Classroom Climate Guidelines
The Classroom Environment
The best possible education for all students requires a learning environment that is both supportive and challenging in productive ways. Therefore, Mr. Davis’ classroom is:
A space in which faculty, staff, and students strive to create positive atmospheres that value the diversity, backgrounds, and perspectives of all members of our communities.
A space for discussion and experimentation with ideas and opinions where students, staff, and faculty interact in a variety of ways. Together, we present information, work in groups on problems or projects, build and criticize arguments and opinions, and develop creativity and critical thinking.
A space in which individuals should feel at liberty to express their considered views on relevant materials and issues, to challenge their fellow students and instructors to explain or refine views, and to ask questions when they need clarification or further explanation. At the same time, this is a space where they should be prepared to be challenged by others in the service of the learning process.
A space in which generalities, labels, assumptions, and stereotypes may be identified, interrogated, and challenged, and ideas, interpretations, and hypotheses will be proposed, refined, and criticized. Challenging ideas and opinions respectfully does not constitute a form of disrespect but is an aspect of the learning process.
A space in which individuals treat themselves, their classmates, and their instructors with respect and consideration in what they say and the manner in which they say it so as to foster a productive learning environment.
If students believe that the learning environment in Mr. Davis’ classroom does not meet any of the criteria detailed above, they are encouraged to communicate their concerns to Mr. Davis. As the leader of this space, I have a responsibility to establish and maintain a positive learning environment.
Students in the Networking and Cybersecurity class will be expected follow the policies below
a. Be in your assigned place with appropriate materials and be ready to work when class begins
b. Avoid distractions that interfere with learning
c. Use school appropriate language always while maintaining a positive attitude
d. Be polite and respectful to all students, teachers, and administrators and visitors in our classroom
e. Keep all hands feet and personal affects to yourself while maintaining social distancing
f. While independently working students are expected to complete their own work and not steal content from other students, textbooks, or online resources unless clearly defined within the assignment requirements. In other words, no cheating is allowed as stated in the student code of conduct.
Students violating these rules may be recommended for expulsion. Possible criminal charges may occur depending on the severity of the offence. Penalties for violation of the student code of conduct include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. verbal or written warning
2. removal of privileges
3. detentions
4. parent/student conferences
5. counselling with guidance personnel
6. before, after, during schoolwork assignments
7. in-school restriction
8. out-of-school suspension, withholding of credit if days exceed limits at end of semester and at year end.
9. loss of driving privileges
10. emergency removal
11. expulsion
12. law enforcement/court referral
13. permanent exclusion.
Penalties for violation are listed in the student handbook which you and your parents have already signed. Students who violate the rules, policies, and/or regulations may be assigned any of the above listed consequences. Specific action depends upon the severity of the offence and number of times the student has been involved in school disciplinary problems (progressive discipline). All suspensions or expulsions will be in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Ohio Revised Code 3313.66. Students suspended or expelled by Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center are not permitted to attend classes or activities at either school during suspension or expulsion period.
Acknowledgment I, __________________________ will follow the student code of ethics stated above to the best of my ability. I understand that this code of ethics does not replace the student code of conduct found in the student handbook, and I will subject to the expectations therein.
Below is a GRIT rubric that is used to score students with a maximum of 50 points per week in the following categories.