In a previous post, I discussed how to create and prepare a substitute Google Slide deck that can be updated everywhere. In today’s post, I am going to discuss the substitute classroom scorecard that I use in my own classroom.
When I am out of the classroom, I want and hope that my students will display exceptional behavior and respect. However, I am also not naive. I know that the classroom and students aren’t always the same when I am gone. Heck, I even struggle with students staying on task and off their phones while I am in the classroom. Earlier, I wrote a blog post about cellphone solutions for the classroom.
With that said, I make sure that I leave a class scorecard for each sub. In my instructions for the sub, I explain what the activities for the day are and where the sub can find the seating chart and passes. Also, I leave instructions for filling out this scorecard.
On the scorecard, there is a place for each class period I teach for the sub to write down tardy students, students habitually on their phones, leave an overall class grade, and write period-specific notes. While I never use the grade that the sub assigns as a grade in my grade book for the students, I’ve found that my classes really try their best to do well for the sub so that they can earn a high grade. Upon my return, one of my favorite thing to do is share positive sub reports with the class and then praise and thank them.
