• -All students are to be in the room when the tardy bell rings.
     
    -All students are to immediately be seated and begin working on their bell assignment without talking. If a student needs to sharpen their pencil they must do so before class begins.
     
    -Students are not to get out of their seats without permission from Mr. Richardson.
     
    -Students are to stay quiet when I am talking or when I say to be quiet.
     
    -Students are not to come behind the teacher's desk unless they have permission from Mr. Richardson
     
    -I will not allow students to go back to their locker to get an assignment or other needed materials. It is very important that students come to class ready to learn everyday.
     
    -Students will have multiple opportunities to participate and ALL students will be expected to participate. If I see a student giving great effort I can work with them even if the answer is not correct the first time. My expectation is that students "stay in the game." I expect to see growth as the Semester progresses. Participation at the appropriate times will help ensure that the students are improving.
     
    -When the bell to dismiss rings, students are not to leave the room until dismissed by the teacher.
     
    -All other school rules as outlined in the student handbook will be followed.
     
    -Cooperation with these procedures will be crucial for success in this classroom.
     
    -In handling discipline issues consideration will be given to the number of infractions in this classroom as well as the severity of the offense. Very rarely will I send a student to the office for disciplinary reasons. Most of the discipline will be handled in the classroom by me. If a student violates a rule they will be warned. The second time the parent will be notified. The third time the student will be assigned discipline which could include detention. Often, I will have the students serve their detention with me during their lunch. The student will be given ample time to eat lunch.
     
     Students will not be allowed to use cell phones in Mr. Richardson's Class unless they have permission from Mr. Richardson or a School Administrator.