Our Classroom
Ms. Melissa's classroom is a Montessori-hybrid. We blend Montessori education and philosophy with California's Common Core State Standards. Below you can see a "snapshot" of our daily schedule. When students are not in a lesson they are working independently or with a partner on their weekly work plan.
Classroom Rewards and Incentives
- "Fun Friday" is earned by individual students when they complete their weekly work plan or demonstrate strong effort throughout the week. Students will be paid with "M.E.R.I.T. Money" every week for their work plans.
5 cents - Most work plan tasks complete/consistent effort; Fun Friday participation
0 cents - Incomplete work plan/inconsistent effort; “Catch-Up” Room
- Students can earn "Caught Being Good" tickets being safe, responsible, and respectful.
- Kickboard is a point system that will be used by all teachers at DMCS. Points can be earned for positive choices and taken away for poor choices.
Make it a great day, or AN AWESOME DAY, the choice is yours!!