September 8, 2014

3rd Period Heart to Heart

✤ Going to school is like having a job.

✤ You have to learn to get along.

✤ There are going to be good people and bad people.

✤ There are going to be good times and bad times.

✤ There are going to be people who don't like you and people you don't like.

✤ There's going to be injustice in school and in life, and you'll have to deal with it.

✤ Some things really aren't fair in life, and part of growing up is learning to deal with that fact.

✤ A teacher’s job is to be respectful of their students and to help them learn.

✤ It's not their job to humor kids when they’re in a bad mood or act out. No place does that, so whether you work at a gas station or a law firm, your boss and co-workers won't put up with that kind of behavior.

✤ You have to learn how to get along, that's part of becoming independent.

✤ The most important criteria for independence are:

✤ “How well does this person manage adversity?”

✤ How well does he get along with people he doesn't like?

✤ “How does he deal with supervisors who are a pain in the neck?”

✤ We're all going to have that in life. So the idea is to get the skills to get along no matter who you are dealing with.

Learn the rules and follow them

Listen to your teacher and follow instructions.

Sit in your assigned seat and be on time

When in doubt, be quiet.

Raise your hand if you want to speak.

If you have a question, or you have something you want to say, don't just shout it out or direct it at your neighbors. Raise your hand, wait to be called on, and then speak when you've been given permission.

✤ Have something specific and brief to say, so you're not wasting class time rambling. The most appropriate time to raise your hand and speak is when you have a question that other students might have, as well. "What pages are we supposed to read for tomorrow?" and "How do you find the lowest common denominator?" are both appropriate questions.

✤ Inappropriate questions include things that are particular only to you, or things that are off-topic. "Why did I get a D?" or "Did you get a haircut" are probably both inappropriate questions for class. If you want to talk to your teacher about these things, wait until after class.

Always work during work time.

Be prepared for class

✤ Have your materials and be ready to go to work

Avoiding trouble

✤ If your friends are cutting up in class, getting in trouble, and joking around, it'll make it a lot more difficult for you to be on your best behavior.

Keep your cell phone out of reach

That’s all there is to it