Mr. Giacobbe’s Classroom Rules and Procedures

 

Classroom Rules and Procedures:

 

Basic Rules

 

1. Respect each other.
2. Respect the learning environment.
3. Arrive on time and prepared for class.
4. Listen to the instructions given, and follow them closely, especially during a lab class.

 

Reason for Rules

 

1. Each person has value, and their ideas and opinions matter to me.
2. We are all here to learn, and to prepare ourselves for the challenges we will meet in the future.
3. The time we spend here is limited, and we must all stay focused on maximizing our learning experience.
4. We will occasionally be dealing with hazardous materials and equipment, and the safety of you and your classmates is important.

 

Classroom Procedures

 

• Each day, please enter the classroom, take your assigned seat, and begin working on the bellwork assignment, which will be written on the board.

 

• If you need assistance, wish to answer or ask a question, or for any other reason wish to get my attention, raise your hand and wait to be called on.

 

• Do not interrupt another student when they are speaking, unless called upon to contribute.

 

• If you need to leave the classroom for any reason, you must get my permission. Don’t forget to get your pass punched and signed by me. We have wild dogs patrolling the halls, and they attack the passless.

 

• At the end of class, please put your chairs back, throw your trash away, replace your text book and any equipment used, and wait for me to dismiss you.

 

Miscellaneous Items

 

Honesty: Cheating is unethical and unacceptable. Plagiarism is using information or original wording in a paper without giving credit to the source; it is also unacceptable. Truly dreadful things will happen to you if I find you cheating. Plagiarism may be a new concept for you. We will discuss plagiarism and how to avoid it.

 

Sharing: I will listen to all comments, complaints, and suggestions regarding our class. If you learn nothing else from me, I want it to be that humans do best when we work together. The best way for you to have a good class is for us to work together. I believe in sharing experiences that relate to the class, and if you participate, the class will be more rewarding.

 

Cell Phones: Please do not even think of having your cell phone visible during class. I reserve the right to answer the phone if it rings, and I just might say something extremely wicked. Even if I’m not in the mood to chat, I will have to take the phone and give it to one of my dogs, they always eat theirs.

 

Classroom Consequences:

 

1^st Offense – Verbal Warning

2^nd Offense – Loss of Participation Points for the Day and a Phone Call Home

3^rd Offense – Visit with the Vice Principal or Principal, Possible Loss of Break Period or Suspension

 

Notebook Requirement:

 

As part of the requirements of passing this course you will need to keep a notebook. This notebook should include any handouts or materials you get in class, lab notes, and your daily lecture notes. Half of your participation points will come from keeping your notebook in order. You will be able to leave your notebook in the classroom, if you prefer. While I won’t directly grade your notes, all assessments will be based on notes you take during class, and you will be able to use your notebook on all assessments. As you progress in your education and your careers, the importance of your ability to take good notes cannot be underestimated. I will provide you with a notebook, but if you lose it you must replace it.

 

Assessments:

 

You will have an assessment every Friday, based upon the subject of the previous unit. These assessments will include group and individual quizzes, lab reports, and task-oriented activities. They will be discussed at the start of each unit.