9-Politeness

CLASSROOM RULES

Attitude & Behavior

1. Come to class every day with a positive and willing attitude! An open mind is a great thing.
Complaining will not be tolerated.
2. Always put forth your best effort! Grades are achieved; not received, so be sure to do your best
at all times.
3. Remember, you are in high school now. You need to act and behave like young adults. Whether
you think you are or not, you are a role model for younger students. Display behavior that you
want them to look up to and admire.
4. Bad days happen! If you are having one of those days, I do understand. Please just inform me
before class that you are having a bad day, and I will try to leave you alone during class
discussions. This is not to be abused.
5. Class participation is a must. It's time for you to come out of your shells if you haven't already!
Don't be afraid to voice your opinion. We want to hear what you have to say.
6. Have fun! If you walk into my room with the attitude that you "have" to be here and it won't be
any fun, then you are probably right. However, if you approach English with a willing attitude, it
might just be fun! Go wild! Learn something new!

Specific Classroom Rules:

1. Arrive on time.
2. Raise your hand before speaking.
3. Listen to others and participate in class discussions.
4. Use the pencil sharpener during noninstructional time.
5. Stay on task.
6. Do your assignments.
7. Bring materials and have them ready.
8. Listen to directions.
9. Cooperate with your group.
10. Pick up after yourself.
11. Leave other people's materials alone.
12. Do not interrupt other students' learning.
13. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
14. Keep your hands clean and take care of personal hygiene in the rest room during breaks.
15. No vandalism. Don't write or carve on your desk or school property.
16. Treat computers with care.
17. One person at a time leaves the room with the hall pass.
18. Clean your work station appropriately.
19. Absolutely no food, drink, gum, or candy permitted.
20. Do not come to class late without a hallpass.
21. Be organized and prepared for class.
22. Come to class prepared to learn. (Pencils sharpened, pen, paper, and notebooks)
23. Respect all property. (School property, personal property, and other's property)
24. Respect all ideas given in class and do not criticize anybody's ideas or thoughts.
25. Always do your very best!