Capital High School
Established Rules and Procedures

Be sure rules and procedures are consistent with School Board and local school policy. The principal can assist by approving suggested rules and procedures.

1. Differentiate Rules and Procedures

• Rules are established agreements about behavior in the classroom. They should be positive statements of what the students are to do rather than definitions of what not to do. When rules are carefully chosen and communicated, students have a clear idea of the teacher's expectations. Rules may govern talking, movement within the classroom, chewing gum, eating snacks, treatment of other students, etc.

• Procedures include routines established by the teacher to insure smooth functioning of the class. A procedure is a guideline for doing something that occurs on a regular basis. In classes with simple, clearly defined procedures, there is less confusion and transitions are shorter. Procedures may include pencil sharpening, distribution of books, entering the classroom, asking a question, turning in student work, etc.

2. Identify the behaviors that are acceptable or unacceptable; and develop rules that define those behaviors

• Carefully choose your rules and write them down or post them before the first day of school.
• Make sure o choose rules that are observable that you can clearly see.

3. Develop necessary procedures that will ensure a smooth running class.

• After thorough deliberation, decide on your procedures.
• Don't leave anything to chance. HAVE A PROCEDURE FOR IT!

4. Develop signals for rules and procedures.

• Attention getter.
• Warnings for rule and violations.
• Signals for initiating procedures.

5. Determine consequences.

• Rewards.
• Penalties.