Classroom Management

One of the most important aspects of classroom management, and hardest to maintain, is communication with the parents. Many students aren't as tempted to "mess around" when they know you have communication with mom and dad. One of the easiest ways I had of maintaining that communication is with a simple postcard.

To The Parents of
As of this week, is not passing my mathematics class. I feel is it due to the following factors:
many recent absences (excused or unexcused)
not doing homework
not paying attention during lessons
not seeking my help when needed

I would like to help remedy this situation as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me at ###-####. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Rust,
mathematics teacher

When students chose to be disruptive in my classroom, I have many ways of dealing with these situations. Not all discipline problems called for the same discipline. Two of the methods I can showcase here are refocusing and detention:

Problem-Solving Essay (Refocusing)

Name: Date:

Please FILL this page with an essay that addresses these 3 questions: What did I do to get put out here? Why was Mrs. Rust correct in placing me out here? What am I going to do in the future to prevent this? This paper is your ticket back into my classroom, please take this seriously. If I don't feel what is written answers the questions appropriately, you will not be allowed back into my class.

Student Signature:

Detention Notice

To the Parent(s) of :

Your child needs to serve 1 hour of detention because_____________________________________
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It needs to be served on ______________ or _____________ of this week, before or after school, and transportation needs to be arranged. If you have any questions, please contact me at (h)###-#### or (w)###-####. I would be happy to discuss with you the situations occuring in the classroom or address any other questions you might have.

Sincerely

Kimberly Rust,
Mathematics Teacher

PARENT: Please circle the appropriate day and time:

My child will serve his detention on _____________/_______________ at the following time: before/after school.

Parent Signature:

Questions? Concerns?_______________________________________________________

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