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Classroom Management Plan

The classroom management plan outlines rules and procedures for an orchestra class. Rules include respecting instruments, no food/devices, and following teacher instructions. Discipline starts with warnings, then involves parents through calls or conferences. Rewards recognize good behavior. Daily procedures instruct how to enter, get instruments, pack up, listen, ask questions, and get a hall pass. The plan aims to keep students focused on learning through consistent expectations.

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Classroom Management Plan

The classroom management plan outlines rules and procedures for an orchestra class. Rules include respecting instruments, no food/devices, and following teacher instructions. Discipline starts with warnings, then involves parents through calls or conferences. Rewards recognize good behavior. Daily procedures instruct how to enter, get instruments, pack up, listen, ask questions, and get a hall pass. The plan aims to keep students focused on learning through consistent expectations.

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Classroom Management Plan

Orchestra Rules:
 Students will show respect for instruments and other members of the orchestra
 Students will NOT bring food, beverages, or gum into the orchestra hall
 Students will NOT use their phone or any electronic device during class
 Students will show respect for the teacher and the information being taught
 Students will NOT leave the classroom unless instructed by the teacher
 Students will ONLY use the practice rooms to practice their music
o Only one student is allowed in the practice room unless instructed by the teacher

Discipline Measures: 
 Verbal warning
 Call to parent
 Teacher-assigned lunch
 Isolating students/ moving to a different room
 Conference with parent and student
 Loss of privileges (within the scope of class or team)

Rewards:
 Recognition Certificate 
 Verbal praise
 Positive call to parent
 Extended classroom privileges 
 Positive note mailed to parents

Daily Procedures:
  Entering the classroom
o Walk into the classroom quietly 
o Quiet: making little or no noise
o Sit down in assigned seating after grabbing instrument

 Grabbing instruments from lockers


o Wait for your turn
o When someone else is grabbing their instrument… wait patiently until they are
done
o Allow space for students to pass
o When returning to their seats, make a path for them 

 Unpacking/ packing Instruments


o Unpack instruments 
o Reminders when unpacking:
 Place case in a safe area
 If you put your bow on the stand, it will be easier to unpack the instrument
 Undue strap found on the neck of the instrument (when in case)
o Instrument cases should be under the chair
o Instruments should be tuned and bow rosined/tightened before class starts
 Tuning: Right- sharp, Left- flat
 Tightening: Righty tighty, lefty loosey
 Middle school- wait to be tuned 
o Instruments should not be packed up without the teacher’s instruction

 Bell ringing to indicate the beginning/ end of class


o Be seated when the bell rings
o Listening posture
 Feet flat on the floor
 Back nice and straight
 Sitting at the edge of the chair
o Teacher will dismiss by sections

 Instruction Time
o When teacher stands on podium, stop all communication
o Stop definition: come to an end; cease to happen
 SOME examples of communication:
 Talking
 Whispering
 Signing
o When teacher is speaking do not interrupt
o Be prepared to play
o Listening position 
o When playing, listen to instruction 
 Ex. when asked to play 1 measure, ONLY play 1 measure

 Asking questions
o Raise hand to ask questions
o Wait to be acknowledged by the teacher

 Restroom or being excused


o Raise hand to use the restroom/ be excused
o Fill out the sign out sheet
o Take the classroom pass
o Return to the classroom quietly
o Includes: closing door, walking in, etc.

 Finished Assignments
o Raise hand > wait for teacher to acknowledge you > let teacher know
o Remain silent for others
o Return to listening position

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