As a member of the Oriskany community, you students are held to high standards, and that expectation is the same in my classroom. As young adults, I expect you all to be capable of conducting yourselves with respect and dignity within the classroom.  Detailed information on school-wide policies is also available in the student handbook which is available on the school website. For MVCC Dual Credit students, please refer to the MVCC guidelines as well. 

The list below is the core principles you should expect every student to be held to in my classroom:

1. Be Prompt
   Class begins when the bell rings. You are expected to be in your seat and working on the bell ringer immediately. Arriving late or failing to begin work right away disrupts learning.

2. Be Prepared
   Bring the necessary materials every day. While digital copies of many assignments will be provided, you are still responsible for having notes, writing utensils, and paper ready for use.

3. Participate
   Active participation means following classroom procedures, staying focused, working respectfully with partners or groups, and contributing thoughtfully to class discussions. Listening attentively and staying engaged are just as important as speaking out.

4. Be Positive
   Approach class with a growth mindset. Stay flexible, treat challenges as opportunities, and remember the power of “yet.” Setbacks are part of the learning process, and perseverance leads to progress.

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