Classroom

Management
Plan

Kathleen Wright

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 Table of Contents
Introduction Page 1

First Day of School Page 2

Discipline Plan Page 3

Physical Space Page 5

Instructional Materials Page 6

Procedures Page 7

Summary Page 8

Classroom Layout Appendix A

Sample Name Tag Appendix B

Introduction
This classroom management plan has been developed for use in a Spanish

classroom at the high school or middle school level. It outlines the first day procedures,

discipline plan, classroom space, instructional materials and classroom procedures that

are to be used in my classroom.

Creating a classroom management plan is an essential part of planning for a new

classroom. Creating a plan that details discipline policies, classroom procedures,

instructional materials and classroom space, helps me to organize many aspects of

teaching in a clear way that I can present to my students and my colleagues.

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 First Day of School

Teacher Image: I will always dress in clean, well pressed professional attire. More
importantly, I will show students through positive expressions and posture a
confident and positive attitude.

Personal Introductions: When I introduce myself to my students, I will tell them about
my degree in Spanish and my minor in Speech. I will tell students what I like
about being a teacher and why I keep coming back for more. I will then tell my
students briefly about my experience with Spanish both abroad and in the United
States. Students can be involved in this conversation and will be encouraged to
tell me about their experiences with Spanish as well. Finally, I will teach students
how to address me politely in Spanish.

Seating Chart: Students will be seated alphabetically by last name for the first two
weeks of class. Each student will receive a name tag made from a recycled file
folder which they are to bring to class with them each day. On the back of this
folder are important questions and words they may need in order to participate in
Spanish during their first few days of class.

Work Focus: The objectives of this first day of class are to (1) introduce myself to the
students and briefly get to know my students, (2) introduce the area of study in
this classroom, and (3) prepare students with some common phrases they may use
in the classroom.

Procedures and Content:

1. I will introduce myself to my students and have each student to introduce
herself/himself.
2. Students will work in pairs to answer the following questions:
a. In your experience, where have you heard Spanish spoken?
i. Expected responses: Telemundo, Vacation, neighbors, relatives,
etc…
b. Who are some famous Latino people you have either seen on TV or heard
on the radio?
i. Expected responses: Sammy Sosa, Jennifer Lopez, George Lopez,
Carlos Mencia, Antonio Banderas, Juanes, Shakira, etc...
c. What words do you already know in Spanish?
i. Tell students to spell words as best they can.
ii. Expected responses: Numbers 1-10, colors, “hola,” “adios,” “hasta
la vista,” “fiesta,” “siesta,” “gracias,” “¿Comó estás?” etc...
3. Students will report back to the large group after five to seven minutes of
discussion.
4. Classroom procedures, rules, and discipline policies will be discussed.
5. Common phrases and questions will be discussed.

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 ¡B ien ve nid os a la cl ase de
espa ñol!
Di sci pline Plan
Welcome to Spanish class! I am looking forward to a successful year of Spanish for all
of my students. In this classroom we have the opportunity to communicate frequently
with our classmates and look beyond our borders to learn new and interesting things
about different cultures. In order to create a successful learning environment, I have put
together the following guidelines for the students in this classroom.

Objetivos: Here are the objectives we will meet in this class:

1. Conversación: Students will converse in Spanish.
2. Interpretación: Students will interpret written and spoken Spanish.
3. Presentación: Students will present information in Spanish.
4. Cultura: Students will discover new things about the culture in Spanish speaking
regions and countries.
5. Comparaciones: Students will make comparisons between their own culture
and language and those of Spanish speaking countries.
6. Comunidades: Students will discover how and where Spanish can be used
beyond the classroom and beyond this high school setting.

Materiales obligatorios:
1. Libro: Classroom Textbook
2. Carpeta: Two Pocket Folder
3. Lápices: Pencils

Reglas de la clase de español: Rules of Spanish class. This class is about

communicating with one another but we must be sure that we are creating an
environment that allows each person to learn. Respect your classmates and your teacher
by respecting the following rules:
1. Hable español en clase: Speak Spanish in class. Whenever possible, speak
Spanish in this classroom. Use the signs around the room to help you with things
you may need or want during class. Try out these phrases. See what using a little
Spanish can get you!
2. Respete a la maestra y a todos los compañeros de clase: Respect the
teacher and all your classmates.
3. Levante la mano cuando quiere hablar: Raise your hand when you want to
speak. This is a class about talking, but all that talking can get hard to hear over.

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 Whenever we are working as a large group, raise your hand to ask a question or
respond with discussion.
4. Traiga todos los materiales a la clase cada día: Bring all your materials
to class each day. Be prepared for class with your textbook, your folder, and a
pencil everyday.
5. Complete la tarea para la proxima clase de español: Complete
homework for the next Spanish class. Bring homework with you completed the
day after it is assigned. Late work will not be accepted. Homework should
always be headed with your Spanish first name (which you will receive in class)
and your English last name followed by the hour you have this class.

¡Premios!: Rewards! Positive behavior will result in rewards throughout the trimester
in the form of:
• Comida – Food and Treats
• Juegos – Games
• Películas – Spanish Language Films
• Conversaciones – Conversation days in which students lead discussion and
conversations

Consecuencias: Failure to follow the rules above will result in the following
consequences:
1st offence: Verbal warning in class
2nd offence: Detention
3rd offence: Conference with guardians, student, teacher and assistant principal

“¿Puedo ir al baño?”: “May I go to the bathroom?” Every student is given three

passes at the beginning of every trimester. If a student must leave the room in order to
use the restroom, go to his/her locker, or for any other reason he/she may use a pass. The
first two passes are worth five points of extra credit toward daily participation each if
they are not used at the end of the trimester. The third pass is a free pass and may be used
with no consequence. Any additional passes after the third pass will result in the
consequences and disciplinary action listed above in “Consecuencias.” Please alert me if
there is any reason why you will not be able to abide by this policy.

I _________________ have read and understand the above procedures. I will do

everything within my ability to abide by the rules and procedures that have been outlined
above.

Student Signature: _________________________________________

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Parent Signature: _________________________________________
Physical Space

• This classroom configuration is created for a high school or middle school setting
with a class size of approximately 25-30 students.

• Student desks will be arranged in six rows of five desks which face the black
board. Students will be assigned partners based on the seating assignment
Students in row one will partner with students across from them in row two.
Students in row three will partner with students across from them in row four.
Students in row five will partner with students across from them in row six.

• When students compete in activities or educational games that require teams,

students will compete in rows.

• The teacher’s work desk and computer will be placed in the back corner of the
room.

• A “Conversation Corner” will be placed in the adjacent corner. The corner will
consist of a round table and four to five chairs. This table maybe used to display
cultural realia, to present new vocabulary, or to stage small group presentations.

• One student desk will be placed in front of the black board to serve as a teaching
station to hold materials that may be needed during teacher instruction.

• Bathroom pass sign-out sheets will be posted on the back of the door. Students
should initial and date next to their names anytime they leave the room in order to
monitor the number of passes used during the trimester to insure rewards and
consequences are awarded properly.

See Appendix A

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 Instructional Materials

• A homework inbox and outbox will be created for each hour of the day. A stapler
and pencil sharpener will be placed next to the inbox. These baskets will be kept
on the counter at the back of the room.

• Instructional Materials will be stored in the cupboards in the classroom. Props,

realia, and flashcards for each chapter will be filed by chapter in boxes clearly
labeled by chapter and theme.

• Print materials will be stored in files in the teacher’s desk. These will be filed by
chapter and theme and will be locked for safe keeping as these materials will
include quiz and test materials.

• Multi-media materials such as videos, CD’s, and computer software will also be
stored in the teacher desk and locked for safe keeping.

• Books, magazines, and dictionaries will be housed on the shelves in the classroom
so that students may have access to them before and during class.

• Bulletin Boards:
o Two bulletin boards will be created that are intended to remain the same
for the duration of the trimester. One bulletin board will contain a
calendar that includes the months of the year and days of the week in
Spanish as well as an example of how to correctly write the date in
Spanish. The other bulletin board will contain the classroom rules in
English and Spanish as well as helpful questions and answers such as,
“May I use the restroom?” “Do you have paper?” “Do you have a
pencil?” “How do you say _____ in Spanish?” “You say ___.” “What
does ____ mean?” “It means ____.” etc…
o A third bulletin board will be created based on the unit of study. This
bulletin board may be used to show uses of Spanish in normal settings
(Magazine ads/articles, menus, photos, comics, etc…) or pop culture.
Student projects may also be used to fill this bulletin board.
o Bulletin boards may be covered during tests and/or quizzes.

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 Procedures

• Students will enter the classroom before the bell rings and will be seated in
assigned seats.

• Students will follow rules that are set out for them on the first day of class and
posted on the bulletin board in the classroom.

• Students must come to class prepared with all materials. Extra books will NOT
be lent to students who do not come to class prepared.

• Students will communicate in Spanish whenever possible in the classroom.

• When homework has been assigned, it will be collected within the first ten
minutes of class the following day.

• All work to be turned in should contain the student’s Spanish first name and
English last name as well as the hour he/she has this class.

• A bell will be used to get students attention after a communicative activity. When
students hear this bell they must return to their seats and face the front of the
classroom and await further instruction.

• Students should come to class prepared each day. This includes taking care of any
personal needs such as using the restroom. If a student must use the restroom
during class, he/she must follow the policy outlined in the discipline policy.

• In the event of an absence, it is the responsibility of the student to check for

missed assignments in the classroom schedule book located on the teacher’s desk.
Missed quizzes or tests should be rescheduled during lunch or after school with
the teacher’s approval.

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 Summary
It is important for me as a teacher to know exactly what rules and procedures I

plan to use in my classroom and what discipline I will use to enforce those rules before

my students step into my classroom. By doing this, I can be sure to be fair and consistent

with discipline. Furthermore, it is important that these plans are presented in documents

like these ones for my students. Students must be informed of their responsibilities in a

positive and clear way. They should know exactly what consequences they face in the

event of an infraction before any incident occurs.

Having a plan for instructional materials and classroom space will help me to

organize the many materials and props that may be used in my classroom. A classroom

can easily become cluttered with the number of students that are coming and going each

day if a plan is not in place for how the classroom will be organized.

One thing I have learned in the past weeks of my student teaching and in the

process of creating this plan is that teachers can never plan too much. I spend hours

planning and each hour I spend pays off in immeasurable ways in the classroom during

instruction. I have so many students coming in and out of my classroom and so many

decisions to make on the fly that I can let myself get very overwhelmed. If I make plans

like these ones, I save myself from those snap decisions by having a plan in place before

an issue even arises.