Classroom Rules, Procedures, and Consequences

In order to make the best use of the time we have in art, rules and procedures are designed so the class will run smoothly and students will get the most out of the time we have together. During the first week of school, procedures are discussed with the students, and rules, rewards, and consequences are discussed and posted in the room:

Procedures

1/ Starting class: Enter the room and find assigned seat quietly.
2/ Noise levels: Red = no talking. Yellow = whispering. Green = regular inside voices.  If Green or Yellow levels get too noisy for productive work, the noise level will be changed to Red.  Look on the board for a reminder of the noise level. If no noise level is designated on the board, the noise level is red (no talking).   
3/  Please do not touch any tools or materials without asking.
4/  Clean-up and leaving class: teacher will give a signal five to ten minutes prior to the end of class to let students know that it will soon be time to put away work and clean up. Students will tidy their own workspaces and help put away extra materials if asked.
5/ When teacher gives the signal, classes will line up quietly.

Classroom Rules

1/ Follow directions.
2/ Respect self, others and property.
3/ Use tools/materials carefully.
4/ Active listening.
5/ Be safe.
   
Positives and consequences result from choices in the classroom 

Positives:
•    Report to teacher
•    Special projects/materials
•    Crown reward
•    Positive reports to parents or guardians
•    Star rewards

Negative:
•    1/ Reminder.  
•    2/ Move and work by yourself.  1 - 4 = 1 Conduct point; 5 – 8 = Clipboard marked
•    3/ New assignment and finish the incomplete project on your own time (or receive a zero for that project grade).  Parents/guardians will be contacted so that we can all work on solving the problem together.  1 – 4 = 2 Conduct points; 5 – 8 = Clipboard marked
•    4/ Meet with Dr. Gebhardt.  Parents will be called so that we can all work on solving the problem together.  1 – 4 = 5 conduct points
•    5/ Severe clause – If a student makes a very poor choice about behavior (fighting, destruction of property, inappropriate language, etc.), the student will be sent to the office and parents will be called.  1 – 4 = 5 Conduct points

Kindergarten students will have a similar discipline plan to what they do in their regular classroom.  If a student chooses to break a rule, I will place a color card in front of them, and the following steps will be taken:

1/  Pink card        Reminder
2/  Yellow card    Child meets with teacher to discuss behavior
3/  Green  card    5 minutes away from the group
4/  Blue card        10 minutes away from the group   
5/  Orange card   15 minutes away from the group/note home
6/  Red card        Conduct referral/see principal/call parents

Consequences:
•    First time = Reminder (not recorded)
•    Second time = Warning (0 points, recorded)
•    Third time = Sit by self (points recorded)
•    Fourth time = Parents contacted (points recorded)
•    Fifth time = Conduct referral (see Mrs. Woodman or Mrs. Williamson, points recorded)

Grades

Student grades are based on participation. Rubrics measuring student understanding and incorporation of material studied, as well as skill and effort, ensure that students know what is expected for each project. Projects will often take more than one class period to complete.

A daily grade reflects student effort. It is not necessary for a student to answer questions verbally or show leadership in class discussion to get a good daily grade. Daily grade may be affected by student conduct, depending on the situation.