LS Guidelines
THREE GUIDELINES: A Positive and Sensible Approach to Classroom Management
LS Guidelines:
Implementation of a uniform approach to character development and behavior using three basic concepts that guide all we do as a Lower School Community:
1. Be respectful
2. Make smart choices
3. Be a great friend
Each class will discuss and examine what each of these guidelines looks like for their grade to be both age-appropriate and effective.
Classroom Management Tools:
Mystery Motivators: positive, motivational
Movement Minutes: active breaks to keep students energized and engaged
Redirect Privately: protect each student’s dignity
Redirection Strategies:
Clear expectations & modeling of behavior
Logical and timely consequences (not recess, perhaps private conversation or opportunity to regroup and return)
Praise publicly
Home/School Partnership
Optimal learning occurs when student, parents, and teacher are all communicating openly on a consistent basis.
Ways to communicate: meetings, email, phone calls, CFA and teacher websites.