Kindergarten Through High School
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| 1. |
Always refer to a teacher by title
and last name: Dr. Walker, Mr. Fields, Mrs. Ramirez, Professor
McGuinness (never call a a teacher "Teacher"). |
| 2. |
Arrive to class on time or a little
early. |
| 3. |
Raise your hand when you want to ask
a question. |
| 4. |
You may speak to the teacher from
your desk while you are seated. |
| 5. |
When you are absent, you must make up
the work you have missed. Ask either the teacher or a classmate
for the work. |
| 6. |
If you expect to be away from school
because of an emergency, tell your teacher in advance and ask for
the work you will miss. |
| 7. |
All assignments you hand in must be
your own work. |
| 8. |
Never cheat on a test. |
| 9. |
If you are having difficulty with a
class, schedule an appointment to see the teacher for help. The
teacher will be glad to help you. |
| 10. |
Students must bring a note from a
parent explaining any absence or tardiness. |
| 11. |
the only acceptable excuse for
absence is personal illness, a death in the family, or a
religious holiday. It is illegal to stay home from school for
any other reason. |
| 12. |
When a teacher asks a question and
does not name a particular student to answer it, anyone who
knows the answer should raise one hand. |
College
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| 1. |
A student who receives a failing
grade in a course usually needs to repeat the course. |
| 2. |
Students are expected to work hard in
their courses. |
| 3. |
Students' work is not discussed with
parents without the students' permission. |
| 4. |
After taking the required courses in
their major, students may select their other courses. |
| 5. |
All students are considered equal in
the classroom and are judged only by the quality of their work. |
| 6. |
Students alone are responsible for
their progress in a course. They must seek help, either with the
professor or in a lab, if they need help with the work. |
| 7. |
Any student who has the ability and
the desire may apply to a college. |