English Class Rules and Routines
You will be expected to adhere to the following:
1. Be on time to class, with your own completed homework, paper, pen, and notebook (and other special items such as research supplies when needed).
2. CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT. I will not tolerate pursuing a phone in pockets, or purses, or other student objects. Do not pull your phone out to check the time, or show pictures, etc.
3. Do not ask to leave the room for personal errands such as: restroom, counseling office, locker, etc. Take care of these matters between classes only.
4. Raise your hand before speaking; be respectful of others who are contributing to a class discussion. Do not interrupt the teacher or student presenters.
5. Be respectful of everyone in the class, and be patient, kind, and aware of what you say so that others will not be hurt or offended by your words and deeds.
6. Stay on task; do not work on assignments for other classes. Also, do not bring distracting items such as periodicals, unless needed for my classroom work.
7. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Do not invade someone else’s space.
8. Use the pencil sharpener during non-instructional time.
9. Pick up after yourself; keep biological issues private.
10. When completing cooperative learning, involve yourself and allow all group members to contribute to the task.
11. Do not write on desks, class sets of books, or any objects that are community property.
12. You are responsible for obtaining notes/handouts from days when you are absent. Please ask for these at the end of the period, not as the teacher is beginning classes.
13. Movies are used for instructional purposes. You can expect a quiz on each one. No sitting or reclining on the floor, no sharing of seats.
14. All school rules will be enforced in this classroom, including dress code.
15. NO GUM CHEWING! Violators will serve a 45 minute detention with the teacher. Do not bring food or drinks to class. There will be no warning or one time forgiveness.
16. Makeup work will be offered during tutorials only. Please do not ask to come to one of my other class periods to complete the work. Schedule makeup work with me, and no shows will receive a zero for the work. The work must be completed in 3 days or less, or zeroes will be recorded.
17. If the class takes a quiz at the beginning of the period, students who are tardy will be considered unexcused absences (unless arriving with an excused note from the office), and therefore, a zero. I do not accept passes from other teachers for students who are late to class because they did not complete work on time, nor do I give passes for students who wish to linger in my class.
18. Do not use inappropriate language, and be sure to avoid any expressions or acronyms that may even hint at profane or insulting words.
19. All work in the class will be completed in scholarly, academic language. I will not allow instant message language or words from the pop culture of slang.
20. Write essays in third person formal, avoid contractions, document properly, and remember to use integrity and honesty in discussing class activities with other students. Cheating is a heinous crime and will be punished accordingly.
