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Comprehensive Plan Kindergarten Classroom Management Plan PURPOSE
 * Provide a safe environment
 * Create enthusiasm for learning
 * Foster care, responsibility and self respect

OUR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS The age of the Kindergarten students in our class this year is 5 and 6. We have 3 students in the class that will attend gifted class, 2 days a week, and 2 ESOL students who will attend ESOL classes every day for 45 minutes. We are excited to have a new student this year from Australia, her Grandparents will be sharing with the class more on their culture, and the date will be announced. During culture month we will be sending home letters and ask all the students to share either a story or something special about their family perhaps something they would like to bring in. We will also explore different foods from different cultures. Respecting all cultures is an important part of our Management Plan, any ideas or suggestions is most welcome. The children love learning about the different cultures and every year it is very successful. STANDARDS FOR BEHAVIOR
 * 1)  Share with classmates.
 * 2)  Raise hands to speak.
 * 3) Walk in the classroom and quietly in the hallways.
 * 4) Be a good listener; do not interrupt others when they are talking.
 * 5) Follow directions.
 * 6) Treat others with respect. No fighting, teasing, tattling or saying any "bad" words.
 * 7) Always use an "inside" voice while working in the classroom

CONSEQUENCES FOR BEHAVIOR __ First time: __ Verbal Reminder/Warning. __Second time:__ Child meets with teacher to discuss their behavior. __Third time:__ Child loses 5 minutes of outside playtime. __ Fourth time __ : Child loses 10 minutes of outside playtime and contact is made with parents note in folder. __Fifth time__: Child is sent to the office to meet with Principal/Primary Guidance Counselor and referral is written. At times it may be necessary to set up an individual discipline plan to address any challenges that your child is dealing with in the classroom. My goal to the students is to educate them all, and I will strive to maintain an environment that is conducive to learning for everyone.

“**__Caught being good”__** When the children are "caught being good." There will be various individual or group rewards given.

INDIVIDUAL REWARDS: Child is chosen to do a special job. Child can choose computer time and/or a game to play with a friend. Child can choose from the treasure box. GROUP REWARD EXAMPLES: Have snack time outside. Popcorn treats. Have story time outside. A group game outside. IN-SCHOOL CONTACT FOR BEHAVIOR ISSUES //  Please contact me for any behavior issues you are concerned with, my door is always open. You may also contact our Principal or our Guidance Counselor for any behavior issues. //

SAFETY  __ Fire Safety __ : Fire drill procedures will be practiced. __ Computer __ : Computer safe practices will be reviewed and sent home for parent signature. __ Community __ : Safety practices around the community will be discussed. __ Playground __ : Playground Safety will be discussed and practiced. __ Weather __ : Weather procedure and information will be reviewed and sent home. TIME MANAGEMENT Classroom procedures quickly become routine for my students. These procedures provide classroom ownership for the students and help the day run more smoothly. Since we essentially follow the same routine every day, the Kindergarten students know what to expect, this minimizes disruptive behaviors. DATA COLLECTION AND FEEDBACK Behavior: For tracking behavior each day I send the students home with a folder. Each day will be marked and any problems addressed with a note. To keep you informed I ask that you sign it every evening and return the next day. Student’s Progress: Will use a program called ESGI, (Educational Software for Guiding Instruction). This is a great assessment tool on the computer that automates one-on-one assessment. You will receive easy-to-read reports every Friday. Please visit the ESGI site at, [] to see what all this site has to offer. I think, you will find the benefits extraordinary for not only me and your child, but for you as well. FLOOR PLAN The students’ desks are arranged into groups. I do this because it frees up the amount of space in the classroom, and it provides more working spaces when the students perform group work. We have a library in the classroom with cushions, our computer center which consists of 4 classroom computers at this time; also, we have a math center and a science center. This arrangement has always worked best in our busy classroom. We move around a lot to different stations and the table groups provide great space needed for daily classroom activities. We work in a group once a day which is another benefit to the desk arrangement. My desk is in front of the room and faces the back of the room. I can see the entire classroom as well as the hall from my desk, although very little time is spent at my desk, I spend my day moving around the classroom and answering questions and helping my students to stay on task. MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE PLAN I will supply the daily binder that will go home every day, please be careful not to lose the binder. If the binder is lost then you must purchase the replacement one. We will also have our class site which can be accessed from the computer. If you do not have a computer you may use the media center before and after school, please make these arrangements with the office. SELF-REFLECTION This is my Comprehensive Plan; it works well for my Kindergarten students. My long term goal at the end of each year will be to reflect and change my plan where needed. I do rely on the plan as well as organizing, but no plan is infallible. My short term goal will be keeping my emphasis on the needs of my students, which may require some immediate adjustments. I will also continue to watch for effective strategies and suggestions, and attend all the workshops I can.