Expected classroom behaviors

1.) Bring your text, your notebook, and a pen to every class

2.) Be on time. with an expectation to participate in your own learning

3.) No "negative" talk, only positive talk!

4.) When one person is speaking, "Respect the speaker." That means: everyone else listens, looks at the speaker, and can paraphrase what is said. Affirming head nods, are a sign of good listening skills.

5.) No electronic devices. (Cell phones, pagers?, MP3, discman, etc) During seatwork, you may ask for permission to use, at the discretion of the teacher.

6.) Assigned work is expected to be completed before the next class unless otherwise stated.

7.) Students who know of a future absence should see the teacher before, so that handouts/assignments may be picked up in advance.

8.) Students who miss a class due to illness, may see the teacher at zny time or afterschool, for missed work.

9.) Students who have 12 absences or more will be eligible to not receive a course credit, pending teacher/administrator decision.

10.) Students have the right to have fun, enjoy the course and receive a credit.