Classroom Management Plan
Mrs. Shepard's classroom management plan is a ladder with hands (one per student) on it and a crown at the top. It is based on 1 Corinthians 9:25 "...they do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." The ladder has four zones: red, yellow, green, and gold. The students start each day in the green zone. The top of the ladder has a crown that symbolizes Jesus. We are striving to stay close to Jesus throughout the day through our actions and words. If a rule is broken the following will take place:
- First incident: student will receive a warning from the teacher.
- Second incident: student will move to the yellow zone on the ladder and walk five laps at recess.
- Third incident: student moves to red zone, ten laps at recess and parents are contacted.
**When a student is asked to move their hand down the ladder to the yellow or red zone, they are responsible for reading the class rules and deciding which rule they have broken. Once they decide, they will place a one, two, or three on their ladder hand using Velcro. Then they will discuss it with Mrs. Shepard.
Classroom Rules:
To show respect, responsibility, and integrity...
- 1. Listen and obey your teacher. (Hebrews 13:17)
- 2. Be kind with your words and bodies. (Ephesians 4:32)
- 3. Be respectful of property. (Psalm 24:1)
The Gold Zone
When Mrs. Shepard observes a student going over and beyond to show the love of Jesus she will ask them to move their hand to the gold zone. Many special privileges including a congratulatory note home to their parents will follow. They will also be allowed to sit in the butterfly chair during selected times of the day. Each time you are moved to the gold zone you will receive a jewel on your ladder hand. When your hand is filled with jewels (5), a very special treat will follow.
Godly Chart
The entire class will work to earn stickers on the Godly Chart. These stickers will be earned when everyone is showing Christian characteristics with their actions and words. When the chart is filled, a special treat will be given to the entire class.
