This document outlines a classroom management plan with the following key points: 1. It establishes expectations for student behavior, routines and procedures, consequences, and a crisis plan. 2. The goals are to provide a positive learning environment where students respect each other and do their best. 3. Routines include a communications box, morning warm-ups, bathroom procedures, and weekly assessments for feedback. 4. Consequences are logical and aim to modify behavior, starting with warnings and potentially involving detention or parents.

1. Mr. Yak’s
Classroom
Management Plan
Joseph Yakawich
EDCI 553

2. Contents
1. Purpose
2. Expectations (Rules)
3. Routines (Procedures)
4. Consequences
5. Action Plan

3. Statement of Purpose
This is OUR classroom— we are a
TEAM and our mission is to LEARN
together.
I will provide a positive, safe, and
inclusive learning environment.
Your role is to participate, respect
others, and do your best.

4. Expectations
(Our contract)
1. The Golden Rule Rules – treat others as you wish to
be treated, RESPECT others; Be Courteous
2. Be on time, in your seat, & ready to learn when the
bell rings (cell phones off and materials ready)
3. Follow instructions—ask if you don’t understand
4. Be honest – take responsibility for your work & hand it
in on time)
5. Participate in class discussions & projects—your
thoughts are important!

5. Procedures/Routines
1. Communications Box
2. Tardiness
3. Morning Warm Up
4. Restroom Use
5. Weekly assessments

6. Procedures/Routines
(Communications Box)
Place the following in the Communications Box:
1. Homework assignments
2. Any correspondence for me (notes, excuses, etc)
3. Assignments due prior to the end of class

7. Procedures/Routines
(Tardiness)
If your are tardy:
1. Get a late slip from the office
2. Quietly enter the room
3. Place the late slip in the Communications Box
4. Start work

8. Procedures/Routines
(Morning Warm Up)
(The purpose of this exercise is to improve
communications skills and reinforce learning.)
When the bell rings, quietly answer the question on
the board pertaining to homework, the previous
class lesson, or subject-related news. I will direct
which of the following methods to use:
1. Journaling Method – 5 minutes to complete.
2. Summary Drill – 1 minute to complete.

9. Procedures/Routines
(Restroom Use)
You are expected to use the restroom prior to or after
class, but emergencies do occur. When this
happens:
1. Raise hand to obtain permission
2. Get hall pass
3. Move directly to the restroom
4. Quickly and quietly return to the classroom
5. Replace the hall pass
6. Resume work

10. Procedures/Routines
(Weekly Assessments)
(The purpose of this procedure is to provide
feedback in order to improve course content, the
learning environment, teacher performance, and
peer performance during group work.)
Once a week, the student completes the anonymous
class assessment form focusing comments on the
teacher-directed subject area. (Providing
feedback for other subject areas are optional for
that week.)

11. Crisis Plan
In the event of an emergency (i.e. medical, violent
behavior, etc):
1. Student nearest door goes next door to ask Ms X for
assistance
2. Student nearest intercom notifies office about the
emergency
3. Unless you are in danger, remain in your seats. If you are
in danger move quickly and quietly to the library or
designated assembly area.
4. Report any missing students to faculty or staff
5. When the crisis is over, return to your seats for
headcount
Modify per
School
procedures

12. Consequences
(Positive)
Our expectations and rules are in place to promote
learning in our classroom. Those that embrace
these expectations will be rewarded.
Some positive consequences include:
 A smile
 Verbal praise
 Note to parents and/or principal
 Special privilege (to be determined)
 Classroom meal
 Guest speaker
 Subject related video, movie, etc

13. Consequences
(Negative)
Those students that choose to disregard their
promise and ignore OUR rules will be subject to
the following consequences to help modify
behavior:
 1st Offense: General Reminder/Warning
 2nd Offense: Individual/Warning & Private talk
 3rd Offense: Meeting & Detention
 4th Offense: Parent and Principal notified
Goal is to ensure Logical
Consequence for
misbehavior

14. Action Plan
1. PLAN
Research & Document plan
2. PREPARE
Gather “tools”
Post Plan
3. EXECUTE
Brief staff, students & parents
Enforce
contract
4. SUSTAIN
Feedback - Review & refine

15. Action Plan
WHAT
PLAN (Research &
Document CMP)
Develop Rules &
Procedures
WHEN
Prior to start
Prior to start
HOW
Include Rules in CRM.
Detail procedures for:
-Communications Box
-Tardiness
-Morning Thoughts
-Restroom Use
-Weekly Assessments
-Others?

16. Action Plan
WHAT
PREPARE (Gather
“tools” & Post
Plan)
Post Rules &
Procedures
WHEN
Prior to start
Prior to start
Prior to start
Prior to start
Prior to start
HOW
Create CMP handout for
parents and students
Get email & phone
information; format “good
news” note
Create “Expectation
Contract”
Designate bulletin board
space for display
Create posters for wall
display

17. Action Plan
WHAT
Execute (Brief plan
& sign contract)
Notify Faculty
Notify Students
Notify Parents
WHEN
1 week Prior to
start
First class
First two weeks
Week two
HOW
Send presentation to staff
via email
Brief during first period
together & sign contract
5-minute demonstrations
Introductory Letter, email,
& open house

18. Action Plan
WHAT
Sustain & Review
Determine review
plan
Determine which
components to
review
WHEN
quarterly
Weekly or
monthly as
appropriate
monthly
HOW
Review quarterly & post in
lesson book
Include as part of monthly
assessments
List in lesson book or
based on student
compliance