FILBERT’SCLASSROOM

WELCOME

REMEMBER, IT’S A DEMOCRACY, BUT I HAVE 51% OF THE VOTE.”

-SUE THORSON

THE FINE PRINT

I ____________________________________ , hereby agree to try my very hardest in this

class. I will show up on time and leave on time. I will remember to bring any materials that will be needed for class. I will have a good attitude even if I’m having a bad day. I will be nice to my classmates, my teacher, the classroom, and

my quizzes even if I fail them. I will stay awake during class, I will stay awake during class, I

WILL stay awake during class (just keep telling yourself that). I will try not to cough or sneeze

on anyone. I will only take a bathroom pass when I need to go to the bathroom, and

whenever possible, I will go to the bathroom before class. I will only text in class if it’s extremely important. I will not IM in class

unless the teacher is being so boring that it is making me want to scream. I realize that life does not revolve around this class, but I will attempt to complete all of my homework on

time. I will not use derogatory terms. I know that I can express my thoughts and ideas

without offending those around me, and I will strive to do that. I know that if I fail this class, I

will only need to take it again next semester/year. I will open all bags of chips BEFORE

class starts. I will remember to put my phone on silent, or risk being horribly embarrassed

when the teacher tells my boyfriend to call back later. I will not plagiarize no matter how tired, sick, lazy, uninterested, bored, angry, stressed, or unintelligent I feel. I will have fun. I will learn or, at the very least, I will memorize! I will enjoy class as much as I can. I will help

others to enjoy it. I will accept everyone, even if they are drastically different from myself. I

will not leave gum under the desks or anywhere else inappropriate. I will strive to make my

handwriting legible if I want to receive a grade. I will pass this class.

THE RULESDUN DUN DUN!

1)When the going gets tough, the tough get going, but the smart as for help.

2)If I can’t complain about the curriculum, neither can you.

3)Be serious, be intelligent, be enthusiastic.

4)Try as hard as you can, and when you don’t think you can try any harder, try to.

If I catch you...1. Going beyond expectations

2. Collaborating with a classmate

3. Making a classmate feel welcome

4. Having perfect attendance

5. Showing appropriate and contagious enthusiasm

6. Pointing out my of typographical errors

7. Supporting a fellow classmate

8. Tutoring a fellow classmate

9. Smiling

10. Laughing and not being a distraction

11. Adding something meaningful to class discussion

12. Being helpful

13. Showing exponential improvement

14. Teaching me something

15. NOT texting/IMing in class

16. Being respectful

17. Compromising

18. Using really awesome vocab words

19. Eating a healthy snack

20. Passing in your homework early

21. Paying attention

22. Following directions

23. Being thoughtful

24. Turning a frown upside down!

25. Being awesome

1. Compliment you.

2. Offer you choices.

3. Brag about you.

4. Give you candy.

5. Put your homework on “The Fridge.”

6. Write home to your parents.

7. Write you a note of appreciation.

8. Give a homework extension.

9. Let you out of class a few minutes early.

10. Write a smiley face on your paper.

11. Give your paper a sticker.

12. Give you a good grade.

13. Give you a high-five.

14. Give you a low-five.

15. Smile at you.

16. Give you a thumbs up.

17. Congratulate you.

18. Appreciate you.

19. Make a note of it.

20. Let you pick your groups.

21. Let you work alone.

22. Overlook a text/IM.

23. Give you an extended break during class.

24. Let you go on a tangent once in awhile.

25. Maybe, perhaps, if you’re lucky, once a decade or so...I’ll give you bonus points.

Then I’m Gonna...