english lit mr. broxson’s rules for survival:. sometimes, we have too many rules to remember!
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MR. BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL:
Sometimes, we have too many rules to remember!
Why am I wearing a tie?
You only get one chance to make a first impression!
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MR. BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL:
1. TRUST have confidence or faith in
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MR. BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL:
1. TRUST2. INTEGRITYDoing the right thingeven when no one iswatching
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BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL:
1. TRUST
2. INTEGRITY
3. RESPECTTo honor, esteem, admire
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RESPECT: Keep hands, feet, and negative
comments to yourself. Listen while others are speaking.
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Daily—Enter room quietly, sharpen pencils and begin working on DO NOW
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Get to class on time!
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DON’T BE LATE FOR CLASS !
Tardy students should come directly to class. However, If you are more than
15 minutes late, you will be considered Absent.
ENGLISH LIT• When the tardy bell stops ringing—you are
officially tardy• This will be noted in I.C.
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DON’T BE LATE FOR CLASS !
4TH TARDY= Teacher Detention & Parent Contact
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ATTEND
CLASS
REGULARLY
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• 10 Absences will result in suspension of driver’s license for one year.
• Excused notes go to Ms DeLorenzo
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• I.D. BADGES WILL BE CHECKED DAILY
IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT:
1. Go buy a new one at the M.C.
2. Go to Admin II and call your parent to bring it to you
3. NO EXCEPTIONS!
ENGLISH LIT• BADGES WILL BE WORN AROUND YOUR
NECK AT ALL TIMES
• CASES WILL BE FREEOF OBSTRUCTIONS
• YOUR SMILING FACE MUST REMAIN VISIBLE
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RR Passes
The Wall of Integrity
Find your name on the class roster in the back. Write the date in the block & your initials.
ENGLISH LIT STUDENTS ARE LIMITED TO
Hall passes per semester *at my discretion
If you are tardy or disruptive--forgetaboutit
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• Payment for exceeding 6 passes per semester is:
• Write one 5 sentence
persuasive paragraph
explaining why you
should become an
exception to policy.
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Clear bottled water
is the only beverageallowed
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No food, beverages or candy allowed in the classroom
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It is your Responsibility to make up assignments promptly (including SSA)
• Get with me prior to or after class• Get with classmates for information• Check my website for activities• Daily worksheets are often in a basket on
the front table
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TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME:
Late daily work will be penalized 10% for every day late. Homework cannot be made up—0%
A
B
C
F
Dress Code Don’ts
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NO CELL PHONES
PHONES WILL BE SECURED AND TAKEN TO THE ADMIN
You can get it back after attending Saturday School
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THE “R” WORD
RESPONSIBILITY
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• If you can’t stay awake, stand up and take your work to the back of the class—no repercussions
• DO NOT PUT YOUR HEAD ON YOUR DESK
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• Do not interrupt class to go to the restroom; Wait until there is a break in the action.
• Do not ask to go to the restroom 10 minutes after tardy bell or 10 minutes prior to release bell.
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• Use proper grammar when speaking in my classroom
ENGLISH LIT• MY POLICY ON ISS:
• It is up to the perpetrator to get the assignment from me before or after school
Incarceration is no excuse for a missed assignment
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If you get tossed out of class for doing something stupid:
Wait outside the door until I get
a chance to ‘counsel’ you.
Do not wander the hallway or go
to Administrator unless told to do so.
ENGLISH LIT• When asked to read in class, you will
participate or receive a Zero for the day
• BYOP
• Bring your books, notes and homework to class every day
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• Do you want to be exempt from my Final Exam?
• Sorry, no exemptions this year.
There are no dumb questions Fact or Fiction?
• Fiction
• But we prefer to use the euphemism “irrelevant”
Why is the sky blue? Can I eat
this paste?
How many people have you shot?
What is the price of tea in
China?
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A bit of advice:
Keep your boss happy
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COOPERATE and GRADUATE