Class Rules

Come to class on time. Standing outside the door and rushing in after the bell has begun to ring will constitute a tardy. You must be INSIDE the door when it begins ringing to be counted on time.  If you stop by guidance, or are detained by another teacher in the hallway, please ask them to give you a late pass.

Attend to personal needs before coming to class. For example, please do not use class time for personal grooming, or ask to use the phone. Do not ask for passes during the first fifteen minutes of class or during a lecture unless you have a real emergency.

Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up. Throw scraps away at the end of the period on your way out and do NOT sharpen pencils while I am speaking to the whole class.

Do not eat candy or other food in class unless you have been given special permission. School sponsored sales will be permitted during the last 5 minutes of class IF we are finished with the lesson and permission is granted.

Bring required materials every day unless you are otherwise directed.

Talk only when permitted. Be aware of the situation since quiet talking is allowed in some situations and speaking to the entire group without raising your hand may be allowed in others. I will remind you once and expect compliance.

Use polite speech and body language. Unkind teasing and impolite behavior is unacceptable.

Do not cheat. Students caught cheating will receive a zero in addition to a referral to the Vice Principal and a phone call home. Both the student who shares his work for an independent assignment AND the person who copies it will suffer the same consequences. I expect you to do your own work and to be sure no one can copy it.

Follow the teacher’s directions immediately.

Remember; treat students, teachers, and property with respect.