Rothwells Language Arts Expectations

Be on timein your seat when music ends

o IMPORTANT: Timeliness includes meeting deadlines for assignments
After each due date you will have TWO (2) WEEKS to turn in all parts of missing work
o If youre absent, use website resources AND speak with teacher
School is your job, so arrive prepared: Begin class with needed materials on your desk
o Allow everyone to focus: Put away anything that could distract you or those around you
Follow directions; re-read any instructions: Check whiteboard/overhead/webpage!!!
Work to the best of your ability, and NEVER give up!
o Remember: Practice makes improved!
Format papers properly and complete all work neatly
Involve everyone; participate in group work & class discussions
Speak and act with kindness
o Good general rules:
Keep your comments positive or keep them to yourself
Be critical of ideas, but NOT people

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o Keep language appropriate for an academic setting. You are preparing for careers in the
professional worldyour reputation might rest on filtering out foul words

Differences are a fact of life: Respect them and value your own: They offer great
opportunities to learn about and understand the world