I use ClassDojo to track student behavior. Each day, your child has the opportunity to earn positive & negative points based on his/her behavior. Students who have at least 40 points at the end of the week get to pick a prize from our class prize box (eraser, pencil, plastic ring, small notebook, etc.) Students can earn points for turning in their homework, working hard, working cooperatively with other students, and many other ways. Students can lose points for not turning in homework, talking out of turn, being disrespectful to myself or other students, not being on task, and many other ways. You can see the whole list of positive and negative behavior under our class' Class Dojo!
ClassDojo has a messaging feature that allows me to send quick messages straight to your cell phone! Sign up through ClassDojo! You do not need a smart phone to receive messages however there is a Class Dojo app for smartphones and tablets that allows you to see how your students are earning or losing points throughout the day! I will send home sign up instructions with your child's unique code during the first week of school. If you need another one please let me know and I will send it to you again!
Reminders I will send out will include early outs, conferences, major due dates, weather related notices, etc. It also allows you to contact me and have it go straight to my cell phone, insuring I get your message and in most cases respond back almost immediately. Please let me know if you need any help signing up! This is my preferred choice for quick communication!
If you would like to learn more about Class Dojo click here to go to their website!