Classroom Rules:
1. Show respect for yourself, for others, and for the facilities and equipment.
Respect others’ property. Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong to you (including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, chalkboard, etc.). Don't expect that others will clean-up your messes. Please pick-up after yourself.
· Respect yourself and the rest of us by using appropriate language and wearing appropriate clothing.
· Be a kind person.
Practice safety in regards to yourself and towards others.
2. Put forth your best effort at all times.
· Always do your own best work.
· Put learning ahead of getting good grades.
· Put quality ahead of just getting it done.
3. Be Prepared each day.
· Come prepared with all materials necessary:
An organized class binder containing all necessary materials and handouts
Looseleaf paper, pens (blue or black), and pencils
4. Immediately follow directions when given.
· When directions are given, do your best to follow them the first time. If you are confused or have questions, ask. I would rather have you stop class to clarify than be off task while everyone else is working.
5. Be PRESENT, participate and ask questions.
· Engage in what is going on in the classroom. If you have a question, ask it! Otherwise, I might not know until the test that you did not understand something. If you are wondering about it, someone else in the class is to. Be proactive about your learning and don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you feel most comfortable waiting until after class, that is okay, too, but do keep communication open between us.
6. Preserve a positive learning environment.
· Student actions that interfere with teaching or learning in the classroom will not be tolerated.
· Use class time to learn history/government.
· Minimize classroom interruptions by arriving to class on time.
7. Take responsibility for your actions.
· If you are confronted about a rule infraction, own up to it. Don’t deny it, lie about it, or blame someone else.
· Take responsibility for missed assignments.
· All United Community School handbook rules will be enforced. (no hats, hoodies or gum)
Grading Scale: 100%-90% = 4; 89%-80 %= 3; 79%-70%= 2; 69%-60% = 1