Common Questions

1. What are the classroom rules and regulations?
2. Materials
3. Deadlines
4. Tardies
5. Groupwork
6. Textbooks and School Materials
7. Leaving the Classroom
8. Food and Drink
9. Gum

What are the classroom rules and regulations?

Since you are in high school, I expect you to behave maturely and 
respectfully to faculty, staff, each other, and school property. As young 
adults you should also be responsible TO yourself and FOR yourself. I do not 
like to impose too many rules; however, below are a few that I must insist 
upon.

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Materials

All necessary materials and texts should be in class every day unless 
otherwise instructed.  Do not ask me what we will need each day: if you do 
not know, bring everything.  If you do not have the appropriate materials, 
you may expect a detention.

Check this link for "appropriate materials."
http://teacherweb.com/GA/Aquinas/AJLloyd/faq2.stm

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Deadlines

Assignments and tests/quizzes are always announced in advance (except "pop-
quizzes"); absences do not excuse you from turning in homework or from 
taking tests on the day you return (within reason).  Additionally, long-term 
assignments are expected to be submitted ON TIME.  You know you have a 
deadline: make arrangements to meet it whether you are present or not.

Plan ahead so that you can turn in your work on time.  (Remember, computers 
crash, printers run out of ink, power goes out, etc.  Allow time for 
such "inconveniences.")  

You will always be given plenty of time to complete an assignment.  If you 
need more time, you must negotiate with me IN ADVANCE (not on the day it is 
due).  

Late work is always penalized and late homework is not accepted except as 
allowed by the student handbook.  Major assingments will be penalized 10 
points per day late.

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Tardies

You MUST be in your assigned seat when the bell rings or you are tardy. 
Tardiness will result in detention.

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Groupwork

When doing group work, I expect you to work together as a team and to use 
any class time appropriately. Remember that other groups are working: keep 
your discussions at an appropriate volume.

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Textbooks and School Materials

Textbooks are very expensive and are the property of AHS. Take care of them: 
use a book cover and DO NOT MARK in the books!  (This includes HIGHLIGHTING.)

Also, you may receive several handouts, paperbacks, etc. that I expect you 
to return upon completion of a unit.  Though perhaps not professionally 
bound, they still represent an investment of time and money so you will be 
charged for replacement should you lose or ruin them.

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Leaving the Classroom

Do not ask to leave my classroom for any reason other than an emergency.  
Visit the restroom between classes and during lunch.  DO NOT expect me to 
excuse you to use the telephone!

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Food and Drink

Food and drink are not allowed in any classroom at AHS.  However, I will 
allow water in plastic bottles with secured caps (no cups, mugs, glasses, 
etc. 
allowed).

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Gum

Your instructor will determine whether or not gum is allowed.
If it as allowed it will be on the condition that it is never seen or 
heard.  However, if it is found on desks, the floor, the wall, etc. this 
allowance will be discontinued.

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