Class Norms
Scholar Expectations
Scholar Expectations
All our class norms stem from one basic principle:
All our class norms stem from one basic principle:
We will all be decent, empathetic, respectful and considerate human beings.
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
- Uninvited Air-dropping to people's devices or computers
- Being out of uniform
- 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:
Reflection Paragraphs:
Paragraphs.pdf