Classroom

Management
DIANA MENDOZA
FUTURE MIDDLE SCHOOL ART TEACHER
 ChecK List
Section One: Rules and Procedures
oRules (3-5)
oConsequences (recommended that this be on an individual basis)

Part 1
Rules
oRewards (both individual and whole class)
oClassroom Procedures and Policies (See Marzano handout)
o General Expectations for behavior
Consequence o Beginning and ending the day or the period (see pg. 20 of handout)

s o Transitioning and interruptions (see pg. 21 of handout)

o Materials and equipment (see pg. 22 of handout)

Rewards o Group work (see pg. 23 of handout)

o Seatwork and teacher led activities (see page 24 of handout)

Policies oClassroom layout with rationale

o Must include minimally 27 student desks, a teachers desk, two filing
Procedures cabinets, a computer area with 3 classroom computers, a classroom
library, a reading area, and anything else you feel would benefit your
classroom. You must document traffic patterns and storage/organization
Classroom of classroom materials and resources. You will also write a rationale to
give supporting details/reasoning as to why you created these spaces.
layout
Rules
1. The Golden Rule:
Always treat others how you wish to be treated.
2. Copyright:
Make sure to use your own ideas.
Do not pass others ideas as your owns.
3. Safety rules:
Use tools carefully, and safely
No running
Use material responsibly
4. Be On time:
Be seated before the bell
On work day be inside the classroom before bell rings
Make sure to sign in and begin work promptly

5. Technology:
Music on work days is allowed.
Consequences
If any of the rules are broken, there will be two warnings before parents are
contacted for inappropriate behavior

First Warning: Deduction of points

Name on the board
Second Warning:
Five Points for attendance are given
2 points will be deducted if child misbehaves
Third Warning: Loss of Work Day.
If child does not listen despite warnings, talk separate outside in the hall,
figure out what went wrong.
Rewards
Individual:
Seating privileges
Stickers
Food: healthy snacks
Classroom:
Free Day
Movie Day
Grade
Food
Prizes
A
Class
1. May change depending on class
A
1. If Entire class seems to have behavior problems:
Use Color Wheel method in order to promote good behavior
Color Wheel Method : have an empty color wheel hanging for each period.
Color one section each day the class is doing above and beyond what the
policies require.
Rewards after color wheel is completed.
Policies
1. General Expectations
Be Respectful:
Of others ideas, feels, and 1. Group Work
beliefs
Be Engaged
Of media, tools, and
Participate in activity
environment
Communicate with team
Be Responsible members
For assignments
Be respectful
For exams
Of others ideas
For projects
Be responsible
Be Engaged
for your part of the project
Be Creative
Procedures and Policies:
Materials and safety
Drawing Material: Clay Material
Handle carefully Use as directed
Sharpen when needed Clean up with sponges
Through way what is dried out and over used Use newspaper when working in desks
Use as needed Tools must be cleaned off after usage
Painting Material Any left over clay will be recycled
Hand carefully as it may stain clothing Potters wheel must be cleaned after usage
Make sure to cover when not in use, as it may Sculpting Material
dry up random figures and object form home are
Remember paint tubes are not just yours but welcomed
the entire class When using hot tools wear glove and eye gear
Paint brushes must be used responsibly. Clean When using glue close cap as soon as you are
after use and put up to dry done using it
Procedures
Beginning of Work Days
Make sure to sign in for
attendance Ending Of Work Days

Please listen for Clean up station

announcements at the Put media and tools in
beginning of the period appropriate place
Get Work Station Set up Put away project in assigned
Different for: locker
Drawing Take home any finished
Painting projects carefully
Clay
Sculpting
Use appropriate tools
Metal/wood tools for clay
Brush for paint
Layout Entrance
Cl
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Everything Computer area si
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Must be
labeled.

Sinks and storage

Shelves for

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Desks

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Teachers desk

Storage Kilns and storage for Garden/grass area

For artwork
clay
 Middle school schedule: Every
day will be different.

Part 2

Schedules
A Middle School Class
In 9 week course: Have an informal Day 1/2:
discussion with class about previous DAY 2/3: Introduction to art
establishing
knowledge. Get to know where students are. rules, Elements of ART
Two weeks per Unit: 10 days
procedures and Line Color
Unit one: intro to art. rubrics. Form Value
Unit two: Drawing o Rules Texture Shape
Sketch o Have the 3 space
Final project major rules set
Unit three: Painting o Allow for
2D media
Watercolor Graphite
students to add
oil
rules Charcoal
acrylic
o Procedures Paint
Unit four: Clay
Free hand
o Explain about 3D media
Potters wheel the different Clay
Unit Five: Sculpting procedures for Glass
Design different media. Wood
Research material o Rubric discussion Recycled material
o Discuss the
different
standards for
MIDDLE SCHOOL, sample unit: Intro to art
Day 8/9: Working with clay.
Day 4: work with pencils
oTechniques
Using different techniques oKneaded clay
Contour drawing oWetting clay
Shading oScratching
oBlending
Blending
oTools
Day 5: work with charcoal oCreate a small clay sculpture Kiln
Blending techniques Guardian
Finger blending oDay 10: Unit Ending question/
small quiz
Paper pencil tool
Observe the stages of clay
Day 6/7; work with paint oSlip
Water color oWet
oLeather dry
Oil
oBone dry
Acrylic oBisque
oGlazed
Part
3 Check List:
Section 3: Grading
oScale
oSummative v. Formative Assessments
oHomework, tests, quizzes, projects, papers, etc.
oLate policy
Grading oMissing assignments
oExtra credit
Scale
I would like to allow the class to Concept 4 3 2 1
collaborate together to form a
rubric for their future projects. I
Effort:
will have certain guide lines for
them to further discuss. Art
oEffort Production
oArt production
oArt Critism Art Critism
oArt Connection Art
Connectio
n
Assessments
SUMMATIVE: FORMATIVE

There will be a pretest, in order to better understand where the students are.
The small projects at the end of each unit will allow me to see the
Beginning of the unit question: Have a question on the board on planning days
progress the students have made.
pertaining to the unit.(No Points)

Ending of the unit question: Have question on the board summarizing the unit.
(No Points)
Course work
TESTS PROJECTS

o Pretest, over elements of art

o No points o 20 points each project

o End of unit quiz: 5 questions o Allow for students to redo

assignments with unsatisfactory
results
Late Policy
There will be no deduction of points,
as long as the projects are turned in
3 days before the quarter is over.

There will be times before, during, and after school for students to come in and
work on previous projects.
 Missing Assignments
If there are missing assignments by
the time that the unit is over, point
will be deducted accordingly.

Extra Credit: no extra credit given

 Check List: Behavioral
Interventions
Academic o Consistently off-

Part 4
Interventions task
Struggling students o Unorganized
Students with o Outbursts
disabilities o Failing to keep
Students who are hands to self
excelling o Students with
Different learning disabilities
styles o Bullying
Interventions o Being bullied
Motivating the
o Positive
unmotivated
Reinforcement
Fast-finisher o Cooling down
o Getting the
attention of the
class
Academic Intervention
Struggling students Different learning styles
There will be before, and after school helps for those who
seek it.
Have notes, videos and tutorials available
If I see that there are is a struggling student I will take for those who need it
them aside and ask what is so troubling about they Make sure to be available for extra help.
project.
Motivating the unmotivated.
Students with disabilities: meet with them
Promote individuality and creativity.
previously and analyze their abilities
Make sure they know that the project is
Modify projects to better fit their abilities
only special when they are a part of it.
Simply the projects, while living room for individuality.
and creativity Make sure they know that they are
Seating important to this class.
Students who are excelling: Fast-finisher
Provide more challenging projects and further feed their Provide more rigorous back up projects
interest in art. Find tasks for the, to do if art isnt their
Interest them in art careers interest.
Behavioral Intervention
o Consistently off-task o Bullying
o Create a reminder system o Not Tolerated
o Unorganized o Report to princicple
o Everything in the classroom should be labeled o Will set day to meet with both affective parties.
and in its proper place, in order to promote o Being bullied
organization o Support student through difficult time
o Outbursts o Help create a more positive warm environment
o Speak to them individual o Speak to parents
o Ask if there is anything within and outside of o Positive Reinforcement
school that has gone wrong,
o color wheel
o Failing to keep hands to self
o Cooling down
o Verbal warnings
o Seating arrangements
o Getting the attention of the class
o Lights out: as long as there isnt any heavy
o Students with disabilities
machinery in use for safety
o Verbal warnings
o Motivating the unmotivated
o Seating arrangements
 Section 5: Standards and
sample lessons

Part 5 Include copies of all standards

that would be applicable to
Standards
what you plan to teach
Sample lessons Lessons you will include at the
Drawing end of the term
Painting
Clay
Sculpture
 Check List
Section 6: Communication (Provide samples)
Parent
Open House

Part 6
Parent-Teacher Conference
Conduct
Grade reporting
Contact list

Communication Administrator
Student Issues
Parent Classroom happenings
Administrator Student
Expectations
Student Guidelines
Substitute Teacher Grades
Conduct

Substitute Teacher
What to do
Where things are located
Students / situations to be aware of
Parent
Open House
Make sure allow for participation
Get them as involved as they can
Parent-Teacher Conference Grade reporting
Incorporate all the good and bad milestones Allow them to see their child grade
their child has passed. information when they want.
Conduct
Make sure not to offend their parenting skills
Contact list
Let them know what your contacts information
is, as well as the hours you are available at
Administrator
Student Issues
Make sure to have tried to resolve issue before going straight to dean, principle.

o Classroom happenings
o Have the good and bad be presented to the principle.
Student
Expectations
Make they are made clear from the beginning of
the year, semester, quarter.
Have them visible and present at all times Grades
Always follow them yourself as well Make sure to update them regularly, as often
Guidelines as possible
Make sure to have guides clearly presented for Be available for questions, concerns
class to follow. Have a system by which students can check
If any student, parent has questions make sure their grades on their own
there is a way for them to voice their concern. Conduct
Substitute Teacher
What to do
Have a lesson plan ready for them in advance
Email them in advance about each class, things
to look out for, check make sure to do.
Where things are located
Make sure to have everything properly labeled.
Email them in detail the classroom layout,
Students / situations to be aware of
Make sure to tell students in advance to make
the transition better
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