Chapter F - Classroom Organization

Part 1.0 Classroom Setup

Section 1.4 Walls

Policy Statement:

Walls

Each classroom should post the appropriate school Mission Statement (Elementary,  Jr. High, High School).

The focal area of the students is the front of the classroom.  Therefore, it is important that the front of the room be clear of clutter and of items that visually distract the students.  Important content-related information is appropriate on the front walls of the classroom, in addition to the class schedule and Guidelines for Success and/or Classroom Rules and CHAMPs.  Calendars, chore charts, card charts, birthday charts and behavior reminders should not be placed on the front wall of the classroom, but are more appropriately placed on a side or back wall.  The front wall should contain a white board and a screen.  A daily schedule should be placed in the front of the room so students can easily see it.  The schedule should be updated daily.

Other walls should be used primarily for content-related visual aids.  Word-strips, outlines, timelines, other information related to current topics of study, or review topics, should be posted on classroom walls.  Every available wall space in the classroom needs to be used to visually reinforce content from the class curriculum.  This can and should be done in creative ways that will be interesting to the students.  Such information also allows for quick teacher-directed review sessions.

Chapter F - Classroom Organization

Part 1.0 Classroom Setup

Section 1.4 Walls

Paragraph 1.4.1 Bulletin Boards

Policy Statement:

Bulletin Boards

Only students' best work should appear on bulletin boards in school hallways and in classrooms.  At the very least, best handwriting, proper grammar and neat presentation should be evident in each piece of student work chosen for display on bulletin boards.  Students should be required to edit their work to the point that grammatical and handwriting errors are not evident before displaying student work.