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Ms. Cone’s Classroom Rules

“The code is more what you'd call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules. “- Captain Jack Sparrow

+The 5 P’s Be PROMPT

You should always be on time to class

Be PREPARED You should have the materials necessary for the day: pencil,

paper, calculator, etc.

Be POLITE Be kind and respectful to your classmates and to your

teachers

Be PRODUCTIVE Class time is work time

Be PATIENT Wait your turn; not everything happens on your schedule

+The Honor Code

Because I want to do my best, I will be: Be honest! Be positive! And show respect for

Staff Property And other classmates

+Your Actions, Your Consequences

Blame is not to be placed on others

You are responsible for your choices

Consequences that go with those choices are on you

+Give me a high five!

When in doubt, ask yourself these questions: Is it positive? Am I engaged? Is it respectful? Am I participating? Do I want the consequences for

this?

+What if I don’t know?

The Golden Rule applies in my classroom: would you want someone to do that to you? If the answer is no, choose a different course of action. Be mindful of others.

+But I’m just a kid…

Mutual Respect You give me respect I give you respect

Who do you want to be? Mature Respectful Intelligent

+Let’s Recap

When we come to Ms. Cone’s class we are to be which of the following? Respectful Prepared Engaged All of the above

What is not acceptable behavior for Ms. Cone’s class? Listening Bullying Taking notes

When in doubt, what should you do?

+Works Cited

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http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/creating-classroom-rules-together