Classroom Expectations & Consequences

• Be on time.
• Be prepared for class.
• Be respectful and courteous to others. Always be considerate of other people, their belongings, and school property. The following behaviors are NOT acceptable at at any time:

o Name calling, put-downs, or threats

o Touching other students or their belongings

o Inappropriate language

o Eating or chewing gum in class

o Throwing objects

o Damaging or misuse of school property or classroom equipment

• Listen carefully and follow directions.
• Raise you hand and wait to be called on before speaking. Be courteous and listen when the teacher or a classmate is speaking. During labs and group work talk quietly.
• If you need to leave your seat during class you may do so, as long as you do not disrupt anyone in the class.
• You must have the teacher’s permission, a pass, and sign out before leaving the classroom; and sign back in when you return.
• During a test or quiz, there is to be NO talking, cheating, or disruptive behavior.
• Cell phones and other electronic devices may not be used in class, except with permission and under supervision of the teacher.
• At the end of class remain seated until you are dismissed by the teacher.

Late to class

1st time = warning

2nd time = warning / meeting with teacher during or after class

3rd time = parent alert e-mail and/or phone call home

4th & each subsequent time = detention (lunch or after school); parent notified

Not following a classroom rule (minor misbehaviors)

1st time = warning

2nd time = warning / meeting with teacher during or after class

3rd time = parent alert and/or phone call home

4th & 5 time = detention (lunch or after school); parent notified

6th time = referral to administrator

Notes: Two warnings will not be given in the same class period. If the misbehavior continues after a warning has been given in that same class period, a detention will be assigned.

Not following rules / misbehavior during labs and activities

In addition to the consequences above, any student who does not follow classroom rules and demonstrate safe & appropriate behavior during labs and activities will not be permitted to participate in that activity and will be given an alternate assignment to complete. Parents will be notified.

Throwing objects

1st time = warning / meeting with teacher during or after class / parent alert or phone call

2nd & 3rd time = detention (lunch or after school); parent alert or phone call

4th time = referral to administrator

Being distracting/disruptive when out of seat

Loss of privilege; must get permission to leave seat

Talking or being disruptive during a test or quiz

1st time = warning

2nd time = removal from classroom, after-school detention, assessment will need to be completed after school, parent contacted

Cheating/Plagiarism

Zero on assignment; parent contacted

Unauthorized/inappropriate use of electronic devices

Personal devices (phones, etc.): Device confiscated & given to administrator

School devices: Loss of privilege; referral to administrator

Serious Misbehaviors

Depending on the specific issue, severe misbehavior may result in the following:

• Immediate teacher detention
• Written referral to administrator
• Removal from classroom