CLASS RULES

Theatre is a discipline-based art from, and inclusion in this program is a privilege.  Therefore:

1. Try everything.  You learn more from your mistakes than from anything else.

2. Respect yourself an take responsibility for yourself.

3. Be respectful of others’ ideas, property, feelings, and personal space.  Do NOT touch the props, costumes, my computer, my desk, etc.  Do not push, shove, hit, pinch, etc., anyone else in class.

4. Particularly in a class of this kind, it is extremely important to be supportive of others and tolerant of any differences.  Any comments and/or critiques of others’ work will be couched in positive terms.  Our goal is to create a relaxed environment where we will all feel free to grow and learn.

5. Follow directions quickly and quietly.

CLASS PROCEDURES

STARTING CLASS

1. Class begins when you enter the room.

2. Quietly enter the room, go immediately to yoru assigned seat, and begin the bell work.

CLASS BREAK

1. The bell does not end class.  Class ends when you hear me say, “Class dismissed.” 

2. This is your only opportunity to use the bathroom or get a drink of water (after you let your teacher know that you are present).

3. Return to class quietly, go immediately to your assigned seat, and continue what you were doing before the bell rang.

ENDING CLASS

1. The bell does not end class.  Class ends when you hear me say, “Class dismissed.”

2. Quietly return any of my supplies to their assigned places, get your bookbags, and exit the room.

CLASSROOM REWARDS

1. A pleasant atmosphere where everyone can learn, create, and share

2. Respect from others

3. Personal satisfaction for a job well done

4. The joy of learning and creating

5. Success

CLASSROOM CONSEQUENCES

1^st Offense - Warning

2^nd Offense - Return to regular class

3^rd Offense - Call to parent

4^th Offense - Student/Parent conference with teacher

5^th Offense - Office Referral

Note: These consequences are cumulative.  In other words, on the third offense, the student will be sent back to class and the parent will be called.  Each week the student is a warning before being sent back to class, but if a student is sent back to class twice in any nine-week period, the parent will be called.