Class Norms

Norms

In Charge of My Education Creed 

If I am taking charge of my education this means that I should never sit idle in a classroom. I should review my work for completeness and grammatical errors. When satisfied that my work is acceptable I should sit quietly and read.

 Assignment Oath 

I Will;

• make sure that my work is neat, organized and legible.

• use black or blue ink pen for all assignments.

• properly format my assignment according to classroom norms.

• will not turn in assignments with notebook “frillies”.

Our Culture (How we do things)

1. You may bring a bottle of water to class; you may not leave for a drink of water during class.

2.  Learn from your mistakes and move on.

3.  Gum Chewing is not allowed anywhere or anytime on campus.

4.  I will CLEAN my area and the area around me. This means that I will pick up trash, pens, paper, books, etc. and put them in their proper place.

5.  I will treat myself with respect.

6.  When a “crisis” occurs during class with a fellow student I will let the teacher handle the “incident” even though I want my peer to know that I care and want to help. If I am needed the teacher or my peer will ask for my assistance.

7.  When I forget to bring my “tools” for class and need to borrow a pen, pencil, crayons, etc. from the class supply I will return the borrowed item when I am done.

8.  When I leave my desk area I will push my chair in so that I do not block the walkway, this also means that I will put my “back pack” or “book bag” in a spot that will not cause someone to fall.

9.  Wasting Time, when I choose not to do a class assignment and communicate with my peers or fool around I am taking away from the earning potential of my salary when I am an adult. It is my job to work hard at achieving excellence in my classes.

10.  I will act in a manner that shows my true self and not as a character in a play. I will not be the “dumb jock”, the “blonde girl”, or the “gangsta”. I will be me, PROUD, HONORABLE and INTELLIGENT.

11.  If I do not agree with or like an activity that a teacher has planned I will refrain from derogatory (negative) comments. Activities are fun when done in groups with my peers. If I have nothing good to say then I will keep my mouth closed. Saying negative comments is hurtful and mean.

12.  In the teacher’s absence a substitute will be present to instruct the class for the period. This person will be treated with respect and absolute courtesy. I will not misbehave and use good judgment.