Matt Sabatowski

Period 7 Cadet Teaching

Classroom Management Plan

1. How would you arrange the desks? Why?

Being in Mrs. Schemerhorns class for an entire year, I have seen her arrange the desks in
numerous ways, from separate groups to 2 large rows. Out of all of these combinations,
my favorite has to be the pod formation with 4 or 5 to a group due to its hybrid nature.
The kids can get a good dose of socialization and encourages teamwork and friendship,
which is great for the learning experience for elementary, but is separated enough to
encourage independent study. With the 2 rows, there is simply too much talking, and it is
too cramped!
2. How would you handle the lunch count?
I would simply call out name by name in the morning during bell work time as opposed
to having them turn in their lunch choice when they arrive to the classroom. This way, I
dont have to chase anybody down, and I can get it done in one controlled burst (another
pro: it could also function as taking attendance!)
3. How will students hand in class assignments and homework?
I will have separate turn-in drawers for each subject in order to keep things organized.
They will turn in upon completion during independent work time; otherwise, I will call
for them to turn it into the corresponding tray.
4. How would papers be handed back to students?
At the beginning of each day, 2 helpers are randomly selected to do menial tasks
throughout the day such as passing back papers. When I have a stack to pass back, these
helpers will divide the stack in half and return the papers to the students. In the case of
more serious assignments, where I dont want the children to see each others grades, I
would call them over to my desk one by one to hand them back.
5. How would you send graded work home to parents?
Each child will have a folder system that would make up the basis of their organization.
There would be folders for each subject, along with a separate folder that would be the main
deliverance of assignments to parents. One side of the folder would be entitled Take Home,
which would contain assignments and special papers, with the other being To Do, which would
hold the homework for the student for the night.
6. What classroom rules would you have?
Be respectful of others, absolutely no talking when the teacher is talking, listen to others and
their ideas, levels of noise (level 1 is silence, level 4 is emergency, etc.)
7. How would you handle restroom breaks?
I have been of the opinion for a long time that bathroom passes are a waste of my time and an
inconvenience for the students at basically all age groups, so I would like to not have a system
for bathroom passes outside of the students telling me where they are going. If my trust is
broken, then passes will be handed out, but I am not looking to do that if I dont need to.
8. How would you handle transferring students to other areas of the buildinglunch, computer lab,
restroom, etc.?
I would dismiss the children by pods to get in line based on behavior. After that they
would proceed ahead until reaching a corner. After that, they will wait to proceed around the
corner until I give a signal.
9. What would your method be for handling discipline problems in the classroom?

Matt Sabatowski
Period 7 Cadet Teaching
Classroom Management Plan

I would use Mrs. Schermerhorns method of assigning character cards, where they will get a
signature if they act out. One signature serves as a warning, having more than 1 by the end of the
week can result in a variety of punishments of varying intensity, from a note/call home to referral
to the principals office.
10. Would you have learning centers? Describe them.
Having done both learning centers and individual Must do, may do time, I would have to say I
prefer the independent time due to the availability of working with students one on one as
opposed to a learning center group of 5 or so. If I were to have learning centers, they would be
based on a rotation schedule, with one being with me, one revolving around a worksheet, one
with me as a leader for a concept supporting lesson, one involving independent work such as
Flashmasters, etc. This would be used in alternation with independent lessons over weeks, so
wouldnt be a constant thing.
11. How would you keep track of individual students that have left the room for various pull-out
programs?
I would keep a list of sorts- my teacher has a slip of paper with everybodys names on it for
grading purposes. This list could be used for a multitude of attendance purposes, including
keeping track of those that are gone for an activity. This way, I can see if there are assignments
that need to be made up at a later time, as I would have a different list during each activity block.
12. Discuss the end of day routinegetting ready to go home.
I would have everybody gather up their materials at their desk. I would put the planner for the
nights homework up on the projector so everybody is clear on what needs to get done. As they
finish their planners, we wipe down desks, put up chairs, etc. and dismiss to the buses.
13. What methods would you use to communicate with parents? How often?
Every week, I would create a small newsletter that details the plans for the week and upcoming
events that parents and students can be a part of. This way, everything could be presented to all
the parents in the same format without individual email being sent.
14. How would you involve parents in their childs education?
In addition to the previously mentioned newsletters, I would hold parent-teacher conferences
once every nine weeks or semester in order to touch base with the parents and make sure they
understand the academic/behavioral standings of the student along with extra help that they may
require. Also, much like a cadet teacher, I would have parents come in once a week to help run a
center, like leading board games, for example. This way, the parent can be comfortable with my
class while also developing the education level of the student, so everybody receives a positive
benefit here.