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While IN Mrs. Branch’s classroom/class period, students will: 

  1. come to class each day on time andfollow the appropriate dress code. 
  2. use laptops/computers for iReady testing, Plato/Clever, PowerSchool Checkups, Pear Assessment, or other class assignments/tests only. (Computer time may be awarded for listening to music after all work is finished, including iReady testing and Plato/Clever.) 
  3. not eat or drink anything while using a laptop - this includes chewing gum. 
  4. sign out/in, use the hall pass, and report promptly to their destination without wandering around campus including hanging out in the restroom or disturbing other teachers and classes or students when given permission to leave the classroom. 
  5. complete their own work and not cheat on tests in any way or copy someone else’s work as their own. 
  6. not sleep in class or refuse to work on in-class assignments or tests. 
  7. talk softly when appropriate so others in the classroom aren’t disturbed. 
  8. keep hands, feet, and body to themselves, and will not horseplay in any way, punch, kick, thump, or slap anyone. 
  9. not throw, lob, or toss anything in the classroom. 
  10. use appropriate language and not curse/cuss, use foul language, use obscene gestures, or draw anything inappropriate in the classroom. 
  11. not disrespect, threaten, harass, bully, yell, holler, scream, or talk back to Mrs. Branch, a para, or any other adults, including standing at or leaning toward Ms. Stafford’s desk or table to carry out any of these actions listed. 
  12. not disrespect, threaten, harass, bully, yell, holler, or scream at other students, including standing at or leaning toward anyone’s desk or table to carry out any of these actions listed. 
  13. not touch other students’ possessions, clothes, jackets, coats, shoes, binders, assignments, projects, tests, or papers of any kind without permission. 
  14. not punch, hit, kick, bang on, tear up, vandalize, or destroy any equipment, furniture, or property of any kind that belongs to the school, Mrs. Branch, or anyone else. 
  15. not bring or drink alcohol or use tobacco of any kind, including juuling, vaping, or dipping, nor bring weapons of any kind. 
  16. follow Mrs. Branch’s Cell Phone RED ZONE policy and state law. (NO PHONES OUT OR VISIBLE IN THE CLASSROOM!) 
  17. not use electronic devices, cell phones, or earbuds in class which includes placing or answering phone calls; texting; accessing or posting on any kind of social media including posting any kind of class related materials, events, or incidents before, during, or after school; taking pictures or videos in class; playing games, etc. If a student’s cell phone is out in class and confiscated, a parent/guardian may have to pick it up from the office.
 

While IN Mrs. Branch’s classroom/class period, students will: 

  1. stay in student designated areas and not go behind Mrs. Branch’s desk without permission. 
  2. not touch anything on/in/around Mrs. Branch’s desk, chair, filing cabinets, shelves, table, whiteboard, bulletin boards, lighted globe, fan/heater, microwave, refrigerator, food, drinks, candy, jacket, coat, or sweater without permission.  
  3. not touch or change the A/C & Heat in the classroom without permission. 
  4. follow all other rules listed in the DSHS Student and Parent Handbook. 
  5. follow all classroom rules and procedures whether Mrs. Branch is in or out of the classroom. 
  6. follow all classroom rules and procedures for another teacher, para, substitute teacher, or guest.