Expectations
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As your teacher, I believe these expectations are clear and necessary
to facilitate an environment where students can learn.
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Be prompt with regular attendance
• In order to be counted present and on time, you must be in your assigned seat
before the last chime of the tardy bell
• Research indicates a correlation between student learning, grades & regular
attendance
Be polite & positive
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respectful of self, fellow students, teacher, guests & school property
Be prepared (mentally & physically)
• binder including loose-leaf paper & all class papers
• pen/pencil
• iPad
• with work that will be used that day or due
Be productive
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Expect to work from bell to bell
A good participant:
Listens patiently and responds thoughtfully
Speaks up regularly in discussion but does not dominate
Shows clear engagement with the assignment
Makes connections to course readings and larger themes of the class
Electronics
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All electronic devices need to be put away during instructional time unless we
are using the iPads for an activity. Students doing anything on an electronic
device besides what they are supposed to be doing will lose the privilege of its
use and may be subject to additional disciplinary action.
You may be permitted to listen to music at specific teacher announced times
• You must use ear/headphones. No one else should be able to hear it.
• The device must remain out of sight. That means you will need to preselect music and leave it on shuffle.
Dismissal
• Follow 10/10 rule: No passes will be given during the first or last 10 minutes of class
• You, unless otherwise authorized by directions I give, are to remain in your assigned
seats from the time you enter the classroom until the bell rings at the end of class.
Lining up at the door is not allowed
Assessments
Be forewarned that when you are taking quizzes or tests, I expect complete silence.
Talking is not permitted until every student has turned in their completed
assessment. If you violate this rule, you will be given a zero on that assessment and
may receive additional disciplinary action.
Student Handbook
Follow all procedures as outlined in the student handbook including dress code.
Behavioral Expectations
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My discipline philosophy is founded in the belief that proper discipline
will not only facilitate learning, but will also improve our relationship
together as a class. I intend for these behavioral expectations to help you
become more self-directed and accountable. It is my belief that negative
consequences treat only the symptom, not the underlying issue; therefore I
aim to avoid the need for negative consequences by providing an
intellectually stimulating, organized and respectful environment.
Consequences
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Positive
 The intrinsic, personal
satisfaction of a job well
done
 Earning strong grades
 Recognition of
accomplishments by
teacher
 Positive notes home
Negative
 If you are disruptive in class, you
will receive one warning. I will
attempt to redirect your behavior by
reinforcing the class expectations
and re-visiting our classroom norms.
 The second time I need to address a
behavior with you, (that day or
week) I will speak to you alone and
follow up by calling/emailing your
parents.
 If the behavior is continuous or
severe, you will be sent to the
behavior coach &/or receive
detention
 Chronic behavioral issues will be
addressed by a student-teacherparent face-to-face meeting.
Classroom Norms
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Collective agreements essential for the functioning of our class
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Be kind to each other
Express gratitude
Be open-minded
Be genuine
Smartness isn’t static nor is it singular
Practice active listening
Be assertive and get your questions
answered
Attend to personal needs before
coming to class
Cleanup after yourself
Contribute to a positive learning
environment. Swearing subjects those
around you to a negative emotional
experience and will not be tolerated.
Be motivated! I will try my hardest to
make the content interesting if you
uphold your end of the bargain: be
confident in your abilities and remain
dedicated to achieving the task at
hand.
Any others?