Classroom Conduct Contract 2016/2017

Classroom Conduct Contract

1 Corinthians 4:21 (The Message) So how should I prepare to come to you? As a severe disciplinarian who makes you toe the mark? Or as a good friend and counselor who wants to share heart-to-heart with you? You decide.

1.  I will give the acknowledged speaker my full attention in class and will not interrupt him or her.  If I do, I will receive one warning per class.  After the warning, if I continue to disrupt the class, I will be moved to a different table.  If I violate this rule a third time, I will be moved out of the portable and will need to discuss the situation with Mrs. Robideau. If Mrs. Robideau leaves me outside for an unusually long time, she will pay me 5 credits as retribution for her forgetfulness. 

2.  The class will be allowed to eat small snacks and have drinks with a covered lid in class.  However, if I accidentally make a mess, I will be required to clean up my mess.  If I leave a mess for someone else to clean up, I will do one housecleaning chore to benefit the class.  (eg. Clean desks, playground garbage pick up, clean the microwave, etc)

3.  Everything I say in class will be positively contributing, encouraging and beneficial to the class. I will refrain from using inappropriate slang in the classroom.  I will refrain from communicating negative comments about anybody!  If I violate this rule, I will immediately apologize. Depending on the severity of the remark, I may be required to do some follow up discussion with Mrs. Robideau or the student involved.

4.  I will be allowed to ride my scooter, bike, skateboard, roller blades only when I am OFF school property during the hours of 8:00 to 3:30 on school days. I can ride them at Ben Lee with a helmet during daily physical activity times or without a helmet if my parent(s) send a note giving their permission and I am NOT doing any tricks.  If I violate either of these rules, I will pay a 5 credit fine to the bank.

5.  I will obey Mrs. Robideau when she yells, “Freeze” and immediately stop what I am doing.  I will not talk, or move but stay still as a statue until she says, “Melt” or “Unfreeze”.  Then I will listen quietly to what she needs to say.  If she catches me moving or talking, I will pay a specified amount of credits. 

6.  I will respect others’ property and personal space.  If I do not, I will correct the problem by repairing or replacing any property that is damaged and/or apologizing to the person whose personal space or property I disrespected.  Mrs. Robideau will supervise the correction to make sure it is done properly. 

7.  As specified in the school handbook, I will not use a cell phone or ipod without permission in class!  I will only listen to Christian artists or pure instrumental music during school hours.  An artist/band will be considered “Christian” if I have evidence of the artist/band proclaiming faith in Jesus Christ. (see handbook pg. 34) If I violate this rule, I will receive one warning, if I persist in this a second time, I will have my device confiscated until the end of the day.  If I take leave of my senses and continue to disobey, my device will be confiscated until my parents come to talk to Mrs. Robideau.

8.  I will work to the best of my ability during class time and strive to use my time wisely. I will strive to complete all homework assignments and study for my tests.  If a valid reason for not completing work arises, I will be responsible and communicate with everyone involved and work for an alternative way to compete the assignment.  If I don’t, I will suffer a loss of grades, and may possibly need to work afterschool or during recess or breaks to make it up.  If the problem persists, a meeting with Mrs. Robideau and my parents may be required. 

9.  I will be on time for class.  If I am late for class, I will apologize politely and take my seat with as little disruption to the class as possible.

I, _______________________________ will abide by the above rules and consequences to the best of my ability.  I acknowledge that Mrs. Robideau is in a position of authority over me and has the final say in all these disciplinary matters.  I am signing on the date, _____________________.   This contract is in effect until the last day of grade 7.