Classroom Rules

During the first week, we will discuss and vote on the norms or rules that will be enforced in our classroom this year. Many rules are negotiable, but there are two master rules that are non-negotiable:

RESPECT
We will treat each other, our learning environment, and the learning experience with respect at all times.

SAFETY
We will follow all safety procedures and work safely at all times.

How we implement and enforce these master rules will be decided together. As we create our list of class rules, keep in mind that the most important function of any laws, rules, or policies is not to restrict individual freedom, but to ensure everyone’s freedom to live, learn, and thrive in a safe and respectful environment.

By the end of the second or third week of the school year, we will have a written set of classroom norms and rules for the year, which will be sent home for parents and guardians to review and sign.

Important Note: We will follow all school-wide rules, and we will always protect the rights of each of us to learn in a safe and respectful environment. In the class syllabus, I will provide you with an outline of our topics of study as well as specific policies for assignments, grading, attendance, and late work.

Angela H. Keller, PhD, MA

angela_keller@redlands.edu

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