Classroom Expectations

As promised, here is the final list of classroom expectations. Everything was written by the students. I am thoroughly impressed. Today they signed a copy of this sheet as a contract. It will be posted in our room all year, as a reminder.

2008-2009 Classroom Expectations

Teachers should:

• Help students with questions, and guide them in their work
• Have fun in your teaching.
• Trust your students—we know your trust is a privilege.
• Be there to listen to your students when they want to express themselves.
• Not embarrass your students when they make a mistake in their work or behavior. Just remind them quietly and be patient. They will learn from their mistakes.
• Give your students your undivided attention when you are teaching them, or helping them one on one.
• Teach your students new things everyday.

Students should:
• Respect each other and remember that we are unique individuals. We all learn differently, think differently and respond differently to each situation.
• Respect each other's supplies and belongings. Always ask someone if you can borrow something before taking it. That person does have the right to say no.
• Respect our classroom. Remember to keep it neat, and return supplies and books where you got them.
• Actively listen to each other—give the speaker your full attention, look at them, and sit quietly while they are talking.
• Watch out for each other and make sure everyone is safe in the classroom and on the playground.
• Have fun in our learning.
• Be ready to try new things each and every day.