Rules+and+Consequences


 * RULES AND CONSEQUENCES This reflects my philosophy of the middle structure classroom and a common understanding of middle class social rules and consequences. I use "student rights" as a means of positive reinstatement and a reflection of our nation's Bill of Rights. Accommodations will be made, as the need arises, for students from a generational poverty background. In a high structure classroom, the rights would be transferred more into a set of rules that must be followed, a more structured order. The IF/THEN system would be much more intricate in order to lower the chances for misconduct.  **

"T he ideas I stand for are not mine. I borrowed them from Socrates. I swiped them from Chesterfield. I stole them from Jesus. And I put them in a book. If you don't like their rules, whose would you use?"--Dale Carnegie, American Author


 * Rules and Consequences may not sound like a fun idea to embrace, but they are the basis for the civilization we live in today. Our laws, our freedom, and our balance of the idea of self-interest and community are a result of understanding the societal rules and the consequences for violating them. As students, you do have rights in my classroom as well. And we will discuss them first.

Rights of the Student


 * You have the right to a safe learning environment. Bullying in this classroom will NOT be tolerated.
 * You have the right to be respected by the teacher and every student in class.
 * You have the right to approach the teacher with any question or concern you might have.
 * You have the right to express your ideas and opinions, keeping in mind that respect for the other student is the basis for this right.
 * You also have the right to remain silent, but that’s a different set of rights for a different situation

The “if…Then” System This is a system I’ve created call the IF…THEN system. It’s based on the laws of CAUSE AND EFFECT. Basically it means that IF something occurs THEN there will be a certain outcome, which you may or may not desire.
 * **IF… ** || **THEN… ** ||
 * You are late for class… || You will take your seat, quietly as possible, and wait on the teacher to finish daily instructions, and then ask the teacher what you are supposed to be doing ||
 * If you are late for class more than 3 times… || It will be counted as an absence unless you have a written excuse from another teacher ||
 * If you are absent… || You are responsible for meeting with the teacher to find out what you missed and any make up work you must do. ||
 * If you miss class on the day of a test or when a project or paper is due… || You must provide a written excuse from a parent/guardian. IF you were sick THEN you must provide a doctor’s excuse. ||
 * If you cheat… || You will fail that test/project/paper . No chance for a make-up will be allowed. ||
 * If you disrupt class or misbehave… || You will be required to stay after class for the amount of time I determine (15 seconds up to 2 minutes) ||
 * If you follow these rules || <span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Constantia,serif; font-size: 20pt;">You will enjoy the class much much more…I promise ||