Classroom Expectations

During the first two weeks of school, we came up with some expectations for our class.  The students and I talked about what we expected from each other.  We wrote down our ideas, sorted them into ideas that were alike, and then wrote them down and signed them.  We signed both posters, and we've asked any other teachers who work in our room to sign them as well.  Here is what we ended up with:

 

In case you aren't able to read the picture, here's what it says:

Students will:  

• listen and follow directions
• be resonsible
• have fun
• follow the rules
• use kind words
• be respectful to people and property
• worry about themselves
• keep their body to themselves
• do their best

Teachers will: 

• teach students
• help students
• be nice
• listen to others
• check students' work
• give good directions
• read to the class
• be creative
• have fun

As we encounter issues throughout the year that we need to talk about, we will refer back to our expectations and use them to guide how we decide what to do.  We may also take some time to look at them to see if there are changes that need to be made.