Classroom Constitution

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Classroom Constitution
Mr. Butlers 8th Grade Social Studies
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Classroom Constitution Preamble
We the students of Mr. Butlers class, in
order to learn in a productive environment, do
hereby ordain and establish this constitution
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Classroom Constitution Amendment I

• Student Rights

Each student has the right to be safe, to learn,
to be respected, to hear and be heard, and to be
treated fairly
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Classroom Bill of Rights Amendment II

• Student Responsibility

Each student is responsible for ensuring
classroom is safe, for participating in all class
activities, for learning all material taught, for
respecting other students, and for working up to
his/her potential
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Classroom Constitution Amendment III

• Teacher Responsibility

The teacher will be responsible for creating an
environment that allows each student to learn and
feel safe. Furthermore, teacher is responsible
for encouraging all students to work up to
his/her potential.
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Classroom Constitution Amendment IV

• RR Not Covered In Constitution

For elements not outlined in the Constitution,
the teacher/student will use discretion to
determine if actions interfere with the learning
and well being of other students (In other words,
do not put yourself in a position that might
result in behavioral and/or academic
ineligibility)
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Classroom Constitution Amendment V

• Violation of These Rights

If any student violates any portion of the
constitution, he/she may be subject to the
consequences outlined in school wide discipline
policy, subject to teachers discretion
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THINK SMART

• 1. Smart Students use learning strategies
• Opportunities to utilize strategies will be
  provided
• 2. Materials are ready for class
• I am not the school store
• 3. Assignment Notebook is available for use
• SS Notebook (notes) is brought to class each day
• 4. Remember to ask questions when you dont
  understand
• Be actively engaged in the lesson
• 5. Think Positively
• I can do it

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Classwork, Homework Projects

• Classwork Policy Link
• Homework Policy Link
• Project Policy Link

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Rituals, Routines, Procedures

• Entering Classroom
• Orderly and Begin Warm-up Activity
• During Class
• Remain in seats and raise hand
• Exiting Class
• Orderly and only when dismissed
• Transition to/from class
• Quietly and Orderly