CLASSROOM GOALS/BEHAVIOR PLAN:

 Our classroom houses a small society.  Each student is a citizen who acts in accordance with expected goals of behavior.  Our classroom has the following classroom goals:

A.      To keep our classroom a nice place to be, by:

1.      Doing our best at all times.

2.      Trying to follow directions.

3.      Following our morning routine without reminders.

4.      Keeping our desks and room neat and clean.

5.      Lining up without talking or pushing.

B.      To keep the room quiet during work times, by:

1.       Doing our work.

2.       Not talking to our neighbors.

3.       Raising our hands for questions or help.

4.        Remaining in our seats as much as possible.

C.       To respect the rights and feelings of others, by:

1.        Trying to be kind at all times.

2.         Not pushing or hitting.

3.          L istening and following directions of all teachers and     

              adults.

4.          Helping others whenever we can.

D.          To be thoughtful of others, by:

1.           Walking quietly in the halls.

2.            Behaving in the restrooms, lunchroom, and on the playground.

3.            Thanking others who help us.

With this in mind, rewards are not given for certain behavior – just as a community doesn’t give rewards for behaving properly.   Also, irresponsible behavior is seen as an opportunity for growth, rather than as a punishment.  Discipline is a tool for teaching responsibility.  The ultimate goal of discipline is self-discipline or self-control.  Instead of thinking of discipline as a punishment, discipline should be a positive way of helping and guiding children to achieve self-control.

We will be working on the Raise Responsibility System which encourages children to exercise self-discipline through reflection and self-evaluation.  Students learn to control their own behavior, rather than always relying on the teacher for control.

 We want our classroom to be an encouraging and great place to learn at all times.  In this way, children develop positive attitudes and behavioral skills that are so necessary for successful lives.

Listed below are a list of “Levels of Behavior.”  Our classroom goal is for each student to be at Level C or Level D each day.

                Our Levels of Social Development 

D.  Deciding to be Responsible on your own

Highest level of social development

*Develops self-discipline

*Shows kindness to others

*Does good because it is the right thing to do

The motivation to be responsible is INTERNAL.   You decide to be responsible because it is the right thing to do – without being asked or told.

C    Cooperation

Appropriate and acceptable level of behavior

*Listens

*Practices

*Cooperates

The motivation to be responsible is EXTERNAL.  A person of authority is present.

 B.  Bossy and Bothering Others

Neither appropriate nor acceptable level

*Bosses others

*Bothers others

* Breaks classroom goals

Only obeys when confronted with greater authority.

 A.  Anarchy

Lowest level of behavior

*Noisy

*Out of control

*Unsafe

No one is safe or happy!