Classroom Scenarios

Low Grade:

I would pull Zach aside, during warm-up, and say “Hey Zach, how’s it going today?”

Zach: “Fine, I guess”

Ms. Norris: “Okay, well I want to make sure you’re doing alright, I am here if you want to talk about any
struggles you may be dealing with. Sound good?”

Z: “Okay, Ms. Norris” *Maybe Zach will open up or maybe he will not, I assumed he would not*

Ms. Norris: “I say this because, I noticed your last test grade. So, if you want to make a future study plan
after class or school just let me know and we can.”

Z: “Alright, thank you Ms. Norris”

Hopefully, Zach comes by at the end of the day and schedules a time to make a study plan with me. If
not, I will monitor his future grades and readdress the situation in the future. If the poor grades persist, I
will contact the parents and inform them of my concerns.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zach,

I hope this email finds you both well. I am reaching out regarding your son’s academic standing
in my class. On the Unit one test Zach earned an A and on the Unit two test Zach earned a B, both well-
deserved and great scores. I spoke with Zach last Tuesday to ask him why his last test score dropped
from the previous two. He said everything was fine and the material had gotten harder, so I
recommended we make a study plan after school. Zach never came to see me after school. I am hoping
you both could speak to Zach and we all can make a study plan for the coming weeks to help Zach get
another good grade on the next test.

Thank you for your time,

Ms. Norris

Classroom Behavior:

Towards the end of class tell Mark you want to see him after the bell rings.

(Mark comes to my desk)

“Hi, Mark. So, today wasn’t your best day. How are you? Is there anything you want to talk about?”

Mark: “Nah Mr. Norris, I just think your homework is dumb.”

“I understand what you are trying to say but can you please state your feelings in a more constructive
and respectful way?”

M: “I think our homework assignments do not help me, I also have a hard time finding the time to
complete them.”
“Okay Mark, thank you for your respectful statement. If you are willing to come during lunch on Tuesday
and Thursdays I would be more than happy to help you complete them. If you run out of time at home,
please turn in what you have completed, and then let me know so we can work something else out.”

M: “Okay, Ms. Norris”

“Have a good rest of your day, Mark.”

If he continues to not turn in homework or attend lunch tutoring, I will send an email home to mom and
dad.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mark,

I hope this email finds you both well, I am reaching out regarding your son Zach. Zach is in one
of my most energetic classes, we have a lot of fun but sometimes the class is too talkative. Mark has a
lot of enthusiasm, but I struggle with trying to get him to do his homework. We spoke after class last
Thursday about him attending my Tuesday and Thursday tutorials to complete his homework, but he
has yet to show up. I do not want his over all grade to suffer because of his homework and class
participation. Is there a time we all can meet to create a plan for Zach’s success?

Thank you for your time,

Ms. Norris