Classroom Expectations
Come to class prepared each day.
Each class period, you will need to have something to write with, your textbook and your binder. Of course I’d love for you to also come with a big smile and an eagerness to learn.
Actively participate in class each day
My interactions with you, and your interactions with your peers are one of the best sources of information for how much you know, vs. what you need help on. Actively participate, try your best, even if you get a wrong answer, that helps you learn!
Plan to be in class for all 50 minutes.
With very few exceptions, you are expected to be present for the entire class. This means you should use the restroom and take care of any other issues prior to the start of class
Respect:
This should be self explanatory. I expect you to respect the classroom, other students and myself, but most of all, respect yourself. I strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels safe sharing their opinion. Therefore negative comments about anyone in the classroom (including you) will not be tolerated.
Focus, and keep your brain thinking about history and our world now.
I cannot always see if your mental focus is entirely on the classwork. Research overwhelmingly shows that students who attempt to multi-task (including checking your phone, or another tab) have more difficulty learning and retaining information. It also shows that the higher your confidence in your ability to multi-task, the worse you actually are at doing so. Focus is a skill, and we will discuss strategies to continue improving it.
Stay awake during class
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Hang them up in my room or put them away
Research overwhelming shows that people are less focused and more distracted by the presence of phones. Take the steps to ensure that your device is not a distraction to you (or anyone else in the room). Problematic electronic devices will spend their time in Mrs. Devereaux’s phone jail.
Practice Academic Honesty (meaning do your own work).
Cheating and Plagiarism hurt your education, regardless of whether you get caught or not. In addition to disciplinary actions, academic dishonestly severely damages trust between you and me, which is difficult, if not impossible to repair. Please don’t put yourself in that position.
Each class period, you will need to have something to write with, your textbook and your binder. Of course I’d love for you to also come with a big smile and an eagerness to learn.
Actively participate in class each day
My interactions with you, and your interactions with your peers are one of the best sources of information for how much you know, vs. what you need help on. Actively participate, try your best, even if you get a wrong answer, that helps you learn!
Plan to be in class for all 50 minutes.
With very few exceptions, you are expected to be present for the entire class. This means you should use the restroom and take care of any other issues prior to the start of class
Respect:
This should be self explanatory. I expect you to respect the classroom, other students and myself, but most of all, respect yourself. I strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels safe sharing their opinion. Therefore negative comments about anyone in the classroom (including you) will not be tolerated.
Focus, and keep your brain thinking about history and our world now.
I cannot always see if your mental focus is entirely on the classwork. Research overwhelmingly shows that students who attempt to multi-task (including checking your phone, or another tab) have more difficulty learning and retaining information. It also shows that the higher your confidence in your ability to multi-task, the worse you actually are at doing so. Focus is a skill, and we will discuss strategies to continue improving it.
Stay awake during class
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Hang them up in my room or put them away
Research overwhelming shows that people are less focused and more distracted by the presence of phones. Take the steps to ensure that your device is not a distraction to you (or anyone else in the room). Problematic electronic devices will spend their time in Mrs. Devereaux’s phone jail.
Practice Academic Honesty (meaning do your own work).
Cheating and Plagiarism hurt your education, regardless of whether you get caught or not. In addition to disciplinary actions, academic dishonestly severely damages trust between you and me, which is difficult, if not impossible to repair. Please don’t put yourself in that position.