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MR. TURNER
Policies Rules Expectations Procedures
U.S. Government and Civics, Economics, Contemporary Issues,
U.S. History and Geography, World History and Geography
Kilroy was here
WHO IS MR. TURNER?
- Classical, jazz, classic rock, alternative, post-punk, etc
WHAT DO I LIKE?
- Grim, Warehouse 13, Supernatural, and others
- Casablanca, & others
- Mexican and most ethnic foods
- Skyrim, Civilization IV
- My wife's chocolate chip cookies & water with lemon
- DrudgeReport, Twitter, DeviantArt, YouTube
- No talking in the hallway
SCHOOL POLICIES
- Remain within dress code at all times
- No gum, cell phones, or other unauthorized items
- Do not discuss drugs, fighting, alcohol, teachers, or anything that is not subject specific, & do not use any inappropriate language
- See the student handbook regarding these and other policies. I encourage you to review the handbook prior to asking questions regarding policies.
Be punctual
CLASSROOM RULES
- make-up work Be prepared
the "formal" rules
- to others - to yourself
Be respectful
Regulae Stultis Sunt
When absent:
CLASSROOM RULES be prepared
- Work will be placed in your folder - You have one additional day to complete it for each EXCUSED absent day
- It will be marked as missing until it is completed
Late work - Late work will be deducted on a case-by-case basis
Big boy & girl rules apply
CLASSROOM RULES
- To play by rules which should not have to be said
- The application of common sense to a situation.
"Regulae Stultis Sunt" the "informal" rules
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
EXPECTATIONS
destiny.”
Watch your character, for it becomes your
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
- Frank Outlaw
http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts/
May, 1977
PET PEEVES
EXPECTATIONS
- Making noises under your breath about
Horizontal position)
- Putting your head on your desk (or in a
instructions
EXPECTATIONS Sleeping styles
EXPECTATIONS Classroom Management
What do I do to create a learning
You are here?
Environment helpful to you while
RESPECT I will treat each of you with respect and
Marginalized your entire school career.
Important because many of you have been
I expect the same in return - this is very
RESPECT I will address behavior issues in private,
have time or am unable to take you
in private, praise in public. If I do not
not in public. The old adage is criticize
Outside the door to discuss inappropriate
behavior or actions, I will tell you as
quietly as possible. I will go out of my
Way not to embarrass you in front of your peers.
HUMOR I will maintain a sense of humor no matter
monotony and/or tension. You might think
watch a funny YouTube video to break the
what's going on. From time to time, we may
it's dumb, but I hope you'll laugh!
Laughter is important!
COMPASSION I will remember you have other issues going on: bi-polarism
account & give you some breathing room. I try to recognize
appearances, counseling, family problems. I take that into
ADD/ADHD, meetings with probation/parole officers, court
your bad moods. During these moments I will let you know
that we still have to keep learning. If you need a moment
to collect yourself, I will give you that space and then
encourage you to keep trying!
MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING I will let you know when I'm in a bad mood.
with you. You should respect mine as well.
I'll respect your bad moods and try to work
CALMNESS I will make every effort to not yell. A
even into criticism for inappropriate
raised voice. Indeed, a little humor injected
behavior is appreciated.
Calm voice goes so much further than a
PRIORITIES I will always remind you that grades do
not mean anything. It's the learning that
matters.
CHARACTER I will incorporate small stories about
character into our discussions.
DECORUM I will not permit you to talk bad about
you want to ask or tell me something about
other students or teachers in public. If
another teacher or student, we can do
do that in the hallway, out of earshot.
UNDERSTANDING
I will allow you time to vent if needed.
DISCIPLINE I rarely write referrals. If I can't take care of 98% of
it myself without sending it to the principal. Therefore, I
I see inappropriate activity, my primary goal is to correct
classroom problems, maybe I shouldn't be a teacher! When
need to have a solution or create one immediately. About
the only time I send a student to the office is when he/she
has become uncooperative in agreeing upon a solution.
I will NOT always warn you before I write you up!
FRESH START! I do not care what brought you to the school, You're all
from there.
Prior actions. You get a clean slate with me and we go
the same in my eyes. I make no judgments about your
PROCEDURES 1. Do not enter the room when a teacher
is not present
2. First period students will sign in for lunch
3. Get folder/notes from filebox. Get
textbook if required
4. Sit down without talking. (Seats will be
assigned as needed or requested)
5. Complete bell-ringer / warm-up activity
6. Remain flexible; rules & procedures may
change