4th GRADE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR RULES:
Follow directions first time given
Stay in your seat unless given permission to move
Raise your hand to speak
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
Work quietly and stay on task
SCHOOLWIDE VIOLATIONS ( DISCIPLINE SLIPS)
Showing disrespect to adults or other students
Inappropriate behavior in classroom or playground
Uniform violations (including hair length for boys)
Missing homework/supplies
Tardy
CONSEQUENCES FOR BREAKING CLASSROOM / SCHOOLWIDE RULES:
1) In most cases, one verbal warning will be given
2) A discipline “slip” is given to student ( see sample attached)
which will be sent home to be signed by parent
3) THREE discipline slips = a 30 or 60 minute detention with the principal
(time duration depends on infraction)
REWARDS:
1) For individuals : students earn raffle tickets to save up for monthly
drawing from my “prize box”
2) For the class : the whole class earns “letters” that spell a special
reward, such as “ PASTA” ( I cook an entire spaghetti lunch for them!), or
“PJ DAY”, “VIDEO”, or even “GAMES”
DIFFERENT WAYS REWARDS CAN BE EARNED:
1)Entering classroom quietly and following directions quickly.
2)Special effort on an assignment
3)Mass preparation and presentation
4)Helping or encouraging a classmate.
5)Being praised by other teachers for a good deed.
6)Modeling good manners (remembering to say, “ Good morning, Please, Thank
you, and You’re welcome”
7)Being especially helpful to their “kindergarten” buddy.