Our classroom uses a clip chart to monitor student behavior. This allows students to be rewarded for positive behavior, while discouraging inappropriate classroom behavior. Each child is given a labeled name clothespin. Every child begins the day on green which is "Ready to Learn". Clips can slide up and down the chart throughout the day based on his/her individual student behavior choices.
Super Student (pink): Earns a jewel for his/her clip and a special note home
Great Job (purple)
Good Choices (blue)
Ready to Learn (green): Everyone starts on this level each day
Think about it (yellow): A reminder to follow the rules and stop and THINK before acting
Teacher's Choice (orange): Lose 5 minutes of free time, will discuss how to change this behavior and how the teacher can help the student to make these positive changes
Parent contact(red): Lose all free time, note or call home (teacher discretion)
Any student that endangers others in any way will be automatically sent to the school office to see Mr. West or Mrs. Freeman. Safety of all students and staff in my classroom is always my top priority.