Classroom Expectations
AJ Expectations
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Be Kind
Mrs. Kearsley's Expectations:
Be Respectful - Respect yourself and others. Every student is given an opportunity to learn without another student interrupting.
Be Responsible - Complete your assignments, clean up your mess and take ownership of your behavior.
Be Safe - Make safe choices to ensure no one is emotionally or physically hurt.
Be Kind- Use kind words and actions towards others.
However, each year the students collaborate in creating "Our Classroom Contract" specifying what other 5 agreements of expectations that are the most important to our entire class.
Classroom Philosophy
Growth Mindset
In my classroom students are encouraged to have a growth mindset. This is the idea that, with effort and a positive attitude, it's possible to increase intelligence levels, talents, and abilities.
It's understanding that student's need to change from a fixed "I can't" mindset to a growth "what if.." mindset.
BREAK & Zones of Regulation
I believe it is important for students to be able to have a space to regulate their minds, bodies and emotions so, they can be the best learner possible. Therefore, I encourage breaks (5-10 min) if needed so learners can readjust and refocus. In this area students go through the process of BREAK and using the Zones of Regulation tools. I love movement/brain breaks! In the classroom we are up moving every 20-30 minutes.
BREAK & Zones of Regulation Explained
B-Breathe: Take 5 deep breaths.
R- Reflect: Think about the situation.
E- Emotions: How do you feel?
A- Access: Access your strategies.
K- Know: Know your options.
Students will also determine their Zone(s) of Regulation and how to use tools to stay in the Green Zone (ready to learn).
Green
Looks like: doing my work, sitting at my desk, ready to learn
Blue
Looks like: moving slowly, laying on my desk, sick
Yellow
Looks like: silly, walking around the room, not working
Red
Looks like: yelling, hurting, out of control
