Please visit the Detroit Public School District for the Code of Conduct

Respect yourself, the teacher and others

• Show respect for the teacher, yourself and others always.
• Respect others’ property.  Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong to you (including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, chalkboard, etc.). Don't expect that others will clean-up your messes. Please pick-up after yourself. 
• Respect yourself and the rest of us by using appropriate language and wearing appropriate clothing refer to Dress Code.
• Be a kind person.
• Put forth your best effort at all times

 Be prepared for class each day

• Come prepared with all materials necessary:
• An organized class binder containing all necessary materials and handouts
• Loose-leaf paper, pens (blue or black), and pencils
• A red or purple pen for grading in class or underlining important elements in note taking
• Highlighters for emphasizing important text
• A planner to help keep you organized - the most successful students are organized.

 Preserve a positive learning environment

Classroom Expectations

• Student actions that interfere with teaching or learning in the classroom will NOT be tolerated. 
• Use class time to learn do not spend your time grooming, sleeping, talking, writing notes, playing cards, listening to you Ipod, text-messaging friends, or doing work for other classes.
• Minimize classroom interruptions by arriving to class on time and not leaving the classroom during the hour.
• Arrive to class on time & ready to learn
• Turn off cell phones & electronic devices
• Do not cheat, plagiarize, or copy work
• Attendance is essential for optimal learning.

Expected Behaviors for School Cafeteria 

Cafeteria etiquette

• Stay in line /No cutting.
• Use inside talking voices at all times.
• Clean up after yourself. Use trash bins.
• No Running or Horseplay
• Respect the cafeteria environment and Cafeteria Staff
• Follow directions.