Rules

Consequences

Rewards

Listen to the teacher the first time a direction is given.

You miss the directions and are unable to complete the task.

You and your classmates are able to complete the task or assignment for better academic performance. 

Be courteous to the teacher by raising your hand and waiting to be call on.  If during lab time the teacher is busy helping another student, please work with each other to help master understanding.

Warning on the 1st offense. 

A call home on the 2nd offense along with a possible referral to the counselor’s office.

Discipline referral on the 3rd offense for being disruptive.

You will draw people to your cooperation and team spirit.  You develop life skills that easily transfer the work place. 

Students shall not sleep in class or bring food into the lab.

Schedule a teacher and/or parent conference with possible referral to the counselor’s office.

You get the needed information to carry out your assignments on time and perform better academically when well rested.

There is no tolerance for cheating on tests and assignments.

All parties involved receive a zero.

Receive good grades or self-assessment of your weaknesses for retest, more teacher focus or tutoring.

No cell phone, text messaging or camera/video phone use during class.

Receive a disciplinary referral for violating the Safe School Act and another’s privacy without written permission.

Demonstrates respects for others and the law.  Student shows good citizenship.

[PDAS D II (2, 4, 5, 7, 9) – D IV (1, 2, 4, 7) – D V (1, 4, 6) – D VI (1, 2, 4) – D VII (1, 2, 3) – D VIII (6)]

PROCEDURES

Tardy Policy

Enter the room quietly, sign the book, and take your seat without talking especially if a lecture is in progress.  You shall get your book and supplies once the class breaks for lab. 

Bell Ringers

Get your textbook, folder, and complete the bell ringer on the black board while waiting for the bell to ring or class to start.

End of Period

Log off, put textbook on shelf, return any supplies, three-hole punch your work then bind it into the folder in date order.  Place the folder in the grading basket and return to your seat.  Please do not stand by the door in violation of emergency procedures.  The teacher shall dismiss the class.

Absences

Get missed assignments from the syllabus, fellow students, or teacher during lab time or at the end of class.  Turn in all assignments within district guidelines.

Class Time

Use class time productively.  Expect to remain in class the entire time unless called out to the office or on a field trip. 

Headings on Papers

Every paper shall have a typed heading with your Name, Class name with period, Date and Assignment.

Textbooks & Equipment

Each student shall be responsible for the assigned computer and textbook.  Check your equipment and textbook at the start of the lab.  Report any damage and/or missing textbook. 

Computer Use

The student shall return the signed Policy of Acceptable Use of Computers and Networks for computer access.  Internet use shall only be for classroom assignments as designated by the teacher.  Music, email and game site access shall only be for instructional purposes and under the direct supervision of the teacher.  CHAT ROOMS and SOCIAL NETWORKS are off limits and partially meet the Safe School requirements.  Students may never be in the lab or on the Internet without direct supervision of a teacher.  Never post personal/family information and pictures on the Internet or transmit such information using email, chat rooms, social networks or on-line journals and blogs.

Classroom Visitors

Students shall be well mannered when visitors are in the classroom.  Well mannered means raise your hand and wait for recognition, stay focused on your work, stay in your seat, remain quiet and most of all do not interrupt the teacher when the visitors are talking.

School Announcements

Students shall be quiet during announcements so classmates and the teacher hear important messages.

Substitute Teachers

Students shall follow all the rules and procedures as usual with expectation of good behavior and respect.  A report of student misbehavior results in a call home and discipline referral.