virtual class behavior expectations
I believe that all students have a right to learn while in school or online, to fair and equal treatment, and to learn in a safe environment. To accomplish this I encourage an environment of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Since your child will be learning online it is important to establish rules and expectations for learning online.
While your child is online for virtual meetings with me it is important that they follow these expectations to ensure they are learning and to allow the other students to learn as well. Before our online meeting it is important that your child has:
Once online your child will need to follow these virtual classroom rules and expectations below:
Since your child will be learning online it is important to establish rules and expectations for learning online.
While your child is online for virtual meetings with me it is important that they follow these expectations to ensure they are learning and to allow the other students to learn as well. Before our online meeting it is important that your child has:
- A quiet spot away from distractions.
- Used the bathroom or had a snack.
- All materials needed to complete the lessons (paper, pencils, markers, crayons, ect...)
- Placed and leaves technology in one place.
- Turned on technology and have gone to Zoom or Google Meets.
- Keep technology muted until Teacher asks you to unmute.
Once online your child will need to follow these virtual classroom rules and expectations below:
- Sit down in one spot.
- Listen to Teacher directions.
- Raise your hand if you have a question.
- Use nice words when talking to others.
Face to Face Classroom Behavior Expectations
Our classroom rules and expectations are simple: treat others the way you would like to be treated. This means using nice and helpful words to others, keeping hands and feet to ourselves, and being respectful of others thoughts and ideas. These are simple ideas that take years to learn.
I do not use a behavior chart to monitor student behavior. Instead I teach students how to monitor their own behaviors. In the beginning of the year this is accomplished by lots of reminders, modeling and practice. By the end of Kindergarten most students are able to self monitor and help others when needed. However, their are times when students need a moment to self-reflect on their behaviors or to cool down from an emotional or stressful situation. When this occurs the student can self-select to go to the "Peace Area" or the "Think Chair".
The "Peace Area" is a quiet place where students relax and calm down before rejoining the group. This is self-selected by the student or suggested by me. Students are not in trouble and the "Peace Area" is not a place where behaviors are corrected. Students are simply asked to calm down before rejoining the group.
The "Think Chair" is used in the classroom when behaviors need to be redirected. Students are placed in the "Think Chair" for short periods of time and then asked to rejoin the group. If the behavior persists the administration is contacted and the student is sent to the office. The Principle or Assistant Principle will talk to the student about their behaviors.
If your child is having a difficult time following school or classroom rules then I will send home notes or call to discuss the situations. We will work together to develop a plan to help your child succeed.
I do not use a behavior chart to monitor student behavior. Instead I teach students how to monitor their own behaviors. In the beginning of the year this is accomplished by lots of reminders, modeling and practice. By the end of Kindergarten most students are able to self monitor and help others when needed. However, their are times when students need a moment to self-reflect on their behaviors or to cool down from an emotional or stressful situation. When this occurs the student can self-select to go to the "Peace Area" or the "Think Chair".
The "Peace Area" is a quiet place where students relax and calm down before rejoining the group. This is self-selected by the student or suggested by me. Students are not in trouble and the "Peace Area" is not a place where behaviors are corrected. Students are simply asked to calm down before rejoining the group.
The "Think Chair" is used in the classroom when behaviors need to be redirected. Students are placed in the "Think Chair" for short periods of time and then asked to rejoin the group. If the behavior persists the administration is contacted and the student is sent to the office. The Principle or Assistant Principle will talk to the student about their behaviors.
If your child is having a difficult time following school or classroom rules then I will send home notes or call to discuss the situations. We will work together to develop a plan to help your child succeed.