You are now a high school student and are expected to: a) act in a mature manner b) be respectful of the learning process, your teacher, and your fellow students.
The classroom should be a learning-centered environment in which staff and students are unhindered by disruptive behavior. Staff have the authority to manage their classrooms to ensure an environment conducive to learning.
Take responsibility for your education. Parents (taxpayers) are paying for your education. Teachers are here to create a learning environment. Whether or not you learn depends on your willingness to listen. Ask appropriate questions and do the work necessary to pass the course. High school is rigorous and demanding; you may have to work harder and seek more help in order to succeed than you did in the past.
Complete all assigned work. You will find that students who complete all assigned work, whether it be homework or project, will be more likely to pass (with a higher grade). If you have an emergency or illness, contact your instructor ahead of time to let her or him know that you will be absent. Important note: If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to meet with the teacher, outside of regular class time, to determine a plan to make up the missed work.
Get to class on time. Students who walk into the classroom late distract other students in the learning environment. Arrive at the warning bell rather than the bell that starts the class. Come to class prepared. Students who forget common classroom supplies (such as a pencil, paper, books, test materials, etc.) usually waste class time. Students who have not completed their assigned homework many times ask questions that could have been answered through their assignments.
Turn in your work on time. It is important to plan ahead. Students who wait until the last minute to do their work usually make lower grades and are more likely to miss deadlines. Study and do your assignments every day. Doing so ensures that if a problem occurs at the last minute, such as a computer malfunction, you will still be prepared.
Do not haveprivate conversations. The noise is distracting to other students, and disrupts the teacher’s instruction. Therefore also leave your cell phone in your locker.
Respect your instructor and classmates. Treat everyone in the class with respect and follow the rules outlined for that teacher’s classroom. Respect the work your teacher has put into planning and delivering the lesson.