Classroom Management
Plan
2012-2013
Bien Venidos a la Clase de Español
Señor: JUAN AYALA
1/24/2013
Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Class Guidelines
 Class Procedures
 Infraction Notices
 Severe Clause
 Assignments
 Summary
Introduction
Spanish 1; Maestro: Juan Ayala
Welcome back to school! As a teacher for Gates County High School, I feel excited and thrilled
to be your maestro. You are welcome to call me Señor Ayala (A – YA – LA.) I’m certain that if
you can pronounce my Spanish last name, you will have no difficulty learning Spanish. Relax!
Learning Spanish is fun and nowadays can be strategically helpful, as we transition into a more
and more diverse society.
Classroom Guidelines
[(for students) & (guests)]
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Be in your assigned seat, quiet & working on the assigned work.
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Bring all materials to class & take them with you when you leave.
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Treat every person in this room with dignity and respect.
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Follow directions the first time they’re given.
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NO HATS OF ANY SORT IN THE CLASSROOM
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NO DRINKING, EATING OR CHEWING. Please do not walk in with drinks, food or
gum to my classroom.
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Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Gates County High School, the
Gates County School District, and my in my classroom.
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This classroom is a “No Whining Zone.” That means that there will be no whining for
any reason. Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No
Whining Zone” this semester.
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NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM. If a not authorized device is
found, I will ask you for it and your parent or guardian will pick it up from the front
office.
Classroom Procedures
Entering the room:
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Please enter quietly and be quiet, Señor Ayala will start class instruction as soon as
everyone is quiet and seating down. Señor Ayala will deduct participation points from
students not complying.
Have a seat
Food or drinks are not allowed in the classroom. GUM is not allowed in the classroom.
Takeout your materials
Bring Paper and Sharpened Pencils every day.
Bring a Notebook to keep notes for you to study for quizzes and exams.
Review agenda
When student is tardy:
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Enter quietly
Excused: place excuse note on my desk and takeout your work.
Infraction Notice
1st Warning = Infraction Notice; 2nd Warning = Parent Contact + Infraction Notice + Parent/
Guardian & Student signatures, with a referral.
Severe Clause
Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes property of the
teacher and other students,) or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher,) will be sent to the
office immediately. A referral will be issued and your parent will be contacted.
Assignments
All assignments should have the proper headings using the MLA format:
Student Name: ____________
Assignment:____________
Señor Ayala
st
nd
rd
Spanish 1; 3; 4 / 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4th Period
Date :____________
 Complete the assignments on the due date; no make-ups allowed, you will get a zero, if not
accomplished in the expected time or date.
 It is your responsibility to complete assignments, quizzes or tests, if you are absent. You will
have a maximum of three days to schedule or complete work.
Points will be deducted if improper headings are not in the MLA format.
Grading Policy:
Español 1
Summary
If you finish your work early:
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Work on unfinished Spanish assignments.
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Read your choice Spanish short novel Spanish revistas.
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Ask for permission by raising your hand, and wait until I acknowledge you.
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Review vocabulary words, verbs’ conjugations and sentence forming.
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Do not start working on a different class work.
Turning in Papers:
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Pass them to the front.
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“El maestro,” will come by and collect all stacks.
Classroom discussions:
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Please participate.
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I want hear what you have to say.
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Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.
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If your question is off topic write it down and ask later.
Bathroom breaks:
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Raise your three fingers and wait for me to acknowledge.
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Bathroom breaks will not be granted until the end of the instruction or student work has
been completed.
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You will get a maximum of three bathroom breaks per semester, so plan accordingly
before you come to class or wait until the bell rings.
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Students not utilizing the bathroom breaks during the semester will get a point on their
exams for each time they didn’t use their privilege.
Moving around the room:
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Standing up, talking or moving around the classroom is not allowed, unless instructed by
señor Ayala.
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Throwing papers or any other material in the classroom garbage is not allowed.
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You must ask permission by raising your hand.
Class dismissal:
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The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.
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Do not start packing up prior to the bell.
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Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with “Hasta Mañana
Estudiantes.”
Schedule checkout:
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Please let me know as you enter the classroom.
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Quietly raise your hand to get my attention.
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Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time.
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For emergencies, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.
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If you have any questions feel free to contact me on planning during 2nd period at 357-0720 Ext:
284. Parents and students can e-mail me at ayalajc@gatescountyschools.net. In the subject line
of the email, please indicate the student’s name and the class period he/she attends. I truly
believe in your potential as a student, and I want you to believe in it, too! Have an awesome year
2013!
Cut the below portion and return it to Señor Ayala signed by you and
your parent/guardian. This will count as your first assignment.
I
have read and understand the Señor Ayala class management plan:
Date: _______________
Student Name:_________________________________________________
Student Signature_______________________________________________
Parent/guardian Name:___________________________________________
Parent/guardian Signature:_______________________________________
Parent/guardian E-mail:_____________________________________________________
Parent/guardian Telephone Number:______________________________________