Rules

a. An easy way to avoid “accidental plagiarism” is to avoid “cut and paste” when writing papers or presentations.
 * I. Plagiarism: **

a. You should never work on an assignment for another class during our class time; unless you are given study hall time. b. You should never work on our class work during another teacher’s class time. If you are caught working on our work during another class time your work will not be accepted. You will receive a zero (0).
 * II. Working in another class **

a. Phones are not permitted in the classroom. They should be left in your locker or preferably car, if you drive to school. i. It is your responsibility to keep your locker and car, if applicable, secure. b. Do not take photographs in our classroom with out teacher permission. Do not take photographs of classmates or teachers without permission.
 * III. Phones: **

a. Everyone is expected to participate; no one should make rude remarks about another student’s comments. b. Blurting out answers is unacceptable. c. Talking with your neighbors during class discussions is unacceptable, you will be asked to leave the room where you will read the section on your own. After a third time you are given ISS (in accordance with the principals rules).
 * IV. Class Discussions: **

**V. Laptop Use**: a. Laptops should only be used in 9th-10th grade when permitted by instructor. All other times they should be put away in their bags. b. 11th and 12th grade classes may use their computers to take notes; but they are not required for this purpose. i. NOTES CAN STILL BE WRITTEN BY HAND. c. You will not be permitted to take notes on your computer if: i. You receive a 79% or below on a test ii. You get copies of a neighbors notes iii. Give your notes to another student iv. Cannot show proof of your note taking.

**VI. Cheating:** a. Do not do it. I WILL catch you.

**VII. Food and Beverages:** a. Water is always OK to have in class. (It helps you think.) b. School policy regarding food and drinks will be followed. c. If there is an exception, you will clean up after yourself.

**VIII. Art Supplies** a. Do not draw on desks, tables, or chairs. b. Put all supplies away. c. Never stab/poke anyone with scissors. (Don’t pretend to either.)