The most important rule for this class is to show respect to everyone at all times. Since this is too general for some students, I've listed some specific rules below:
1) Come prepared for class everyday and be in your seat by the time the bell rings. This means that you have your textbook, notebook paper, blue or black ink pen, workbook, journal and any other material needed for the day. Running in or out of the classroom isn't allowed. This also means taking care of personal business such as getting water or going to the bathroom.
2) Be kind to others, including yourself! Realize that different students learn in different ways and at different speeds so be patient with someone who hasn't mastered a concept that seems easy to you. Also, negative talk about oneself isn't appropriate.
3) Don't talk while someone else is talking.
4) Language in the classroom is not the same language that one might use with friends. Remember this. Talking about others is not appropriate nor is it appropriate to discuss bodily functions.
5) Respect school property. Writing on a desk - even inadvertently - is one example of disrespecting property. If you are a doodler - and many people are! - be sure to keep a sheet of paper on your desk to write on. If you don't have any extra paper, then don't doodle!
6) You can think anything you want - contrary to popular belief teachers cannot read minds - but saying something aloud may result in punishment. If you have a concern about something that's taking place in my classroom or a problem with something that I did, please come talk to me privately. If you have problems with another student or another teacher, then please discuss this problem with that individual. Don't bring a problem into the classroom and allow it to disrupt the learning process.
7) Students are expected to work quietly on assigned material until the one-minute warning is given. This minute warning does not mean that it's o.k. for you to go crazy. Sometimes you'll be allowed to talk quietly in your seats until the bell rings but most of the time vocabulary words or literary terms will be reviewed.
8)Use your time wisely. When finished with the daily assignment, study vocabulary words, read an AR book or catch up in your journal. Using your time wisely will result in less stress for both you and your parents.
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