These rules and procedures are simple and easy to follow. They are designed to create a safe classroom environment where learning can happen for anyone and everyone.
Rules
- Be ready to work with all required materials when the bell rings
- Pen, pencil, notebook paper, and your textbook are to be with you every class session
- Bring an attitude that shows you are prepared to learn
- Be polite, helpful, and respectful to other students, the teacher, and any guests
- Offer help and your expertise rather than demeaning others; keep everyone moving forward with your help
- Allow the teacher to teach; do not interrupt the educational process
- Speak respectfully; do not use offensive language
- Offensive language includes "You're stupid." "Shut up!" and "That was dumb."
- Cursing and swearing is unacceptable (unless you're seriously wounded, in which case I understand, but will frown at your choice of words)
- Follow instructions the first time they are given
- If you aren't sure what you should be doing, look around first and take cues from others
- See the page R-I-C-E Stands For
Teacher Responsibilities
- To treat you, the student, with respect and care as an individual
- To provide you with an orderly classroom environment
- To provide the necessary discipline
- To provide the appropriate motivation
- To teach the required content
Student Responsibilities
- To treat me with respect and care as an individual
- To attend classes regularly and in a timely fashion
- To be cooperative and not disruptive
- To study and do your work (success is a result of effort)
- To learn and master the required content
Procedures
Life is full of procedures to help with structure, efficiency, and safety. For example, there is a procedure to follow when you want to secure a driver’s license, a procedure for checking out a library book, and a procedure for exiting the school in case of emergency. Procedures are also appropriate for structure, efficiency, and safety in this room:
- When entering the room, look for instructions on the white board and/or projected on the wall. If you see instructions, follow them
- When the teacher asks for attention, be quiet so instructions can be heard
- When you want the teacher's attention, raise your hand and wait to be recognized
- When you wish to make a request to use the restroom or leave your seat, do so during transitions or work times, not in the middle of lessons
- When finished with English homework, do not disrupt others. Read from a magazine or book, or study for another class
- When the teacher says, "Have a good day!" you may pack bags and leave your seat for the door
Consequences
- First offense - verbal warning, call home if warranted
- Second offense - call home, detention
- Third offense - call home, detention, parent meeting
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