Policies for Our Classroom
Cooperation- students will be expected to work in teams and groups within the classroom in a productive manner
Responsibility- students will be expected to take care of their own belongings and complete all classroom assignments
Self-control- students will be expected to behave in a way that does not disrupt the learning of others
Respect- students will be expected to treat others (teachers and students) in a respectful way
Compassion- students are expected to try to understand other's points of view
Integrity- students are encouraged to act in appropriate ways for the sake of doing what's right at all times
Trustworthiness- students will be given opportunities to prove themselves trustworthy and are expected to be so
Courage- students will be encouraged to show bravery in the face of new challenges within the classroom
Perserverance- students will be expected to work through difficulties in regards to learning new things
Kindness- students will be expected to show kindness in dealing with others throughout the school day
Computer Policies for Ms. Armknecht’s Room
Computer Basics
· Computer usage is a privilege, not a right
· Computers will be used as tools for learning, not as entertainment
· Students will not participate in open surfing of the internet. They will use websites
which have been previewed by the teacher and linked to the website.
· Respect for other people’s files on the computer will be expected. Only access your own
files. Do not copy, change, delete or read anyone else’s files.
· Students will obey all copyright laws.
· Discs or CDs from home will not be allowed in the classroom.
· Students are not to access the control panel or properties program for any reason.
· Students are not to download without teacher permission.
· The computers and other equipment must be treated with respect, so as not to damage any equipment.
Shared Workspace
· Students must cooperate with other students when completing a project or an assignment and respect the feelings and opinions of their teammates.
· Turn taking solutions will be made by students in order to share the equipment. If this is a problem, the student will be removed from the workstation.
Website or Blog
· Student pictures may be placed on the class website or blog. Pictures will be for educational, informational purposes showing group projects or special activities.
· Only student first names will be used.
· Student work and projects will be placed on the website.
Consequences
If at any time a student chooses not to follow the above guidelines, he/she will lose computer privileges for a period of time and must complete a Computer Misuse Form. Parents must sign the Computer Misuse Form before a student will be allowed back on the computer. The length of time a student will lose privileges will be one week for the 1st offense, and two weeks for subsequent offenses.
I have read the above policies and agree to its terms, limitations, and consequences.
Student signature:____________________________________________________________
Parent signature:_____________________________________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________________________________
Computer Misuse Form
I __________________________ realize that I attempted to use my privilege on the computer for inappropriate reasons. This is what I did to violate the Computer Policies for Mrs. Armknecht’s room
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that I will not be allowed computer access for one week, and that my parents have to sign this form for me to regain my privileges. I also understand that if there is another violation of computer usage, I will be removed from the computer for two weeks.
Signed___________________________________________________/Date_________________
Parent signature___________________________________________/Date__________________
Teacher signature_________________________________________/Date___________________