Class Rules  
Watch Your Mouth- Students will exhibit courtesy and respect toward all other students at all times. 
Keep Your Hands to Yourself- Physical contact of any kind is not permitted. 
Stay in Your Seat- Do not walk around during class unless directed to do so. Have everything you need ready before class begins. 
Leave the Food at Home- Students may not eat or drink in the classroom. Closable containers of water are permitted. 
I Need to See Your Eyes- Students may not sleep in class. To prevent this, students' eyes must be open and visible to the instructor at all times. 
Nothing Goes Airborne- Nothing will go airborne in class at any time. This includes pens, paper, and other students. 
Do Not Say "Shut Up"- This phrase has no place in school. Do not use it.  Other words that I feel are disrespectful will also not be tolerated.

Consequences and Policies
Consequences
If YOU CHOOSE to Break a Rule:
Punishments will always fit the crime. Of course there are behaviors that will warrant a Dean's Referral immediately. Behaviors that are less severe, but in violation of the basic rules of the class will be dealt with in the manner described below. This format is in no way all inclusive and is subject to change: 
1st Incident - Warning and name on the board
2nd Incident -- 30-minute detention, and phone call home
3rd Incident- 60-minute detention, and phone call home
4th Incident -- Dean's referral, phone call home, possible parental conference
    *Warnings carry over for the entire week.

Class Policies Explanation 
* Ask the students to reference the Class Policies handout.
* Discuss your overall discipline philosophy.
* Stress that a student chooses to break a rule.
* Explain the short list of simple class rules and ask the students to explain why they are in place.
* Stress that the class rules will be consistently enforced.
* Explain the detention policy.
* Explain the tardy and late arrival policy.
* Discuss the importance of academic honesty.
* Discuss the attendance requirements.
* Explain the late work policy.
* Explain the make-up test policy.
Ask each student to sign in the space that indicates that they understand and agree to all of the class policies.

Positive Expectations

Students will perform better when they know what the teacher expects of them. Students have a right to know their teacher's expectations.

MATH is Always Important
~M~ We will Always use Manners
~A~ We will Always pay Attention to the speaker
~T~ We will Always be Thoughtful
~H~ We will Always respect the school's Handbook policies