Class Rules & 11th Grade English Standards

Class Rules: Proverbs 29:18; Hosea 4:6

Giving Honor & Respect:

Foremost, we believe that we should always fall under the authority of our leaders and the rules that govern us at Thea Bowman. We honor the sacrifices/struggles of those that have lovingly paved the way for us . In response, we know that we have a responsibility to contribute, in our time, and to build for those that will follow us!

There are 5 Class Rules:

R= Respect (for self, for others, for leadership, for the establishment even if we disagree, & for the environment).

How this plays out? Come ready to learn by following the rules that are in place (e.g. no cell phones, no music in class, follow the dress code policy, no talking during class, etc.). Be on time to class! Start by being in your assigned seat and get started by doing your bell ringer. If there is a reason that you are not able to do this, then respectfully come and talk with your instructor. Don’t talk when others are talking. Listen to your teacher when she is talking. Be respectful to those in authority that are here to love and serve you. Take pride in your classroom and school by picking up after yourself (e.g. do not throw your trash on the floor in the school or classroom or neighborhood). Work to create a culture of respect. If you see others violating the rules e.g. throwing thrash on the floor, then say something. If enough people speak out, then you can change things! And, don’t tolerate bullying! Don’t bully someone just because they are different. Be kind to them. You have the power to change things! Be in unity and work together!

E=Engage through Active Participation (work, learn, build, and grow).

How this plays out? Listen in class. Use a daily planner. Know the learning objective for the week and monitor your own progress. Take notes. Then, study those notes for at least 15 minutes, 3x per week. Ask if there is homework. Be part of the discussion! Make eye contact and smile.

A= Accountability (taking ownership for reading/studying, for time management, for completing assignments, for communicating/responding, & for generating solutions to problems).

P= Professionalism, Ethics, & Integrity (no cheating, try to use correct grammar when talking with teachers or when submitting assignments, own your mistakes by saying sorry and trying harder, communicate with teachers if you need help).

S= Safety (follow the school rules in place and be kind to others).