1. Class rules-Refresher
You will remain seated at all times. If you need to get up, raise your hand and ask
Be aware of when it is appropriate to call out answers, and when you should raise your hand
Take turns talking
Be a polite audience for presentations, clap when it seems appropriate

2. Manners You will wait until the other class exits until you enter.
As you are waiting, you will line up outside the classroom against the lockers towards the washrooms
Once you enter, you sit down, and wait for instructions (there will always be instructions!)
Please and thank you go a long way (Especially when you thank your teacher!)

3. The 3 big ones
Be Prepared
Be On time
Be Respectful

4. Be Prepared
This includes having assignments completed to the best of your abilities, handed in on time.
Study for tests (see “how to study for science” lesson)
Do required homework or pre-work
Bring appropriate materials to class, books, pencils, pencil crayons, paper, magazines, etc.
Bring in field trip forms ASAP

5. Be On Time
Yes, you have a lot of books to carry, items to remember. Yes, there are other students in the way.
Don’t wait for your friends. If you hurry, they’ll hurry.
Don’t dawdle.

6. Be Respectful To your teachers, both regular and substitute
To each other
Follow school rules (review these)
To property
No writing on desks, putting garbage in
No “borrowing” without permission
Do not throw things or leave messes on counters/floors

7. Students must…
Realize that they might not get along with everyone, but they must respect those in authority especially.
Try to follow all instructions given by the teacher, if you do not understand, ask.
Do not argue with a guest teacher or administrator. Write your questions down for the next day to be clarified by your teacher.

8. Students must…
Follow regular classroom routines whether or not “teacher is watching”
Encourage fellow classmates to behave
Complete the assignment given to the best of their abilities (not “good enough”)
Be cooperative

9. Try your best Be nice to teachers and other students.
Manage your time wisely
Do not whine
Ask for extensions only when you merit one.
Catch up on missed work (Be Proactive)
Do not talk when you are supposed to be listening/working

10. Computers
discuss

11. Consequences
Vary depending on the problem and may include but are not limited to:
Discussion with student
Discussion with parent
Discussion with administration
Use of lunch hour as time to resolve issues