Sign in and out procedure.

[Nancy Yuiles Gr.7 Math]

One of the major problems I had in my first year of teaching middle school level was when students go to bathroom. I feel that students should be allowed to go at least once per class, but many students take advantage of this. Does anyone have any advice on how I could manage this better?

Thanks,

Nancy

[Unregistered]

I've had the same problem in the past. At the beginning of the year I tell my students that they can go to the bathroom twice during each grading period. Obviously if they've used their two passes and it's emergency I'll let them go (but I don't broadcast this). I teach 7th grade as well and I feel they are responsible enough to decide whether or not it's an emergency. Hope this helps.

[Helen Owen]

I believe that students should be allowed to manage their own bathroom visits. I pass out three bathroom passes per month during each class period for each student. Students are then allowed to use the bathroom at any time during the class period using one of their bathroom passes. At the end of the month, a drawing is held for all students that have remaining bathroom passes. All remaining bathroom passes are collected and put into a container for a drawing. Several passes are drawn and the winners receive small prizes. Three new bathroom passes are then passed out for the next month. It is amazing how this procedure cuts down on bathroom visits.

[Crystal]

I give my students 100 bonus points each nine weeks. I take these away for a variety of classroom infractions. Example not in their assigned seat when the bell rings they will lose 10 points. I also take them away if a student wants to go to the restroom. If they choose to go it costs them 20 of their bonus points. This makes them think twice. It has been very successful.

[Unregistered]

I teach 6th grade. If they have to leave the classroom for any reason, they put their name up on the cleanup board. Before they leave for their next class, it is their responsibility to make sure there is no litter on the floor.

[Unregistered]

I had the same trouble with 7th grade urban students. Our team implemented a procedure that they can take rest room visits as much as they like, but in return for the class time they are missing, they had to give up 5 minutes of their own time (lunch, etc. whatever is manageable).
Restroom visits dropped dramatically. But, if it truly was a necessity, the student had no problem with the 5 minute sacrifice!

[camrynsgrammie@aol.com]

I give my students 100 bonus points each nine weeks. I take these away for a variety of classroom infractions. Example not in their assigned seat when the bell rings they will lose 10 points. I also take them away if a student wants to go to the restroom. If they choose to go it costs them 20 of their bonus points. This makes them think twice. It has been very successful.


i feel taking points away from children for going to the restroom can create problems with students being discouraged from using the restroom if they really need to for fear of losing points. i think they should be rewarded for using the privilage wisely. there are many children who have bladder problems due to under developed bladders and need to use the restroom quite frequently. i was one of those children until i reached the age of twelve. so please take this into consideration when dealing with children. in my class we have the restrooms in the class so the children are free to go when ever they need to with out asking.

[Unregistered]

I am a middle school teacher. I charge my students two minutes for restroom breaks, which is served right after class. Supposedly, they have enough time between classes. Two minutes leaves just enough time to get to the next class. This detainment usually deters students from just "asking" , but allows for emergencies.

[Unregistered]

We have a sign-sheet for bathroom and hall/locker visits. After a week or so you can point out to a student, who is visiting the bathroom daily, that they need to do so before or after class. It will also help you keep track of students who need to return to their locker for missing books, etc. The sign-out sheet is a good tool to use when you have a substitute teacher. By second semester I usually only use it when there is a sub teacher.

[Unregistered]

As a 7th/8th Math Teacher...I have a procedure that students are permitted to use the bathroom twice a week during my Math class. They sign out in the Bathroom Log Book which I am able to keep track. If a child appears to have a need for the bathroom and its his third time...remember him/her of the your procedure (keep the lesson flowing with least interruptions) and that the following week he/she is to make sure they use the bathroom another period and not to wait till he/she is in your room. If its a problem, contact home, if its not resolved, talk with the student's counselor and take it from there. Good Luck!! Sandy (NY)

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[ErickCVice]

this thread seems good .

[skyeridder]

I give my students a half sheet of paper marked as a bathroom pass, with holes already punched and two cougar paws on it. When they want to go they present the pass and I mark it off. After they second trip I throw it away. I have found this is a pretty good system. If they don't have a pass they don't go or if it is an emergency they can serve half thier lunch for the trip. I have yet ot have a complaint. Some kids even said they like it because there are fewer interruptions to the lesson. I feel it teaches them a bit of personal responsibility because they have to keep up w/ the pass.