Comments on: 4 Classroom Procedures for Middle School

By: Brittany D Salloum

Brittany D Salloum — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:19:24 +0000

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

By: Tyne Brack

Tyne Brack — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:23:43 +0000

In reply to Julie.

I agree that that is challenging. Do your students have normal passing periods? I think most students can take of business during passing periods, lunch, or even other classes, which makes the 3 pretty reasonable. You could say that the first 3 are free, but after that you have to “purchase” any extra bathroom breaks with their lunch time/extra class work/class points. Or you could come at it from a different angle – you could say whoever still has some of the passes left at the end of the grading period get some kind of reward. You definitely don’t want to make an issue out of it, but unfortunately there will always be some pushback. Best of luck!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Not sure if you are still answering comments- What happens if they go over 3 passes in the given time frame? I have tried this in the past to curb excessive bathroom use, as have teams that I teach with, and then parents complained to admin that we are not allowing their kids to use the bathroom when needed, which then just turns into a debate with the kid over whether it really is an emergency or with the parent who is mad you gave their kid consequences for using the bathroom. Suggestions?

By: Noelle Pickering

Noelle Pickering — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:31:41 +0000

In reply to Marie. I don't have a post at this time, but it is on my list. Thanks!

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:17:58 +0000

Hi, I’ve been searching your blog looking for your explanation of how you use your “Pay Day” classroom economy. Is there a link I could follow that would give me more information on that. I am a early elementary teacher who is moving up to 6th grade and looking for a more mature behavior management system.

By: Noelle Pickering

Noelle Pickering — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:30:19 +0000

In reply to Marissa. Wow, its so cool how the internet connects teachers from all over the globe. I am glad you like it! Hope you have a great year!

By: Marissa

Marissa — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 04:08:32 +0000

Thank you so much! I adore this pass. I teach at an English academy in S. Korea and I have the exact same problem with kids wanting to go to the bathroom all the time. This seems like a great way to solve this problem for my classes. Again, thank you!!