It is important that my classroom expectations are clear for my students. A list of expectations is posted at the front of the room, to serve as a reminder to my students, and myself, of what is expected each and every day. Students are regularly given verbal reminders of the expectations, in order to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
If a student needs more than a verbal reminder of expectations, we have a "regroup" section located at the side of the room. This gives students a chance to remove themselves from the classroom setting and reflect on their behavior and the choices they are making. In the "Regroup" section, students write a reflection over the choice they have just made. These reflections follow our school-weide John Collins writing program. Students write a Type 3 reflection that explains how their actions do not adhere to Hoyt's SOAR (safety, order, achievement, and respect) behavior expectations.
If a student needs more than a verbal reminder of expectations, we have a "regroup" section located at the side of the room. This gives students a chance to remove themselves from the classroom setting and reflect on their behavior and the choices they are making. In the "Regroup" section, students write a reflection over the choice they have just made. These reflections follow our school-weide John Collins writing program. Students write a Type 3 reflection that explains how their actions do not adhere to Hoyt's SOAR (safety, order, achievement, and respect) behavior expectations.