Classroom Management

The behavior management program that our class follows is called the “Stoplight” system of Assertive Discipline.  Each child will have cards that represent different lights.   If the behavior warrants, a light may change. At the end of the day the students with:

Green –  Behavior is good, all rules are being followed and student’s listening skills are exceptional.  Student is allowed all classroom privileges and rewards.

Orange - Verbal reminder is given.
Yellow -  Student is not following class/school rules and has not changed his/her actions after being given 2 verbal reminders.  This serves as a visual warning and will result in a 10 min. time-out.  Parent signs behavior calendar.

                                                 
Red - Student continues to not follow class/school rules.  Consequence: one day sitting away from group during seatwork time and 10 min. time-out. Light chart needs parent signature.  If the student continues to violate rules after time out, or a serious infraction of rules has occurred  (fighting, continuous bullying, endangering oneself or others etc).  At this point, the student will be on a “lights out” and a parent will be notified.  All classroom privileges will be lost until the student demonstrates the ability to control his/her behavior.  They will also visit the principal.  

The positive is always stressed.  We will be incorporating The Six Pillars of Good Character into our program (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) Students will be trained on each pillar and reminded of these Good Character Traits daily.  Students will also be monitoring their own behavior and will be given verbal praise, privileges and rewards for good behavior.  Students who remain on green will be rewarded with Friday free center time and bi-monthly treasure chest visits.  Parents will also be able to monitor their child’s behavior.  Each day, children will have a colored light within their classroom folder on a calendar to help chart each month.  I will also keep communication open by providing you with an explanation to any light changes.  Please remember to check your child’s folder daily and to return it to school.  I will also use this folder to provide any and all important newsletters, notes etc. 
Thank you for your cooperation.