MR. TURNER

Policies Rules Expectations Procedures

U.S. Government and Civics, Economics, Contemporary Issues,

U.S. History and Geography, World History and Geography

Kilroy was here

WHO IS MR. TURNER?

- Classical, jazz, classic rock, alternative, post-punk, etc

WHAT DO I LIKE?

- Grim, Warehouse 13, Supernatural, and others

- Casablanca, & others

- Mexican and most ethnic foods

- Skyrim, Civilization IV

- My wife's chocolate chip cookies & water with lemon

- DrudgeReport, Twitter, DeviantArt, YouTube

- No talking in the hallway

SCHOOL POLICIES

- Remain within dress code at all times

- No gum, cell phones, or other unauthorized items

- Do not discuss drugs, fighting, alcohol, teachers, or anything that is not subject specific, & do not use any inappropriate language

- See the student handbook regarding these and other policies. I encourage you to review the handbook prior to asking questions regarding policies.

Be punctual

CLASSROOM RULES

- make-up work Be prepared

the "formal" rules

- to others - to yourself

Be respectful

Regulae Stultis Sunt

When absent:

CLASSROOM RULES be prepared

- Work will be placed in your folder - You have one additional day to complete it for each EXCUSED absent day

- It will be marked as missing until it is completed

Late work - Late work will be deducted on a case-by-case basis

Big boy & girl rules apply

CLASSROOM RULES

- To play by rules which should not have to be said

- The application of common sense to a situation.

"Regulae Stultis Sunt" the "informal" rules

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words.

EXPECTATIONS

destiny.”

Watch your character, for it becomes your

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your words, for they become actions.

- Frank Outlaw

http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts/

May, 1977

PET PEEVES

EXPECTATIONS

- Making noises under your breath about

Horizontal position)

- Putting your head on your desk (or in a

instructions

EXPECTATIONS Sleeping styles

EXPECTATIONS Classroom Management

What do I do to create a learning

You are here?

Environment helpful to you while

RESPECT I will treat each of you with respect and

Marginalized your entire school career.

Important because many of you have been

I expect the same in return - this is very

RESPECT I will address behavior issues in private,

have time or am unable to take you

in private, praise in public. If I do not

not in public. The old adage is criticize

Outside the door to discuss inappropriate

behavior or actions, I will tell you as

quietly as possible. I will go out of my

Way not to embarrass you in front of your peers.

HUMOR I will maintain a sense of humor no matter

monotony and/or tension. You might think

watch a funny YouTube video to break the

what's going on. From time to time, we may

it's dumb, but I hope you'll laugh!

Laughter is important!

COMPASSION I will remember you have other issues going on: bi-polarism

account & give you some breathing room. I try to recognize

appearances, counseling, family problems. I take that into

ADD/ADHD, meetings with probation/parole officers, court

your bad moods. During these moments I will let you know

that we still have to keep learning. If you need a moment

to collect yourself, I will give you that space and then

encourage you to keep trying!

MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING I will let you know when I'm in a bad mood.

with you. You should respect mine as well.

I'll respect your bad moods and try to work

CALMNESS I will make every effort to not yell. A

even into criticism for inappropriate

raised voice. Indeed, a little humor injected

behavior is appreciated.

Calm voice goes so much further than a

PRIORITIES I will always remind you that grades do

not mean anything. It's the learning that

matters.

CHARACTER I will incorporate small stories about

character into our discussions.

DECORUM I will not permit you to talk bad about

you want to ask or tell me something about

other students or teachers in public. If

another teacher or student, we can do

do that in the hallway, out of earshot.

UNDERSTANDING

I will allow you time to vent if needed.

DISCIPLINE I rarely write referrals. If I can't take care of 98% of

it myself without sending it to the principal. Therefore, I

I see inappropriate activity, my primary goal is to correct

classroom problems, maybe I shouldn't be a teacher! When

need to have a solution or create one immediately. About

the only time I send a student to the office is when he/she

has become uncooperative in agreeing upon a solution.

I will NOT always warn you before I write you up!

FRESH START! I do not care what brought you to the school, You're all

from there.

Prior actions. You get a clean slate with me and we go

the same in my eyes. I make no judgments about your

PROCEDURES 1. Do not enter the room when a teacher

is not present

2. First period students will sign in for lunch

3. Get folder/notes from filebox. Get

textbook if required

4. Sit down without talking. (Seats will be

assigned as needed or requested)

5. Complete bell-ringer / warm-up activity

6. Remain flexible; rules & procedures may

change