Ms.

Dalys Class Management Plan

My Management Philosophy
As a future educator, I encourage my students to be lifelong learners, as I am
always learning about how to become a better teacher. I believe classroom
management is a valuable skill that is learned overtime, and every year it is
tweaked a bit to become more effective. My goal is to proactively manage
classroom behavior, rather than reactively disciplining classroom misbehavior.
Though there will always be a few instances where students misbehave, my job is to
limit these situations by creating lesson plans and a classroom environment that
discourages misbehavior. I plan to have procedures and routines in place to
minimize the amount of opportunities students may have to misbehave. In
conjunction to that, I strongly support inquiry based lesson plans so students are
engaged and not bored by the class. From my experience, many behavior issues
stem from students being uninterested, and therefore entertain themselves by
causing a disturbance. This is why the 5E learning model is something I always
strive to model my lessons after. This will encourage student inquiry and keep
students interested throughout the lesson. However, no matter how interesting a
lesson may be, if there is no structure in the classroom, then the lesson will not be
effective in encouraging inquiry and discovery.
I believe the daily routine is crucial to setting the task-oriented tone of the
class. Students should enter my class anticipating working hard, but having a good
time while doing it. I will always have the schedule for the day on the board with an
anticipatory setting in place. Whether this entails a SQPL (student question for
purposeful learning) activity, read-write-pair-share, or a bell-ringer review from the
previous days material, my students will always have a task to get started on
immediately upon entering the classroom. On the first day of class, this means I will
greet students at the door with a smile and hand students a Back to School
Facebook Page activity sheet for them to quickly fill in about themselves. I believe
setting the tone with this expectation of students getting right to work from the first
day is important for the rest of the year.
Just as important as starting class with a task, I believe it is important to have
a wrap-up activity every class. Something as simple as an exit slip about a fact the
student learned that class, a two roses and a thorn slip, or a muddiest point
response at the end of each class will be expected of students. This will discourage
students from zipping up backpacks and wasting time at the end of class. This will
also provide me with a way to assess my teaching and student understanding
throughout a unit.
I also want my classroom to be the class that students look forward to going
to everyday, and I believe that starts with creating a classroom environment that is
welcoming and productive. To do this, a part of my classroom management plan is
simply being prepared. In terms of the classroom being ready for students, my
classroom will be decorated and organized on the first day of class. Desks will be
arranged in pods or U-shaped to encourage collaboration. I will frequently rearrange
the desks to compliment the unit we are learning. Additionally, I will have seating
charts assigned so I can strategically pair and group students to work with one
another and change partners throughout the year. On a daily basis, I think it is
important that I am prepared and that I have thought out the unit in advance. I
believe students can sense when teachers are throwing together lectures and busy
work, as compared to teachers who have thought about the enduring understanding
of each unit and the flow of learning. This does mean that I will have a lot of

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planning and preparing to do before a unit begins, however I believe this creates a
more effective learning environment for the students.
Last but not least, I believe a key to class management is building
relationships with students. Teaching is a caring profession. The best teachers are
those who have genuine relationships with their students. Notice when I discussed
the Back to School Facebook Page, that I said I will greet each student at the door.
Welcoming students into my classroom from the beginning with a smile is crucial to
creating a classroom where students feel safe and welcomed. In addition, I can take
that initial one-on-one introduction to hear how students would like their names to
be pronounced. The first day activity also gives me an opportunity to learn more
about my students. Part of my job is to teach students biology, however my most
important job is to support my students into becoming their best selves. I wont be
able to be a positive influence on my students lives if I dont show them I care
about them. To achieve this, it is important to start building those relationships from
the beginning.
Class Expectations
Daily expectations of students, as discussed earlier,
will be for students to get straight to work on the task
immediately upon entering the classroom, as well as
completing a wrap-up activity at the end of each class.
The picture to the left lists simple, daily expectations
of all my students. In addition to these expectations,
my students:
1. Do ask questions (there are likely several other
students in
the class with the same
question)!
2. Do work with others (unless otherwise directed)
to make discoveries and learn!
3. THINK before we speak!
4. Are hands-on learners, creative thinkers,
problem solvers,
and critical thinkers!
5. Electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops,
etc.) may be incorporated into lessons from time
to time, however students are not to have these
devices out without teacher permission or
instruction to do so.
Rewards/Consequences for Behavior
I love to throw in a few games now and then where candy is the reward,
however on a daily basis the reward for following directions and for behaving
properly is being able to participate in activities. Throughout the year, if students
show they are responsible and following expectations, they may have opportunities
to listen to music while doing individual work and choose seats to sit in during some
classes. If students continue to have misbehavior issues, my procedures will align
with the schools policy. If there are not strict guidelines, my first response will be a
verbal warning. If a student continues to misbehave, I will ask the student to stay
after class and have a one-on-one conversation. Often students are acting out if
there are other issues going on. Hopefully this conversation can bring light to
anything that may be causing the student to misbehave. If the problem continues, I

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will go to a mentor teacher or administrator for advice. The next step will depend on
the situation, but usually will result in a team meeting with the student, call home,
or parent-teacher meeting.
Grading Expectations (Classwork and/or Homework)
Many school systems have policies in place for absent or late work, and I will
abide by these protocols. If there are no rules about this, my classroom will have
standard procedures. If you are absent, you have three school days to turn in any of
the work that was missed. If work is late, for every day that it is late there is a 5
point deduction. Tests and assignments cannot be taken again. However, there will
be opportunities for extra credit. On tests, for example, there will be a bonus section
on material from the previous unit. Students then will have the opportunity to make
up some bonus points on this material. Though I do go back and forth if tests should
be retaken, I have had many conversations with students I am student teaching
now, and they have bluntly told me that they do not study because they know they
can retake the test. From my personal experience, this is causing more problems
than solutions in the classroom. If there is ever a unit that students, across the
board, do poorly on, we will go back over this material again in a different way until
students understand.

Ms. Dalys Student Safety Contract

Biology is AWESOME! We have many opportunities to learn with hands-on
experiments and investigations in this course. However, safety is our number one
priority. There will be experiments this year where you may be handling glassware,
heat sources, and hazardous chemicals. To ensure we have a fun and safe time
completing our laboratory experiments, there are several rules every student must
abide by. Please read through these safety rules and expectations, as well as the
consequences for not following lab safety rules. Please return with a student and
parent or guardian signature. By signing this document, you agree to abide by these
rules at all times while in the laboratory setting and if you do not, you understand
the consequences for your misbehavior. Keep the second copy of these rules in your
3-ring binder to refer to before completing future laboratory experiments. These
rules have been taken from the NSTAs Safety in the Science Classroom guidelines
and Flinn Scientifics Student Laboratory Safety Contract.

Science Laboratory Rules & Regulations:

Standards of Student Conduct in the Laboratory and in the Field
1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.
Frivolous activities, mischievous behavior, throwing items, and conducting
pranks are prohibited.
1. Lab and safety information and procedures must be read ahead of time. All
verbal and written instructions shall be followed in carrying out the activity or
investigation.
2. Eating, drinking, gum chewing, applying cosmetics, manipulating contact
lenses, and other unsafe activities are not permitted in the laboratory.
6. Working in the laboratory without the instructor present is prohibited.
7. Unauthorized activities or investigations are prohibited. Unsupervised work is
not permitted.
3. Entering preparation or chemical storage areas is prohibited at all times.
4. Removing chemicals or equipment from the laboratory is prohibited unless
authorized by the instructor.
Personal Safety
5. ANSI Z87.1 approved chemical splash goggles or safety glasses, as
appropriate or directed by your instructor, shall be worn at all times in the
laboratory or field, including pre-laboratory work and clean-up, unless the
instructor specifically states that the activity does not require the use of
chemical splash goggles or safety glasses.
6. When an activity requires the use of laboratory aprons, the apron shall be
appropriate to the size of the student and the hazard associated with the
activity or investigation.
7. The apron shall remain tied throughout the activity or investigation.
8. All accidents, chemical spills, and injuries must be reported immediately to
the instructor, no matter how trivial they may seem at the time. Follow your
instructors directions for immediate treatment.
9. Dress appropriately for laboratory work by protecting your body with clothing
and shoes. This means that you should use hair ties to tie back long hair and
tuck into the collar. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing or dangling jewelry
on laboratory days. Acrylic nails are also a safety hazard near heat sources
and should not be used. Sandals or open-toed shoes are not to be worn
during any lab activities. Refer to pre-lab instructions. If in doubt, ask!
10.Know the location of all safety equipment in the room. This includes eye wash

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stations, the deluge shower, fire extinguishers, the fume hood, and the safety
blanket.
11.Know the location of emergency master electric and gas shut offs and exits.
12.Certain classrooms may have living organisms including plants in aquaria or
other containers. Students must not handle organisms without specific
instructor authorization. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling
organisms and plants.
13.When an activity or investigation requires the use of laboratory gloves for
hand protection, the gloves shall be appropriate for the hazard and worn
throughout the activity.
Specific Safety Precautions Involving Chemicals and Lab Equipment
14.Avoid inhaling in fumes that may be generated during an activity or
investigation.
15.Never fill pipettes by mouth suction. Always use the suction bulbs or pumps.
16.Do not force glass tubing into rubber stoppers. Use glycerin as a lubricant
and hold the tubing with a towel as you ease the glass into the stopper.
17.Proper procedures shall be followed when using any heating or flame
producing device especially gas burners. Never leave a flame unattended.
18.Remember that hot glass looks the same as cold glass. After heating, glass
remains hot for a very long time. Determine if an object is hot by placing your
hand close to the object but do not touch it.
19.Should a fire drill or other evacuation emergency occur during an
investigation or activity, make sure you turn off all gas burners and electrical
equipment and exit the room as directed.
20.Always read the reagent bottle labels twice before you use the reagent. Be
certain the chemical you use is the correct one.
21.Replace the top on any reagent bottle as soon as you have finished using it
and return the reagent to the designated location.
22.Do not return unused chemicals to the reagent container. Follow the
instructors directions for the storage or disposal of these materials.
Standards For Maintaining a Safer Laboratory Environment
23.Backpacks and books are to remain in an area designated by the instructor
and shall not be brought into the laboratory area.
24.Never sit on laboratory tables.
25.Work areas should be kept clean and neat at all times. Work surfaces are to
be cleaned at the end of each laboratory or activity.
26.Solid chemicals, metals, matches, filter papers, broken glass, and other
materials designated by the instructor are to be deposited in the proper
waste containers, not in the sink. Follow your instructors directions for
disposal of waste.
27.Sinks are to be used for the disposal of water and those solutions designated
by the instructor. Other solutions must be placed in the designated waste
disposal containers.
28.Glassware is to be washed with hot, soapy water and scrubbed with the
appropriate type and sized brush, rinsed, dried, and returned to its original
location.
29.Goggles are to be worn during the activity or investigation, clean up, and
through hand washing.

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Questions:
1. Do you wear contact lenses?
Yes
No
2. Are you colorblind?
Yes
No
3. Do you have allergies?
Yes
No
a. If so, list specific allergies:
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Consequences of Not Following Laboratory Safety Rules

If there is any misbehavior during a lab and rules are not followed, the student will
receive one verbal warning to correct their behavior and follow the safety rules. If
the misbehavior continues, the student will immediately leave the lab station,
return to his/her desk and will be required to write a paragraph describing what
safety rule they were not following, why this rule is important to his/her safety, and
how the student can abide by this rule in the future. The student will still be
responsible for submitting any lab report or activity sheet for the lab, but will have
to use the textbook to complete the work. Lab safety is of the upmost importance,
and this is frankly an area that is non-negotiable. If this continues to be an ongoing
issue, the student may lose laboratory privileges and will be responsible for lab
reports and bookwork instead of participating in labs.

I have read the above science laboratory rules and regulations, and I agree to follow
them during any science course, investigation, or activity. I acknowledge that these
rules are necessary to prevent accidents and to ensure my own safety and the
safety of others around me. I will follow any additional instructions given by my
instructor. I understand that I may ask my instructor at any time about the rules and
regulations if they are not clear to me. My failure to follow these science laboratory
rules and regulations may result in discipline. I have read and understand the
Consequences of Not Following Laboratory Safety Rules section of this document.
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Student Signature

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Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature

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Date

Please keep these pages in the front of the laboratory section of your notebook.