CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

1.  Be on time.

 Student should be inside the class room before the tardy bell rings.

 If a student arrives late from a previous class, he/she must have a pass from the teacher of
that class.
 If a student is tardy, he/she, must sign the tardy binder. Tardy binder is for truancy
purposes.

2.  Students are expected to be in class.

 A student, who needs to use the bathroom, get a drink of water must do so in a timely matter
before the class starts. The student should quickly come to class, place their belongings at
their desk, and inform the teacher of where they are going so as not to be marked late.  A
student who takes an abnormally long time to return to class will be marked late.
 Once class begins, students will only be able to use the bathroom at the discretion of the
teacher and then only when they take the proper pass.  Students are not allowed to go
anywhere else unless given permission by the teacher.
 Students who abuse the privilege to leave the class will lose the right to do so.
 If a student is present in school but not in class, he/she must have the teacher’s permission
prior to being absent. Permission to be absent from class will only be given in special
situations.

4.  Use appropriate language

 Disrespectful language will not be tolerated regardless of the manner in which it was
intended. This includes any profanity, inappropriate comments, and racial, gender, or sexual
orientation insults.

5.  Come to class prepared and remain alert throughout the class.

 Students are to be responsible with class materials and are to come to class prepared.
 Sleeping in class or consistently placing the head on the desk will not be tolerated.
 Once class begins, students are not to work on material for other classes, unless allowed by
the teacher, such as after the completion of a test.  

6.  Do not create distractions

 Do not get up while class is in session unless necessary. Throw papers away at the end and
make sure your pencil is sharpened at the beginning. Throw papers away at the end of class
and make sure your pencil is sharpened at the beginning of class. If you need to get up to go
to the bathroom or you need a Kleenex, you may get up as long as you don’t distract others.

7.  Food and drink

  Food and drinks are not to be consumed in the classroom.  The only exception is clear water.

8.  School Rules

 All school rules, as addressed in the Student Handbook, should also be followed.

9.   Cell Phones

 Cell phones should not be seen, heard, or used in class.

10. Respect! Respect! Respect!

 All students are to show respect to the teacher, classmates, classroom, and themselves at all
times. If the teacher or another student is addressing the class, others are to be quiet. If
someone asks a question, other students should pay attention because it may prove helpful.
Unsolicited and unnecessary talking will not be tolerated.

 
Contact Information

Students who wish to discuss a specific question, circumstance, grade, or assignment should speak
with the teacher before or after class or make arrangements to meet after school. Class time will not
be used to discuss an individual’s specific situation. If a student wishes to meet after school, please
make arrangements with the teacher during class. 

If a student or parent needs to contact the teacher, please do so via E-mail at stmendoza@srtx.org.   

Information pertaining to the class, such as major assignments, announcements, distance learning,
and additional class resources can be found at Mr. Mendoza’s website, which can be accessed from
the school's website or at the following address: http://www.srtx.org/SRHS/Class/86-Mr-Mendoza-
Anatomy-Physiology