HAWKSTARS

Classroom Management

Our goal at Ryan Elementary is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which the children know our expectations, treat others with respect, and enjoy learning. 

As the Ryan Elementary Hawk Stars, we have 4 guiding principles that encompass our expectations:

• Respectful

  1. Respectful voice level. 

  2. Respect others and belongings. 

• Responsible

  1. Follow directions given by adults. 

  2. Do your best to be an active participant in class. 

• Safe

  1. Safe hands and feet.  

  2. Walking in the classroom.  

• Kind

1. Treat others how you would want to be treated. 

2. Show empathy towards others. 

Our expectations for classroom behavior are posted in the room.  We will discuss appropriate behavior and teach students problem solving strategies through discussion, modeling, and role playing.·  We allow students to make choices about their behavior and encourage them to take responsibility for the choices they make.  “All choices have natural consequences.”  We do not take good behavior for granted and will work hard to reward and praise students when we see them being good role-models. We will communicate any major behavioral concerns with you in Friday Folders, e-mails, phone calls, notes home, or parent-teacher conferences so that we may work as a team to help your child improve his or her behavior.