Classroom+Environment

= Classroom Environment =

The classroom environment is very important to both the students and the teacher. Students must feel welcome and comfortable in what will be a second home for the year. Like at home, they must understand that there are rules to follow and consequences, or rewards, to their actions. Teachers must be sure the class setting is one in which the students may focus on learning, while also understanding what their teacher expects of them. I feel a classroom functions best when teachers clearly explain their expectations and the consequences of student actions. A student's free will to choose right or wrong is stressed to my class. I also make sure the rules are posted where I may reference them if necessary and remind them of consequences and rewards.

I have provided a copy of the letter I send home to families at the beginning of the year to explain my philosophy on student discipline. I have also included my philosophy on student discipline.

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 * __Modifications__**: Please check back in the new school year to see my current classroom environment- the Library and Computer Lab.

//Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.- Benjamin Franklin//