I believe that effective classroom management techniques are essential to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. People make the best choices based on what they have experienced and learned in their lifetimes. All members of the learning community will practice clear, consistent expectations defined from the beginning and continued throughout the year. Students will have a clear understanding of my expectations in the classroom, specifically in effort, behavior, and class participation. All assignments will have clear and detailed printed and vocalized expectations to enhance performance and to minimize confusion.
Questions are always encouraged.
Students will take responsibility for absences by first consulting the calendar and the nearby handout file for the days missed. The student should then double check with a classmate to clear any confusion or misconception. After these steps have been taken, the student is welcome and encouraged to confer with the teacher. The teacher will focus on student learning rather than student discipline. To do this, students with repeated disruptive behavior are immediately and consistently removed from the classroom to prevent further distraction for the other learners.