Classroom Rules
and Procedures
MR. CASTEEL
Classroom Rules
Respect everyone in the classroom, including yourself.
Come to class on time and prepared.
Write in black or blue ink ONLY.
Raise your hand to speak.
Contribute to classroom discussions.
What is said in the class stays in the class.
Do NOT raise your hand to ask to go to the restroom.
Respect
Respect everyone in the classroom, including yourself.
This includes property.
Treat everyone the way you would like to be treated.
Expect the same from everyone in the classroom, including the
teacher. You deserve nothing less.
Respecting yourself includes presenting the best of yourself
possible, in your speech, actions, and work.
Always strive to grow and push yourself beyond your known
limits. You might surprise yourself!
Be Prepared
Always be in class, ready to go on time. I start when the bell
rings.
Be prepared with assignments, paper, and pens.
While I may have some of these materials available, do NOT
expect it. YOU are responsible for having what you need for class.
Write in Ink
Have faith and confidence in your work. Use ink.
In all assignments you will turn in to me, write in black or blue ink
only.
Pencil is not permitted except for scantrons and personal notes.
Classroom Discussions
We will have many discussions in this class.
To keep the discussions orderly, always raise your hand to speak.
Students will usually be called on in as close to the order they
raise their hand as possible.
Sometimes, other students will be called upon to ensure that
everyone participates.
We may discuss controversial topics in this class. To encourage a
strong discussion, do not talk about what your classmates said
outside of class.
Restroom
Do NOT raise your hand to ask to go to the restroom. It is
distracting to the classroom discussion.
If the pass is available, get up without disrupting the class, sign
out, and go.
Sign in when you return.
5 minute limit.
Classroom Procedures
Beginning of Class
If there are handouts for the day, they will be on the front table.
Turn in all work in the IN basket. All homework is due at the
beginning of class, unless I tell you otherwise.
If you wish to pick up any of your old papers, they will be filed in
the crate for your class.
These old papers will be thrown out at the end of each quarter.
Take your seat and begin working on the vocabulary on the
board, if any.
During Class
Remain in your seat.
Raise your hand to speak or ask a question.
NEVER be afraid to ask a question. The only foolish question is the
one that is never asked.
ALWAYS listen to your classmates questions and the answer. You may
have the same question!
If you must leave your seat, do not cause a distraction for other
students.
Cell phones are to be silenced and put away, unless we are working
on an activity where you may use the Internet
Using a cell phone for texting, Facebooking, etc. may cause the phone to
be confiscated. Confiscated phones will be returned at the end of class.
End of Class
Clean up after yourself
Put away all borrowed materials
Turn in any classwork to the IN basket
Return the class to the way you found it
Remain in your seat until the bell rings. NEVER line up at the
door.
Questions? Suggestions?
This is your class too!
If you think there is a better way to do things, PLEASE tell me,
and the class and myself will consider your ideas.
Remember, ideas with reasons usually end up convincing more
people. Be prepared to explain WHY your idea is a good one,
even if it seems obvious to you.
