CLASSROOM RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

10R ELA BDF 10-11

Ms. Amy Canfield

RIGHTS	RESPONSIBILITIES
You have the right to…	and the responsibility to…
be safe and have your belongings be safe.	treat other people’s property appropriately and with care.
work in a quiet place.	work quietly and not disturb others.
be treated fairly.	treat others fairly.
work in a clean room.	keep the room clean and pick up after yourself.
use school materials and equipment.	share school materials and equipment and return materials and equipment at the end of class.
be heard and have your opinions respected.	listen to other’s opinions thoughtfully and respectfully.
study and learn.	study and learn.
make mistakes without being criticized.	let others make mistakes without making fun of them.
socialize with friends.	keep socializing from interfering with your learning and your classmates’ learning.
be respected.	respect others.

In order to ensure that student rights and responsibilities are maintained, students are expected to--

1. Follow directions.

2. Raise your hand to speak.

3. Stay in your assigned seat.

4. Speak appropriately to adults and peers.

a. no profanity*

b. use only given name

c. no name calling or teasing

d. no verbal abuse or threats to anyone*

e. no talking back to the teacher!

5. Use mature behavior.

a. keep hands and feet to yourself

b. do not throw things

c. no physical or verbal disruption

6. Treat people with respect

a. no physical or verbal sexual harassment*

b. no hurtful teasing or gossip*

7. Power down and put away all electronic devices*

8. Get to class on time and be seated by the time the bell rings.*

9. Take only the amount of break time permitted by the teacher.*

10. Ask for bathroom and drinking fountain passes only during breaks.

11. Write all assignments in your agendas.

12. Listen to the teacher when she is speaking without speaking at the same time.

13. Stay on task.

14. Tell the truth.

15. Be prepared for class.