Student Standards

For me, one of the most important things in a classroom is RESPECT, between students and their peers, and also between students and their teacher.  Without it, no classroom can function properly.  I would say this is the biggest standard I am going to hold my students to.  Because I think it is so important, I made a little acronym for it, showing some rules that demonstrate respect in the classroom:

R: be Responsible for your own work

E: come to class Eager to learn

S: Stay in your Seat

P: be Polite to teacher and other students

E: Everyone will treated with respect

C: Cheating will not be tolerated

T: Tell the Truth at all times

All of these statements listed are important guidelines for any classroom.  Hanging an image of this in the class will help students remember what they are responsible for doing, and how they are expected to act in the classroom.  Also, it is easier for students to remember the key words in acronyms like this to help them know what is appropriate classroom behavior.