Arrive prepared and on time

• Be seated and ready by the bell.
• Follow instructions on board carefully without prompting.
• Materials required daily include: an active, curious mind; reading materials; your journal; supplies (blue/black pen, highlighters, markers or colored pencils, glue stick); completed assignments.
• Clear all absences BEFORE class begins; if you must go to the office for a readmit slip you will be marked tardy.

Participate actively in class

• Engage respectfully in discussions/activities.
• Talkative? Listen up. Quiet? Speak up.
• Take notes thoughtfully when necessary.
• Comments? Questions? Ideas? Raise your hand!
• Maintain focus on class activities (work for other classes/distracting items will be confiscated).

Complete assignments thoughtfully and thoroughly

• Read and follow directions carefully.
• Be prepared to share thoughts/questions/responses in class.
• Type assignments, or write neatly in blue/black ink.4. Include name, class period, date, and assignment title on written work.
• Completed assignments must accompany you to class; late work is not accepted.

Respect others and the classroom environment

• Work positively with others.
• Questions? Comments? Disagreement? Always respectfully!
• Handle others' property with permission only.
• Enjoy food & beverages (other than water) before entering classroom.
• Follow class guidelines at all times; any student who receives a negative behavior report from a substitute teacher will attend the next Saturday school session.

Assume responsibility for your learning

• Check assignment calendar daily; record new assignments neatly in calendar.
• Uncertain? Confused? Stuck? Ask for help.
• Revise and resubmit writing assignments for improved grades.
• Absent? Check class minutes & web site; complete future assignments on time.
• Miss a test during excused absence? Complete make-up within one week of original test date.