Challenge A Rules and Expectations

You MAY: You may NOT:

Seek out opportunities to encourage your Use words to tear down, gossip or
classmates. or criticize.
Ask questions in a respectful manner for the Ask questions to disrupt class or to
sake of clarity or curiosity. provoke an argument.
Be bored by any particular subject or topic Disengage or act rudely because
of discussion. you are bored.
Grow in self-discipline, self-control, and Indulge in complaining,
serving others. immaturity, and self-centeredness.
Celebrate your successes and rejoice in Brag about yourself or compare
your accomplishments. yourself to others.

You Must:

 Respect your tutor, your classmates, and the facilities we meet in.
 Come with a teachable attitude spirit and a willingness to learn.
 Work diligently at home and come prepared to discuss each strand during seminar.
 Bring all necessary supplies and completed assignments to class.
 Observe proper hygiene and come ready to be in community.

Specific ways to disrupt class:

 Interruptions (same as “talking over” others)

 Talking to neighbor instead of whole class (causes a general buzz of noise that may be
distracting to others)
 Going off-topic
 Dominating the conversation and not letting others have a say
 Raising your voice (there are other classes around us )

If there is a clear and consistent violation of class rules, I will require a meeting
with student, parent, and our area representative to address the issue and decide how to
move forward.

Because Challenge A involves a high level of discussion you must THINK before you
speak:

T - Is it true?
H - Is it helpful?
I - Is it inspiring?
N - Is it necessary?
K - Is it kind?