Chaos

vs.

Order
Establishing Expectations and Procedures in our Classroom

No Rules!

When the United States began to grow, and towns were being built up around mines and refineries, workers simply lived together in one area. They formed towns But, they had no rules.

Discuss the following in your group:

What do you imagine the towns were like without rules? How do you think people felt living in this situation?

Life Without Rules

Stealing Fighting Killing Vandalism Fear

What do we call a situation like this?

Chaos

In your group, list some words that describe a classroom in chaos. Share your list.

What is the opposite of chaos?

Order

In your group, list some words that describe a classroom with order.
Share your list.

What is needed in order to establish order?

Vigilante

After a group of fed-up town members got together, established rules, and formed vigilante committees (groups who watched over the town and brought criminals to justice), early towns became more orderly, and the townsfolk felt safe.

Lets Discuss Rules

Why are rules important?

Who should establish the rules?

What rules do we need in order to maintain order in our classroom?

Rules? Yeah, right!

Rules are rules. They can easily be broken, often with the response of, So what?! Rules must be enforced. But how? How can we make sure the rules are followed?

Consequences

A consequence can be good or bad. You get what you earn. There are good consequences for good deeds and behavior. There are bad consequences for bad deeds and behavior.

In a Nutshell:
To enforce rules there must be

To avoid Chaos there must be order.

To have order there must be rules.

consequences

Our Rules & Procedures

Disruptive behavior is unacceptable.

Preventing others from learning is depriving them of their civil rights. Taking away someones civil rights is against the law. Therefore, disruptive behavior is a crime.

Our Rules & Procedures -Upon Arrival

Come to class on time. Enter the classroom quietly. Follow the morning procedures. Begin working on the morning task.

Our Rules & Procedures -Expectations

Make sure you unpack and have everything you are going to need for the day. Examples: homework, pencils, paper, books, etc.

Pay attention to all directions.

Our Rules & Procedures During Class

Show respect for the teacher and your classmates by being attentive.
Raise your hand when you have a question or information to share. Use active listening while others are speaking.

Our Rules & Procedures During Class

Work quietly.

Work hard.
Always do your personal best.

REWARDS for Hard Work & Good Behavior

Happy students Happy teacher Happy parents Awesome grades Honor/Merit Roll Stickers & treats A successful future!

Consequences for Disruptive Behavior

1st offense - Warning Repeated offense 1 strike - 5 minutes detention

2 strikes 10 minutes detention 3 strikes- call parents/referral

Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, to all the people you can, As long as ever you can. - John Wesley

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars. -Les Brown