The Keys For Survival in Mr.

Munns
Classroom

We can have fun and academic success when everyone follows these few simple rules:
1. FOLLOW INSTRUCTION: This includes those given by me, administrators, staff
and substitute teachers. Please ask me for help on something you dont understand. I wont
do your work for you but were in this together Teacher, Student, and Parent. Ill do my
best to be clear and concise, but you must PAY ATTENTION.

2. COME TO CLASS PREPARED WITH ALL REQUIRED MATERIAL: Always
assume that you will need your textbook, pen, pencil, paper, and notebook despite any
special period. A notebook and folder is required for this course, notes will be graded with
each exam.

3. HOMEWORK POLICY: If absent on Monday, and you come to school on Tuesday,
it is your responsibility to come get the assignment and turn it in on Wednesday. If absent
on Monday and Tuesday, it is still your responsibility to see me about what assignment(s) are
missing and it is due the next scheduled class day. There are NO exceptions to this
homework rule. You are responsible for getting and making up and homework when you are
absent. It is NOT my responsibility to come find you and tell you we had a homework
assignment.

4. PROMPTNESS. Be in the classroom before the bell rings, book out, ready to
work. Your son/daughter will know the rules for tardiness to class. I am very strict on
students being in their assigned seats when the bell rings and for them to be ready to learn.

5. ALLOW STUDENTS TO LEARN AND TEACHERS TO TEACH. Ill treat you
with respect and consideration and its expected that you will treat peers and adults in a
courteous and respectful manner. Adopt an attitude of a scholar. This classroom is ours,
not mine or yours.

6. COMPLY WITH ALL SCHOOL RULES, REGULATIONS AND
POLICIES. Its most important that you know the rules if you are expected to follow
them. Read your student handbook.

7. KEEP THE CLASSROOM (and desks) CLEAN. Before leaving the classroom
check your area. Pick up paper and return desk to original place unless otherwise
instructed. Put trash in trashcan.

8. TESTS. These are a way to evaluate your progress and understanding of the
material. You will have a variety of these evaluations including oral presentations, objective
tests, essays, and culminating projects. You will often have weekly quizzes. There will be
NO I-pods or listening devices when testing.

9. GROUPS. We often work in groups. This requires cooperation and that you pull your
own weight. If you have not participated in the group activity and allow others to do all of
the work you risk receiving a zero for the activity or for a daily grade. Group rules are
provided to you in addition to these instructions. Please file them in your notebook and keep
them all year.

10. PARTICIPATION. Everyone is expected to answer oral questions, ask questions and
participate in class and group discussion. Participation is highly encouraged. The learning
environment is positive and as a class we will make it possible for all to participate
comfortably.

11. ETHICAL BEHAVIOR. Do you own work? Work that has been copied from others
or plagiarized will NOT be accepted. ***Cheating on tests will result in a zero on that test
and parental contact.

12. ATTENDANCE. Please avoid absences. Many class activities cannot be
reproduced. Often in-group work other students are depending upon you to be present with
your completed work. Frequent absences inadvertently impact your grade. ALL make-up
work is done outside of class, or by making arrangements with me.