1.     R-E-S-P-E-C-T:  This should be self explanatory but to make sure there is NO confusion, here is my policy on respect.  Everyone is respected...teacher to student, student to teacher and student to student.  Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated at any point.  In our world, we respect each other and any visitors to our classroom.

2.  SLEEP POLICY:  Sleeping is a time honored activity specifically designed for the evening hours.  Hence, it is vitally important you utilize that time             appropriately.  Unfortunately some will have mismanaged their time and will attempt to sleep in our class.  So be forewarned the following policy is ALWAYS in effect:

                      Warning #2:  You will stand for the remainder of the period using a clipboard as a desk.

                      Warning #3:  If you should fall asleep standing, you will probably fall over, hit a desk and injury yourself significantly.
                                              You will need to clean up any mess and then report to the office for further disciplinary action.  If you
                                              should refuse to stand or abide by the sleep policy, you will be sent to the office for insubordination.

        *I may supersede any said warnings if sleeping in class becomes a chronic problem.

3.  FOOD & DRINKS:   Drinks are allowed ONLY if they have a screw on top (water only).  The top must always be on when not directly at your lips.  Absolutely  NO FOOD is to be eaten in the classroom.  I don't like mice, cockroaches or other critters in our world so unless specifically directed, no food in class.  Drinks will be allowed until we lose that privilege.

4.  LATE WORK:  In our world, late work is not accepted.  Two reasons:  #1 it punishes those who did their work in a timely fashion.  #2 it is disrespectful to our world to not take our work seriously.  Obviously there are exceptions to this rule and I will take each situation into consideration.  Chronic late work will be handled severely.

5.  TARDINESS:  Being late is a distraction and disrespectful to our world.  So please, be on time to class each day with your required materials and work done.  A few seconds late is not a national crisis but don't abuse our forgiveness.  Chronic tardiness will result in further disciplinary action.

6.  CHEATING:  Cheating is a national crisis.  If you are caught cheating on anything, you will immediately receive a zero on the assignment or test.  Your parents will be called and a conference may be arranged.  Being honest about cheating will reflect in course of action taken after parents are called.  If cheating is discovered again, a conference will be called with your parents, yourself, the principal and myself to discuss appropriate action.
 
 

MY EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS	STUDENT EXPECTATIONS OF MS. SARLES
1.  You must come to class prepared everyday.	1.  I will be prepared everyday.  If I am not prepared, we will have a free day.  Doesn't happen....ever!!!
2.  Respect is a two way street.  No one needs to earn respect...we grant it freely.  Unless respect is violated, respect will be our standard operating procedure.	2.  I will respect you, your opinions, your questions, your person, and your belongings.  At no point, unless required for the safety of class, will anyone be allowed to search your things.  I will provide a safe environment in my class.
3.  Food is NOT allowed but drinks are so long as they are sealed with a screw on top.  No exceptions to this rule!	3.  I will not drink from unaccepted containers since the class rule dictates only sealable containers.
4.  There is a $10.00 fine for whining, whimpering and complaining.  The proceeds go to throw a party that you are not invited to attend.  HAHA.  Please don't whine...its rude, unnecessary and will increase homework assignments.	4.  I will not whine, whimper or complain about the temperature, the students, the comments or anything else.  I dislike this behavior and hope to set a good example for a non-whining community.
5.  You are expected to attend class everyday that you are scheduled to be here.  On time, prepared and ready to have a good time.	5.  Since you attend my class, I will attend your activities.  School, church, community, musical, vocal, athletic...you invite me and I give you my word to attend, I will be there come rain, shine, blizzard, hurricane, plague of locusts, etc.
6.  I expect you to want to learn and have a good time.  Laughter is a prerequisite for my class.  I want to use your gifts and talents so you will be honored for your style of learning.	6. I vow to make our world a fun and useful learning environment.  Classroom learning will include writing samples, projects, papers, portfolios, learning centers, movies, etc.
7.  I expect that you come and see me if you have any questions, problems, situations you feel you need help in.  I will provide the necessary advice, leadership and solutions that cater to the circumstance.	7.  My door is always open.  You may contact me at any time during the day.  Whether in class or not, come and see me for any help you need.  But don't interrupt class for non-essential discussion.
8.  There will be severe penalties for lying, stealing and cheating.  My classroom is full of irreplaceable artifacts and destruction or theft will be addressed with a heavy hand.	8.  I will not steal, cheat or lie to you.  If I give you my word, I am bound to it.  I have no desire to procure things of your own for my collection.  Our world will be led by example and  I hope to provide you with a good model.