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Interdisciplinary Team Discipline Plan

This document outlines an interdisciplinary discipline plan for a classroom. It includes rules for behavior, consequences for misbehavior, encouragement for good behavior, and expectations for various classroom activities and situations. Specific rules cover raising hands, respect, working hard, test taking, neatness, and restroom breaks. Consequences follow a three-step process moving from a warning to losing recess time to a meeting in the office. The document also discusses parent-teacher conferences, developing a school community, and relates the discipline plan to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. The plan aims to meet students' basic needs to reduce misbehavior and allow them to learn and develop.

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  • student feedback,
  • team discipline,
  • individual treatment,
  • teacher expectations,
  • restroom breaks,
  • academic achievement,
  • classroom policies,
  • student needs,
  • classroom culture,
  • educational psychology
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Interdisciplinary Team Discipline Plan

This document outlines an interdisciplinary discipline plan for a classroom. It includes rules for behavior, consequences for misbehavior, encouragement for good behavior, and expectations for various classroom activities and situations. Specific rules cover raising hands, respect, working hard, test taking, neatness, and restroom breaks. Consequences follow a three-step process moving from a warning to losing recess time to a meeting in the office. The document also discusses parent-teacher conferences, developing a school community, and relates the discipline plan to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. The plan aims to meet students' basic needs to reduce misbehavior and allow them to learn and develop.

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  • student feedback,
  • team discipline,
  • individual treatment,
  • teacher expectations,
  • restroom breaks,
  • academic achievement,
  • classroom policies,
  • student needs,
  • classroom culture,
  • educational psychology

Running Head: INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM DISCIPLINE PLAN 1

Interdisciplinary Team Discipline Plan

Roz Pridemore
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Rules:

1. Raise your hand- always raise your hand before speaking. This allows others to have

opportunities to speak.

2. Be Respectful- always consider those around you. Ask yourself if what you are doing or

saying is respectful of others and their opinions. Treat others how you wish to be treated!

3. Work hard- always give your best. You will always be given difficult tasks and you will

have to work hard. Always try your best to reach your fullest potential.

Consequences

The classrooms will each run on a behavior chart. Each student will have a pin that, when

poor behavior is occurring, will result is the students moving his or her pin down the chart.

1. First occurrence- student will receive ONE verbal warning. At this time, the student will

repeat the expectations to the teacher and demonstrate how to correctly engage in the

proper behavior. Student will remain on the GREEN section of behavior chart.

2. Second occurrence- Student will be required to move his or her pin to the YELLOW.

Along with this action, the student will lose 3 minutes of recess time. The student again

will repeat the expectations to the teacher and understand the proper behavior.

3. Third occurrence- the student will move his or her pin to the ORANGE section of the

behavior chart. At this time, the student will have a trip to the office to speak about

behavior and expectations in the classroom. A letter or email will be sent home to the

parent. This also will initiate communications between the teacher, parents,

administration, and student on how to correct the problem behavior.


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Team Encouragement

1. Communication is vital for success. Talking with students about their expectations and

the rules for classroom behavior will ensure students know and understand what they are

required to do. The students should engage in this communication respectfully. The

teacher will have final say in any questions. The teachers will engage in the

communications respectfully. Each student is an individual and should be treated as

such.

2. The teacher must be sure to provide verbal feedback to students who have done a job well

done. Students should know when they are doing a good job and should feel appreciated

in their efforts to maintain good behavior.

3. If a student is able to stay on green for one whole week, they will be allowed to pick a

piece of candy from the prize jar on Friday afternoon.

Test time Rules and Expectations:

 At test time, students will be seated at their desk with a pencil, and eraser out. All other

items should be placed in the desk or in the student’s bookbag.

 When the student is ready to begin, they will sit with quiet hands and wait for teacher

instructions.

 The teacher will inform the students the directions of the test and hand it out. The

students can write their names on the top of the page and begin.

 Students will only have eyes for their own papers. Students will not cheat or copy their

peer’s answers.
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 When the student finished the test, they will check each answer to ensure they are

confident in their response.

 The student will hand in their paper at the turn in desk and return to their desk and wait

for further directions.

Standards of Neatness Rules and Expectations:

 Students will arrive to school and hang their coats and bookbags up in their locker.

 Students will put their lunch box on top of their locker.

 Students will keep their desk neat and organized

 All paper and books should be in its designated sections or folders of the desk. There

should not be any loose paper in the student’s desk.

 Student’s desks should be clean without drawings.

 Students should replace any material throughout the room to the designated location.

Rules and expectations for Restroom Breaks:

 The class will have schedules restroom breaks throughout the day. If a student needs

to use the restroom at an unscheduled time, they will begin by raising their hand to

get the attention of the teacher.

 The student will ask the teacher permission to use the restroom. If the teacher allows

the student to leave the classroom the student will quietly get up and push their chair

in.

 The student will walk to the front of the room and grab their class hall pass and walk

down the hall to the restroom. The student will quickly use the restroom.
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 The student will wash their hands for 30 seconds with warm soapy water and dry

them with paper towels. Make sure the towels get thrown away into the garbage can.

 The student will return to the class and replace the hall pass and continue with their

classroom.

Parent Teacher Conference

Parent teacher conferences should be a regular occurrence in the school setting. They can

be held for many different reasons although, primarily used for behavior correction or

praise. During this time, it is important to establish open communication between

parents, teachers, and students. This will allow parents to understand their child’s

behavior, student to take ownership of behavior, and the teacher to gain different insights

on behavior correction. Teachers will begin the meeting by stating positive behaviors or

characteristics about the child. Then they can begin by diving into the purpose of the

meeting. Active listening will be used when talking to the parents and listening to their

needs and concerns. Taking their thoughts into consideration will be important when it

comes to finding a behavior plan that will work for the student.

School Community Plan

As a school, we strive to foster and develop bright students who are able to do good

beyond the classroom. To begin to foster student development, we have designed a plan

that assigns each student with a “group advisor”. These advisors will have a group a

student that will meet once a week to begin talking about anything students need to

discuss. This open communication will allow students to have a “go-to” person in the

school that they feel comfortable communicating with. These students also will begin to
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develop bonds with peers in their groups. These groups are meant to help the students

through any difficulties they are going through and be there to support student growth.

Each group will also participate in the school’s cleanup day. On this day, each group will

be assigned a different location around the community and be in charge of cleaning it up.

This will develop a sense of community and connection between the students, the

community, and the school.

The Theorist- Abraham Maslow

Abraham Maslow is known in the education world as creating the need hierarchy theory

(Adiel, & Abraham, 2013). We believe that by providing students with the needs they require to

feel safe and at home are key in establishing a behavior plan that will benefit them. The students

will have the safety, belonging, esteem and comfort provided through the teacher-group team

memberships. The students will also be able to find comfort in their organized classroom

environment. Only when students have met all of these needs, will they be able to think and

reason (Adiel & Abraham, 2013). We also believe that through meeting these needs, students

will be less likely to misbehave and require less punishment to correct negative behavior.

Parents also need to be aware that student needs start at home. Encouraging parents to help

students to meet all of Maslow’s needs will allow students to achieve higher educationally and

reduce misbehavior in and out of the classroom!


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References

Adiel, E., & Abraham, N. (2013). Achievement of Abraham Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy Theory

among teachers: Implications for human resources management in the secondary school

systems in river state. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2(1), 140-144.

George, P. S., & Alexander, W. M. (2003). The exemplary middle school (Third Edition ed., pp.

250-252). Belmont, CA: Thompson-Wadsworth.

Common questions

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The discipline plan leverages positive reinforcement by acknowledging and rewarding good behavior. For instance, students who manage to stay on green status on the behavior chart for an entire week may choose a candy from the prize jar, providing tangible incentives for maintaining good conduct . Teachers also play a crucial role by ensuring students receive verbal acknowledgment for their efforts and achievements, thus reinforcing desirable behaviors and motivating students to continue adhering to class expectations . These strategies encourage students to internalize positive behaviors as they are consistently recognized and rewarded.

Parent-teacher communication is critical for behavior correction as it ensures that educators and parents are aligned on the expectations and interventions necessary for student improvement. Regular conferences are encouraged to discuss behavioral issues or achievements, facilitating open communication that allows teachers to gain insights into behaviors while parents can understand and support the discipline strategies more effectively . This collaboration helps in developing tailored behavior plans and reinforces positive behaviors both at home and school .

The Interdisciplinary Team Discipline Plan consists of rules such as raising a hand before speaking, being respectful, and working hard. The plan also includes a behavior chart system with escalating consequences from verbal warnings to parent-teacher communications, which facilitates behavior correction. Additionally, the plan emphasizes communication between students and teachers, consistent feedback, and positive reinforcement, such as rewards for maintaining good behavior . All these elements work together to establish clear expectations and encourage a respectful, organized, and motivated classroom environment .

The behavior chart is a visual tool that tracks students' adherence to classroom rules. Each student has a pin that can move down from green to yellow to orange depending on the frequency of infractions. Initially, a student receives a verbal warning, but subsequent infractions result in loss of privileges and increased parental involvement. This progressive system helps students understand the consequences of their actions and provides multiple opportunities for course correction before more severe consequences are applied . It is a proactive strategy to encourage self-regulation and awareness among students regarding their behavior .

The plan delineates specific expectations for maintaining neatness, such as organizing desks, keeping coats and bookbags in lockers, and ensuring all materials are stored appropriately . By promoting an organized and clean environment, students are likely to take pride in their surroundings and are less prone to distractions caused by clutter. This organization aids in creating a conducive atmosphere for learning, potentially decreasing incidents of misbehavior as students are preoccupied with tasks and responsibilities aligned with classroom order .

The plan fosters community and responsibility by assigning group advisors to students, who meet weekly to discuss concerns and support one another. This structure encourages open communication and collaboration, helping students develop trust and bonds with peers and teachers. Additionally, group participation in school activities, such as cleanup day, fosters a sense of belonging and accountability, as students take on roles that positively impact their surroundings . The involvement in these group activities aligns with the principles of Maslow's hierarchy, fulfilling social and esteem needs and enhancing the collective school culture .

The plan manages unscheduled restroom breaks by requiring students to raise their hand, ask for permission, and follow a protocol involving the class hall pass . This procedure highlights the school's commitment to fostering student autonomy by allowing self-initiated breaks while also ensuring accountability. It emphasizes responsibility through a structured process, ensuring disruption is minimized and students manage personal needs appropriately without disrupting the learning environment . This approach demonstrates a balance between respecting student autonomy and maintaining classroom discipline.

The document outlines several test-taking procedures to create an effective assessment environment. These include students preparing only essential materials (pencil and eraser) while keeping all other items stored away, maintaining silence, and listening to teacher instructions before beginning the test . It also enforces academic integrity with rules against cheating or looking at others' papers. At the end of a test, students are instructed to review their answers before submission. These guidelines ensure orderly conduct and help students focus during the examination process, thereby fostering a fair evaluation setting .

The plan incorporates Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs by ensuring that students' foundational needs such as safety, belonging, esteem, and comfort are met within the classroom environment. This is achieved through structured activities, group advisors, and a supportive classroom culture that emphasizes respect and communication. By fulfilling these needs, students are more likely to engage positively and achieve academic success, as they are in an optimal state for thinking and learning . The plan also encourages parent involvement to extend support beyond the classroom, recognizing that these needs should start being met at home .

The inclusion of group advisors and weekly meetings significantly contributes to student personal and academic development by providing consistent, structured support. These meetings serve as a safe space for students to express their concerns, seek guidance, and build supportive peer relationships . The proactive engagement with advisors helps students develop interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and coping mechanisms for various challenges. Academically, having a trusted advisor to discuss issues can facilitate better focus and problem-solving abilities in students, as they feel more secure and supported in their environment . This comprehensive development aligns with the broader goals of educational growth and community integration.

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