Earth+Science+Class+Rules

So in class, we've discussed what I expect from you, but what do you expect from me or from the class? Put your ideas for rules that you'd like to have in the class in this section. Think about rules concerning homework, quizzes, tests, notes, discipline, format, and other classroom issues. Remember to be reasonable. Things like "no homework, ever" or "Mr. Syracuse must do the chicken dance before each class" just aren't 'going to fly. Thanks for trying, though.

When you are editing this page, please don't be disrespectful to other people's posts. You can change rules that are already listed, add your own, or delete one if you want to. Make sure you put it in the right category, or create a new one if you need to. At the end of the editing period, hopefully we'll have a list of rules that everyone in the class can agree upon. Remember, Mr. Syracuse reserves final veto power on all rules.


 * =Homework Rules=
 * Homework only when necessary.
 * As exciting as possible.
 * No workbook/busywork
 * Nothing tedious.
 * Homework passes.
 * =Discipline=
 * Warning first.
 * No embarrassment.
 * No yelling.
 * Don't punish the entire class for one person's mistake/actions.
 * **__If you are warned more than once about talking during class Mr.Syracuse has the right to send you out of class, so dont make it go that far__**
 * =Tests and Quizzes=
 * Advance warning.
 * Review before tests.
 * Quiet during tests/quizzes.
 * Appropriate tests/quizzes
 * Clear explinations.
 * =In the Classroom=
 * Be on time within reason
 * No talking out of turn.
 * Raise hand when appropriate.
 * Ignorance is not a handicap.
 * No freight train to the bathroom and only once per period
 * respect each other
 * **//__Stop being Immature towards Fellow Students, Mr.Syracuse, and towards new and old Substitues!__//**
 * =Notes and Learning=
 * Understandable and concise notes.
 * Notes on website.
 * Indicate really important bits.
 * use for studying
 * =Activities and Projects=
 * Small-ish groups -- 4 person maximum.
 * Whole group isn't punished for one person.
 * One person who doesn't work gets removed and a lower grade.
 * Pick your own groups...if they work.