Class Norms

Scholar Expectations

2023-Norms.pdf

All our class norms stem from one basic principle:

We will all be decent, empathetic, respectful and considerate human beings.

We will practice respect and empathy
One Mic, one Voice
Respect other people's space
Raise your hand to participate in a discussion or request something
Fill out your handbook Bathroom pass before asking to go to the restroom. Remember, you only get 3 per semester
SLANT during lectures
Remain in your seat during lectures and demonstrations as well as the first and last 5 minutes of class
Treat all the equipment with care
Keep a clean area, clean up even if it is not your mess

Help other students by politely describing what they need to do. Don’t do things for them.
Take notes of important information such as steps to complete a task or computer shortcuts
Own your voice. When speaking, use full sentences and a clear voice
Do your best, and keep trying even when the assignments become difficult. Effort and perseverance matter.
Stay curious and ask lots of questions!
Seek help when needed

This class subscribes these common sense norms in order to create a positive and nurturing learning environment for all students. As such, the following behaviors are NOT permitted:

Disrespect towards other students or staff
Talking over other students or teacher
Rudeness, including telling other students to “Shut up”
Derogatory, sexist, homophobic or xenophobic language
Cursing
Bullying or roasting , including sending or opening images or google searches to make fun of people
Play-fighting
Touching other students without permission
Loud disruptions, including yelling, having a conversation across the classroom, calling out other students, singing or rapping out loud, etc
Non-constructive feedback
Talking during silent time
Watching videos or playing games on the computers
Loud music from any device, including headphones

Open containers of food or drinks in the lab
Mistreating or breaking equipment
Banging or hitting desks tops
Accessing or trying to access other students’ computers or accounts
Air dropping inappropriate content on computers
Inappropriate content in general, including allusions to violence, drugs or sexual content
Texting or receiving calls, listening to music on your phone or having a phone out during class
Arguing about subjects not relevant to class
Doing other classwork during class when you are not done with our assignments
Leaving your seat or standing within the 5 or last 5 minutes before the final bell
Copying or plagiarizing other people's files

Failure to adhere to these common sense norms will result in a conversation and a short written assignment. This is not a form of punishment but an opportunity to reflect on your choices. Should you refuse to write the reflective paragraphs you will be sent to have a conversation with a dean, receive JAG, and you will still have to write the paragraph before using the equipment in the class again.

Reflection Paragraphs:

Paragraphs.pdf