Respect for oneself, the teacher, the other students, and the learning process must permeate a classroom where success is to be achieved. Your conduct or performance should not in any way cause a disruption in the learning process or interfere with order in the school (class management and education law).
The following “Bill of Rights” protects your right and your peers’ rights to a quality education.
1. Come to class on time. This means you are in your seat and prepared with the required materials before the tardy bell. Read the assignment board, copy the day’s assignment on your calendar,
and begin the warm-up activity when provided.
2. Listen carefully
and follow instructions the first time they are given.
3. Turn in class work and homework on time. No excuses! Turn in work that is your own, which means
no cheating,
verbal or written, on homework, class work, or tests.
4. Remain alert throughout the class-
during instruction and work time. No sleeping or head on the desk. Work
ethic: We work hard at school and
sleep at home!
5. Contribute/participate
positively throughout the class.
6. No cursing, profanity, or offensive
language. “Speak responsibly to present accurate, truthful, and ethical
messages.”- (Texas Education Agency TEKS-16H)
(
Rewards for abiding by these rules:
1. Mastery of competitive skills for college and the workplace
2. Improved critical reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
3. A sense of accomplishment in a good day’s work
3 Model work to exemplify excellence
4. Reinforcement of strong work ethic ($$ priceless in today’s workplace)
5. Access to teacher recommendations (college, workplace, future references)
Consequences for offenses include:
Every day you are reinforcing
either positive or negative habits. “Move
to the back of the line” – if you do not practice good work habits, you will ultimately
lack the skills, motivation, and discipline needed to excel in your future. Every decision you make will have positive or
negative consequences.
Depending on the offense, the order of these consequences
may vary.
1. Student- Teacher
conference
2. Parent- Teacher
Conference
3. Referral to
principal
4. Immediate removal
from class
K. Yoder, English IV
Classroom Rules
S.H.H.S 2007-2008
I have read the classroom rules/consequences for English IV and
understand the importance of an orderly and respectful environment in which to
learn.
Student’s Signature_______________________________ Date:__________________
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature ___________________________ Date: __________________