group member will
randomly be assigned by the teacher. You will be expected to work with the group you
have been assigned.
a. Each group will have a designated facilitator, reporter, and spokesperson.
b. If you have a questions, ask your team member to help clarify.
c. Ask the teacher for help only if the entire group doesnt know the answer.
d. Begin working immediately.
e. No side-bar conversations during team activities. All team members are
focused on the task at hand.
f. You must contribute proportionately to your team.
18.

Class Discussions
Open communication is an important part of our learning experience. Mutual respect is
a key component of our discussions. Respect the person speaking and they will be
respectful when it is your turn to speak.
When we are having class discussions:
a. Raise your hand to be called on.
b. Actively listen to whoever is speaking.
c. Ask only questions that are relevant to the lesson.
d. Be respectful of all comments and ideas, even if they differ from yours.

If there are not any volunteers, the teacher will use a variety of fair techniques to
randomly select the next participant.
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19.

Finishing Work Early

Sometimes you may finish your work early. If that happens, please complete the
following tasks:
a. Check over your work thoroughly and ensure that you have completed
each task to the best of your ability.
b. Raise your hand and remain in your seat.
o I will come by to check your work.
c. If your work is complete, I will offer one of two options:
o Peer tutoring
o Challenge work
o Reading
o Homework from another class

20.

Daily Closing Comments

We will close wrap-up each class by doing the following:
a. Review the days activities.
b. Remind students of any upcoming events or homework.
c. Students will need to write down the summary as an Exit Ticket.
d. Student will present Exit Ticket before leaving the classroom.
21.
Note Taking
It is important that you learn to take good notes during this class.It is HIGHLY
recommended that you start using the Cornel Note Taking Method to organize notes
into three specific sections: Record, Reduce, and Review.
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a. Record notes on important information.

b. Reduce notes to descriptive words and key
points.
c. Review, summarize main concept or record
any questions.

22.

Taking a Test
On the days we have a test, there will not be a daily start
up activity. You are to use this extra time to get yourself prepared to get into the right
mindset for taking the test. You will have an opportunity to ask questions for the first
five minutes of class.
Once the test begins:
a. Keep your eyes on your own paper.
b. Remain quiet during the testing.
c. When finished, turn your test over and place it on the top right corner of
your desk.
o Test will be collected once everyone has completed the test.
d. Begin assigned work immediately and remain seated.

23.
Classroom Visitors
Throughout the year, we will have numerous visitors entering the classroom to observe.
When this happens, students must stay on task and continue working quietly.

Student Acknowledgement
I have read the general policies and the classroom expectations
and procedures. I understand that success is largely determined
by attitude and being accountable for my choices and actions. I
agree to follow the classroom procedures and expectations in Mr.
Guzmans class.
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I also understand that returning this paper signed and dated by

my parent/guardian will be my first graded assignment. (100 pts)

_______________________ ___________________________________ _______________

Students Printed Name
Date

Parents Printed Name

_________________________________ _________________________
Students Signature

Parents Signature

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