1. ENGLISH LIT MR. BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL:

2. Sometimes, we have too many rules to remember!

3. ENGLISH COMP & BRITISH LITERATURE MR. BROXSON Richard.Broxson@Glynn.K12.ga.us

4. Why am I wearing a tie?

5. You only get one chance to make a first impression!

6. ENGLISH LIT MR. BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL: 1. TRUST have confidence or faith in

7. ENGLISH LIT MR. BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL: 1.TRUST 2.INTEGRITY Doing the right thing even when no one is watching

8. ENGLISH LIT BROXSON’S RULES FOR SURVIVAL: 1.TRUST 2.INTEGRITY 3.RESPECT To honor, esteem, admire

9. ENGLISH LIT RESPECT: Keep hands, feet, and negative comments to yourself. Listen while others are speaking.

10. ENGLISH LIT Daily—Enter room quietly, sharpen pencils and begin working on DO NOW

11. ENGLISH LIT Get to class on time!

12. ENGLISH LIT 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.

13. ENGLISH LIT When the tardy bell stops ringing—you are officially tardy This will be noted in I.C.

14. ENGLISH LIT

15. DON’T BE LATE FOR CLASS ! 4 TH TARDY= Teacher Detention & Parent Contact

16. ENGLISH LIT ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY

17. ENGLISH LIT 10 Absences will result in suspension of driver’s license for one year. Excused notes go to Ms DeLorenzo

18. ENGLISH LIT 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!

19. ENGLISH LIT BADGES WILL BE WORN AROUND YOUR NECK AT ALL TIMES CASES WILL BE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS YOUR SMILING FACE MUST REMAIN VISIBLE

20. ENGLISH LIT RR Passes The Wall of Integrity Find your name on the class roster in the back. Write the date in the block & your initials.

21. ENGLISH LIT STUDENTS ARE LIMITED TO Hall passes per semester *at my discretion If you are tardy or disruptive-- forgetaboutit

22. ENGLISH LIT Payment for exceeding 6 passes per semester is: Write one 5 sentence persuasive paragraph explaining why you should become an exception to policy.

23. ENGLISH LIT Clear bottled water is the only beverage allowed

24. ENGLISH LIT No food, beverages or candy allowed in the classroom

25. ENGLISH LIT 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

26. ENGLISH LIT 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

27. Dress Code Don’ts

28. ENGLISH LIT NO CELL PHONES PHONES WILL BE SECURED AND TAKEN TO THE ADMIN You can get it back after attending Saturday School

29. ENGLISH LIT ATTITUDE Counts

30. ENGLISH LIT THE “R” WORD RESPONSIBILITY

31. ENGLISH LIT 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

36. ENGLISH LIT 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.

37. ENGLISH LIT Use proper grammar when speaking in my classroom

38. 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

39. ENGLISH LIT 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.

40. 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

41. ENGLISH LIT Do you want to be exempt from my Final Exam? Sorry, no exemptions this year.

42. 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?

43. ENGLISH LIT A bit of advice: Keep your boss happy

44. ENGLISH LIT COOPERATE and GRADUATE