A Student-Centered Discipline Plan for a High School ClassroomKaitlin SharpEvery student has the right to learn in a safe, orderly, and respectful environment, so my discipline strategies are designed with this goal in mind. The hierarchy of interventions is designed to allow matching the severity of the interaction with different levels of off-task behavior and misbehavior. The purpose of my student-centered discipline plan is to prevent student misbehavior and address the behavior when it occurs. More importantly, the use of nonverbal and nondirect verbal interventions allows instructional time to continue with minimal disruption to the rest of the class. The classroom rules are designed to promote responsibility and minimize distractions while creating a learning community. Rules: Everyone in the classroom will exhibit the following behavior in the classroom:1. Respect others personal space, rights, and property2. Use electronics appropriately3. Come prepared to learn4. Keep desks clear of bags, purses, and backpacks5. Respect all ideas given in class and avoid criticizing others ideas and thoughts It is my responsibility as the teacher to be the role model for the students and demonstrate the same behavior that I expect from them. Therefore the rules that are stated for the classroom apply to the teacher, students, and visitors. Additionally, in order to maintain a fair environment in the classroom, I need to be consistent in how I handle student behavior. It is my responsibility to set aside personal biases in order to respond to each students behavior appropriately and consistently. I will also maintain a clear state of mind and handle classroom management in an appropriate manner. Building a classroom community starts with clear expectations and demonstrating respect at the individual level. Students are expected to respect themselves in order to know how to respect others. Students are responsible for exercising self-discipline in the classroom. They are responsible for their individual learning, so they should come to class with the materials and proper attitude needed for learning. Students must take ownership of their actions and learning in order to be successful in my classroom. Rewards for good or exemplary behavior or academic performance should be matched to the individual needs of the student. I believe that all students deserve and need praise, so I expect to use praise as a minor reward in the classroom on a daily basis. In addition to praise, I have established a rewards system that involves positive reinforcement, social rewards, and opportunities for choice.Rewards: 1. Choose Pick your partner or Working Individually for a minor assignment2. Dropping the lowest quiz or homework grade3. Listening to music 4. Extra hall pass5. Get out of jail free card to excuse a tardyThe interventions that I will use in the classroom are targeted at redirecting student behavior before it escalates. The consequences for off-task and disruptive behavior are listed in order starting with minor behavior and transition to handling more serious misbehaviors. Interventions/Consequences:1. Eye Contact2. Proximity3. Teacher Face the look4. State the students name5. Verbal warning6. Cooling-off time or time out7. Reflection Essay 8. Phone call home to parents9. Detention10. Office ReferralInterventions from 1 to 4 are for dealing with general classroom misbehavior such as frequent whispering, putting on makeup, or prolonged day dreaming. Verbal warnings, time out, and writing a reflection essay may be used for behaviors like constantly texting, or disrespecting others. The purpose of the reflection essay is for students to identify and acknowledge what specific behavior(s) were inappropriate, why they were inappropriate, and find alternative behaviors that are acceptable. Phone calls to parents and detention are for actions such as insubordination. An office referral is reserved for major or severe Student Code of Conduct violations. In the event that the interventions cannot redirect student behavior, the student will be sent to the office for persistent Student Code of Conduct violations. While I am writing the student a referral to the office, the rest of the class will continue the lesson with seat work designed for the lesson, taking notes, or be given the opportunity to work on homework for five minutes. Then the disruptive student will be sent to the office and instructional time will resume. Behaviors such as fighting, theft, profanity, and insubordination align with zero-tolerance policies; therefore, those behaviors will result in an automatic referral to the office.