Classroom Management and Discipline Plan

Mr. Zochol, David

English(9th -12th)
Statement of Purpose:
Education is everything. I have traveled all over the world and have seen first-hand how important
education is to not only individual students but the global community as a whole. I am strict and
demanding, but fair. Trust is an absolute must in my classroom. Along those lines, my classroom will
be a haven where students feel comfortable pursuing subject matter they are unfamiliar with, all while
being challenged to reach their utmost potential. The ideals I hold as cornerstones of my teaching
strategy are respect, understanding, patience, and knowing students limitations and pushing them to
surpass them. I believe in upholding the standards, and will cultivate that same mentality in my
students by providing a role model for them to emulate.
Classroom Rules, Rationale, Consequences
Rules:
When students choose not to follow the established rules, they know they will consistently receive
negative consequences:
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1. Treat everyone with respect.

Raise your hand to be acknowledged
Be prepared to learn
NO talking while the teacher is talking
Be on time
Wait for dismal

Positive Consequences:
As students follow the procedures, they know they will consistently receive the following
consequences:
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1. Nonverbal acknowledgment
Verbal acknowledgment
Written note to parents
.5 a point awarded for a total of 5 points averaged into final grade

Negative Consequences:
As students fail to follow the procedures, they know they will consistently receive the following
consequences:
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Nonverbal reminder
Verbal reminder
Private conference to discuss issue and productive remedy
Note home, requiring signature when returned the next day

Procedures:
How I will handle the following procedures:
1. Entering the Classroom: All students will quickly and quietly find their seats. No students will
be sitting by the door blocking the flow of traffic. If a student is late, they will quietly enter the
classroom and wait patiently by the teacher desk with a late note in hand.
2. Before Class Begins: All students will take their seats and look at the bulletin board to see what
texts will be used that day, what homework is due, what the warm-up assignment is, and taking
note of any upcoming due dates/announcements.
3. Warm-Up: Every morning there will be a warm-up assignment covering topics of basic
grammar and sentence syntax. Every student is will complete the warm up. The class will
discuss the warm-up before continuing with that day's lesson.
4. Beginning Class: Class officially begins at the period bell. If a student needs to speak with the
teacher, he/she may take the warmup time to do so quietly so as to not disrupt the other
students. Do not come up to the teacher before warm-up time unless it is a time sensitive matter.
All assignments due that day will be turned in during this time by dropping them in the
assignment basket at the front of the classroom.
5. Storing personal possessions: All personal possessions other than necessary textbooks,
notebooks, and writing utensils will be stowed in backpacks under the students chairs. Personal
items include cellphones, mp3 players, other class assignments, personal notes, and laptops
unless used specifically for note taking or assignments.
6. Talking in Class: There will be no talking while the teacher is talking. All side conversations
are suspended until the end of the period bell. During class discussions, students will raise their
hands to be acknowledged; they will be respectful of each other, and allow everyone a chance to
speak.
7. Leaving the Classroom (going to the restroom, water fountain, and lockers): To leave the
classroom, students will raise their hand and wait to be called on. They will then receive a hall
pass and be permitted leave the class. Students are expected to conduct themselves
appropriately while in the hall, paying particular attention not to disturb the other classes in
session. They will return as quickly as possible, and enter the classroom quietly; depositing of
the hall-pass in the wastebasket by the door.
8. Ending Class: Class ends at the bell; NO EARLIER. Students will not pack up their things
before the teacher tells them to do so. They will remain in their seats until the bell rings, then
they will safely exit the classroom in an orderly manner.
9. Policy for Missed Work: Missed work will be located in a folder on the bulletin board labeled
with Missed assignments: (class). The teacher is not responsible for ensuring students check
this folder.
10. Policy for Completing Work/Homework Assignments: all classwork/homework is due on the
deadline. Students have until the end of the day to get assignments turned in without losing
points. After the first day, 10 points will be deducted until the 5th day. After the 5th day, the
assignments is marked as a zero. This policy does not apply to emergencies, illness, or any
situation agreed upon by the teacher.
11. Signals for Attention: students will raise their hand and wait to be called on. The student may
call the teachers name respectfully if they cannot get their attention.
12. What to do if you have a Substitute: students will treat the substitute teacher the same way
they treat their regular teacher. All procedures are the same. The substitute will use the
substitute notebook to assign work that will be due the following day. Failure to act
accordingly will result in a note home and remedial assignments.

Classroom Discipline
Discipline Philosophy:
To create a safe, efficient, and suitable learning environment, students must conduct themselves by
the highest standards possible. I take discipline very seriously and expect my student to, as well. I will
facilitate this by being every clear about the rules and expectations of the class, and ensure that every
student knows exactly what will happen if those rules are broken and if those expectations arent met. I
do not deal with empty threats. I mean and stand behind everything I say.
Preventative measures:
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Teach expectations before each activity or transitions.

Monitor students behavior, being present, visually scanning and circulating the class.
Plan effective, engaging lessons with minimal downtime.
Have a variety of instructional strategies at hand.
Provide feedback during the activity and at the end.
Use the 4-step procedure:
1. What are you doing?
2. What are the rules and procedures?
3. What is the consequence of breaking the rule?
4. I know you want to follow the rule/procedure.

Intervention Plan For Minor Problems:

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Use nonverbal cues: Eye contact, hand or finger signals, etc.

Get the class moving as soon as possible to reduce dead time.
Use proximity controls combined with nonverbal cues.
Provided need instructions: assess students understanding of the task.
Give students a choice: describe/remind them of the consequences.
Use the I: describe how the behavior affects me (the teacher)

Intervention Plans For Major Problems:

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Isolate or remove the student.

Assign detention (ex. After school detention, or in-school suspension)
Design an individual contract with the student that it or is not shared with parents or guardian.
Ask for a parent conference.

Intervention For Minor and Major Behavior Problems/Students With Special Needs
1. Stay Calm
2. Student avoidance of work: conference with parent/guardian to discuss an IEP.
3. Fighting: immediate removal and contact the EC (Exceptional Children) specialist for the
school. [applies to all students, special needs or otherwise]

Procedures For Cooperative Learning Groups:

1. Promote interdependence: Help students divide tasks, so all are involved and required.
2. Individual accountability: Be sure all students are contributing to the task and each student is
assessed individually for his/her contribution.
3. Monitor student work and behavior: Teacher will continuously move around from group to
group assessing, assisting, and encouraging each student.
4. Use effective group work skill: social skills and explaining skills.
Behaviors expected while working in cooperative learning groups:
1. Social skills: respecting others ideas; listening to each other without interrupting, participate in
discussions
2. Give answers with a description or reason how they derived the answer. All members of the
group should be clear on how group members came to their answers.
3. Seek input from other group members constantly.
4. Respect contributions of all members.
5. Speak quietly yet confidently while doing group work.

Student Data Form:

Name of student(First, MI, Last):
Name of parents/guardians:

Phone number(s) where I can contact you. Please specify day or evening numbers and time:
Phone 1:
Phone 2:
Email addresses (if applicable)
Email 1:
Email 2:
Please list any allergy concerns:

Day:
Day:

Evening:
Evening:

Is there anything you would like me to know about your child: special interests, health or religious
concerns, other?

Dear parent or guardian,

Welcome to 9th grade English/Literature. My name is Mr. David Zochol, and I will be the one
guiding your children through the world that is freshmen English. By the end of this year, each
students knowledge of the forms and functions of grammar will be significantly improved; not only to
meet the standards set by the state but surpass them. We will explore classic pieces of literature and the

authors that wrote them in a thought provoking manner. We will engage in discussions about the
important role an effective understanding of the English language places in their academic career and
the rest of their lives.
English often gets labeled as a boring subject, but that truly isnt the case. Literature opens doors
to worlds far more exciting and captivating than nay-sayers care to admit. As a class, we will follow
Hamlet as he avenges his fathers death, we will explore a dystopian world in George Orwells 1984,
and discuss the speakers spiral into a murderous insanity in Poes Tell-Tale Heart; just to give you a
taste. I will also guide our students through the complicated and often frustrating subject of Grammar,
but in a way that is intuitive, efficient, adaptable, and fun! I sincerely mean fun; not saying it for effect.
Now, on to housekeeping. I hold myself to the utmost standards of professionalism. I served five
years in the Marine Corps, and I believe that discipline is imperative when creating a safe and
productive learning environment. I have shared my expectations with your students and I expect them
to meet those expectations. I only have six rules:
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6.

Treat everyone with respect.

Raise your hand to be acknowledged
Be prepared to learn
NO talking while the teacher is talking
Be on time
Wait to be dismissed

If you have any questions or concerns, comments or suggestions for me, please feel free to contact
me at my school email: dazochol@uancg.edu, or my phone number: (336)555-5555. I encourage you to
get in touch with me as much as youd like. Parental involvement is never a bad thing. Thank you for
taking time out of your schedule to read this letter. Lets work together to make this year the best year
we can for our students.
Regards,

Mr. David Zochol