Mr. Svendsen's Page: General info

1.  Safety and respect are very important.  Safety and respect will be expected from each person in class.  Everyone likes to be in an environment where they are safe and respected

·         Safety – towards self and others

·         Respect – towards self and others

 2.  This is a place of business.  Your job is to learn.  That means you make a reasonable effort to complete assignments on time and to prepare for tests.  It also means not to hinder others from learning.  Act in such a way that you and others in class can learn effectively.

·         Learn – complete assignments and study

·         Foster – help others learn by your actions

3.  Timeliness is appreciated.  Be on time, hand assignments in on time.  This is a part of showing respect and considering this to be a place of business.

·         Be punctual – come before the bell

·         Be prompt – hand in assignments on time

4.  Come prepared.  Bring your book, binder, calculator, pens, pencils, paper, and any other supplies you need.  You should not have to borrow from someone else.  Keep your stuff organized so you can find what you need quickly.  You will not be allowed to go to your locker during class.

·         Be prepared – bring your stuff

·         Be organized – keep your stuff neat, in binders, and arranged appropriately

5.  Expect consequences for poor choices.  Poor choices such as missing homework, missing supplies, tardiness, or showing a lack of safety or respect will be met with consequences.  Verbal reprimands may be followed with penalties; be prepared to spend time after class, be given extra work, have parents contacted, have chores assigned, or have your equipment confiscated.

·         Make good choices – do what is right

·         Pay with dignity – don’t whine if caught

6.  Privileges are earned, not deserved.  If you wish to be allowed food in class, let out of the class for a washroom break, allowed to access a locker or sit in a preferred location, proper  behaviour is required.

·         If you want freedom – be responsible

·         Do not abuse a privilege – do what you said you were going to do

7.  Cell phones are allowed in a restricted manner.  We will be using cell phones, tablets, and other such devices to access videos and tutorials from the internet.  Do not use them for unsanctioned activities such as texting, reading email, playing games, or watching inappropriate videos.

·         Be honest – be truthful about your choices

·         Have integrity – be a responsible citizen in class with the tools you are equipped with

Link to:  Mr. Svendsen's website.

All photos on these pages were taken by Mr. Svendsen, copyright 2010