Be Respectful: Every student has the right to a safe and secure classroom;
you do not have the right to impede or jeopardize that in any way. Be
respectful of yourself, your environment, your fellow classmates, and your
teacher. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Be Responsible: The Oxford Dictionary defines responsible in this
way: “Liable to be called into account. 2 morally accountable for one’s
action, capable of rational conduct.” Act rationally; choose wisely.
Recognize your own role in building a fun and productive community of
learners. Understand there will be consequences, both good and bad, for your
actions.
Be Safe: Think about where you are and whom you are with. We must guarantee
against harm or injury to another. Think. Ask yourself is it worth it? Would
I want this done to me? I will not tolerate, nor should you, any behavior
that takes away from the safety of this classroom, nor will the school.
Be Cooperative: Time and again you will be asked to do something that you
may not like or think is worthless. Be mature; work through it. You may find
that “getting there” is half the fun. Our world demands that you work well
with others. Think—choose wisely.
Be A Worker: Do your job! Challenge yourself to be productive. You are here;
use your time wisely. Positive participation in class is important!
Listen, discuss, and take notes. Take pride in your work, which includes
having assignments done neatly and on time.
Be Peaceful: The Oxford Dictionary defines peace as: “Freedom
from disorder. 2a quiet, tranquility; 2b serenity. 3 a mental calm.” Simply
put, be kind to each other—exercise self-control.