Examples of Classroom Expectations and Incentives:
10 Expectations of a Successful Student
BE NICE, BE THOUGHTFUL, WORK HARD.
- Believe in yourself, and respect what you are capable of achieving.
- Respect the people and furnishings of the class.
- Be in your seat when the bell rings and be ready to work.
- Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.
- Do not talk when the teacher or other students are talking – be respectful.
- No cursing or teasing.
- Complete assignments to the best of your ability and submit them on time when absent, please check with the teacher to see what work was missed.
- No cell phones or electronic devices permitted in class (unless school approved). No off-task behavior when using computer for school assignments during class time.
- Be polite and helpful
- Stay organized and work hard.
Violation of rules 2-10 will result in the following:
- 1st offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd offense: Reflection Meeting/Call Parents
- 3rd offense: Parent Conference
Violation of rule 1 will result in the following:
Possibly realizing that you never reached your full potential. You build your own success, and your own story. It’s ultimately up to you!
Required Materials:
- Pen/Pencil
- Course Notebook
- Binder/Folder to keep class materials and notes
- Progress Portfolio (stays in class)
- Constitution
Rewards and Incentives:
Quarterly Awards:
Dean’s List Awards:
Each quarter students have the opportunity to earn an achievement and will be placed on the class “Deans List” which is similar to an award student would earn as a college student. Students will be placed on the honorable Deans List in the class if they obtain an 80% or higher during the quarter.
Yearly Awards:
Honorable “Degree”
If at the end of year a student receives a 95% or higher he/she will receive a Holly Springs HS Ph.D. of United States History certificate
If a student receives a 90% or higher he/she will receive a Holly Springs HS M.A. of United States History certificate
If a student receives an 80% or higher he/she will receive a Holly Springs HS B.A. of United States History certificate
Top Dog Award:
This award will be awarded to the top-performing student of the class who has the highest grade point average.
Outstanding Citizen Award:
This award will be granted to a student who actively participates in class and in the community and shows high leadership potential.
The “Go Getter” Award:
This award will be granted to a student who shows the most interest and worth ethic in the class and who never gives up, and always seeks improvement.